DVD for Garmin I5 Users

 

The Garmin Model I5 comes with the Maps already installed in memory and they do NOT give you the DVD to use with Mapping software like the I3 model. I called Garmin and they are sending me the DVD at no charge.

Tony

great info

Thanks for sharing that with us.
miss poi

free garmin dvd at no charge?

tf123,
did you jut called and asked for it? coz when i bought my i5 it doesnt comes w/ dvd maps.
regards.

Call Garmin for DVD

Yes, just give Tech Support a call and tell them you do not have a DVD to use with the Mapsource software and ask them to send you one.I just received it in the mail today and it is Version 8 DVD nt version.

Wow that's really awesome!

Wow that's really awesome! That makes the i5 a MUCH better value and should include the dvd with the i5!

Ray

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Garmin Streetpilot i3, Streetpilot C580 and Nuvi 265WT

Thanks for the tip. New i5

Thanks for the tip. New i5 user.

what is the added value?

The i5 has the map data preloaded which renders the dvd unnecessary unless you're upgrading (ie from v7 to v8). I have the i3 and I've replaced the supplied 128 microSD card with a 1GB card. Now that I've loaded all the possible maps to the 1GB card, I have no use whatsoever for the dvd/software (unless I lose my memory)

The added value is that it's version 8

Hi,

I just reg'ed so I could say that I just ordered this CD from garmin's web site.

http://shop.garmin.com/cartography/mapsource/update/cd_updat...

If you bought your I5(and maybe I3 etc) after April 5, 2006, and you have V7 maps, you can get this free update CD.

-ocelot