Garmin 330
Fri, 10/24/2008 - 3:44pm
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16 years
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I have had the Garmin 330 for about a year and have enjoyed it very much... Has helped several times. It is now discontinued and the 2009 map update is USD 70 as was last year's update. Have found a Magellen 4000 refurbished for USD 90. Anybody have any thoughts? Just stick to what I have and be happy or spend a few for a newer, maybe more modern and better device... Thanks very much for any advice.
Don Hill, Amelia Island, Florida
My opinion (nothing else)
I have an old saying that goes back to when I stopped trying to have the latest whatevers.
If what you have serves your purpose, keep it.
Just my opinion.
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C330
Depends on what you want. If you're happy with the C330, why not just keep it until it breaks? IMHO map updates are overrated; you can still get to where you want to go (or pretty close) even with old maps. If you need (want) additional features, then go for a new unit.
Tom
Most folks
Unless you travel a lot and do home delivery or work in new residential areas, map updates don't need to be done every year. Every three years probably would be fine. I have not updated mine, as I was able to find people to buy my used units and then I bought a newer one with better features. I would recommend saving your $70 every year and then in a couple years upgrade. The c330 is a very reliable workhorse.
Daniel
Garmin StreetPilot c580 & Nuvi 760 - Member 32160 - Traveling in Kansas