I'm in the same boat as others who are debating buying a new gps or get map updates. My 265WT has been very trusty so far tho, so don't want to replace, but the new models with the lane guidance looks tempting! Decisions decisions. =)
Finally bit the bullet and bought the upgrade. Much thanks to the OP for the post on this deal. I paid 78.95. I looked long and hard at the units available that come with lifetime maps, but the 350 suits my needs well enough. I actually have a Tom Tom too, but it's clunkiness is so bad I don't even use it. I just can't justify spending $200 right now for a new GPS with lifetime maps when this one still works. By the time my 350 dies, science will probably have a way for you to download GPS data directly to your brain and bypass physical units entirely.
You all can PM me with your thanks for the inevitable price drop that will result from my finally buying this. I figure since I coughed up the dough it will be half price immediately after my credit card was charged.
You all can PM me with your thanks for the inevitable price drop that will result from my finally buying this. I figure since I coughed up the dough it will be half price immediately after my credit card was charged.
I'm still waiting for your half price deal.
Edit:
Did you see there is a "USED" one for $72.15 on Amazon? Can't believe they are trying to sell a used one.
I hear NAVTEC does the mapping, and they may do one every few years or maybe not. My nuvi is a couple year old, and near my home there is a road on the Garmin maps that the GPS routes me onto. This 1 mile dirt road was closed many years ago and woods have covered it. A newer paved road was installed some 1/4 mile away from the old dirt road. I thought the new map updates would correct this route, but it didn't. Not sure about newer roads in the states. However I did get many more POI's, new hotels, fuel stops, etc. Not sure the one time update was worth it.
Since this last post, I have traveled to areas of Jacksonville where construction of roads has changed and Navtec has not covered the changes made in Jacksonville for some time now. As these sofisticated expressway changes are made it's a mess using your GPS. As Garmin has mentioned before Navtec does mapping updates maybe every two or three years.
They have an excellent price, but their BBB rating is a C-. Personally, I would be afraid to order from them.
I received an email from Buydig.com and lifetime maps are on sale for $78.14. This is a company with an A+ BBB rating. I have ordered from in the past and been very please with them. Here is the link:
I opted to buy two refurbed 255 units from Tigerdirect for $70 a piece, get them updated one time for free and I figure in a few years when I am tired of them I can always buy the next generation as refurbs for close to the same.
Wow, that's a great deal on the 255's. You could always give one as a gift for that kind of price. Do refurbs get one free update though? I could be wrong, but I thought they were not eligible.
Ten bucks to ship something the size and weight of a credit card? I'd expect it to be delivered by a Hooters waitress to my front door for that kind of upcharge.
How much can they screw this up? All they are supplying you is a card with a scrtch off number on it. It's not like it might be something electronic that might have warranty or other customer service issues.
Wow, that's a great deal on the 255's. You could always give one as a gift for that kind of price. Do refurbs get one free update though? I could be wrong, but I thought they were not eligible.
You get one free map update with the refurbs. Makes it an awesome deal. My wife who until this week used a 4 year old Asus GPS unit with 6 year old maps is happy. Funny I asked her if she wanted the 4.3" screen version of the 255 for $89 and she said what ever is cheapest. I think she now wishes I had gotten her the larger unit. But for the most part we just listen to them.
This is why I have such a hard time justifying buying the map update card when you can get a refurb for less and get an update. In two to three years when I am tired of this unit I will get another.
Oh and the 255 which is pretty basic does exactly what I need it to do, plus the poi's that gramin already have are pretty decent.
How much can they screw this up? All they are supplying you is a card with a scrtch off number on it. It's not like it might be something electronic that might have warranty or other customer service issues.
The major complaints are product not received or wrong product received. Person calls customer service and get no help. Yes, you can call your CC company and dispute the transaction. I only post so that people have all the facts before they put their money down and then come back here and cry about poor service or something wrong.
How much can they screw this up? All they are supplying you is a card with a scrtch off number on it. It's not like it might be something electronic that might have warranty or other customer service issues.
The major complaints are product not received or wrong product received. Person calls customer service and get no help. Yes, you can call your CC company and dispute the transaction. I only post so that people have all the facts before they put their money down and then come back here and cry about poor service or something wrong.
But the chance is a lot better for a favorable experience than buying something that could possibley be defective or the wrong model. You could still end up with NO product, which is out and out fraud, though
I don't know what everyone is complaining about I added this to my cart and there was free shipping available under "Super Saver" I can't remember the last time I paid for shipping on an item from Amazon.
Every time i try to buy from Amazon.com it tells me, "This item cannot be shipped to the address you selected" Now I'm Canadian which is more than likely to be the problem here. Garmin nüMaps Lifetime North America Map Updates $72.95. That's a descent price. Any Canadians know how to get past this, other than having it shipped to an American address?
-- DriveSmart 65 - We do not live in Igloo's and do not all ride to work on snow mobiles.
My POI's are stored on an 8GB micro SD card and when I update my maps through the lifetime subscription I've never lost any POI's. Now that I've said that, I hope I haven't jinxed myself.
My POI's are stored on an 8GB micro SD card and when I update my maps through the lifetime subscription I've never lost any POI's. Now that I've said that, I hope I haven't jinxed myself.
It doesn't touch your poi's on the unit or the sd card.
Besides, you have your whole unit backed-up anyways...right?
Note: I have a couple of them backed up. 2010.10 and 2010.40. I use winrar, and I do the whole unit. File size is between 1.2 and 1.5 GB. All i do then is keep a copy of my garmin\gpx and garmin\poi directory. I've bin known to muck things up..just ask Motorcycle Mama...lol
-- DriveSmart 65 - We do not live in Igloo's and do not all ride to work on snow mobiles.
I agree with you and have posted similar. Just too many obsolete things on the maps and in the POIs. Some POIs that have been open for a few years still not in my "2010" maps e.g. some Panera Breads in my area don't show while a newer one a little further away does show. I have downloaded custom POI files which improve on that.
Some streets show as cutting through which don't and a street shows as going the wrong way, and directs me accordingly.
In 2009 I made several entries on Navteq's reporter page on the web to no avail. The only time they ackowledged one of them was when they said I made an error.
-- Bernie - Garmin Nuvi 760 (used to have 350 & 360)
Don't get put off by the web reviews. I hesitated, but bought two at $66.95 (price at the time..seems to change) and they delivered in 3 days no issues. I do live about 200 mi south of them though.
-- It's about the Line-
If a line can be drawn between the powers granted and the rights retained, it would seem to be the same thing, whether the latter be secured by declaring that they shall not be abridged, or that the former shall not be extended.
We go there every year, seem its tough to find stuff other than your regular k-Mart and costco. Anyone know what the best price would be for lifetime maps close to Vancouver or portland?
Thanks
-- DriveSmart 65 - We do not live in Igloo's and do not all ride to work on snow mobiles.
I'm in the same boat as
I'm in the same boat as others who are debating buying a new gps or get map updates. My 265WT has been very trusty so far tho, so don't want to replace, but the new models with the lane guidance looks tempting! Decisions decisions. =)
Installing now!
Finally bit the bullet and bought the upgrade. Much thanks to the OP for the post on this deal. I paid 78.95. I looked long and hard at the units available that come with lifetime maps, but the 350 suits my needs well enough. I actually have a Tom Tom too, but it's clunkiness is so bad I don't even use it. I just can't justify spending $200 right now for a new GPS with lifetime maps when this one still works. By the time my 350 dies, science will probably have a way for you to download GPS data directly to your brain and bypass physical units entirely.
They already do....
I thnk it's called your spouse or the backseat driver.
I noticed
I thnk it's called your spouse or the backseat driver.
I noticed you didn't say "your wife"
Mary, Nuvi 2450, Garmin Viago, Honda Navigation, Nuvi 750 (gave to son)
Thanks for the information.
Thanks for the information.
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I thnk it's called your spouse or the backseat driver.
I noticed you didn't say "your wife"
Could have meant mother-in-law!! LoL
Rodney.. oditius.htc@gmail.com BMW Zumo 550 HTC Touch Pro - Garmin XT
ha
Very diplomatic!
I thnk it's called your spouse or the backseat driver.
I noticed you didn't say "your wife"
:D
The old saying is, "Do you want to be right, or do you want to be happy?"
nüvi 3790T | Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable ~ JFK
You all can PM me with your
You all can PM me with your thanks for the inevitable price drop that will result from my finally buying this. I figure since I coughed up the dough it will be half price immediately after my credit card was charged.
Not yet!
You all can PM me with your thanks for the inevitable price drop that will result from my finally buying this. I figure since I coughed up the dough it will be half price immediately after my credit card was charged.
I'm still waiting for your half price deal.
Edit:
Did you see there is a "USED" one for $72.15 on Amazon? Can't believe they are trying to sell a used one.
Mary, Nuvi 2450, Garmin Viago, Honda Navigation, Nuvi 750 (gave to son)
map error
If you go to the Garmin site, there you can report errors in mapping/ maps.
Try here
If you go to the Garmin site, there you can report errors in mapping/ maps.
https://my.garmin.com/mapErrors/report.faces
Lifetime Maps
As of today, Amazon has the digital version for $78.95.
Updates!
I hear NAVTEC does the mapping, and they may do one every few years or maybe not. My nuvi is a couple year old, and near my home there is a road on the Garmin maps that the GPS routes me onto. This 1 mile dirt road was closed many years ago and woods have covered it. A newer paved road was installed some 1/4 mile away from the old dirt road. I thought the new map updates would correct this route, but it didn't. Not sure about newer roads in the states. However I did get many more POI's, new hotels, fuel stops, etc. Not sure the one time update was worth it.
Since this last post, I have traveled to areas of Jacksonville where construction of roads has changed and Navtec has not covered the changes made in Jacksonville for some time now. As these sofisticated expressway changes are made it's a mess using your GPS. As Garmin has mentioned before Navtec does mapping updates maybe every two or three years.
Garmin GPSmap76CS / Nuvi 200W
!! 66,95$ !!
http://www.erwincomputers.com/0101126900.html
WOW
The best price...
Excellent Price, But
They have an excellent price, but their BBB rating is a C-. Personally, I would be afraid to order from them.
I received an email from Buydig.com and lifetime maps are on sale for $78.14. This is a company with an A+ BBB rating. I have ordered from in the past and been very please with them. Here is the link:
http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=GRLIFETIME&omid=...
Thanks for hte info
Thanks for hte info
Why not just buy the
Why not just buy the physical card from Amazon for $72.50? It is a few dollars cheaper than the digital download version.
http://www.amazon.com/GARMIN-010-11269-00-N-VIMAPS-SUBSCRIPT...
I opted to buy two refurbed
I opted to buy two refurbed 255 units from Tigerdirect for $70 a piece, get them updated one time for free and I figure in a few years when I am tired of them I can always buy the next generation as refurbs for close to the same.
Refurbs
Wow, that's a great deal on the 255's. You could always give one as a gift for that kind of price. Do refurbs get one free update though? I could be wrong, but I thought they were not eligible.
garmin..
Garmin lifetime maps are $69.99 on Buy.com as of 8/30
Garmin Lifetime Maps
Do they have still have this offer available.Garmin lifetime maps are $69.99 on Buy.com as of 8/30
Online or instore
here is a link
http://www.buy.com/listing/sellerlistings.asp?sku=210674101&...
Ten bucks to ship something
Ten bucks to ship something the size and weight of a credit card? I'd expect it to be delivered by a Hooters waitress to my front door for that kind of upcharge.
Garmin Lifetime Maps
Anay good deal for Garmin Lifetime Map Update online code.
http://www.erwincomputers.com
http://www.erwincomputers.com/0101126900.html
At Your Risk
http://www.erwincomputers.com/0101126900.html
Shop at your own risk! BBB C- rating and many poor CS reviews. If you can afford to lose the money, go for it.
I support the right to keep and arm bears.
Right, BUT
How much can they screw this up? All they are supplying you is a card with a scrtch off number on it. It's not like it might be something electronic that might have warranty or other customer service issues.
Now the price is $74.95
Now the price is $74.95
Wow!
Wow!
~Jim~ Nuvi-660, & Nuvi-680
Thanks for the price alert update!! $78.95
$78.95
Sweet! With the $72 card you have to pay shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Q2TTIO/ref=pe_69900_16214020_pe...
refurb 255's
Wow, that's a great deal on the 255's. You could always give one as a gift for that kind of price. Do refurbs get one free update though? I could be wrong, but I thought they were not eligible.
You get one free map update with the refurbs. Makes it an awesome deal. My wife who until this week used a 4 year old Asus GPS unit with 6 year old maps is happy. Funny I asked her if she wanted the 4.3" screen version of the 255 for $89 and she said what ever is cheapest. I think she now wishes I had gotten her the larger unit. But for the most part we just listen to them.
This is why I have such a hard time justifying buying the map update card when you can get a refurb for less and get an update. In two to three years when I am tired of this unit I will get another.
Oh and the 255 which is pretty basic does exactly what I need it to do, plus the poi's that gramin already have are pretty decent.
Customer Comments
How much can they screw this up? All they are supplying you is a card with a scrtch off number on it. It's not like it might be something electronic that might have warranty or other customer service issues.
The major complaints are product not received or wrong product received. Person calls customer service and get no help. Yes, you can call your CC company and dispute the transaction. I only post so that people have all the facts before they put their money down and then come back here and cry about poor service or something wrong.
I support the right to keep and arm bears.
Ordered It
$78.95
Sweet! With the $72 card you have to pay shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Q2TTIO/ref=pe_69900_16214020_pe...
Got it, Installed It. Great price IMO
(formerly known as condump) RV 770 LMT-S, Nuvi2797LMT, Nuvi765T
agreed
How much can they screw this up? All they are supplying you is a card with a scrtch off number on it. It's not like it might be something electronic that might have warranty or other customer service issues.
The major complaints are product not received or wrong product received. Person calls customer service and get no help. Yes, you can call your CC company and dispute the transaction. I only post so that people have all the facts before they put their money down and then come back here and cry about poor service or something wrong.
But the chance is a lot better for a favorable experience than buying something that could possibley be defective or the wrong model. You could still end up with NO product, which is out and out fraud, though
Shipping
I don't know what everyone is complaining about I added this to my cart and there was free shipping available under "Super Saver" I can't remember the last time I paid for shipping on an item from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-n%C3%BCMaps-Lifetime-America-Up...
Lifetime NuMaps now at 72.95- trigger time???
http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-n%C3%BCMaps-Lifetime-America-Up...
No deal
http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-n%C3%BCMaps-Lifetime-America-Updates/dp/B001PKTFM8/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&m=AGNVO1SI8BPQA&s=generic&qid=1284210713&sr=1-11
Every time i try to buy from Amazon.com it tells me, "This item cannot be shipped to the address you selected" Now I'm Canadian which is more than likely to be the problem here. Garmin nüMaps Lifetime North America Map Updates $72.95. That's a descent price. Any Canadians know how to get past this, other than having it shipped to an American address?
DriveSmart 65 - We do not live in Igloo's and do not all ride to work on snow mobiles.
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You can't get around it. It has to do with the licensing requirements.
Figures
You can't get around it. It has to do with the licensing requirements.
DriveSmart 65 - We do not live in Igloo's and do not all ride to work on snow mobiles.
Loss of POI's
My POI's are stored on an 8GB micro SD card and when I update my maps through the lifetime subscription I've never lost any POI's. Now that I've said that, I hope I haven't jinxed myself.
Makes no Diff
My POI's are stored on an 8GB micro SD card and when I update my maps through the lifetime subscription I've never lost any POI's. Now that I've said that, I hope I haven't jinxed myself.
It doesn't touch your poi's on the unit or the sd card.
Besides, you have your whole unit backed-up anyways...right?
Note: I have a couple of them backed up. 2010.10 and 2010.40. I use winrar, and I do the whole unit. File size is between 1.2 and 1.5 GB. All i do then is keep a copy of my garmin\gpx and garmin\poi directory. I've bin known to muck things up..just ask Motorcycle Mama...lol
DriveSmart 65 - We do not live in Igloo's and do not all ride to work on snow mobiles.
which one is cheaper
wounder which is better option, life time updates or for few extra $ buy a brand new for ~$125
lol
wounder which is better option, life time updates or for few extra $ buy a brand new for ~$125
Not sure where i saw it, but there was a 255 for $125 with lifetime maps. Sell the unit keep the card.
Found it http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11503658
DriveSmart 65 - We do not live in Igloo's and do not all ride to work on snow mobiles.
Navteq maps
I agree with you and have posted similar. Just too many obsolete things on the maps and in the POIs. Some POIs that have been open for a few years still not in my "2010" maps e.g. some Panera Breads in my area don't show while a newer one a little further away does show. I have downloaded custom POI files which improve on that.
Some streets show as cutting through which don't and a street shows as going the wrong way, and directs me accordingly.
In 2009 I made several entries on Navteq's reporter page on the web to no avail. The only time they ackowledged one of them was when they said I made an error.
Bernie - Garmin Nuvi 760 (used to have 350 & 360)
Come to Pass
I thnk it's called your spouse or the backseat driver.
"This will never come to pass, a backseat driver out of gas." Burma Shave.
Currently $68.95
Lifetime card is currently $68.95 at Erwin Computers:
http://www.erwincomputers.com/0101126900.html
Don't get put off by the web reviews. I hesitated, but bought two at $66.95 (price at the time..seems to change) and they delivered in 3 days no issues. I do live about 200 mi south of them though.
It's about the Line- If a line can be drawn between the powers granted and the rights retained, it would seem to be the same thing, whether the latter be secured by declaring that they shall not be abridged, or that the former shall not be extended.
Portland Oregon
Lifetime card is currently $68.95 at Erwin Computers:
http://www.erwincomputers.com/0101126900.html
We go there every year, seem its tough to find stuff other than your regular k-Mart and costco. Anyone know what the best price would be for lifetime maps close to Vancouver or portland?
Thanks
DriveSmart 65 - We do not live in Igloo's and do not all ride to work on snow mobiles.
Buy Canadian!
Go here to order in CDN $!
http://www.gpscity.ca/garmin-numaps-north-america-lifetime-u...
nüvi 3790T | Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable ~ JFK