Garmin mapping udpate/shipping update

 

The map update that will be coming to those of you who got "free" updates are schedule to ship on 8/24/07. Some have already recieved them, but no more will be shipped out "free" until AFTER this date. Just wanted to give you a heads up.

How about the Mapsource cd

How about the Mapsource cd for my brand new Nuvi 660? I've read I can plot my own trips with it and port thm to the Nuvi, I requested it but no respone to the email?

can't plot trips with mapsource and then load to 660

The Nuvi 6x series only allow a single way point to be inserted in a route. Therefore you can not plot out your trip with map source. You can use it to upload your favorites and modify then and erase all user data and then put them back. So that is why I got map source and how I use it.

what's some good examples of

what's some good examples of doing that hill? I've not found any real instructions or teaching info on how to do it and it's use? I have an update CD i got last week but the Nuvi has the latest map so before I give it to a firend can I get Mapsourcr from that CD or do I need a different one?

Easy Update & MapSource too

After waiting on hold for a while (I'd tell you how long, but I think I dozed off), the helpful professional verified my registered nuvi660 and processed the free map upgrade CD order. I was given an order number but was told that no confirmation could be emailed or faxed. As noted above, 8/24/07 is the target ship date.

I was then transfered to the automotive support group where another friendly professional (after a second doze on hold) said that they'd have to burn a special MapSource CD for me and that it'd be sent USPS within a day or two at no charge. Since nuvi users enjoy so few MapSource features, it is not included in the box.

I was also able to have my traffic subscription transferred from my stolen (smash and grab) nuvi660/traffic receiver to my new one.

Other than hold-time, Garmin support gets very high marks from me.

Cheers.

- Keith

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- Keith

How to get free update

Garmintech wrote:

The map update that will be coming to those of you who got "free" updates are schedule to ship on 8/24/07. Some have already recieved them, but no more will be shipped out "free" until AFTER this date. Just wanted to give you a heads up.

What are the requiremnets for a free upgrade. I purchased mine in March, would be disappointed if I had to pay even more a few months later to upgrade.

Thanks.

Update

I got mine today. I Spoke to a Garmin rep about a week ago and received and email confirmation 8/2. It came in the mail today.
I scanned and emailed a copy of the receipt to them as requested. I purchased and registered my unit on 4/23/07.

Garmin mapping udpate/shipping update

Garmintech wrote:

The map update that will be coming to those of you who got "free" updates are schedule to ship on 8/24/07. Some have already recieved them, but no more will be shipped out "free" until AFTER this date. Just wanted to give you a heads up.

That's not true i emailed garmin last week, got a reply the next day, faxed them my recepit and got the update in 2 days

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Map Source

If you have the 2008 MapUpdate disc you have MapSource, it's on the disc, I believe I still have the email explaining how to load it if you want it.

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jmar would you please

jmar would you please forward that email to me how to load it, thank you? brewc@adelphia.net

Re-Installing NT2008 from the Update DVD

To reinstall the NT2008 map to MapSource from the update DVD see the following:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/5271

Map Source

jmar254 wrote:

If you have the 2008 MapUpdate disc you have MapSource, it's on the disc, I believe I still have the email explaining how to load it if you want it.

yeh send me the email kojocran@gmail.com

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No free update for C330?

Some one said there is no free map for C330? Can anyone confirm this?

Yes there is...

zch888 wrote:

Some one said there is no free map for C330? Can anyone confirm this?

I got the update for mine, it's installed and running (w/o Canada). I purchased my unit on May 22, 2007, registered it, and had a few e-mails with Garmin Tech support before they agreed to send it to me for free. If you talk to different people at Garmin, you will learn different things. Keep trying. The documentation DOES include c330 as qualifying for the update just that because of memory being less than others you can only use it with lower 48 or Canada and border states at any give time. Garmin Tech responeded that I could switch back and forth between the two as needed (probably 50 minutes to upload each time as the install took that much time). Hope this helps...

MapSource from Update disc

Check the MapSource in "ACTIVE FORM TOPICS" for the info regarding loading MapSource from the UPDATE disc.

Jim

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