Is there newer version of mapsource than v8 deluxe?

 

I purchased c330 w/ mapsource v8 deluxe. to me it doesn't have enough information in my town.
is there anyone knows how to get newer version than v8?
Thanks!

Probably not for a year or

Probably not for a year or two until the cartographers
complete the next update.

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Merle Jones Fresno,CA.

Usually Garmin updates their

Usually Garmin updates their maps once a year, usually in the spring.Updates cost is around 75 dollars US or free if you registered your unit within a certain time after the map update.

OK, you have my attention

You got my attention when you said "free", but I'm uncertain what you mean when you say "free if you regisered your unit within a certain time after the map update."

Let's say I just got my unit for Christmas. It has Version 8 on it. If I wait to register it until after the next version comes out, I should get that version for free? Just trying to understand.

Thanks

Well... maybe

jkanclark,

When I ordered the update, I had to fill out a form online. They asked the date that I bought the unit, and some special number from a yellow sheet packed with the unit - and also where I bought it. I think the "where did you buy it?" question was optional.

(But... before doing this, I had to "register" and wait for a confirmation email - usual stuff.)

I just guessed at the purchase date. I know it was in early June. That seemed good enough.

So, I suppose if you wanted to lie about the purchase date - and especially if you hold off on registering until after the "release date" (which for v8 was April 8, 2006), you might be able to get next years' update for free.

On the other hand, you could just be honest about it and pay them the $75 - which isn't a bad deal for detailed maps of the entire continent.

-ocelot

I agree with the others that

I agree with the others that you will likely have to wait until Spring for an update.

Just purchased my C330 last

Just purchased my C330 last week. How do I know if I have the most recent version of the maps that came preloaded?

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ruby1000 wrote:

Just purchased my C330 last week. How do I know if I have the most recent version of the maps that came preloaded?

Click on "Wrench" then "Map" then "Map Info"
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jjun1606 wrote:

I purchased c330 w/ mapsource v8 deluxe. to me it doesn't have enough information in my town.
is there anyone knows how to get newer version than v8?
Thanks!

You can do here to report map errors or omissions.

http://mapreporter.navteq.com/dur-web-external/secured/submi...
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Finding latest mapping software version

Motorcycle Mama wrote:
ruby1000 wrote:

Just purchased my C330 last week. How do I know if I have the most recent version of the maps that came preloaded?

Click on "Wrench" then "Map" then "Map Info"
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You can go to the Garmin site and check the current version of mapping software [City Navigator North America NT (it is v8). Go to: http://www.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp to check latest versions.

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Garmin StreetPilot c530, Mapsource

Wait to register Nuvi to make sure you get FREE map update

jkanclark wrote:

You got my attention when you said "free", but I'm uncertain what you mean when you say "free if you registered your unit within a certain time after the map update."

Let's say I just got my unit for Christmas. It has Version 8 on it. If I wait to register it until after the next version comes out, I should get that version for free? Just trying to understand.

Thanks

Sorry I took this long to reply. Yes if you wait to register your Nuvi until the updated maps are available you will be entitled to a free update. That is exactly what I did to get version 8 maps for my update. Garmin goes by the registration date not the purchase date to entitle purchasers with free map updates.

iceman2k4

Registering Garmin

On the same note as Ocelot, if you don't register and wait in order to get a free upgrade, it might backfire if your unit breaks down and your not registered. Compare $75 to over $300. Your choice.

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Alan-Garmin c340