Garmin has released new maps. Most of their units are entitled to a free update if the unit was purchased recently Just a heads up to anyone who recently purchased a C330. According to Garmin's tech support, the map udate 2008 is not free to those of us that recently purchased a C330. Only to those who purchased a C340 and up. Their excuse is that it is a "low end" unit, and also that the memory cannot hold the full US maps on the DVD. Gee, I can purchase the update for $69.99 and load a subset of the maps if I want, according to the person in tech support, but I cannot receive it as a free update. So, apparently buyer beware if you purchase Garmin's "low end" units. You will apparently not be able to receive a free update of maps, even if the unit you buy is already out of date.
I own the C330, it allowed for 1 update within the first year. For the cost of their "updates" I can buy a NEW GPS with free updates or buy a really nice used GPS off of craigslist.
Garmin lost my business with this scam they pulled.
My advice, buy a new unit other than this one !
If you don't have a cable this is what you do:Go to: https://my.garmin.com/maps/updates.htmClick on automotive. Then enter your serial number.All the updates available will appear including the available maps to purchase.Download the files onto a sd disk and then put it in the slot in your garmin and it should automatically update.
SOURCE: free updates or downloads for a garmin streetpilot c330
There are no free map updates for the StreetPilot Series.
The newer models do come with a free update that must be downloaded within 60 days of purchasing the system.
There are utilities for adding POI (Points of Interest) as well as Browser plugins that can be used to add Favourite Locations from Google maps. these updates are available from the garmin website.
SOURCE: need free updates for my garmin nuvi 200
You didn't say how long you've had your device, but if you haven't registered your device at Garmin.com yet, go do that and they will then offer you a free upgrade.
Other than that, I don't think you'll find anything free. The next best thing is to buy the "nüMaps Lifetime™". I felt this was the best deal they have.
SOURCE: i need free update for garmin 250
you'll need a usb cable... then go to www.garmin.com
Robert
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SOURCE: Is there any free map updates for the garmin nuvi?
Asmany as there are FREE dinners Updates are not free, unless you paid full price for it when you bought it. Free upgrades are a deceptive myth. If you get a free uograde its usually minor and was included in the price of the pack.
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