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Bummed buyer
NC
Feb 11, 2012
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SCRATCH-OFF MISSING PRODUCT CODE
Pros: worked fine with my first two units
Cons: lifetime product code missing from card
I purchased the package from this site including the lifetime map updates. This is my third garmin with lifetime updates so I am familiar of the process. When I scratched off the hidden product code the code wiped off too! Now I am asking this site and garmin what to do. Bummer.
Recommend? YES
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Gerry
Dover, De
Feb 1, 2012
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GPS CITY GREAT PLACE TO DEAL WITH
Pros: it works
Great place Gps city had given Me great prompt efficient service getting my orders to my door in great condition.
Recommend? YES
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Pierre
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec
Jan 24, 2012
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LIFETIME UPDATE REVIEW
Pros: no more expense for as long as i have my gps
Cons: very long download from garmin site
Purchased for one time expense, but life long usage. Seems to give me what I want and will do so for a long time. Garmin site not all that friendly user, but GPSCITY very efficient and quick. I really liked the purchase experience.
Recommend? YES
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ScottH
Grande Prairie
Nov 25, 2011
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WORKS GREAT
Pros: eary
Cons: none
Works great. Maps update very easily and the ntoice that new maps are available is great.
Recommend? YES
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TheWingNut
Edmonton, AB
Nov 21, 2011
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NO MORE "OFF ROUTE - RECALCULATING"
Pros: you can drive on the new roads
Updating he maps to include recent construction turns an old nuvi into a new one. The more updates the better, so lifetime updates is the answer.
Recommend? YES
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Carla
Mesa, Az.
Nov 9, 2011
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GARMIN 2011
Pros: 95% wonderfully helpful
Cons: 5% wrong.
The Garmin's usually great--fabulous for finding things in a strange city. But you have to be careful and be at least somewhat aware of where you are, where you're going, and timing. Sometimes Garmin makes a big mistake! I would like directions,ie east, west etc, when saying "drive to highlighted route".
Recommend? YES
14 viewers found this helpful.
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Sonny
Hammond, IN.
Nov 9, 2011
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GARMIN LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: hasstle free and easy!
Cons: could only load part of the map with my unit.
I have a Garmin 250W. Follow the directions and it is a snap. It may take a little time, but it was hassle free and made a huge difference. This was my first update from 2009. I could only load the east half of North America due to memory size, but I use the GPS in a 4 or 5 state area so this will not be a problem. If I venture to the west half I will just update to the area that I will be needing.
Recommend? YES
12 viewers found this helpful.
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Relic
Moncton
Oct 11, 2011
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GOOD PRICE
Map updates are the weak link in GPS units. The price was reasonable so I hope it has a long life.
Recommend? YES
13 viewers found this helpful.
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Gord
Surrey, BC
Sep 9, 2011
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Haven't used it yet.
Recommend? NO OPINION
18 viewers found this helpful.
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Siggybiker
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Sep 8, 2011
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VERY GOOD MAP UPDATE
Pros: fast shipping, great product
Upgraded my GPS with this card and found more information than I expected (train tracks etc.) I found the Garmin site not easy to navigate and install the programs required to update. It could be because of downloading to an Apple computer not a PC. Overall, satisfied with this product. The product also came the next day after ordering. Now that's fast.
Recommend? YES
20 viewers found this helpful.
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costam
Montreal, QC
Sep 3, 2011
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GREAT PRODUCT
Pros: regular updates
Cons: must know how to use using mapinstall
Have used this product for about a year now and have already updated my c530 three times. Well worth the money, I'm going to buy a lifetime update for my 60Cx too.
Recommend? YES
16 viewers found this helpful.
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Dell
Ottawa Ontario Canada
Aug 23, 2011
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NO IDEA WHAT THEY UPDATED
Pros: none that i could determine
Cons: they took my money, but with no results
No idea what they updated...I live in Ottawa Ontario, and there is a gas station I have used for the past 6 years, and it is still not on the system. I went to Syracuse NY a few weeks ago, and they listed no Tim Horton's ...when in fact, my nephew said there are 5-6 in his area.
Recommend? NO
20 viewers found this helpful.
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crewzzer
Toronto
Aug 18, 2011
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GOOD PRODUCT
Cons: excellent
I don't understand some of the comments on here regarding having to pay for map updates. Garmin is a business... People have to realize the money that is involved in updating these products and all the technology that is involved not to mention the Research and development in creating these units and programs,Who is going to pay for all of this? c'mon people GPS prices have dropped considerably, no one is forcing you to purchase this card. Buy another GPS unit which includes life time maps very simple. If you have a good stable unit and your happy with it then yes this product is an excellent deal.
Recommend? YES
21 viewers found this helpful.
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joeharbor1
RATON NM
Aug 2, 2011
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
It was easy to download and install.
Recommend? YES
21 viewers found this helpful.
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Jeffrey
NOVA
Aug 2, 2011
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GARMIN NUMAPS
Works great, updated my Garmin GPS no problem.
Recommend? YES
27 viewers found this helpful.
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cw4usa
Tennessee
Jul 2, 2011
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UPDATE IS A RIPOFF!
Pros: none
Cons: map update program
At present, I own 5, yes that's right...5 Garmin GPS units. In order to update maps, I must purchase this same update 5 times! I could throw the GPS units away and buy new ones and come out ahead over the long term. No more Garmin units for me. I inquired if their were any other options and they sent me an email with the part number and told me to shop on line and see if I could get a better deal. Freely translated...Tough break! No more Garmin products for me.
Recommend? NO
35 viewers found this helpful.
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DRBIKE
On the road
Jun 15, 2011
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NUMAPS LIFETIME UPDATE
Cons: should be free
Sign of the times in that we have to pay for updates :(. The product works, Directions for uploading to Zumo could of been better. Card required for complete download. Online customer support solved problems.
Recommend? YES
31 viewers found this helpful.
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j.c.
ontario
Jun 13, 2011
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NUVI 5000 UPDATE
i puchased my 5000, then bought the update card, i had a problem logging on to the site, but after a phone call to garmin i got it all fixed up, the download time is quite slow but with not having to keep paying for each visit, i found it worth while. i also had a problem with my 5000 under warranty, and i got a replacement, i had to call and tell them about my replacement, which of course had a new serial number, and got that fixed up, would i buy another garmin, yes.
Recommend? YES
28 viewers found this helpful.
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Roly
St. Marys, ON
May 27, 2011
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MAP UPDATES
So far so good. It is difficult to see any changes with this type of product. One has to trust the company to deliver what they promise - which I do.
The idea of a lifetime renewal package is good for me.
Recommend? YES
34 viewers found this helpful.
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Rosetta
Francis,Saskatchewan
May 13, 2011
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NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
I like the fact that I have a LIFETIME of map updates without having to sincle purchase each time my GPS is in need of updates especially with all the development going on.
Recommend? YES
24 viewers found this helpful.
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D. Cameron
Tumbler Ridge, BC
Apr 10, 2011
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Like the idea of lifetime updates instead of having to pay a charge every time I want to update my maps.
Recommend? YES
41 viewers found this helpful.
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camaroguy
Irving, Tx
Mar 24, 2011
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SAVE SOME MONEY
Pros: save some money
Cons: insufficient installation instructions
i like the idea of buying a one time fee for a liftime of the gps. when you buy each update at $70 a shot it doesn't take long to be ahead of the game. I just wish the installation instructions were more detailed. I have only used the gps once since purchase but everything is great so far.
Recommend? YES
52 viewers found this helpful.
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Giant
London, Ontario
Mar 24, 2011
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GREAT UPDATE
Pros: updated maps 4/yr
Cons: calculating trips takes longer than before.
Very easy to use and install. A small glitch with the Garmin website, one call took care of the issue.Download time took longer than expected but worth the wait.
Recommend? YES
37 viewers found this helpful.
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William
Louisville, KY
Mar 21, 2011
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GREAT UPDATE FEATURE
I received it very quickly. I utilized right away to update my Zumo 550 and it worked fine. I like the fact you can update several times a year.
Recommend? YES
45 viewers found this helpful.
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Boxcarphilly
Alliston, Ontario
Feb 20, 2011
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NO BRAINER
Cons: none
Well worth it. Hassle free, every three months you get your GPS updated.
Recommend? YES
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Marl
Calgary, Alberta
Feb 2, 2011
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NUMAPS FOR LIFE
Pros: up to date and live!
Cons: none yet!
This was an excellent investment! With changes happening at such a rapid pace, this keeps us up to date. We will not miss places, things, places to see,.....or roads again!!!!
Great purchase!
Recommend? YES
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Mike
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dec 30, 2010
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NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
The mapping is very good from what I can see. The proof will come this summer when I drive to Ontario. The installation process can be tricky depending on the memory capacity of your model GPS. The best solution is to download the whole set of map data to your PC and then download whatever areas you need to your GPS unit. My Street Pilot C530 has a limited internal memory. It does take SD cards but according to the Garmin Tech support people I've spoken with on the phone, my unit can handle almost all 2 GB cards. They have seen problems with using some 4 GB cards. My 2GB card works fine. The North American map requires just under 2GB to store all of the mapping. Notwithstanding other comments, maps DO CHANGE! New roadwork is going on all the time. Only regular updates will keep you "on track" and these lifetime updates are the only way to go!
Recommend? YES
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Kirk.
Milton, ON
Dec 28, 2010
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GREAT ITEM, EASY UPDATE.
I was able to complete the update in 45 mins.No problems.
Recommend? YES
54 viewers found this helpful.
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Patriote Québécois
Montréal
Dec 28, 2010
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VERY GOOD PRODUCT AT A BOXING DAY PRICE
Got the product at a very good price on Cyber Boxing Day.
Recommend? YES
56 viewers found this helpful.
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GEORGE GARRETT
NILES MI
Dec 25, 2010
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NUMAPS LIFETIME
Cons: the goal must be how to make it harder to use
Garmin has the worst online site, I could not update online so I ordered the card and now they say its is not the right number. we will be moving our fleet of cards to another brand
Recommend? NO
53 viewers found this helpful.
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pipes
sask
Dec 21, 2010
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OK
seems to be ok so far
Recommend? YES
50 viewers found this helpful.
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MercerCAB
Ottawa, ON
Nov 17, 2010
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NUMAPS N.A. LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: good idea
Cons: only if garmin decides when gps is obsolete.
It's about time something like this was available. Updating at a single year cost would get very expensive. This works.
Recommend? YES
49 viewers found this helpful.
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Gord
Ontario, Canada
Nov 16, 2010
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GOOD UPDATE
Pros: the last one i will have to buy
Cons: you have to pick what area's you have to install
Good update. However you must install a map program on your computer and pick the areas you want to install.
Recommend? YES
55 viewers found this helpful.
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Al B.
Ontario, Canada
Nov 3, 2010
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GOOD, BUT ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
I often use my GPS in areas already familiar to me. On more than oone occasion I am aware of changes that are not included in map updates. I'm talking changes months or even years old.
Recommend? YES
49 viewers found this helpful.
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Eric Wood
Penticvton,BC, Canada
Oct 28, 2010
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GARMINS LIFETIME UPDATES
Tried several times to download an update without success.
Garmin does not appear to be able to download for model # 250W.
Several of my friends have tried to download this for me. They too are unable to do so.
Please have Garmin or someone contact me to tell me where I am going wrong. I can't get Garmin to respond. Thank you.
Recommend? NO
55 viewers found this helpful.
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Master Sergeant
Las Vegas NV
Oct 25, 2010
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THINKING AHEAD
Pros: reduces obsolescence.
The cost of buying updates every year or so makes this a bargain. The new GPS comes with one update which I used when I put the device into use. I'm glad I have inlimited updates as so many things change.
Recommend? YES
52 viewers found this helpful.
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Dung
Ottawa, On
Oct 22, 2010
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: high speed modem is more preferable.
Cons: time consuming for slow modem to download
This lifetime update nuvi Map for my particular nuvi 750 was great. It was easy to update my old 2009 map to 2010 map. All I did was to register this product from Garmin web site and activate it with my nuvi 750 and voila, just a few clicks from Garmin map update instructions to follow and it took me 40 mins to have my map updated to 2010. It's all done automatically. I really recommend everyone who wants to save the money to buy this lifetime map update.
Recommend? YES
62 viewers found this helpful.
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Jim
SoCal
Oct 7, 2010
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GARMIN NUVI LIFETIME UPDATES
Necessary update for anyone that uses a GPS. Easy to install.
Recommend? YES
54 viewers found this helpful.
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Judy
TN.
Oct 4, 2010
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STREET PILOT C330
I have been very pleased with my Garmin. It got me out west and home again. No Problem. I bought the lifetime update and now it says there is not enough room to download the USA. I had to chose a quadrant. That I was not happy with. I would like a total up grade of what I had. I love my Garmin and would not travel without it. What if I am going to an area without the update ?? Will it still give me directions ???
Recommend? YES
52 viewers found this helpful.
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Vic
Timmins on canada
Sep 29, 2010
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GPS NU MAPS LIFETIME
no opinion yet haven't try my gps
Recommend? YES
49 viewers found this helpful.
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TAT
Fort Wayne, IN
Sep 20, 2010
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QUESTIONAL MAP UPDATE FOR THE STREET PILOT 330
Pros: the lifetime updates if it truely does not expire.
Cons: too much info to download on the street pilot 330
Before purchasing this update product, I read all the FAQ's on the site and found that my Garmins memory is too small to download the entire North America and that I would have to choose Canada OR the US. That is why I purchased it because all I need is the US states. When I finally got to the point to choose my download it seems that is does not even have enough space for the entire US and I was forced to choose a quadrant. I was extremely disappointed with this and may not have purchased it if I had known.
Recommend? NO OPINION
56 viewers found this helpful.
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goneagain
Ottawa.
Sep 16, 2010
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NUMAPS LIFETIME
There was no instructions for downloading maps with my card. I found myself in a circle & had to contact Garmin for instructions to download maps. It took about 30 min on the phone to contact a "help" person. The Garman contact was very knowledgeable and my download went fast, my GPS works well, I have not been through New Brunswick since my updates. For the past few years the new trans Canada Hwy., through new Brunswick was at most times in the middle of a field.
Recommend? YES
55 viewers found this helpful.
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Earl
Calgary, Ab
Sep 15, 2010
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LIFE TIME UPDATE
Pros: easy to use
Cons: can no longer be used if you get a different gps
easy to dwnld, works great so far
Recommend? YES
52 viewers found this helpful.
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goforet
Saint John, NB
Sep 13, 2010
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NUMAP UPDATE
Pros: easy update
Cons: only one unit per update
Though I have two Garmins and you can only update one, this is the only downside of this product I find thus far. My Garmin I use the most is only 1 year old and works great, even better since I updated the maps.
Recommend? YES
52 viewers found this helpful.
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Cam
Calgary, AB
Sep 9, 2010
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GARMIN MAP - LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: ordering from gpscity was easy,price was excellent
Cons: slow download
Purchase process was easy Logged in to Garmin, inserted card code # and downloaded software update. The download took a fair bit of time however you just need to initiate the download and then leave it for a few hours. When finished reboot and finalize instllation.
Recommend? YES
64 viewers found this helpful.
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Still
AZ
Sep 3, 2010
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GREAT VALUE FOR YOUR $$$
Easy to dwnld and a great way to update on a regular basis. So far so good. Has the new ring rds arnd Phx, etc. Took quite a while to dwnld on the wireless netwrk here
Recommend? YES
48 viewers found this helpful.
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John
Calgary, AB
Sep 1, 2010
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: easy to access
Cons: time of download
Easy to update, but did require a high speed connection and some time to let it download.
Recommend? YES
55 viewers found this helpful.
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Brian
Hamilton Ont.
Aug 31, 2010
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NUMAPS LIFETIME
Pros: simple to register and use
Cons: none
Excellent !! Requires high speed internet. Very easy to use. Register this product to your Garmin account.Enter product number, then download updated map for your unit.
Recommend? YES
53 viewers found this helpful.
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Ken
KCMO
Aug 31, 2010
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GARMIN LIFE UPDATES
Pros: cheaper than thru garmin
Guess it worked. Downloaded new map updates last niogth. Pain in the butt trying to get Garmin Communicator to work. card work OK. Will see for futre updates.
Recommend? YES
58 viewers found this helpful.
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azdow
Arizona
Aug 30, 2010
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LIFETIME MAP UPDATES
Easy to use and set up. Great if you are happy with your GPS and plan to keep it for a while.
Recommend? YES
55 viewers found this helpful.
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Frank
smithville ontario
Aug 28, 2010
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MAP UPDATE
Pros: simple to use
Found this a very good deal as now i can keep my gps up to date ,I was always looking for updates but some of the prices for them was a bit steep glad i found this card easy to load and hope to see differance on my next trip
Recommend? YES
54 viewers found this helpful.
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Bruce
Ottawa, ON
Aug 26, 2010
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NUMAPS LIFETIME UPDATE
The Card was delivered quickly. The 1st update using the nuMaps Lifetime code worked just fine!
Recommend? YES
57 viewers found this helpful.
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Mike S.
Austin, TX
Aug 26, 2010
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PRICE?
Pros: good info on this web site
Cons: same price as on garmin web site
I see a lot of reviews saying the price here is better than Garmin or anywhere else. However, Garmin has this update at the exact same price. I don't see any advantage.
Recommend? NO OPINION
58 viewers found this helpful.
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Lance
Vancouver
Aug 24, 2010
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NUMAPS GPS UPDATE CARD
Map update card delivered as advertised. GPS unit updated with new maps, no problem.
Recommend? YES
52 viewers found this helpful.
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Al
Kamloops, BC
Aug 23, 2010
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GARMIN N/A LIFETIME UPDATES
My recent purchase went off like a dream. I found the card easy to use by following the directions. It does take quite awhile to up date but is well worth the time. Time and money well spent.
Recommend? YES
52 viewers found this helpful.
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Mike Corcoran
Kennewick, WA
Aug 22, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
I haven't been able to figure out how to the card! Totally a waste of my money.
Recommend? NO
54 viewers found this helpful.
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WillieECoyote
Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Aug 19, 2010
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MAP UPDATES FANTASTIC
Pros: map updates lifetime are fantastic
Cons: installation6/10/mapsaremarriedtooneunit.dontbreak
they can be difficult to install on unit. But by far this is the best price and deal from Garmin available for thier GPS products. Have updated my maps on my Garmin unit 4 times now. All with Success. I have seen my New Subdivision grow by the roads everytime I install a new map. It is well worth the money
Recommend? YES
60 viewers found this helpful.
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Boxcarphilly
Alliston, Ontario
Aug 16, 2010
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REVIEW OF NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: value
Cons: none, except for the shipping charge is high
Well worth the money, easy to install, highly recommended. I've gone through the installation routine three times already once on my unit and two other times on units belonging to friends (3 separate purchases). Shipping was overnight - really fast, I didn't even request it overnight. One little complaint, and GPS City says it's not their fault, that's the way Garmin dictates it has to be, but they charge you about $10 - $12 to ship this little card out and all it has on it is the key number that you enter when you update your maps. Why can't the key number just be e-mailed to the customer at no charge? Why do they physically have to mail you the card with the number on it when all you need is that number?
Recommend? YES
55 viewers found this helpful.
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R.M
Ontario
Aug 16, 2010
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GARMIN LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: garmin has the best maps in my opinion.
Cons: difficult download procedure from garmin!!!!
Garmin has made some changes in their download procedure from the past. I am quite computer literate and was able to make the download work. My OS is Windows 7 Ultimate. But to do a download I had to change the "UAC" User Account Setting. Without the change I could not download the updated maps, 2 so far. Also the option to install in MapSource and the GPS is not easy to find. You need to be careful as you go through the various screens before the download happens. Also required is a Garmin Plug-in and a special file you need to install and then execute for the download to begin . On the positive side, Garmin has finally included complete and detailed Mexico in version 2011.2 in addition to Canada and the USA. After downloading version 2011.10 I spent almost 2 hours on the phone with Garmin pointing out on their website that version 2011.10 clearly shows detailed Mexico coverage, but I was informed I am wrong.
GPSCity has the best Canadian price for the lifetime update.
Recommend? YES
54 viewers found this helpful.
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Suzane Roy
sk
Aug 15, 2010
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COMPLAIN
I need help
780-699-5566
Recommend? NO
52 viewers found this helpful.
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RedMX6
Calgary AB
Aug 13, 2010
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BEST PRICE NUVI LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: easy to use.
Cons: have to read on-line instructsions carefully.
I cannot find a better price anywhere. Price is better than Garmin's own website. The product is an authentic Garmin lifetime update.
Recommend? YES
48 viewers found this helpful.
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Ron
Vancover
Aug 12, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Cons: hard to install
hard to install
Recommend? NO OPINION
51 viewers found this helpful.
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Wylde
Edmonton, AB
Aug 10, 2010
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NORTH AMERICAN LIFETIME MAPS UPDATES
Pros: great price
Cons: non transferable
It was super simple to update the first time, I have not tried another yet but I will in October before my trip to the US.
I wish I had thought of it when I first bought my GPS, would have saved some money. I only hope my GPS does not die too soon like my old one so I can enjoy a few updates. It's not transferable and it would be great if they allowed at least 1 transfer.
Recommend? YES
51 viewers found this helpful.
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Paul
Ottawa ON
Aug 10, 2010
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LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: good value
Cons: none so far
Worked very well for me. Have only done update once and only problem was between seat and keyboard otherwise, all went smoothly and reasonably quickly.
Recommend? YES
57 viewers found this helpful.
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tom
sudbury, ont.
Aug 9, 2010
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MAP UPDATE
simple to use
Recommend? YES
53 viewers found this helpful.
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Gaston
Québec city
Aug 9, 2010
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LIFETIME UPDATES
Easy to use.
Recommend? YES
53 viewers found this helpful.
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Ray
Mississauga ON
Aug 6, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS LIFETIME UPDATES
The lifetime updates represent excellent value if you wish to have the latest maps on your GPS. I use them on 2 GPS units - you have to buy two - still excellent value for updating.
Recommend? YES
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Wolfmandell Dell Smith
Cumberland Ontario
Aug 4, 2010
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NO IDEA OF WHAT IS UPDATED IF ANYTHING
Pros: good idea...
Cons: all of the above..has not performed as expected
Not pleased one bit. Went to West Penn and West Virginia, and not able to find some restaurants we heard of. Also found back home, 4-6 months later, even after mentioning my disatisfaction...no response from Garmin. It was a wasted upgrade...went to Huntsville Ontario...a town in the Muskoka area of Ontario...known to have 4 Tim Horton's and Garmin didn't record one of them, but wanted to send me 153 km away to what it registered as the nearest. Therefore I am not impressed.
Recommend? NO
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Brian
Hamilton Ont
Aug 4, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: so easy
Cons: none
With high speed connection took 46 min. Simple to use- Activate card, connect unit. Provide simple answers and computer does the rest
Recommend? YES
52 viewers found this helpful.
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GillesR
Montréal, Qc
Aug 2, 2010
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UPDATE IS SLOW
Pros: price. garmin maps better than tom tom
Cons: update too much time consuming.
I did notice new streets outside Montréal. But streets given for bridge are still "No left turn" and Garmin should suggest alternative route. Why is update of 2 giga so long ? Does update time includes file download time and remote execution time ? The price was cheap compared to here in Quebec !
Recommend? YES
54 viewers found this helpful.
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Maggie
Halifax, nova scotia
Aug 2, 2010
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICAN UPDATE
Pros: easy to use.
Great product.
Recommend? YES
54 viewers found this helpful.
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BILL
TABER,AB.
Jul 22, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICAN LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: like the voice directions,well in advance,importan
I havn't been away from home since I have updated my GARMIN as yet,but will be going shortly to CALGARY and then I will have a mutch better "review" [in 4 days]. looking forward to see what difference's I will see, up to this point it has helped us a lot in finding places that would have other wise been difficult
Recommend? YES
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Philip
Ontario
Jul 17, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS LIFETIME
Pros: best price i've seen
Cons: none
Works as advertised.
Once registered to a particular GPS, it's 'locked in' and cannot be transferred even if you lose your GPS or upgrade to a newer model.
Gamin map updates require a high speed internet connection for downloading maps. Typical 1-2 hours per update. Beware: slower connections (<1 Mbps) can take upwards of 6 hours per update.
Recommend? YES
48 viewers found this helpful.
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NormandM
East Coast, Canada
Jul 12, 2010
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VERY GOOD PRICE
Pros: very easy to use
Cons: the card is non transferable.
Easy to use and lifetime free map update (for the GPS you register it) If you buy another GPS you can't transfer the map update to the new one and remove it from the older. But except that everything is perfect.
Recommend? YES
54 viewers found this helpful.
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tdium
Canada
Jul 12, 2010
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MAP UPDATE
Pros: convenient save a couple of bucks
Cons: you really don't know what you are getting.
Worked fine. Impossible to determine the before versus the after content because there is no list of updates (probably impracticle). You just have to trust Garmin I guess. Trust them like you would trust any corporation.
Recommend? YES
53 viewers found this helpful.
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Cliff
Edmonton Alberta
Jul 11, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: up-to-date maps
Cons: difficulty understanding the down load procedure.
This item is good value for the dollar. However, it is a bit tricky to use initially because of all of the 'protections' that Garmin builds in to safeguard their product and to make sure that anyone is a legitimate purchaser. Once the various steps are understood and followed it does eventually update the maps on your GPS. Because of the large volume of information needed to update the map file, the update process takes a considerable amount of time (about 3/4 of an hour).
Recommend? YES
58 viewers found this helpful.
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Northrider
Sedona, AZ
Jul 9, 2010
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EASY UPDATE
Pros: easy download and update
Cons: lengthy download
As soon as I received the code I needed I started the update. Although it does take some time to complete (quite a large file), it worked perfectly. There were no problems. Great product and I look forward to a long time of constant updates.
The price was better than any other place I found.
Recommend? YES
56 viewers found this helpful.
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Dan
Essex, Vermont
Jul 8, 2010
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BEST VALUE FOR GARMIN MAP UPDATES
Pros: price, quick delivery.
Cons: found some roads were not updated.
This Lifetime of updates for Garmin GPS units sells at other places for $20- $30 more than GPSCity does. Many places sell only the "One Time" update for nearly the same price.
Recommend? YES
56 viewers found this helpful.
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Joe
Glendale,AZ
Jul 8, 2010
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: price, ease of use
Cons: none
Bought two cards for two different units. Works great and costs less than half the price that ford wants for their yearly uodate disk. THIS IS A NO BRAINER......
Recommend? YES
53 viewers found this helpful.
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David
Ontario
Jul 6, 2010
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GARMIN LIFETIME UPDATE CARD
I like the convenience of being able to update my GPS anytime for the lifetime of the unit
Recommend? YES
60 viewers found this helpful.
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Bridlewood
Ontario
Jul 6, 2010
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GOOD PRICE FOR NA MAP LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: good price
This is a good price for the Lifetime Updates for NA maps
Recommend? YES
51 viewers found this helpful.
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Joe
Burlington, ON
Jul 5, 2010
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MAP UPDATE
Pros: none
Cons: as above
Not worth the money. Very dissapointed with this product. My garmin had 2003 maps installed. Installed 2010 maps and still does not show streets or highway exits that have been in existence since 2007!
Recommend? NO
56 viewers found this helpful.
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Christian
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jul 5, 2010
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MAP UPDATE
This update was easy to install and so far proves to be wotrth the money!
Recommend? YES
67 viewers found this helpful.
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Eagle 1
Victoria, BC
Jun 30, 2010
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MAP UPDATE
I have not activated the lifetime card yet as I had just updated my Garmin 660 with the free map update I received when I purchased it.
I intend to activate the card this week.
Recommend? YES
54 viewers found this helpful.
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HB
St-Philippe Quebec
Jun 26, 2010
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GOOD UPDATE
I have and intermediate high speed. Took about 90min. Did not need to download on the pc it downloaded right into the gps. It works fine. Will see later for the updates if it will work as well.
Recommend? YES
54 viewers found this helpful.
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Scout
Mn
Jun 24, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: lifetime updates
Cons: slow download and poor garmin support
Would not recommend without very high speed internet. Tried once with satellite download. Only 1/3 downloaded in 9 hours. Contacted Garmin and was given only generic help that did not solve my problem. Tried again to download and was told that I had already redeemed my update - which I had not. Contacted Garmin again and received another polite but generic answer, not specific to my inquiry. Tried to download again. This time I was successful after 4-5 hours. Not worth the time and support from Garmin was poor.
Recommend? NO
63 viewers found this helpful.
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MK
Richmond Hill, ON
Jun 24, 2010
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JUST BEGAN TO USE
I'll wait untill next map updae
Recommend? YES
57 viewers found this helpful.
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Chad
Okotoks, AB
Jun 23, 2010
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GOOD VALUE - STILL SLOW TO UPDATE
For the price, the lifetime updates are worth it, although as usual, Canada's road updates are slow to get into the updates - Ring Road around the North side of Calgary is not in the latest updates, but I suspect that it will appear soon, and I can then update my device without having to purchase another update. Shipping times are outstanding from gpscity.ca, as usual
Recommend? YES
54 viewers found this helpful.
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Peter
Duncan, BC
Jun 22, 2010
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MAP UPDATE DOWNLOAD PROBLEM.
After installing product key the map download reported an error message and to contact Garmin. This I did and after speaking with 2 technicians I was told that the problem was with Garmin's download software. I was told that Garmin would look into the problem and that it should be fixed within two days. The following day I tried to download the map update and it downloaded as it should have - apparently, Garmin had fixed the problem. No one from Garmin ever called me back, as promised, to follow up.
Recommend? NO OPINION
53 viewers found this helpful.
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Doug
Burlington Ontario Canada L7T2Z5
Jun 22, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: none
Cons: see above
I am not at all sure whether the product was effectively updated or not?? When I tried to inquire at the Canadian help desk, I was kept waiting for over an hour each time & gave up! At one time a message on my computer said something about "already redeemed"? What does that mean? How can I determine when an update is successful. How often should I be trying to get an update?
Recommend? NO OPINION
57 viewers found this helpful.
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Don
Manitoba, Canada
Jun 22, 2010
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GOOD MAPPING
Pros: good mapping
Cons: should be available on dvd
The mapping is good. The only thing is you have to have high speed internet and a good couple of hours to get it down and on the gps
Recommend? YES
53 viewers found this helpful.
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Jack-o
Quebec
Jun 22, 2010
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CARTE DE MISE A JOUR NU MAPS
Pros: je n ai pas tout vérifié travaille bien
Bonne mise a jour, 1 heure 15 min avec Internet haute vitesse.
Recommend? YES
80 viewers found this helpful.
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Kimmer
St. Andrews, Manitoba
Jun 21, 2010
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WORTH THE UPGRADE
Pros: current info of course
I travelled around Quebec before I got the upgrade. My unit was updated a year ago when I bought it. There were street names that differed from my unit. When I got home I bought the lifetime upgrade. Checked the same locales in Quebec since then and they now have the new street names.
Recommend? YES
52 viewers found this helpful.
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Alan
Medicin Hat, AB
Jun 14, 2010
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VERY GOOD UPDATE
Pros: improved map content. easy download
Cons: poi content poor for my locale
I have not had a chance to really check the map set out, but immediately noticed that areas of my city are improved. The download was simple and efficient. I live in a small prairie city and notice that the POI content for food and lodging is not very comprehensive.
Recommend? YES
57 viewers found this helpful.
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Alan
Montreal, Qc
Jun 14, 2010
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EXCELLENT
Pros: accurate step by step process
Cons: a bit long to have the full update installed (2 hr
Excellent way to refresh the maps in the Garmin, no problem what so ever in the download / update process. New streets in my town now shows on the map update.
Recommend? YES
53 viewers found this helpful.
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Chris
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 11, 2010
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GARMIN GPS PRODUCTS = EXCELLENT QUALITY
I haven't had a chance yedt to use this updagte - but I am convinced that it will be great - Garmin GPS products usually are the best!
Recommend? YES
53 viewers found this helpful.
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mark
St. Catharines, Ont.
Jun 10, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: none
Cons: big one!
unable to sink cannot access again as it shows # already used???????
Recommend? NO
56 viewers found this helpful.
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Rubberman
Portland, OR
Jun 9, 2010
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SOME STREETS STILL MISSING!
Pros: easy to install.
Cons: takes a long time. can only install on one gps.
Even with this update some streets and roads that have been in place for a year or more do not show up on this update.
Also some businesses long since gone,still show on the map and new businesses in the area are missing.
Recommend? YES
59 viewers found this helpful.
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ArtDeCamper
Edmonton, AB
Jun 8, 2010
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UNDECIDED ON MAP UPDATE VALUE
Cons: garmin is not updating there maps software quick e
I purchased this update to keep my GPS up-to-date. The first thing I noticed was that the Anthony Henday Freeway in Edmonton, where the link going east from Gateway Boulavard (Calgary Trail) to highway 14 still does not appear to be there. This section has been completed for about 2 years now and one would think that this would be included. Some off the other new roads show.
Recommend? NO OPINION
54 viewers found this helpful.
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farcntry
NY
Jun 8, 2010
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LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: one time payment and lifetime updates
Cons: only good for one unit
Great to have as new roads/streets are being built everyday or street names keep changing too.
Recommend? YES
70 viewers found this helpful.
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hamgran
Ingersoll, Ontario
Jun 7, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: lifetime
Cons: only works on one gps unit
Didn't realize it was only good for one unit, I probably wouldn't have bought it if I had. My husband and I both have a 255W NUVI, and would need to buy two of these updates to have both of them done. A little expensive, methinks!
Recommend? YES
53 viewers found this helpful.
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Michelle
Edmonton, AB
Jun 7, 2010
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EASY UPDATE
Pros: easy updates
I had no problem with the download and the update to my Nuvi750. I have not yet determined if the updates will affect my area but the price was right. I use my Nuvi in my rental cars when I travel, as well as at home, and I have found it to be very helpful. I only use it for road travel as I have a handheld Garmin for back country.
Recommend? YES
57 viewers found this helpful.
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six2tall
Calgary,AB
Jun 7, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: cheaper at this retailer
Cons: no sharing, long downloads
Same discount as available at amazon.com but in canadian dollars. Somewhat difficult to navigate thru update process. Lifetime update of Database cannot be shared with another unit you may own and expires with your own unit if it ceases to work. Download of update will take overnight.
Recommend? YES
55 viewers found this helpful.
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Steve
Jacksonville, FL
Jun 7, 2010
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WORKED GREAT!
Nice that Garmin finally came out with an update option. Easy to use - just enter the code on the back of the card.
Recommend? YES
58 viewers found this helpful.
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Terry
Regina, SK
Jun 4, 2010
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LIFETIME UPDATES
It was very easy to download, and the price for a lifetime of maps for my Garmin is in my estimation excellent.
Recommend? YES
56 viewers found this helpful.
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Joyce
Parksville, BC
Jun 4, 2010
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Cons: none
This was easy to use and downloaded fine.
Recommend? YES
52 viewers found this helpful.
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Mile
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jun 4, 2010
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GREAT MAP UPDATE
Pros: convenient
Following the instructions it was easy to do. It didn't take too long to load. We immediately saw some new roads displayed. This is a great value if you have a Garmin GPS!
Recommend? YES
57 viewers found this helpful.
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weirdo
Toronto
Jun 4, 2010
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UPDATE PROCEDURE NOT EXPLAINED BUT PRODUCT GREAT
Pros: unload was quick and easy once i got into it
Cons: explanation of how to use card was not clear
A bit of confusion could have been avoided if either the card or the Garmin site had made plain that you had to activate the Activate Gift Card in order to unload the Lifetime Update.
Recommend? YES
58 viewers found this helpful.
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Al
Halifax NS
Jun 3, 2010
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA
Bought the update just before a trip to Florida. It was amazing.
Recommend? YES
62 viewers found this helpful.
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Dick
Regina
Jun 3, 2010
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EASY TO USE UPDATE
Delivery was fast. Update seemed to work fine.
Recommend? YES
56 viewers found this helpful.
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David Piedra
Yosemite National Park, CA
Jun 3, 2010
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PRETTY EASY TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO USE
I was pleased that it didn't wipe out existing settings on the device during the first major update.
Recommend? YES
55 viewers found this helpful.
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Melissa
Barrie, ON
Jun 3, 2010
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REALLY WORTH THE MONEY
Pros: quick and easy
Cons: that it is not transferable
This product makes updating my Garmin Nuvi so easy and effortless...love it!
Recommend? YES
57 viewers found this helpful.
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Roger
Montreal
Jun 3, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: savings
Cons: no downside i can think of
For just a bit more than a single update I get a lifetime (of the device that is) of updates.
Brilliant!
Recommend? YES
52 viewers found this helpful.
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Rick
Haliburton, ON
Jun 3, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
I find that it still lacks some roads on recent trip to the US capitol.
Recommend? NO OPINION
62 viewers found this helpful.
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Boubou
St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu Canada Que.
Jun 2, 2010
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MAP UPDATE JUST FINE
The shipment was fast and the update for my gps works just fine without problems and very easy to understand.
Recommend? YES
56 viewers found this helpful.
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PoorGuy
New Jersey
May 29, 2010
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GARMIN LIFETIME UPDATE
product arrived quickly and worked fine the 2 times I've used it
Recommend? YES
57 viewers found this helpful.
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Eagle 1623
Peterborough ON
May 22, 2010
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GARMIN LIFE TIME UPDATES
Pros: updates are always nice!
Cons: too restrictive should be transferrable.
So far I have owned multiple Garmin GPS devices over the past three years. My first one got stolen, the second one I gave to my brother when I bought a new wide-screen version and the third I purchased for my motorcycle. I also have a Garmin Forerunner which downloads to my computer and it would probably need map updates.
I agree with one of the previous reviewers comments that the current license rules for this lifetime update are too restricted. I would prefer some sort of option whereby I could keep ALL my Garmin GPS devices updated, not just one for the price they are quoting. I don't think they have thought this issue through properly from the customer's perspective.
Recommend? NO
54 viewers found this helpful.
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Brian
San Mateo, Ca
May 20, 2010
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NUMAP LIFETIME UPDATE
This update is misleading, it is only good for ONE unit, if the unit is broken or stolen, your life time update is GONE too. If your unit is broken, you have to have it repaired in order to use the lifetime update. If you choose to replace it with a new one, no more lifetime update!
Recommend? NO
63 viewers found this helpful.
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Donna
Burnaby, BC
May 12, 2010
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NO WEB HASSLES, LENGTHY UPDATE
Pros: data seems quite current
Have been led astray before by new roads, especially subdivisions, hope this is the fix. Update worked fine first time ( nuvi 275). One hour for download and another hour for unit update. It may be good that incremental updates are offered 4 times a year but I'll be spending the effort maybe once or twice a year.
Recommend? YES
64 viewers found this helpful.
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JIM
Richmond Hill, Ontario
May 11, 2010
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: slow download.
Cons: none
Got TWO for the price of one, (May Specials) you can not do any better than that.I have two units, now I can update four times a year for the life of my two Nuvi units.Thank you GPS CITY. Also ordered on line monday May 10,recieved next day tuesday May 11/2010 at noon EDT. Teriffic service:
Recommend? YES
64 viewers found this helpful.
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SYLVRBYRD
Chilliwack, BC
May 7, 2010
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LIFETIME GPS MAPS
Pros: no more paying for map updates
Cons: none that i can see
LOVE IT, dont have to pay for another map update, amazing idea, wish it would have come out before I spent money on an update previously
Recommend? YES
65 viewers found this helpful.
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harry
Quebec ,quebec city,canada
Apr 30, 2010
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BETER LATE THAN NEVER.
Pros: best place for gps ,in canada buyers.
very fast delery and easy dealing with and product as promist,very please ,YOU CAN BUY FROM GPS CITY in confident .
Recommend? YES
61 viewers found this helpful.
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Kelly
Canada
Apr 27, 2010
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STREET PILOT C530
Pros: great
Cons: no wireless internet
the updated maps for this unit is great the only thing i found out after purchasing it is that you can not be on wireless internet. I live in the country and that is all we have out there and there was no refund avaliable so i had to bring it to a family memebers house for 5 hours to wait for it to complete if download.
Recommend? YES
60 viewers found this helpful.
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mech_tech
Edmonton, AB
Apr 14, 2010
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MAP UPDATE
Pros: life time maps, as new maps come out you get them
Cons: tied to a specific unit - if unit dies too bad
Big download allow lots of time. Using the download manager will help because it runs multiple ftp to get it done faster. Found it straight forward with no problems or complications.
Recommend? YES
67 viewers found this helpful.
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Hags
Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada
Apr 12, 2010
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICAN LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: can't see any
Cons: service and response disgusting
After receiving my lifetime update I attempted to download following all of the instructions as prescribed. First issue was the unit I purchased had been registered to a previous owner (I purchased it from a friend ) - it would not allow me to complete the task. I have since attempted to contact Garmin using the help line on no less than 6 occasions and have been informed that I would be on hold waiting for the next available representative for approximately 40 to 90 min's depending on each time I called. I think that this is deplorable as I do not have this amount of time to waste sitting on the phone listening to useless information. What a sham, disgraceful. Total waste of my money.
Recommend? NO
76 viewers found this helpful.
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Sybille
Calgary AB
Apr 10, 2010
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NUMAPS LIFETIME
I had difficulties to get to the down load, was not easy to find, after downloading, I am not able to load maps on my nuvi 765, so i have to wait until a friend has time to do so
Recommend? YES
67 viewers found this helpful.
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Kerry
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Apr 8, 2010
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NUMAPS LIFETIME INTALLS
Pros: easy installation
Cons: too big to fit all maps, only good for one device
This is the easist map I have EVER installed on any of my 3 GPS's. I am glad I made the purchase for my Zummo 550
Recommend? YES
63 viewers found this helpful.
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Gigolo
Montreal, QC
Apr 6, 2010
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GREAT GARMIN MAP UPDATE
Cons: only works with one gps
Worked great as per instructions on a MacBook Pro.
Recommend? YES
69 viewers found this helpful.
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Dell
Ottawa Ontario
Mar 31, 2010
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NO IDEA OF WHERE THE UPDATES HAVE BEEN DONE
Pros: great idea
Cons: poor results
I live in Ottawa Ontario, the Capital City of Canada, and there are roads, restaurants, gas stations that have been there fo over 3 years, and they are still not showin on the so called updates. Travelled to Florida, and there are restaurants, well known in the area for over 4 years, and they are still not showing on the updates...I feel I have been taken on this purchase. NOT SATISFIED
Recommend? NO
89 viewers found this helpful.
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Stephen
Edmonton, Alberta
Mar 30, 2010
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GREAT UPDATE
should have bought it when I got the gps, great to have current updates all the time.
Recommend? YES
79 viewers found this helpful.
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Phil
Orangeville, Ontario
Mar 29, 2010
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NO BRAINER LIFETIME UPDATES
Cons: a tad laborious to navigate the site.
What a good deal, can't go wrong (way) with this.
Recommend? YES
67 viewers found this helpful.
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Nick
Montreal, QC
Mar 23, 2010
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HAPPY ABOUT LIFETIME UPADTES
Pros: never have to worry about purchasing updates again
I so glad they offer lifetime updates now. Very satisfied with installation process on computer. Very pleased with Garmins, and GPScity's service. Thank You.
Recommend? YES
70 viewers found this helpful.
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Robert
L'Ile Bizard, Qc, Canada
Mar 22, 2010
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UPDATE
Easy to install , hopefully the new roads will be included
Recommend? YES
77 viewers found this helpful.
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Alan B
Tucson, AZ
Mar 18, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: easy, works and installs well. fast delivery.
Cons: none
I waited to do this and I admit I should have done it sooner! It does work well on my new computer. I travel a lot and like to have the latest maps. I never worry about this anymore.
Recommend? YES
69 viewers found this helpful.
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Dell
Ottawa Ontario / New Smyrna Florida
Mar 17, 2010
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WHAT IS UPDATED?!
Pros: the idea is good
Cons: the delivery is poor
I paid for the 4 x per year update. What a waste of my money and the time to download....honestly, see no difference. 3 years ago in Florida they re-did I-95 turn off on SR44...and it still is not updated on the Garmin. I am not pleased!
Recommend? NO
84 viewers found this helpful.
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Roger
Memphis, TN
Mar 15, 2010
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GARMIN LIFETIME MAP UPDATES
Great Price - Easy to use
Recommend? YES
73 viewers found this helpful.
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Ann
Mississauga, ON
Mar 15, 2010
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UPDATE EASY
Have not had a change to fully use this as I have been on vacation for three weeks. Looking forward to the update.
Recommend? YES
77 viewers found this helpful.
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Vallerie Griese
Ontario Canada
Mar 12, 2010
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USE FRIENDS MAP UPDATE
Found the gift card easy to activate and the Garmin updated instantly. Thanks. Its a great deal
Recommend? YES
72 viewers found this helpful.
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Jint2000
Elliot Lake, Ontario
Mar 12, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS N.A. LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: good for the life of the unit!
I am most pleased with this product. More than that, I am totally satisfied with the quick delivery and service that GPSCity offers. Without a doubt, I will purchase all future GPS and accessories from your company. Futhermore, I will recommend you to all of my friends and acquaintances who want to purchase a GPS.
Recommend? YES
75 viewers found this helpful.
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Jack the welder
Wisconsin
Mar 12, 2010
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NUMAPS LIFETIME
Pros: none
Cons: it doesn't work on my computer
I could not get this program to down load. After 10 or 12 hrs it was 99% complete & had a fatal error. I called gps suport & they could not help me after hrs on the phone with them. I would like my money refunded.
Recommend? NO
68 viewers found this helpful.
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Peter
Mundare, Alberta
Mar 11, 2010
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NUMAPS LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: seems to be reasonably up to date.
Text seems to be reasonably up to date
Recommend? YES
78 viewers found this helpful.
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Dell Smith
Ontario
Mar 11, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: good marketing...but poor performance
Cons: too expensive, no change noted in performance.
I wish you would tell me what has been updated, where, and why. Invested in this so called up-date, and wherre I live, Ottawa Ontario Canada..Shell gas station/Tim Horton's/Rona/ all new...well 3-4 years ago, still do not show on GPS. New section of Hwy 17 (Trans Canada Highway) done 2 years ago, still not showing on GPS upgrade.Travelling to Florida, Applebees Restaurant 3 yrs old, still not showing on GPS. I feel I wastd my money on this upgrade, and would at this stage not recommend it to anyone.
Recommend? NO
79 viewers found this helpful.
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DyverDown
St Catharines, Ontario, CANADA
Mar 10, 2010
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MAP UPDATE
Pros: it gives you all the updates they release
Cons: it costs, only for "lifetime" (their "lifetime")
I purchased this map update set after Garmin released a new update only 3 day after I purchased my GPS, unfortunately I had downloaded the previous update and therefore was "no longer eligible" for my one update... silly I know!
Soo.. this seems like a viable option to stay up to date.
GPSCity was VERY fast, in replying to my request to get me the code ASAP and I cannot compliment them enough on their end for another jop well done. In all honesty, I would not buy anywhere else.
Recommend? YES
73 viewers found this helpful.
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Denis Berthiaume
Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada
Mar 9, 2010
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NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: easy to use, set up
Cons: nil
I like the fact that once I had paid for it, It is good for the life of the unit
Recommend? YES
76 viewers found this helpful.
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Quebec
gatineau.qc
Mar 8, 2010
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GOOD OR NOT
buy that car is ok if plan keep your GPS for many year. if you like have the last one on the market that is not for you. because that is good for an unique map and GPS.
until now i dont have see a big difference between the version of the map. garmin use the same that of Google map with the same error.
ex on my strret the address are from 01- 45 but with google and garmin we have some address until 97 ??? so if you are the type of person who by rim for your winter tire that can be a good choice.
Recommend? YES
68 viewers found this helpful.
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Ralph
Medicine Hat, AB
Mar 8, 2010
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DOWNLOADING
The map update is over 2GB. It would be nice if Garmin could speed up the download process somewhat. Once downloaded it was easy to install.
Recommend? YES
71 viewers found this helpful.
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Roger
Edmonton Alberta
Mar 8, 2010
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LIFE TIME UPDATES
Pros: we will see
Cons: takes a lot of patience
When i went to down load the maps, it said the gps i was trying to download to, was registered by someone else. Not sure how that happened, seens i am the one that bought it, and registered it. So i thought i would use the ONE TIME REDEMTION on my sons Nuvi. It then told me, that the card had been redeemed already. ( The one that is supposedly not registered to me) After almost punching my comp. screen, it finally let me download to my sons. A painful experience. Hopefully it will be worth it.
Recommend? NO OPINION
72 viewers found this helpful.
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Mike
Ontario Canada
Mar 8, 2010
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NORTH AMERICA UPDATES
Pros: great to have updates of new roads and all other m
Cons: nothern states only
This is a great thing to have, the only thing that upsets me is that I don't get the whole north america, just Canada & the upper states, that limits me to only those states or I'm I wrong about this.
Recommend? YES
73 viewers found this helpful.
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Marcel
Timmins, Ontario
Mar 8, 2010
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATE CARD
Took approx. 3 hrs. to update on highspeed internet, had to make a phone call to GPS> City to find that you had scratch on rear of card to get access code, nowhere in instructions does it tell you this.Cannot say how accurate the update was as i have not travelled any distance yet.
Recommend? YES
75 viewers found this helpful.
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Donnie
LHC, AZ
Mar 7, 2010
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NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: good as advertised
Cons: none
Sales tech very helpful. Answered all of my questions before purhcase.
Recommend? YES
79 viewers found this helpful.
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Keith
Halifax NS
Mar 6, 2010
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BEST MAP UPDATE
I have only used this item once and it did what it was to do. As long as I can keep getting updates, I will be happy.
Recommend? YES
69 viewers found this helpful.
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Murray
Kingsville, On
Mar 5, 2010
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GREAT MAP UPDATE
It is quite easy to upgrade. And is a great deal
Recommend? YES
72 viewers found this helpful.
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Ken
Chilliwack, BC
Mar 5, 2010
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LIFETIME MAP UPDATE
A great deal for the price
Recommend? YES
72 viewers found this helpful.
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poppabob
ontario
Mar 5, 2010
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LIFETIME UPDATE!!!!
Pros: price
how can this not be a great deal?
Recommend? YES
78 viewers found this helpful.
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Pierre J.
Quebec city.
Mar 4, 2010
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VERY USEFUL.
Pros: no more outdated maps.
Cons: download process very time consuming.
Bought 2 NuMaps Cards ( for Nuvis 255W & 755T ). Easy to use in both cases. Even easier on most recent computers ( Win7 + fast Mghz )
Recommend? YES
77 viewers found this helpful.
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Pandamon
Vancouver BC
Mar 4, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: works like a charm
Cons: lengthy on-line procedure (about 2 hours)
Great way to keep up to date with constant street changes in your city.
Recommend? YES
70 viewers found this helpful.
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Coastrider
NYC
Mar 2, 2010
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GOOD BUY FROM GARMIN
Pros: up to date maps, mapsource software
Cons: download directions could be clearer
These Garmin map updates are good for the life of the device. You are allowed up to four updates each year. A GPS is of little value for serious travel if the maps and points of interest aren't up to date. I found it easy to install the updates to my Nuvi 760, and I took the opportunity to update the device's firmware at the same time. In addition, if you select the option to first install the maps on your computer before passing through to your GPS, you'll recieve the most recent version of the MapSource program. MapSouce is a great trip planning tool, and you can download your planned route to your GPS. I found this purchase to work as advertised and to be well worth the money.
Recommend? YES
77 viewers found this helpful.
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Arne
Seattle WA
Mar 2, 2010
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DOWNLOAD AND UPLOAD
Even with high speed internet it took approx 3 hrs to download. I thought it had uploaded at the same time but then found out I had to upload to the gps. This took another hour and a half. Fortunately I did it on my lap top so I didn't tie up my main computer for four plus hours. Other than that it worked fine and service from GPS City was excellent.
Recommend? NO OPINION
74 viewers found this helpful.
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BA
Surrey, BC
Mar 1, 2010
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LIFETIME UPDATES
Just purchased this so cannot give an opinion on the 'Lifetime" aspect. The new map update is good.
Recommend? YES
76 viewers found this helpful.
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Budge
Fredericton,NB
Feb 16, 2010
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NUMAPS LIFETIME
Great way to GPS Maps up to date. Really pays if you have the GPS for a long time
Recommend? YES
84 viewers found this helpful.
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Lise
Montreal, QC
Feb 15, 2010
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GREAT MAP UPDATE
Let's face it, Garmin is the BEST as far as I'm concerned. This update was excellent. Very easy install. Instructions are easy and clear in both English and French (had to check out the French!). Happy with my purchase.
Recommend? YES
79 viewers found this helpful.
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Joey
Sherbrooke, QC
Feb 12, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: very easy to install and very easy to use !
I just install the new maps update from Garmin with my new lifetime maps update card. Everything went very well.
Recommend? YES
85 viewers found this helpful.
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Greener54
Lakeland,Fl
Feb 9, 2010
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LIFE TIME UPDATES
It was time consuming to upload new map . I was working at an RV park with wireless connection .Maybe with a land line it would be faster.
Recommend? YES
84 viewers found this helpful.
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Roadster
Toronto,ON
Feb 8, 2010
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NUMAPS LIFETIME
Pros: good,as long as the gps unit is available.
Cons: finished if third party stops sending map data.
Over 2 GB download takes less than half an hour on hi-speed cable. Use this card twice and it exceeds the single updates for value. Perfect to have the very latest satellite updates as new developements occur. Find an online coupon and the cost is under $100 Can.
Recommend? YES
88 viewers found this helpful.
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Liliane
Québec, Canada
Feb 5, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: easy to install
Cons: to much consumming time
les explications sont claires en bon Français. Le processus d'installation est long mais en vaut la peine. Prévoir au moins 4 heures. I am sad about this: if my GPS go bad, i cannot use my lifetime update on other one. So....... strange situation.
Recommend? YES
77 viewers found this helpful.
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Hector
High Point, NC
Feb 1, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS UPDATES
Cons: very hard to download and install
The maps has wrong exit numbers. Hard to upload took me 3 days with errors until after complaining to Garmin they changed the download data due was corrupted.
Recommend? NO
82 viewers found this helpful.
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Bob
Kingston, NS
Jan 30, 2010
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GOOD VALUE
Pros: frequent updates. better value for your money.
Cons: updates take a bit of time
Finally Garmin has provided some relief for the cost of buying map upgrades every year. The updating process works well on my PC but it is a bit time consuming. (25 minutes for the last update). So far I have received 2 updates in the 4 months since I purchased this. Not as nice as free map updates but way better than paying a 100 bucks a year.
Recommend? YES
102 viewers found this helpful.
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Michael
London, Ontario
Jan 30, 2010
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GENARALLY A HASTLE
Pros: update- good
Cons: downlading process- major time consuming hasstle
The map update itself is good, as expected. The downloading process is slow and arduous. You need hours of spare time. The automatic web downloader either won't work or freezes.When you finally give up, you can do it manually,another hour. Tech support was of no help, another hour.
Recommend? YES
90 viewers found this helpful.
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Thomas
Toronto
Jan 28, 2010
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MAP LIVE TIME UPDATE
Pros: keep my gps map up to date
Cons: if the gps dies, the map will be a total write-off
It works. However, it can be used on ONE GPS unit only. If the unit dies, the "live time" investment will be a total write-off.
Recommend? YES
84 viewers found this helpful.
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Alma
Edmonton, AB
Jan 27, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICAN LIFETIME UPDATES
It was very easy to follow directions to update.
Recommend? YES
88 viewers found this helpful.
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MikeK
Columbia MD
Jan 27, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS LIFETIME UPDATED
Great deal. Certainly beats paying $70/year for updates.
Recommend? YES
95 viewers found this helpful.
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john
Vancouver
Jan 26, 2010
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GARMIN NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDADES
Pros: none
Cons: none
Very good Updates ,easy ,Reliable.
Recommend? YES
84 viewers found this helpful.
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Jeepdad13
Temecula, CA
Jan 26, 2010
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MAP UPDATES
Pros: garmin issue, lifetime
Cons: not so far
Using a satellite internet connection the download process took almost 24 hrs. Then loading to unit took another 12 hrs. Good thing this is a lifetime update.
Recommend? YES
88 viewers found this helpful.
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Ray
Cold Lake AB.
Jan 26, 2010
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USE
As I have not used this I have no coment
Recommend? NO OPINION
93 viewers found this helpful.
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Norbert
Toronto, Ontario
Jan 26, 2010
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GOOD PRICE, RELATIVELY EASY INSTALL
Pros: the price was right
Cons: it took a few tries to get the install working
Although I have had my nuvi 360 for a while, the lifetime updates seemed like a good idea based on the price and comments that the update on DVD also required a massive Internet download for the latest updates. I followed the instructions posted in the gpscity site, connected the GPS and registered the nuMaps product code. I received an error accessing the GPS - the error message was not helpful.
I went through the Garmin MyDashboard page but was not initially able to find the MyMaps tab. The Garmin site indicated my GPS needed a firmware upgrade, which I successfully applied. I finally found MyMaps and successfully upgraded the maps. The download was going to take a while so I queued it up overnight.
I cannot say that I have noticed a difference in the maps themselves since the areas I normally visit are not undergoing a lot of roadwork. I will have an opportunity to check out the update maps later this month in an area where a bypass was recently built.
Recommend? YES
96 viewers found this helpful.
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TOM
KINGSVILLE ONTARIO CANADA
Jan 26, 2010
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THE BEST EVER
I'VE SEEN ALOT OF REVIEW'S ABOUT THIS UPDATE AND IT WORKED GREAT FOR ME IT ONLY TOOK ABOUT 45 MIN TO INSTALL I WOULD RECOMAND TO ALL.
Recommend? YES
85 viewers found this helpful.
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Tommy
North Ms.
Jan 25, 2010
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LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: great product
Cons: could be easier to install
I like it. You need a faster internet conection than my satellite. After installation, I thought zumo was worse until I finally hit the right button, don't remember exactly but it was something like a reset or factory default and bingo, all the roads were back & sorta like 3D.
Recommend? YES
85 viewers found this helpful.
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Dave
Vernon BC
Jan 23, 2010
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SOMEWHAT DISAPPOINTED
Pros: the uk maps i purchased were just great
Cons: download time!
It took far to long to download and was still incomplete when finshed, as a result it had to be downloaded a second time. Also some streets in our town have been closed for nearly three years but your maps still tell me to use them. Would be nice if you provided us with the ability to correct our own units!
Recommend? NO OPINION
95 viewers found this helpful.
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bernard
mont laurier qc
Jan 19, 2010
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NUMAPSLIFETIME
tres satisfait
Recommend? YES
86 viewers found this helpful.
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Sylvantreasure
Red Deer, AB
Jan 19, 2010
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CONFUSING TO LOAD
Pros: nice to have life time.
I found it confusing to upload the updates. I did it about 5 times hoping it was uploaded. Maybe it is more easier for the computer nerds who do this all the time.
Recommend? YES
102 viewers found this helpful.
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Jeff
Burlington. Ontario
Jan 17, 2010
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PLEASE SAY WHAT GPS UNIT YOU'VE GOT!!
It would help a lot if reviewers would say what GPS they are using the update on. Otherwise how can you say if the review helps or not????
Recommend? NO OPINION
90 viewers found this helpful.
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harham
Richmond, B.C.
Jan 16, 2010
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: convenient, easy, priced right
Cons: a little slow on the downloads and installed
Using on Garmin Nuvi 255w (also bought from GPSCity) A little slow on the downloads and installation, but worth the wait. A much easier and more convenient way to update maps on your GPS unit, plus you will get lifetime updates
Recommend? YES
104 viewers found this helpful.
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Paramoon
Lively, Ontario
Jan 15, 2010
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LIFETIME UPDATE
received update within a few days. no problem installing it.
Recommend? YES
89 viewers found this helpful.
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mouseranch
Smyrna, GA
Jan 14, 2010
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NUMAPS UPDATE
Pros: cheaper new maps
Cons: fix the website! (see above)
I have given up all control to my GPS. My wife still fights for dominance, but I just let "Karen" tell me where to go. For this reason, map updates are important to me, and this package sure beats buying updated maps one at a time. The download and installation is time-consuming even with a fast connection, but there is a tremendous amount of data involved, and you don't have to stare at the progress bar the whole time. Go read a book. It was very difficult to find where on the website to start the process. That starting point ought to more obvious. You also need to pay close attention and read closely before you click anything during installation.
Recommend? YES
83 viewers found this helpful.
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Chern
West Vancouver, B.C.
Jan 14, 2010
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NUMAPS LIFETIME
Pros: convenient to update maps
Cons: product activation directions unclear and length o
The update card should come with more directions to activate instructions
Recommend? YES
87 viewers found this helpful.
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Neil
Kamloops BC
Jan 14, 2010
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MAPS UPDATES FOR LIFE.
Best price for maps. Very easy to download but takes 4+ hours. Our Garmin 7200 GPS is definately a marriage saver.
Recommend? YES
95 viewers found this helpful.
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Gary
Edmonton
Jan 14, 2010
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GARMIN LIFETIME UPDATES
Excellant detail in updates
Recommend? YES
97 viewers found this helpful.
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dewey
Edmonton
Jan 14, 2010
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NUMAPS
Pros: updated maps show recently constructed roads
Route calculation is erratic. Fastest time and shortest route will follow the same route although there is an obvious shorter route.
Recommend? NO
89 viewers found this helpful.
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Jean-Moo
Rimouski, QC
Jan 14, 2010
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LIFETIME UPDATES
Très bon prix pour les mises à jour. Permet d'avoir les changements et les nouveautés plusieurs fois par années.
Recommend? YES
80 viewers found this helpful.
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Ken
Hamilton, ON
Jan 14, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: it was easy to hook up
Cons: it took a long time to update everything
I have an older nuvi 350. I didn't update my maps for a long time because of the expense. The lower cost and being lifetime updates I purchased it. My GPS now has all the new highways and most of the streets im my area.
Recommend? YES
95 viewers found this helpful.
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garminuser
asheville, nc
Jan 13, 2010
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ECONIMIC PURCHASE - DIFFICULT EXECUTION
After purchasing the Lifetime update it is necessary to use Garmin's site to download the updated maps. I could not accomplish the download so began contacting Garmin's email support. After 9 days, 2 Garmin support personnel and 9 very detailed emails, my issue was upgraded to a supervisor who actually read what I had written and my problem was solved. So I can now say that this purchase is a very convenient and economical way to keep updated but high-speed Internet connection is almost a requirement.
Recommend? YES
93 viewers found this helpful.
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Lucien
Quebec Canada
Jan 13, 2010
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LIFE TIME MAP UPDATE
The download instructions are not very clear. The program stops and no indication what to do next. After it's done it seems relatively simple for the next time.
Recommend? YES
94 viewers found this helpful.
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tinker
fl
Jan 13, 2010
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MY ONLY MAP UPDATE
Pros: worked & i now feel assured that my map is current
Cons: slow loading.
I was able to get the update sucessfully. It took over 1/2 hr with comcast hi speed. The process seemed to stop several times and I was just patient waiting it out. the process eventually moved on. I am not sure that I noticed any changes on my 7200
Recommend? NO OPINION
88 viewers found this helpful.
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Dwayne
Waskom TX.
Jan 13, 2010
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GREAT MAP UPDATE
Pros: easy to use
Cons: none
This is a convenient and inexpensive way to keep your GPS maps and POI up to date.
Recommend? YES
93 viewers found this helpful.
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Walter
Claresholm, AB.
Jan 12, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NA LIFETIME UPDATES
Cons: no posted speed limits in canada like in the usa
This update corrected some of the street names and addresses that I was questioning and improved highway numbers.
Recommend? YES
89 viewers found this helpful.
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Mikebl
Ottawa, On
Jan 12, 2010
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GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY
Pros: easy log on and activation
Cons: can only use it for one unit, not transferable
easy to use and worht it if you have to upgrade more than three times.
Recommend? YES
93 viewers found this helpful.
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Al Randall
Belleville Ontario
Jan 12, 2010
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LIFETIME UPDATES
Had no trouble connecting and downloading from Garmin site. It maxed out my internal memory but I am told you can store on a memory card if needed. Have not used it much to date but don't expect any problems. Super service and delivery from GPSCity
Recommend? YES
86 viewers found this helpful.
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ARQMSP
Ottawa, Ont
Jan 12, 2010
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GARMIN LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: good value for money
Cons: the text on the card is too small
The installation went through as advertised. The installation is not as straight as I would like.
Recommend? YES
105 viewers found this helpful.
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Rick
Manitoba
Jan 12, 2010
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GARMIN NUVI LIFETIME MAP UPDATE
Pros: good for as long as i own this gps.
The price was very attractive when compared to the cost of a one time map update. Download took awhile, which I expected, but the process was straightforward and simple. No complaints. Looking forward to updated maps on my Nuvi over the next several years. I hope it comes on sale again and I'll buy another for my older Nuvi.
Recommend? YES
97 viewers found this helpful.
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Chuck
Montgomery, TX
Jan 11, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAP NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: no observable pros
Cons: impossible to download
Ohmigosh what a nightmare! I've tried multiple times to download the updates to my Zumo550. I've updated software, registered products, etc, etc and tried several different paths suggested by Garmin support group but I continue to get "insufficient memory remaining" error message. I've removed every route and waypoint and still get the same message. No luck at all and feeling I've wasted a bunch of money!
Recommend? NO
92 viewers found this helpful.
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Tony
Fayetteville, NC
Jan 8, 2010
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Long download but this was expected. No problems during download or with new updates. No noted difference in my local maps. Time will tell.
Recommend? YES
97 viewers found this helpful.
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Todd
Victoria, BC
Jan 8, 2010
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GOOD IDEA - BAD DELIVERY MODEL
Pros: good to have up to-date maps
Cons: lousy fulfillment model, bad fedex service
All this item really is is a numeric code that you use to sign up for map downloads. The map downloads are a good idea but the current process is very painful.
GPSCity shipped via Fedex and the documentation on the site said that no signature would be required. Needless to say, Fedex came when we were not home and did not leave the package. They would not make a same day delivery attempt and their depot, 20 kms from our house, is not open at all on weekends. I did not get the item before my trip not good at all.
This item should be fulfilled by e-mail, since the physical card serves no purpose at all. Any by the way Fedex you have lost me as a customer.
Recommend? NO
93 viewers found this helpful.
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djk10k
North Vancouver, BC
Jan 7, 2010
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GARMIN LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: the card goes anywhere with you
Got this just before Xmas and it took a bit to register the card, but once that was done the rest was easy. With so many provinces and states having major residential and business development, the update is a must have if you do any kind of travelling.
Recommend? YES
109 viewers found this helpful.
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Limey & Canuck
Milford Station Nova Scotia Canada
Jan 7, 2010
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NU MAPS
Pros: easy wasy to kep maps up to date
Excellent value for the money. Had some problems getting it to down load to the NUVI bit solved them. Emailed for assistance reply was prompt
Recommend? YES
95 viewers found this helpful.
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Cathy
Perth, Ontario
Jan 7, 2010
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GOOD SERVICE
Pros: none
Cons: none
It was very wise to deal with a company that put delivery ahead of other things. I received the product very quickly. It is a little confusing to get started on the update for a novice user. But after perseverence I was able to load the new maps.
Recommend? NO OPINION
94 viewers found this helpful.
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Jean-Louis
Boucherville, Quebec
Jan 7, 2010
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GARMIN NORTH AM. LIFETIME MAP UPDATE
Quick delivery and with a fast Internet connection the Update was fast & easy to install and work fine. The accuracy of the map is still questionable however, for ex., André Laurendeau St. H1Y3R6 in Montreal, is still missing, although it has been there for more than 5 years now.
Recommend? YES
94 viewers found this helpful.
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Mark
Boston
Jan 5, 2010
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LOOOOOONG UP LOAD
The recent purchase of this card led to a very Frustrating and timely down load ... I was forced to Contact GARMINs tech support ( 20 min on hold) because I could not down load the Maps with the Key code that came on the Card...
GARMIN support had to first walk me through steps to down load another software before I could Down load their GARMIN product...
Funny that THIS info step was not mentioned in the Promotion of this CARD...
Finally after down loading this other software I was then able to down load the Garmin updates which BTW took well over a Half hour....
I spent well over 2 hours trying to get this download... This shold not be...
If your going away and plan to use your GPS on your trip I suggest you plan ahead... The Steps in down loading this info from the Garmin site could be a Pain...
Recommend? YES
98 viewers found this helpful.
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Zumo550user
Ottawa
Dec 25, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: good value
Cons: time to open and upfdate
Opening the downloaded file takes a long time Just wait and it will open. Downloading the updates takes a while walk away and come back in 2 hours. Updated with no problems. Good product
Recommend? YES
97 viewers found this helpful.
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Katoom
West Point, Ut
Dec 22, 2009
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GREAT PRICES AND PRODUCT
Pros: pretty recent changes included (within last year)
Cons: download time
The maps seem to be accurate and have been updated with the new roads in my area. Install was pretty straight forward, just took a while to download. Great price from GPSCity. Also received very promptly.
Recommend? YES
105 viewers found this helpful.
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Chris
Toronto.Canada
Dec 19, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: price is always good at gpscity.garmin #1
Cons: none.
Kudos go to GPScity. Great people to deal with. I was only paying for the regular post but they upgraded it to Express Fed-Ex Rec`d it in 2 days. Great prices and easy to deal with on either the phone or or online. As other users have said,loading takes several hours but no complications. Easy to load,go have a cup of tea and watch it do its work.
Recommend? YES
92 viewers found this helpful.
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Razor
Mississauga, Ontario
Dec 14, 2009
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LIFETIME MAP UPDATES
Pros: works great
Cons: none
GPS shipped the item quick. Received it on time. I read the reviews by others who had bought the update. If you follow the instructions by GPS City and Garmin the process works just fine. It does take time as the file is huge. So for those who can't read or don't have a high speed connection it could be frustrating. There were no surprises. I have updated once already and look forward to staying up to date now.
Recommend? YES
97 viewers found this helpful.
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Brian
London, ON
Dec 14, 2009
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UNKNOWN YET
Pros: as above
Cons: as above
This is purchased for a Christmas gift so it has not yet been used.
Recommend? YES
103 viewers found this helpful.
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Ed
Guelph, ON, Canada
Dec 5, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Great idea. Needed to call Garmin for assistance to download additional software update before proceeding. I mistakingly re-registered my Garmin GPS which then wouldn't allow me to up date as I had already activated the update under the original serial #. Took about 45 minutes.
Recommend? YES
97 viewers found this helpful.
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MLDBS
Ontario
Dec 3, 2009
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GREAT DEAL
Hook up to unit was easy.
Recommend? YES
94 viewers found this helpful.
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NorthNovie
Nova Scotia
Nov 16, 2009
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LIFETIME MAP UPDATE
Pros: good buy if your gps does not fail/get stolen
Cons: garmin site a bit confusing to follow
Once I figured out the Garmin DL procedure, the rest was simple. I would recommend anyone using this product do the map updating at a time when there will be no requirements to use the PC for other things. Even with my very fast PC and cable connection, the process was about an hour.
Recommend? YES
110 viewers found this helpful.
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Gérald Dieumegarde
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Nov 8, 2009
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POOR FRENCH
Pros: maps are up to date
Cons: poor french
Poor french used
Recommend? NO
133 viewers found this helpful.
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Gérald (Gerry)
Québec, Canada
Nov 5, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Had a little problem to update the North America. Not enough info on the dard. Had to call client service to find out how to do it.
Recommend? YES
106 viewers found this helpful.
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Tom
North Bend, OR
Nov 2, 2009
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BEST MAP UPDATE
Makes sence to buy the lifetime update as new construction can cause some problems with outdated maps. ALSO it's a great deal as most Garmin GPS's will last several years
Recommend? YES
122 viewers found this helpful.
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Mike
Central Illinois, USA
Oct 29, 2009
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LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: can't offer any comments yet
Cons: can't offer any comments yet
So far I have only gotten a "your GPS is up-to-date. You don't need anything. . (or something like that) Regarding POI's that come with the GPS I find lots of duplicates, and some missing places, particularly in Food.
Recommend? NO OPINION
112 viewers found this helpful.
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Jean Claude
Ottawa, Ontario
Oct 23, 2009
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VALUABLE
Cons: take a long time to load
After updating, I discover quite a lot of changes either in one way, new streets or commerce.
Recommend? YES
111 viewers found this helpful.
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PJAvenger
London ON
Oct 21, 2009
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ALL OF NORTH AMERICA - NOT
$800 GPS. $120 Maps. Oh sorry, says Garmin, your GPS is so old (1 year) that it can't hold all of North America - only part of it. What part would you like?
Renders it useless for crossing the continent like I needed it for. Only good if you stay on one side of the country.
And it can't use the freaking 16GB SD Card I put in it?
Highly annoyed.
Recommend? NO
106 viewers found this helpful.
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Stinger
Newmarket, ON
Oct 21, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: i had never seen the "alternate route feature befo
Cons: documentation with the card would be helpful.
Although I had a few concerns as I went through the update process, it finally seemed to finish properly (after loading 2GB onto my PC). My first experience using it was this week, driving from Newmarket, ON to Florida via Pittsburgh. How was I to know that VP Joe Biden was in Pittsburgh, and the road to my hotel was blocked by police. After a few turns, Nuvi found an alternate route, and I arrived safely.
Recommend? YES
109 viewers found this helpful.
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Donald
Prince Albert SK. Canada
Oct 19, 2009
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LIFE TIME UP DATES FOR NUVI 660 GPS UNIT
The new updates do not reflect the New sections of twinned highway between Saskatoon SK & Prince Albert. Errors on previous maps are no longer there, very good. I am unable to comment on complete upgrades as we have not taken any long trips. What I can say is this past summer we put 20,000 KM. on our trip to the East coast, and only one time did we get wrong information from the unit. I love it. Only one thing would make it better would be TOPO MAPS available within the unit itself. Dual maps. I know I would pay extra for this as part of the complete unit. I spend many hrs. in the forest traveling old roads I find on old maps. Something to think about for the future. Sincerely Donald
Recommend? YES
103 viewers found this helpful.
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Skobovius
Chetwynd, B.C.
Oct 13, 2009
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LIFETIME UPDATE
I downloaded for two hours on high speed but the thing didn't finish. I think it's too big a file and that a disc should be available.
Recommend? NO
117 viewers found this helpful.
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John
Ocala, Florida
Oct 12, 2009
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EXCELLENT MAP UPDATE
I have noticed numerous improvemements with this map update and am very pleased that I made the investment. It proved to be invaluable on a recent trip across country.
Recommend? YES
111 viewers found this helpful.
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The Ambassador
Ft Worth, Texas
Oct 8, 2009
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MAP UPDATE
Pros: will pay for itself after 2nd use
Cons: set aside 6-8 hours to load/update
I have never been satisfied with the information/poi's in any of the updates. It seems the information is about 2 years behind reality. So its nice to finally have the 2008 information in my 2010 update. Maybe one day, I will get an update that is only one year behind reality. The other peeve I have with the software is, name uniformity. I dont understand why (for example) a food establishment that has multiple locations shows up in several different categories, and has several different "names" .. Take Chili's for example.. Chili's is either.. "Chili's" or "Chili's Bar and Grill", or "Chili's Grill", etc.. I would there is an easy resolution to that issue, but obviously not discovered...yet.
Recommend? YES
109 viewers found this helpful.
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James
Thunder Bay
Sep 30, 2009
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GREAT PRODUCT
Pros: great tool
Bought this update my GPS to be on top the changes in mapping,Easy to install love it all changes in my area present.
Recommend? YES
114 viewers found this helpful.
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Tom
Ottawa, ON
Sep 29, 2009
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EXCELLENT MAP UPDATE, BUT
Pros: functionality
Cons: operating/setup instructions.
On the Garmin site, it is very far from obvious how to get this sucker working. It is quite "hidden" away, so to speak. I finally had to scan the FAQs for "nuMaps" to find out how to do it.
PS. Without High-speed Internet, you should avoid this like the plague!
Recommend? YES
114 viewers found this helpful.
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Fred
Elizabeth City, NC
Sep 28, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
I love having a recurring update capability in my back pocket. Got excellent tech support both from GPS City and Garmin when I wasn't able to figure out how to activate the subscription. (It's easy to use. I just got confused.)
Recommend? YES
111 viewers found this helpful.
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Peter
New Hazelton, BC
Sep 26, 2009
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LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: unknown
Cons: unknown
Purchased a refurbished NuVi 360 and now won't let me download any updates.
Recommend? NO OPINION
122 viewers found this helpful.
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gerry
Calgary Alberta
Sep 23, 2009
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TRANSFERING THE LIFETIME MAPS TO A NEW UNIT
Pros: updateds are ok
Cons: transfering them is poor
If you have a problem with your gps unit & not under warranty you have 2 choices sent it to Quebec & spend $89 plus shipping & handling. I only bought the lifetime maps less than 6 months ago. The updates are not bad but it is poor customer service when the unit can't be fixed locally & you can't transfer them to a new Garmin unit. I think that is pretty sad
Recommend? NO
117 viewers found this helpful.
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Alf.
Delta B.C.
Sep 22, 2009
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THE IDEA IS OK
Pros: convenient, cost saving
Cons: only good for one gps unit
The idea of a lifetime update card is a good one. I don't have an issue with the card itself but I find the map data is still out of date in some area's but that isn't the fault of the update procedure. Also found the web site difficult to navigate through to get to the initialization and download procedure for the card.
Recommend? NO OPINION
113 viewers found this helpful.
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Don
Calgary
Sep 22, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: very fast... especially on pick ups
Downloads procedure for this was terrible. Garmin needs to improve their site to allow for these downloads. Once downloaded the product is great. GSP City has been good to me for a number of purchases
Recommend? YES
110 viewers found this helpful.
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Brian
Kitchener , Ontario
Sep 21, 2009
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LIFETIME NUMAPS
Pros: good if you have a new garmin
Cons: questionable if your garmin in several years old
I have posted a positive review prior but would like to point out a small caveat on this seemingly nice offer on the part of Garmin The Map updates are only for your current Garmin's lifetime This is neat if you have a really recent Garmin BUT when the battery fails on your current unit you are evidently faced with a minimum repair charge of $225 USD regardless of the reason for failure. Thus a failed li ion battery is worth more than a new unit so logic would indicate that you purchase the newest and best of the Garmin lineup many of which will be well under the $225 min. charge. BUT in doing so you lose the value of your LIFETIME Nu Maps because they are not applicable to your new purchase. Thus you have to once again have to purchase a new NUMaps at $120++
Recommend? NO OPINION
121 viewers found this helpful.
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rodgie
Vancouver BC
Sep 20, 2009
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NORTH AMERICAN LIFETIME UPDATES
Cons: did not work with internet explorer
I purchased this card, but had a very difficult time getting it to download. I was on the phone helpline for over an hour with several technicians. Finally they had to upload Firefox to my computer and then it started to download. The new maps took a couple of HOURS to load.
Recommend? YES
112 viewers found this helpful.
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Bob
Nova Scotia
Sep 18, 2009
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NOT LIFETIME
Pros: good if you only never buy new device.
Cons: not transferrable
This so called Lifetime updates is only good for your current model device' meaning if you buy a new model Too bad it's end of updates for you.
Recommend? NO
118 viewers found this helpful.
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Mark
Vancouver BC
Sep 16, 2009
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PAINFUL UPDATE
Could they make it any more difficult to use this? The Garmin website is just about useless. The update takes HOURS to install. But it is the only act in town.
Recommend? YES
113 viewers found this helpful.
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Miss Ivy
Burlington, On
Sep 15, 2009
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LIFETIME NUMAP UPDATES
Pros: appears to be more detail in latest maps
Cons: installation instructions on card are very small
Downloaded latest maps after receiving lifetime card. even though my maps were less than a year old, the latest updates appear to be more detailed, for the province of Ontario anyway. This card will allow me to keep my nuvi current.
Recommend? YES
108 viewers found this helpful.
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Rach
Moncton, NB
Sep 15, 2009
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LIFETIME MAP UPDATE
Pros: don't have to buy a new gps every couple of years
Cons: takes a long time to download
Haven't seen any new roads yet but looking foward to travel with it. Great price compared to big box stores.
Recommend? YES
102 viewers found this helpful.
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Craig
Ottawa ON
Sep 15, 2009
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MAP UPDATE CARD
Pros: maps update
Cons: difficult to get started.
Could they make it any more difficult to use this? The Garmin website is just about useless with info, and the update itself takes HOURS to install. The data is usefull though.
Recommend? YES
121 viewers found this helpful.
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Stanley
Marvin, NC
Sep 14, 2009
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A NO PROBLEM MAP UPGRADE SOLUTION
Pros: easy to use and it works!
Cons: none that i can think of.
I am not sure why others have had difficulty using the Garmin nuMaps North America Lifetime update, but it was not a problem for me. I do have a broadband connection to the Internet, a requirement, but other than that I only needed to know how to read (which luckily I know how to do). LOL The new data was well worth the price since now my Garmin Zumo 450 knows where my house is! Thanks for the price break GPSCITY.COM! That is why I purchase all of my GPS related stuff from you!
Recommend? YES
105 viewers found this helpful.
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Reginald
Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia
Sep 14, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: lifetime updates
Cons: confusing at first
I received this item within 4 days and went to install it. It is a little confusing where in the Garmin site you must go to install it. Once you figure that out it works quite well. More detailed instructions would be helpfull.
Recommend? YES
115 viewers found this helpful.
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Ojai Roy
Ojai
Sep 12, 2009
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TO WATTSITGOODFOR
Are you going to the right page to activate it? It took me a while to find it and help with a friend but here is how we did it- I went to https://my.garmin.com and logged in. Then I went to the MY DASHBOARD page and activated it there. Now everything works for me. Hope this helps.
Recommend? YES
105 viewers found this helpful.
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wattsitgoodfor?
Phoenix, AZ
Sep 10, 2009
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NUMAPS LIFETIME - BEWARE
Right after registering a $350 Garmin GPS product, I received an E-mail from GPS City inviting me to purchase the nuMaps Lifetime update. It sounded really good so I checked it out. I did find my device on the Garmin Web site compatibility chart so I ordered it. After I received it, the compatibility chart with the nuMaps Lifetime update card appeared to list my device but repeated attempts to activate nuMaps Lifetime were unsuccessful. I repeatedly tried talking to Garmin about this (for about the last month) and am finally convinced I was robbed. At first they told me I had to have "City Navigator North America NT 2010" before I could activate it, so I spent another $100 for that. So now, I can't activate the card and once the scratch-off is removed from the card it is no longer returnable. The thing is, I had to remove the scratch off in order to find out I couldn't activate it. I've used other brand's of GPS units and none of them nickle and dime me like Garmin products. Needless to say, I'm now relunctant to continue with Garmin. I'm not sure what one could do to ensure compatibility prior to making purchases like this. GPS city refers you to Garmin. Garmin's web site doesn't seem to be that easy to use nor effective.
Recommend? NO
116 viewers found this helpful.
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Ojai Roy
Ojai, Ca.
Sep 10, 2009
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BEST WAY TO GO!
Pros: beats paying indvidaul updates.
I strongly recommend the Lifetime updates, no reason to hesitate on choosing which way to go. Just pay it once and forget about it. To activate the lifetime code just go to "My Dashboard" and go through the steps there.
Recommend? YES
125 viewers found this helpful.
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Howard
Paradise, NL
Sep 10, 2009
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LIFETIME ZUMO 550 MAP UPDATES
Pros: great price for "lifetime updates"
Cons: too slow to download and then install.
Installation instructions were easy to follow, but it took a total of approximately 7 hours on high speed internet.
Recommend? YES
109 viewers found this helpful.
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Lost
Taylor, Mi.
Sep 10, 2009
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BEST MAP UPDATE
A heck of a buy, assuming Garmin will support your GPS model for life. Time will tell. Installation was terribly difficult to locate on Garmins website and horrendously slow, but eventually it did download and appears to work.
Recommend? YES
109 viewers found this helpful.
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D
Ontario
Sep 10, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Works
Recommend? YES
107 viewers found this helpful.
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Tony
Ottawa
Sep 10, 2009
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BEST MAP UPDATE
Easy to use and much cheaper than the annual updates if you plan on keeping your Garmin for any length of time.
Recommend? YES
119 viewers found this helpful.
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Mike
Vancouver
Sep 8, 2009
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NUMAPS UPDATES: PRODUCT GOOD PROCEDURE BAD
Pros: map updates: good
Cons: update process: unneccessarily difficult.
Nothing wrong with the product. Seems to do what is says: update the maps. Difficulty was trying to figure out how to do it online: the Garmin website seemed impenetrable. Once I finally found what I thought was the correct place, it attempted a download, didn't, then said it had.
Turned out to be an incompatibility with IE8. Finally got it working with Firefox.
Shouldn't be so hard to get a simple download.
Recommend? YES
111 viewers found this helpful.
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Bill
Barrie, ON
Sep 8, 2009
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NUMAPS FOR ZUMO 550
Cons: limited uploading to device drive
Purhcase and delivery of the nuMaps card was excellent. Downloading of the update did take some time on my Zumo 550, even on HS internet. I was disappointed that I could not upload all the regions (Canada & US) onto the Zumo 550 drive (2gb) as I previously did from the NT North American updates disk. However, I was able transfer all the regions on a 4gb SD card and use the SD card to read all the Regions from the unit's SD slot. Have yet to determine if I can still use the same SD card, upload and listen to my mp3's.
Recommend? YES
125 viewers found this helpful.
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Bill
Pickering, Ontario
Sep 8, 2009
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MAPS FOR LIFE - GOOD DEAL
Painless install - Garmin has a slick process and all went fine on first attempt. Good luck trying to find the install link on Garmin's site though. GPS City has a link (only way I could get things going - thanks guys).
http://www.gpscity.ca/garmin-numaps-north-america-lifetime-updates.html
links to http://garmin.com/activatenumaps
Recommend? YES
108 viewers found this helpful.
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Brian
Kitchener , Ontario
Sep 8, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS
Pros: using firefox the system worked as advertised
Cons: garmin still has spotty support for osx /safari
First of all this is a good value purchase if up to date maps are necessary for your business or travel.
It does work as promised with several caveats...some minor and some major.
Downloads to your computer are slow unless you have a really high speed connection (I have 129KB/sec connection with Bell) and it took 5+ hours to download the current maps. It then took virtually 2 hour to transfer to the Nuvi 250W. This is not for the impatient user!
If you are a Mac user do not even think about using Safari for the downloads. First of all you need a Communicator Plug In which will not install for Safari unless Flip4Mac is deleted or disabled and even then the Download Manager from Garmin's servers will not allow a connection. Garmin Canada is aware of these conditions and suggest that FireFox 3.5 or better is the route to go. When FireFox 3.5 has the Communicator Plug In installed the installation was flawless albeit horrendously slow as mentioned .
Recommend? YES
119 viewers found this helpful.
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Dieumegarde, Gérald
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Sep 8, 2009
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LANGUAGE
Impossible to have a good and clear language in french. I have seen an expert (one of your dealer in Laval Quebec to fix it and was'nt able too. As long as this problem is not solve I would'nt recommended it to any one
Recommend? NO
127 viewers found this helpful.
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Randy
Maryland
Sep 8, 2009
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GARMIN UPDATE
The process to download and update my portable Gamin was fairly easy and straight forward. I have current maps in my system and am satisfied with the product.
Recommend? YES
116 viewers found this helpful.
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Bruce
Edmonton AB
Sep 8, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: one time cost for lifetime updates is great value
Cons: instructions were pretty much non existant
The lifetime update card is a great value for the dollar. MyGarmin.com is a easy to use site (once you have installed the updater and the plugin. It was disappointing that the card itself didn't come with an instruction sheet leaving the user to figure out where to go to get the updates started. Once you figured out the site, it was painless. A large download but worked perfectly.
Recommend? YES
126 viewers found this helpful.
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Jim
North Bay ON Canada
Sep 7, 2009
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MAP UPDATES
Pros: good tech support from garmin
I had problems downloading loading maps I am using a Mac Problem I had Flip4Mac installed and there was a conflict. Garmin tech solved my problem. Make sure your battery is fully charged before downloading to your GPS
Recommend? YES
108 viewers found this helpful.
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John
Kingston Ontario
Sep 7, 2009
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STRAIGHTFORWARD INSTALLATION
Pros: simple installation process
Very easy to install. Make sure that you have a high speed internet access as it is a large file.
Recommend? YES
108 viewers found this helpful.
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BNinan
Loma Linda, California
Sep 5, 2009
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GREAT UPDATE
Pros: ease of keeping up with updates.
Cons: lack of instructions on how to install and use.
Lacked instructions on how to install and use product. Had to call to get intstructions.
Recommend? YES
116 viewers found this helpful.
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Jim
Idaho
Sep 4, 2009
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GARMIN LIFETIME MAP UPDATE
Good value, but not an easy install on my Zumo 550. It took me two days and two calls to Garmin. I also had to remove the mp3 files from my GPS to have enough room for the map update.
Recommend? YES
118 viewers found this helpful.
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Grant
Chilliwack
Aug 29, 2009
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NUMAPS LIFETIME
Product OK. Have trouble with cost of shipping $11.00 from Calgary to Vancouver. The same applies to a cradle for the 850 Ram Mount.($11.00) The same cradle mount was mailed from Seattle for $1.56 (USD)
Recommend? NO OPINION
115 viewers found this helpful.
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Eric
Portland Oregon
Aug 26, 2009
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LIFETIME UPGRADES
Pros: navtec data
Cons: installation, time, complexity
As far as the content of the maps, POI, etc I believe they are as best as you can get at this time, NavTec does a good job. As far as installation, ease of registration, customer service, just plain politeness I would jump at the chance to buy anything but Garmin (I own 5 devices) It took me conservatively 2-4 hours of time to upgrade, req loading 3-4 programs/device drivers/etc. Garmin not user friendly & customer service was rude. "Get better light" when I had trouble reading their 1.8 pt font.
Recommend? NO
143 viewers found this helpful.
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Robert
Calgary
Aug 17, 2009
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LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: one price update
Cons: takes long time to do it. could lose the card.
Should have been available a long time ago.
Recommend? YES
129 viewers found this helpful.
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cdn_ee
Calgary
Aug 17, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Cons: very large file, must have high speed connection!
Upgrade of nuvi 260W maps proceeded flawlessly once I managed to get a good download (~2GB) from Garmin. Initially I tried to download the file to my laptop via a WiFi connection but gave up after two attempts as both times the file was corrupt. Ended up downloading thru wired connection which worked.
Recommend? YES
108 viewers found this helpful.
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Paul
Mississauga, ON
Aug 17, 2009
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2009 NUMAPS CARD
Pros: mostly accurate maps
Cons: registration process
Compared to the maps purchased in 2008, this set of maps seems better at accurately locating my car at an intersection.
As for the accuracy of the maps, several times during a recent trip to Ohio and Indianan, the maps could not find the recently constructed road and showed us driving in a field!
The worst aspect of this product is the too fine print explaining how to register the product so as to be able to download the maps.
The Garmin Web site was no help at all.
It took a call to Garmin's customer service to get the registration process underway.
And why are two different product codes necessary?
The one supplied with the plastic card should be sufficient.
Recommend? YES
116 viewers found this helpful.
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Bruce
Montreal, QC
Aug 12, 2009
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GREAT UPDATE
Pros: best way to keep up to date with new roads & poi's
GPS city sent this quickly with no problems, howver paying $12 for a credit card seems a bit steep, that's probably why they upgraded the shipment to express delivery.
Installing and using the software was easy, it only took about 45 minutes to download via a wireless-G connection. The the file size is large, don't try this with dial-up service! The istallation took another 20 minutes on my Nuvi 255
Recommend? YES
117 viewers found this helpful.
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Garmin user
Vancouver, BC
Aug 11, 2009
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WORKS WITH MY GARMIN 350
Cons: big download
I've done 2 updates so far with no problems. The download is about 2GB and the update takes about 2 hours. My Garmin is about 3 years old.
Recommend? YES
115 viewers found this helpful.
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Dan
Calgary,AB
Aug 7, 2009
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GREAT PRODUCT
Easy to intall
Recommend? YES
124 viewers found this helpful.
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Fisher
Halifax, NS
Aug 6, 2009
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UPDATE FREQUENCY
The Lifetime Updates advertisement said one could update maps, "... up to 4 times a year for the life of the unit." Although I've owned my GPS at least 4 months, when I checked for updates recently, my current map is still "up-to-date." So, I'm wondering just how often does Garmin up-date these maps? The advertisement would suggest that updates are available about every 3 months. Apparently not.
Recommend? NO OPINION
115 viewers found this helpful.
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Love my Garmin
Conifer, CO
Jul 30, 2009
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NUMAPS LIFETIME A BIT OF A PAIN
Pros: lifetime update is nice in theory.
Cons: very very difficult to get an error free download.
I really like the idea of paying just once for a lifetime of updates. But, Garmin has not made the download easy to execute. I had to download 4 times to get a successful download (at about 7 hours per download). Even using their download manager (which even that was difficult to download) did not enable me to get an error free download. Even turning off all my antivirus programs, etc. did not help. Finally, with antivirus turned back on, I got an error free download. If I have to go through this much effort every quarter -- the attractiveness of the "deal" will definitely go away.
Recommend? YES
135 viewers found this helpful.
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Stan
Prince Albert, SK Canada
Jul 28, 2009
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GETS ME WHERE I WANT TO GO.
Pros: easy to keep maps updated
Cons: i had trouble at first, probabally my own fault.
Other than the fact that I had a hell of a time accessing the update, Once I got it right I am very happy with the results. With the repid changes in cities frequent updates are essential.
Recommend? YES
151 viewers found this helpful.
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Michel Racine
Québec
Jul 22, 2009
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
I'm satisfy, very good service
Recommend? YES
149 viewers found this helpful.
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rehabrog
CA
Jul 10, 2009
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NUVI UPDATES
Purchased lifetime map update with good savings from gpscity. Very quick delivery time. Initial download without problem.
Have purchased from gpscity before, always satisfied.
Recommend? YES
143 viewers found this helpful.
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Rob
London Ontario
Jul 10, 2009
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NUMAPS LIFETIME
Service was excellent. Great way to keep the nuvi updated. The card activated on the first try. The download on High speed internet was quick and presented no problems.
Recommend? YES
122 viewers found this helpful.
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Brian Bennett
Tavistock, ON
Jun 29, 2009
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NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Service was excellent - coached me on my purchase vis-a-vis single update vs lifetime
Recommend? YES
140 viewers found this helpful.
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scesfiremedic
Sherwood Park, AB
Jun 23, 2009
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LOOKS GOOD SO FAR!
Cons: huge file (2.7 gb), took forever to download!
I wanted to update my software as it didn't show the Anthony Henday in Edmonton. Finally it doesn't show me driving in a farmer's field! That alone makes the update worthwhile!
Recommend? YES
138 viewers found this helpful.
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Tom
Calgary, AB
Jun 19, 2009
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NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: no more map update fees.
It's a great way to keep your maps up to date. The card activated right away and the maps updated on the first try. The 2 GB download was completed in a couple of hours as I recall.
Recommend? YES
150 viewers found this helpful.
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gerry davis
Calgary alberta
Jun 17, 2009
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LIFETIME STREET UPDATES
Cons: still alot of new areas not on map
I tried to put in a location n.e. & I got a location s.e in Calgary even though I know for sure the n.e. location exists
Recommend? YES
127 viewers found this helpful.
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Dennis
Bluemont, VA
Jun 14, 2009
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LIFETIME MAPS
Pros: seems to be a good way to keep up to date maps
So far, the only problems I have with the lifetime card deal with the map updates, not the card. I discovered that updating the map online was about a 2G download, which gave me a bit of a headache since I'm on satellite broadband and somewhat limited in speed and daily download. Also, once I got it downloaded, I found that the detail maps I had loaded for Scandinavia wouldn't work. I ended up having to download another update (in the beginning of my trip to Sweden) to get the updated version without the bug. I'm just hoping that the correction download doesn't count as one of the four updates per year that is on the card.
Recommend? YES
123 viewers found this helpful.
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Dick
Hopewell, Va
Jun 10, 2009
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GOOD PRODUCT BUT....
I thought $7.37 shipping was pretty steep for a small package that weighed practically nothing.
Recommend? YES
144 viewers found this helpful.
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Bryan
Ottawa ON
Jun 8, 2009
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MAP UPDATES
Pros: value for money
Cons: none apparent
item arrived in one day no problem acquiring first update - just read the back of the card for instructions to the garmin webpage download of map was only 15-20 min on highspeed cable connection install about the same via usb
Recommend? YES
135 viewers found this helpful.
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pooch
Surrey, bc
Jun 4, 2009
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MAP UPDATE
To those who seem to think tomtom maps are free, not so, only the first one that is issued within thirty days of your purchase is free. Secondly the prices for gps units are comparable.
Recommend? YES
139 viewers found this helpful.
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Brian
Delhi,ON
Jun 3, 2009
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GOOD FOR LIFE OF UNIT
Pros: good that it"s lifetime
Cons: long time to down load
Really like the lifetime part of the card,but it does take a long time to down load from Garmins web site, ours took over 12hrs.,glad I read the others reviews so I set it up to run over night.
Recommend? YES
131 viewers found this helpful.
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Ray
Montréal Québec Canada
May 28, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Installation was just a minute, just takes a bit of time. Now ,with my Zumo 550 and my road bike (FLTR)I can stay current with my maps. Gave us a new life to my Garmin and keep me safe on the road
Recommend? YES
129 viewers found this helpful.
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Ron
Kamloops, BC
May 22, 2009
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: easy to use.
Cons: use restricted to one gps so if upgrade it no long
Good idea, easy and inexpensive way to keep maps up to date on my Garmin nuVi 660
Recommend? YES
131 viewers found this helpful.
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Robert
Deep River, ON
May 21, 2009
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LIFE-TIME MAPS
Pros: best gps maps available
Cons: lacking info in some rural areas
Happy to have purchased life-time updates, worth every penny to know that your maps are as accurate as any GPS provides. Whereas the maps are great in urban areas they are less than perfect in rural areas - especially in small Canadian rural areas. Seems to be a problem with information provided to Garmin or Garmin's inability to obtain up-to-date Canadian info. Downloading and installing updates is relatively straight forward but time consuming.
Recommend? YES
133 viewers found this helpful.
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Stew
New York, NY
May 19, 2009
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US STREET MAPS
Installation was a breeze, just takes a bit of time. Now I can stay current with my maps. Gave new life to my Garmin
Recommend? YES
137 viewers found this helpful.
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Larry
Zanesville, OH
May 18, 2009
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WORKED AS ADVERTISED
Pros: saves money - can update more often
Cons: none
I have a Zumo 550 and have been traveling on my Goldwing quite a bit. I wanted to keep the Zumo current with the latest maps but didn't like the annual cost. This card costs less than two annual updates and is good for as long as I own the Zumo. Shipping was fast and I installed the updates as soon as I got the card. It worked fine. The download is large and does take quite a while, but I had no problems.
Recommend? YES
129 viewers found this helpful.
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Jean-Luc
Louiseville, Qc, Ca
May 18, 2009
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IMPOSSIBLE TO DOWNLOAD
when I receive the e-mail you mentionned "The latest 2010 mapping is available for download right now for nuMaps card members" When I connecte to Garmin to download new map the system say No update availiable for your product. I have a Nuvi 650NA with last mapinstall on last July '08 Very difficult to evaluate a product if you can:t use it.
[Ed. note: You are checking to see if there are map updates available for your unit. There are updates, I do not know why Garmin's site would say no. However, where you are is not the right page to download the maps with this nuMaps card you received. You will need to CLICK HERE to activate the card. Thank you.]
Recommend? NO
123 viewers found this helpful.
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SnowRunner
Denver
May 15, 2009
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LACKING
Pros: good idea.
Cons: overall content.
This "update" seems to have less content than the previous versions? And it did take forever to download, even with DSL. However, if future updates are more complete, it could be worth the one time fee.
Recommend? NO
131 viewers found this helpful.
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Tom
Cambridge, Canada
May 14, 2009
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LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: lifetime updates
Cons: servers at garmin can be slow.
This is an excellent idea and it works very well. I bought this update and the day that it arrived I updated my nuvi270. The maps are now up to date. What was once a river valley on the original maps now shows the express way that runs through it.
The only con is the slowness of the Garmin servers. It took 2 hours on a cable modem to download and install the update.
Considering the cost of just one update in the past, this is an excellent value and I would highly recommend it.
Recommend? YES
137 viewers found this helpful.
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Bill
London, ON
May 13, 2009
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EXCELLENT STREET MAPPING
Pros: easy to use and accurate
Recently acquired the NuMaps Lifetime Updates for my 350. Took my unit first through Ontario on business and subsequently to South Carolina on holiday and was delighted with the accuracy and utility of the updated POI's and street mapping. It even provided a faster "new" route to a previously visited resort in SC!
Recommend? YES
153 viewers found this helpful.
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Wayne
Vancouver, BC
May 12, 2009
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: current maps, much needed
Cons: voice pronounciation of streets is bad
Way too long to download, even with Hi Speed ADSL. Voice pronunciation of street names if often very poor and sometimes incomprehensible. The unit needs a "delete recent entry" icon so I can shut it up once I've arrived in familiar territory.
Recommend? YES
136 viewers found this helpful.
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traveler
Vancouver, BC
May 11, 2009
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NO CITIES DISPLAYED
I loaded the latest mapset just in time to embark upon a long motorcycle trip. The most prominent feature displayed is upcoming water reservoirs. The only indication of upcoming cities is a green airport icon. That is the only hint you have.
Recommend? NO
137 viewers found this helpful.
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Acura1
Toronto, Ontario
May 11, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: maps can be kept up to date
Cons: difficult to navigate garmin website to unlock map
A bit frustrating to navigate the Garmin Website to obtain the Unlock Code for the Lifetime Updates. Once maps were unlocked, the product works as advertised, but map update took ages and ages to download and install on nuvi 760 via USB 2.0.
Recommend? YES
161 viewers found this helpful.
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skysteve
Victoria BC Canada
May 11, 2009
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NUMAPS REVIEW
Pros: should save money if the zumo lasts a few years
Cons: very long time to load, uses nearly all the memory
I have mixed reviews re the Numaps Lifetime, It took 3 days to get it working ok, because I had some music on my Garmin Zumo which used a little memory, so there was not enough room for the numaps lifetime, I only had about 25 U,S states and Canadian towns missing. I had to get Garmin, to take over my computer to load it, plus sitting on the phone for a total of 2.75 hours, and lots of emails. I do have high speed internet but takes a long time to load. Hopefully I will use it this summer on my bike trips
Recommend? YES
139 viewers found this helpful.
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Ray
Statesboro, GA
May 11, 2009
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GOOD PRODUCT-BAD DATA
Pros: lifetime card is a good idea
Cons: someone needs to give navtech some competition
I like the idea of the card even though the download took many hours (even in the early AM). What is bad is the data supplied by NavTech-for the four mile street that I live on every address is located incorrectly. My house is shown two miles from actual. It has been this way for years and repeated requests to Garmin/NavTech have gone unanswered. And just a few weeks ago in Savannah we found that a business we were looking for was shown one mile incorrect. I just hope my local EMS does not use Garmin to find me. NavTech needs a complete overhaul.
Recommend? NO
140 viewers found this helpful.
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Hank
Sebring,FL
May 11, 2009
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NUMAPS LIFETIME UPDATE ON STREETPILOT 2820
Pros: a lot of streets have been updated
Cons: some exixting street errors still exist
Had trouble getting product key to work. After talking to a Garmin teck. the problem was fixed. No problems in the downloading.
Recommend? YES
132 viewers found this helpful.
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Jim
Nova Scotia
May 11, 2009
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NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATE
I was quite disappointed with this product. Even though I have "high speed" I found the download time excessive. Also, I can only use a portion of the map at any one time. To travel from Fl to Nova Scotia Canada I have to download the Eastern Seaboard. If I travel to Mid Wester USA I have to download another section of maps. When asking about the product at GPS City I was assured that all of the USA and Canada could be downloaded into my GPS. I wasn't told that I could only download a portion of the maps I needed.
Recommend? NO
148 viewers found this helpful.
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Rob
Yellowknife, NT
May 7, 2009
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GOOD VALUE
Pros: good value, simple to use
Cons: none
A simple yet effective product
Recommend? YES
133 viewers found this helpful.
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Jeffro
Northern VA
May 7, 2009
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GREAT CONCEPT
Pros: easy to use
This was a great concept when I first saw it, and it seems to be holding true. We will see over time I am sure.
Recommend? YES
130 viewers found this helpful.
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lkaiser
Milwaukee, WI
May 7, 2009
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GREAT BUY
Pros: better routing, more up to date pois
Cons: some kinks on garmin's end
I had a little trouble getting this to load on my Vista HCx but after a some time on the phone with Garmin they had me up and running. Don't bother with this if you don't have a broadband internet connection, the maps are about 2 gigabytes. Routing is substantially improved from my old 2008 maps.
Recommend? YES
142 viewers found this helpful.
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Terry
Edmonton, AB
May 7, 2009
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: inexpensively keeps your maps up-to-date
Cons: instructions not clear, downloading is slow
The nuMaps Lifetime update is certainly less expensive than buying new maps every year. The maps are at least as good a quality as the original maps, plus they are very up-to-date, which I found useful in an area where freeways are constantly under construction. Garmin allows the maps to be updated up to 4 times per year. I was irritated that it took me nearly an hour to find the online location for registering the card and updating the maps. The location was not clearly located in the product manual, nor could I find it on Garmin's home site. I finally found it by typing various keywords into GOOGLE. (By the way, the update site I finally found is "http://www.gps-update.com/garmin- updates/garmin-numaps-lifetime"). Once I found the site though, the download went fairly smoothly. It was a slow download though (2 hours on high speed) so it is not recommended for those with slower internet connections. In spite of these minor difficulties, I like the product, and the fact that I can update the maps as I need them without any additional charge.
Recommend? YES
130 viewers found this helpful.
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Golfer
Boise, Idaho
May 7, 2009
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TIME TO UPDATE
Cons: long time to down load
Garmin does a great job with their updates, just takes some time to download
Recommend? YES
144 viewers found this helpful.
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zaneybird
Austin
May 7, 2009
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NORTH AMERICAN LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: current map detail
Cons: long download
Product works as presented. Pleased with new mapping detail. Finally has a major road I commute on.
Recommend? YES
130 viewers found this helpful.
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Emile Kujath
Marathon, On.
May 7, 2009
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GOOD DIRECTION FINDING PLACES
Why are you're selling in Canada GPS with Miles??? Why not with Km ???????
Recommend? YES
126 viewers found this helpful.
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Chris
NC
May 7, 2009
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NOT WHAT I EXPECTED.
First, I thought I was buying a new map set. Second, even though this item was heavily promoted, it appears there is no new map set at this time. Lastly, I can find no instructions on how to use it anywhere. It may work, but it may take months (when new maps come out) before I find that out. Once again, Garmin figured out how to make updating maps a miserable experience.
Recommend? NO
131 viewers found this helpful.
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Bradford Surveying
Richmond, TX
May 7, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS UPDATE CARD
Well after an hour and a half of following the so called directions, I ended up calling Garmin. After another 3-4 hours, we were able to get the update completely loaded in. The next day I drove one of my usual routes in Richmond, closer to Sugar Land and it wasn't updated.
Oh well, I guess.
Recommend? NO
151 viewers found this helpful.
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Bill
Garland, TX
May 6, 2009
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NUMPAS
The product was advertised as up to four updates per year. My maps are over eight months old and there is still no update available according to the Garmin site.
Recommend? NO
136 viewers found this helpful.
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T Green
Houston, TX
May 6, 2009
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NUMAPS NA LIFETIME UPDATES ON 60CX
Pros: garmin hardware rocks
Cons: online documentation=2 phone support=2
These units do not come preloaded with City Navigator so I purchased the full version at the same time I purchased the GPS. Early April I purchased the lifetime update and began the process of installing it on the unit. We are approaching mid May now and I continue to deal w/ Garmin Software support in resolving an error that reads the unit is not eligible for this update because a previous map version is not installed.
Recommend? NO
129 viewers found this helpful.
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Adventureboy
Toronto
Apr 28, 2009
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NUMAPS LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: good update to maps including newer addresses/poi
Cons: very time consuming update
Excellent update. It takes a long time to download and apply this update. The file is very large (2Gb) so you need good high speed internet access and several hours. The update to the GPS can take a couple of hours once the file is downloaded and unpacked.
Recommend? YES
149 viewers found this helpful.
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Daryl
Vancouver, BC
Apr 27, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: if this product worked better it would be great
Cons: slow download / unpack, buggy download manager
The idea of being able to download map updates up to 4 times per year is great, but in practice, there are some major downsides to this product.
The first is that the process is very slow. The updates are huge - 2 GB in size - so they take a long time to download and quite a while to unpack and install on the unit.
The second is the Garmin Download Manager is buggy and it corrupts the files. I attempted to download the updates several times (hours each time) only to find they would not unpack due to corrupted files. After several attempts, I called for support, where I found the third problem which is how poor Garmin's technical support is. Not only did I have wait for hours to talk to them, but they blamed the problem on my computer, my internet connection, my antivirus software and my anti-spyware software, anything but their own product. Finally, I gave up and bypassed the Garmin Download Manager, which solved the problem. While it supposedly increases download speed and allows an interrupted download to be restarted, all it did for me was corrupt the files. (Manually download was the same speed.) When I downloaded the update manually, the files were not corrupted and they installed properly.
It's unfortunate that Garmin took a great idea and executed it so incredibly poorly.
Recommend? YES
136 viewers found this helpful.
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Larry
Penticton, BC
Apr 24, 2009
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DECENT UPDATES WITH LIFETIME CARD.
Pros: easy to download & install in my streetpilot 2730
Cons: expensive !
Not totally complete yet. Newer streets and freeway exits that were added in the past year or two are still not included. Missing info in the Tucson and Salt Lake area but at the rate freeways and housing developments are built in NA, it must be impossible to keep maps current.
Recommend? YES
149 viewers found this helpful.
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DB
Surrey, BC
Apr 22, 2009
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AWFUL DOWNLOAD PROCESS
Pros: none!
Cons: horrible download system, worse help.
Tried 6 times on 3 different computers, all on DSL, couldn't get clean download or install. Garmin has the most cumbersome log-in and unlock processes ever. Phone help is permahold and awful. email help is slow and awful. Problem is that the download is one huge file and any little blip kills it. To add insult to injury, the download is cluttered with infomercials about Garmin's wonderful products. Don't bother! Buy the SD card instead if you need an update.
Recommend? NO
152 viewers found this helpful.
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Chris
Toronto, ON, Canada
Apr 21, 2009
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VERY EASY AND SMOOTH DOWNLOAD AND MAP UPDATE!
Pros: smooth d/l, 70 min for 1.91gb
Cons: yes, this product is not cheap but on a long run..
Received the numaps lifetime card in 7 days, very happy that I had to pay just 5% tax, the D/L of 1.91GB took 70 min, it went very smoothly, then about 2 hrs to extract and install the new CN NA NT 2010.10, all together I'm a very happy camper! Don't know yet how many updates since my previous map I was using before, the 2008 CN NA NT. And let's see how many updates will be out there per year, it says 4/year, time will tell! Using a Garmin 350 purchased a year ago and planning on using it until will die on me, hopefully at least 5 more years!
Recommend? YES
141 viewers found this helpful.
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sonnybonus
Fort Erie, Ontario Canada
Apr 9, 2009
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UPDATES SHOULD BE FREE CONSIDERING COST OF PRODUCT
Pros: none
Cons: to costly and do not recommend
I have a Zumo 550 and payed a pretty expensive price for it a year ago because it was made for a motorcycle and is water proof and glove friendly. Needless to say I am happy with the product for what it will do but after spending $639.00 cdn at the time and now being asked for another $125.00 cdn for updates is a real slap in the face by Garmin. Next time around I will be sure to shop elsewhere for a similar product. I think Garmin should reconsider and offer updates for free since there products are not the cheapest on the market. Definitely gougers if you are asking me.
Recommend? NO
133 viewers found this helpful.
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Pierre Duquette
Preissac, Québec (Canada)
Apr 9, 2009
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: n/a
Cons: see comments above
Definitively to expensive for updates. If we consider the price we pay for a Garmin unit, all future updates should be free. TomTom updates are free and units are also cheaper to buy. Consumers today are looking for the best product at the cheapest price. I, personally, would not pay for any updates, unless you can guarantee me that my gps unit will last at least 25 years.
Recommend? NO
161 viewers found this helpful.
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Customsmn
Minneapolis, MN
Apr 9, 2009
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GREAT PROFIT SCHEME
Pros: good maps
Cons: can't use on more than 1 of your registed units.
Like others have stated, I own 7 Garmin GPS units and I should only have to buy 1 mapping product for all of my registered units, not 1 for each. Most of the previous updates I have received do not provide enough new data to justify the cost.
Recommend? NO
157 viewers found this helpful.
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motera
vancouver
Apr 8, 2009
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NUMAPS LIFETIME
People, ask yourself do you really NEED new maps every quarter? Don't kid yourself, the very latest bestest ever maps contain bizarre errors and omissions , particularly in Canada. Were you buying the yearly updates, or were you buying them every two or three years? How many years do you expect to use your gps? my history bought units in 00, 03, 06, 08....So I get 2-3 years per unit, so I can buy one upgrade for $50 in year 2 and be fine.
Recommend? NO
147 viewers found this helpful.
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Big John M
Austin, Texas, USA
Apr 8, 2009
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LIFETIME IS FOR THE GPS, NOT THE USER
Pros: maps look great.
Cons: buy a new gps, need a new lifetime
I have dug into the Terms and conditions on the Garmin website and see that the Lifetime is for the "useful Life" of the unit the nuMaps is initially downloaded onto.
Seems to me that if you want to get a future new GPS, you have to get an additional Lifetime Update package. I can buy a new Nuvi 750 for $198, get latest maps for free download. Improved machines are being announced every six months. The internal batteries don't seem to last more than 2 years.
This software should be sold to the user for use on any and all of their machines.
BTW, I want to see Garmin actually providing quarterly map updates before I shell out any money.
Recommend? NO
153 viewers found this helpful.
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Chuck
Colorado
Apr 8, 2009
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UPDATE COMMENTS
Pros: cost of unlimited downloads was very good
Cons: 1 big file
The download of a 2GB file is painful. It would be better if the download was done with several smaller files like 200MB each. I had issues of corruption. Once I did the download with out a wireless LAN connection, no problem. It just took a LONG time. I'd rather download 10 200MB files, have them error checked than one massive file.
Recommend? YES
158 viewers found this helpful.
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Noel-Andre Scano
Montreal, Qc
Apr 8, 2009
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THIS UPDATE IS OVERSIZE
Garmin do not advise customers about the size of this update and it's impossible to put ALL the maps into the Zumo GPS. After I lost all the maps included into my Zumo, suppose to be replaced by the new update. After 10 times downloading and a couple of hours waiting or speaking to peopple from Garmin support I give up and used Mapsource to put All the maps into a sd card for my Zumo.
Recommend? NO
138 viewers found this helpful.
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Al M
Strathmore
Apr 7, 2009
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MAPPING UPDATE
Cons: tough install
So far it seems to have all I need
Recommend? YES
153 viewers found this helpful.
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Ian P
Calgary
Apr 7, 2009
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UPDATE SOFTWARE
Pros: lifetime updates, one time cost, easy to use
Cons: huge download
This is the second update I've done on my Garmin Nuvi 360, the 1st was the traditional $80 software last year. I purchased the lifetime update online on March 10 and received it March 11. While the update downloads a massive amount of data I believe the cost of the regular s/w offsets the 2+ hour wait to even get the downloaded software. You definitely need a high speed internet connection to make it worthwhile. The install process went very smooth and my unit worked great on the vacation in the Orlando area.
Recommend? YES
158 viewers found this helpful.
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Fireman Smokey
Stafford VA
Apr 6, 2009
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NUMAPS NORTH AMERICAN LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: save a bundle over the once yearly updates.
Cons: takes at least 3 hours to upload the maps.
This onetime payment makes sense for me since I bought a very expensive Zumo 550 for my motorcycle and car. The updates come over the internet so if you have a slower DSL connection you might want to do it late at night when there is less traffic on the backbone. I'm very happy with the upgrade.
Recommend? YES
143 viewers found this helpful.
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David
Georgia
Apr 6, 2009
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GARMIN NUVI UPDATES
It was easy to purchase and install. I know if Garmin recommends you- you can't be all bad. I will most likely use you in the future.
Recommend? YES
145 viewers found this helpful.
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John
Wasaga Beach, ON
Apr 3, 2009
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WORKED GREAT
Delivery of product and ease of installation of product both exceeded expectations.
Recommend? YES
134 viewers found this helpful.
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Smowman
Calgary, AB
Apr 2, 2009
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GREAT IDEA
At last I can have current map updates without forking out cash every year. Took only 1 hour to download on my Shaw internet connection (much slower on my buddie's Telus DSL).
Recommend? YES
144 viewers found this helpful.
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Ken
Fort St. John, BC
Apr 2, 2009
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LIFETIME MAPS FOR GPS
Pros: can update maps quarterly
Cons: huge initial download, non transferable
I like this product because prior to it I had to pay about $60 a year to update my GPS, this allows updatesfor the lifetime of the unit. I can update quarterly if I chose to and Garmin will e- mail me when new maps are available. I had some initial problems activating to start but Garmin fixed them quickly.
Recommend? YES
145 viewers found this helpful.
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Mike K
Brockton, Ma
Apr 2, 2009
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LIFETIME MAP UPDATES
Pros: bright maps easy to understand
Cons: the time to download is rediculous. see text above
The maps are standard Garmin maps that are great. Haven't found a problem with directions or POI. The bad part is the amount of time it takes to download. I'm using a high speed DSL line and it took me SIX (6) HOURS. My advice..just let it run all night and finish in the morning.
Recommend? YES
142 viewers found this helpful.
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Bo
Stoney Creek Ont
Mar 23, 2009
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NUMAPS
Pros: great if they keep updating
Cons: poor if they don't update maps often
Great idea
Recommend? YES
141 viewers found this helpful.
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David grimes
Dallas, TX
Mar 19, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: 4 times a year upgrade
Cons: none
Very good product but seems to be slightly slower to load than the original process using the annual DVD. The ability to update up to 4 times a year far out weighs the additional time.
Recommend? YES
168 viewers found this helpful.
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Richie Rich
Yorba Linda, CA
Mar 19, 2009
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LIFE TIME UPDATE CAN'T BE BEAT!
How can you beat a lifetime update, allowes me to update anyime, Garmin is the best!
Recommend? YES
135 viewers found this helpful.
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Marilyn
Elkhart, Indiana
Mar 19, 2009
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LIFETIME MAP UPDATE
Update is good, but obviously because of the massive information upload takes a long time.
Recommend? YES
135 viewers found this helpful.
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Peter
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Mar 19, 2009
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LIFETIME UPDATES
My only negative comment is the size of the print on the card and lack of instruction on the packaging which would have helped in installing the software.
Recommend? YES
147 viewers found this helpful.
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Bill
Tucson AZ.
Mar 18, 2009
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COST SAVINGS AND EASY
Quick and easy way to keep my maps up to date. I tend to keep a GPS for several years and use it alot. This helps hold down the annual charges for new maps etc.
Recommend? YES
145 viewers found this helpful.
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Pat Hoffman
Palm Beach, Florida
Mar 18, 2009
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MAP UPDATES
Pros: fairly easy to install
Cons: still missing some points of interest in my area
I am very happy with my GPS. I am especially pleased that several times when I took a wrong turn I was directed to directions to correct my error and continue on my correct route.
Recommend? YES
142 viewers found this helpful.
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Paul
MA
Mar 18, 2009
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BEST PRICED WAY TO UPDATE YOUR GPS
Pros: lifetime updates for a reasonable cost.
Cons: time consuming downloads.
I had no problems using this product. It takes time to download and install maps, but if you use a fast internet conection it is reasonable. Over all I am very pleased with Garmin's lifetimes updates and found it easy to use. I bought one for my GPS and was very pleased so I bought a second for my wife's gps and a third for my motor home's gps. If you have accsess to a high speed internet conection I would recommend this product.
Recommend? YES
145 viewers found this helpful.
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Alan
Surprise, AZ
Mar 16, 2009
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LIFETIME UPDATES
This is the worst piece of crap I have ever had. It doesn't work at all.
Recommend? NO
134 viewers found this helpful.
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Fred
Phoenix, AZ
Mar 16, 2009
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GARMIN LIFETIME UPDATE
As of last month Garmin was unprepared to honor these cards without a call to customer support. There isn't a place on their website to redeem them. Once the phone tech told us where to go, it worked. Note: it takes a long time to do the update, at least a couple of hours.
Recommend? YES
144 viewers found this helpful.
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Rick
North Carolina
Mar 16, 2009
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INCLUDES CITY NAVIGATOR NORTH AMERICA NT
In addition to updating my Nuvi, City Navigator North America NT was included with the downloads and was added to MapSource on my PC. This would have cost almost as much as nuMaps if purchased separately.
Recommend? YES
148 viewers found this helpful.
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Terry
Tampa, FL
Mar 16, 2009
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NUMAPS NA LIFETIME UPDATES CARD
Pros: excellent value versus the cost of a single update
Cons: none, so far
I have used once and it worked flawlessly. Pleased that you are able to have the map on your PC thru Mapsource in addition to updating the Nuvi.
Recommend? YES
148 viewers found this helpful.
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TG
Bethlehem, PA
Mar 16, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: pays for itself after 2 updates.
Cons: none
Works very well. Maps can be updated up to 4 times per year. Easy to use- I had no problems. Even though the download of maps takes a while, it is worth it. High speed internet connection is a must.
Recommend? YES
151 viewers found this helpful.
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shooter2jim
SE TN
Mar 11, 2009
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BETTER NOW..
I ran the update again on a real PC (not Mac with Boot Camp this time) and everything came out ok. Rocky first two attempts still left me with a bad taste in my mouth. 1 year old restaurant still not in the POI's. If you can get by without it, I'd wait for the 2010 update. I'd give it a "maybe" recommendation.
Recommend? NO
150 viewers found this helpful.
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shooter2jim
SE TN
Mar 10, 2009
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I WANT A REFUND!
Cons: a serious downgrade to my gps!
The first 2gb download got interrupted 3/4 of the way through so I had to start over. After finally getting the upgrade, the Garmin site said I had to do it a 2nd time. After the 2nd "upgrade", it said still I have one more to do. 45min download + another 45 to update the unit (each time)- very time consuming. The WORST PART is that there are now many roads MISSING from my unit making navigating between customers in rural areas extremely difficult. I'm finding some businesses over a year old aren't even in the database yet and the gps sometimes prefers less direct and slower routes! If I didn't have to have this for my business travel, I would send it back for a reprogramming back to its original state.. (which I could have done myself, if they hadn't been so cheap and included the basemap dvd like they used to do). Disappointment is an understatement!
Recommend? NO
158 viewers found this helpful.
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Don
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Mar 2, 2009
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UPDATES FOR LIFE
I have just updated for the first time, and it worked very well. I like the concept, and am looking forward to continued support.
Recommend? YES
142 viewers found this helpful.
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dolster
NORTH BATTLEFORD,SK.
Mar 2, 2009
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UPDATE CARD
I had trouble downloading, phoned garmin and they helped me out right away.
Recommend? YES
173 viewers found this helpful.
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Don
Leesburg, VA
Feb 28, 2009
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NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME UPDATE
Pros: quick
Cons: should have given me a $10 rebate
The seller handled and shipped my update quickly. The update's full retail price was $119.95 but sold it to my for $109.95. A week later they offered it for $99.95 but it was to late for my sale.
Recommend? YES
135 viewers found this helpful.
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Jim
Oxford, NC
Feb 26, 2009
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GARMIN NUMAPS
Pros: good buy to keep my gps updated.
Cons: hope these updates are real updates.
Total time to download 1.9gb and install to GPS is around 2 hours, so do not plan to be in a hurry. A few roads in my area were still not updated.
Recommend? YES
145 viewers found this helpful.
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Steve823
Central Washington
Feb 26, 2009
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NUMAPS UPDATE CARD
Pros: nice way to update maps
Cons: takes way longer than it should even on fiber line
I had a lot of trouble getting this update card to work. It took about a week with phone and emails to get it working. I was trying to update my GPSMAPS 60CSx unit. I think Garmin just didn't expect anyone to be updating what is now a pretty old unit. It was a compatible unit, but they had to keep changing their server script in order for it to work. It was fine after that.
Recommend? NO
144 viewers found this helpful.
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BOOSTBOY
CARMEL, NY
Feb 25, 2009
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NUMAPS LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: none
Cons: it does not work
Unfortunately it does not work. As usual Garmin has issues with the operation of the software and can not fix it at present. I could not in all honesty recommend this at this time as Garmin is clueless and unresponsive. Maybe in the future but not now. Put your credit card away.
Recommend? NO
149 viewers found this helpful.
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Charlie
Vancouver, BC
Feb 19, 2009
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NOT MUCH CHANGED IN VANCOUVER
Cons: too expensive for old maps
I'm disappointed with this update. Very little changed for streets in Metro Vancouver. Some new POIs but many streets that have been around for several years are still not on this update. Still have lots of route inaccuracies where streets are used BUT in reality do not permit left turns (have been this way for 3+ years).
Recommend? NO
153 viewers found this helpful.
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CWOLAW
Warrenton Virginia
Feb 3, 2009
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TRANSFERABLE SOFTWARE LICENSE
Pros: great concept - long overdue!
Cons: protectionism/overly restrictive license
First, I love Garmin Products and own 4. In the technology world, we purchase hardware, that can and will eventually fail, and we replace it. We purchase software to use on that hardware. I don't know of a single piece of software that is not transferable to any hardware that I own, until now! I agree with Garmin, that I can only use the Maps on a single device at any given time, but the choice of device it's being used on should be mine, not Garmin's. It needs to be transferable to any other device I own.
Recommend? YES
141 viewers found this helpful.
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JustAnotherGarminLover
San Diego, CA
Feb 1, 2009
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I AGREE 100% WITH MYSTERY CRUISER....
For people who own ONE GPS, and only care about it's MAP, this would be a nice feature/purchase. However, how long do you own one GPS? More than a year? 2 years? How often does the roads, and POIs change in a year? Not too often... and a $100 can go a long way in a year and a half when your about to buy a new, better, and more up to date GPS (technology grows by leaps and bounds each year). I too use multiple GPS's and Multiple mapping software databases, so this would never work for me.
Recommend? NO
156 viewers found this helpful.
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Mysterycruiser
Yuma, AZ
Jan 31, 2009
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LIFETIME MAPS BUT OBSOLETE GPS'S
Pros: concept sounds good
Cons: realistically, see comments.
I have a problem with this lifetime update concept in that it is only for one GPS. I run several, marine, offroad and hiway and I have already replaced old (5 yrs) GPS technology with newer. So I can't see the benefit of a lifetime of updates for an older soon to become, obsolete GPS... If it were transferrable to those units registered to you, then YES I would endorse this product.
Recommend? NO
153 viewers found this helpful.
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Dennis
Michigan
Jan 30, 2009
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WORKS GREAT GOOD DEAL
Pros: never have an outdated map again.
Cons: it does take some time for the download
For the cost of 2 updates this lifetime pays for itself. I just did it and it worked great. Of course it takes some time but if you want all if you want up to date map data and also at the same time update your computers this is the way to go. You can update both your PC and your Laptop at no additional charge but this will work on only 1 GPS. You can do any number of computures but only 1 GPS as it has always been in the past. Great idea and worth every penny if you want to keep your GPS current. It also updates all the POI's at the same time and this update will upgrade your Mapsource to the latest version.
Recommend? YES
142 viewers found this helpful.
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Pierre Duquette
Preissac, Québec (Canada)
Jan 28, 2009
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GARMIN LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: lifetime download
Cons: see comments above
Before deciding to buy this product, my question is "What will happen to those who paid a hefty price buying ex: nuvi 670 with North America maps and full Europe coverage." Will we be able to buy lifetime updates for both North America and Europe and what will be the price.
Recommend? NO
180 viewers found this helpful.
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PT
Ottawa
Jan 24, 2009
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IT WORKED... EVENTUALLY
Pros: faster than ordering and waiting for a dvd
Cons: huge file download, slow installation
I tried this out - sort of. I used the same update method, as I was given 1 free update with my new Nuvi 760. HUGE download (2GB) means it takes a couple of hours to download and install.
Didn't work the first time - it actually wiped my maps/POI database. Garmin suggested I reinstall, and that worked fine.
For those who like to keep up to date - it will be a good thing, but be prepared to spend 8 hours per year keeping your Nuvi up to date.
Recommend? YES
179 viewers found this helpful.
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