Comments on: How to update to the new Garmap 2008 maps http://thegpstimes.com/2008/04/27/how-to-update-to-the-new-garmap-2008-maps/ GPS News from a South African Perspective Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:11:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: krishan dhanasar http://thegpstimes.com/2008/04/27/how-to-update-to-the-new-garmap-2008-maps/comment-page-1/#comment-284 krishan dhanasar Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:56:17 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=36#comment-284 does the nuvi 300 charge on your pc does the nuvi 300 charge on your pc

]]> By: krishan dhanasar http://thegpstimes.com/2008/04/27/how-to-update-to-the-new-garmap-2008-maps/comment-page-1/#comment-283 krishan dhanasar Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:47:03 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=36#comment-283 i just heard from maro that the nuvi 300 is discontiued can i still use and download i just heard from maro that the nuvi 300 is discontiued can i still use and download

]]> By: MadMapper http://thegpstimes.com/2008/04/27/how-to-update-to-the-new-garmap-2008-maps/comment-page-1/#comment-206 MadMapper Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:05:16 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=36#comment-206 When you're looking at the "entry level" models like the Nuvi 2xx series, it is cheaper to purchase the European maps separately on a <b><a href="http://www.gps-shop.co.za/shop/product.asp?pID=383&cID=3" rel="nofollow">preloaded memory card</a></b>. It is only the higher end (and more expensive) models like the <b><a href="http://www.gps-shop.co.za/shop/product.asp?pID=404&cID=7" rel="nofollow">Nuvi 760</a></b> that already have the European maps preloaded to the unit. When you’re looking at the “entry level” models like the Nuvi 2xx series, it is cheaper to purchase the European maps separately on a preloaded memory card.

It is only the higher end (and more expensive) models like the Nuvi 760 that already have the European maps preloaded to the unit.

]]> By: m.s.vawda http://thegpstimes.com/2008/04/27/how-to-update-to-the-new-garmap-2008-maps/comment-page-1/#comment-202 m.s.vawda Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:39:07 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=36#comment-202 ineed to buy a gps system with maps of europe.cost wise,is it better to buy the 200 and buy map seperately or buy a unit with maps preloaded.pls advise. ineed to buy a gps system with maps of europe.cost wise,is it better to buy the 200 and buy map seperately or buy a unit with maps preloaded.pls advise.

]]> By: MadMapper http://thegpstimes.com/2008/04/27/how-to-update-to-the-new-garmap-2008-maps/comment-page-1/#comment-121 MadMapper Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:11:34 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=36#comment-121 Hi Amos Garmap has a policy of releasing two map software updates per year. One is a "paid" update (the most recent) and the other will be free (the next update). Note that while unlocking the maps in the next update will be free, you will still have to purchase the DVD that the updates come out on (usually around R99). The free update is also only applicable if you own the version immediately prior to the free release. A GPS navigation system is only as good as the maps that are loaded on to it and, if you want quality map software, you should be prepared to pay for it. I also believe that you get what you pay for and those systems offering all their map upgrades for Free are worth exactly what they cost... nix, nada, diddly, zip etc ;-) Hi Amos

Garmap has a policy of releasing two map software updates per year. One is a “paid” update (the most recent) and the other will be free (the next update). Note that while unlocking the maps in the next update will be free, you will still have to purchase the DVD that the updates come out on (usually around R99). The free update is also only applicable if you own the version immediately prior to the free release.

A GPS navigation system is only as good as the maps that are loaded on to it and, if you want quality map software, you should be prepared to pay for it.

I also believe that you get what you pay for and those systems offering all their map upgrades for Free are worth exactly what they cost… nix, nada, diddly, zip etc ;-)

]]> By: Amos http://thegpstimes.com/2008/04/27/how-to-update-to-the-new-garmap-2008-maps/comment-page-1/#comment-119 Amos Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:06:57 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=36#comment-119 Hi, the thing that bugs me the most about the whole Garmap 2008, is why I have to pay R350 to unlock the Southern Africa streetmaps, if I have the version 1.5 already unlocked. Upgrading from version 1 to version 1.5 were free. Will following releases also be charged? Other GPS systems offers map upgrades for free. Why does Garmin suddenly change their way of doing things? Hi, the thing that bugs me the most about the whole Garmap 2008, is why I have to pay R350 to unlock the Southern Africa streetmaps, if I have the version 1.5 already unlocked. Upgrading from version 1 to version 1.5 were free. Will following releases also be charged? Other GPS systems offers map upgrades for free. Why does Garmin suddenly change their way of doing things?

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