I recently bought a used 275T and wanted to test European navigation from the US, just to confirm that the GPS works (and that it will work when I get to France). My unit couldn't find Paris from Philadelphia. Obviously it's not possible to drive there...
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If it goes to about 85% and never gets to France, that is just perfect. For heaven sakes do not rent a Never Lost from Hertz. It is an old TOM TOM and as we drove down the coast of Spain, last month, it put us 20 km off shore in the Med. You did good the 275T is absolutely great! If it breaks or goes goofy in Europe, department store in Europe have a Europesn Garmin that is about $139.00 US. When you get home add the USACities upgrade SD chip and do both.
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It comes w/European maps. I haven't tried to get updates, but I have been led to believe that those are available at no charge -- for a lifetime. One function I used a number of times was (under "Tools") was "Where Am I?" This worked right off the bat when we got to Switzerland. This came in handy when we visited a large city especially later on when we were in France. I'd park the car, go to the Where Am I function, give the location a name and save it to Favorites. Later, when we wanted go back to the car, I'd bring up the name (I'd call it "Car"), and the Garmin would direct me back without a problem - finding the car in a strange city would have been quite a challenge without the Garmin. It comes w/European maps. I haven't tried to get updates, but I have been led to believe that those are available at no charge -- for a lifetime. One function I used a number of times was (under "Tools") was "Where Am I?" This worked right off the bat when we got to Switzerland. This came in handy when we visited a large city especially later on when we were in France. I'd park the car, go to the Where Am I function, give the location a name and save it to Favorites. Later, when we wanted go back to the car, I'd bring up the name (I'd call it "Car"), and the... » Read More It comes w/European maps. I haven't tried to get updates, but I have been led to believe that those are available at no charge -- for a lifetime. One function I used a number of times was (under "Tools") was "Where Am I?" This worked right off the bat when we got to Switzerland. This came in handy when we visited a large city especially later on when we were in France. I'd park the car, go to the Where Am I function, give the location a name and save it to Favorites. Later, when we wanted go back to the car, I'd bring up the name (I'd call it "Car"), and the Garmin would direct me back without a problem - finding the car in a strange city would have been quite a challenge without the Garmin. « Show Less
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I also bought a mio c520the has US maps on it by default. I was told by mio that I CAn't use Europe maps on it since the US models is only for US maps. Has anyone had the same experience?
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sorry, i do not know but i can recommend something that DOES have maps of europe, namely WAYZ, which is an app you can get for any smart phone, and is -- sorry amazon -- a thousand times better than the garmin. it leads you around traffic jams, and has much gentler manners to boot.
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The one I bought was set up with North America maps. I am sure you can obtain European maps. If you buy in Europe, I don't see why it would not have European maps. Garmin is world-wide, with a good selection of languages. I just bought a 50LM, five-inch, which is cheaper and I like better. For English, 50LM has Samantha who speaks very clearly with an American accent. It does not have traffic though. I haven't used the 2455LT traffic feature yet. Garmin has so many models that it is easy to be confused.
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It does work in Europe, according to Garmin service techs, but you have to buy either a European map ($99) or shop country-by-country (Italy and Greece, for example, are $70). Also note that the 255W doesn't come with USB cable, so that's another expense associated with purchasing it (I've read elsewhere that Amazon sells the cable for $10).
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hi, i am not sure but i love this model, what i would do is google this gps to see if it can work for you in France, Steve
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Spy Tec has mentioned back on the April 9th that they should have it for sale separately in about a week or so. http://forum.dashcamtalk.com/threads/marcus-1-or-3-anyone-got-them-in-stock-yet-shipping-to-usa.4886/#post-59201 Post # 15 here Also be aware that the GPS looks like it will not function until you install the newer firmware do to be released soon.
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hi going to europe and intending to drive around england and want a trustworthy gps. i have never owned one and need advice please on what to buy. the reviews have me confused. any help would be appreciated. thanks
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How about the 885 without MSN Direct, and adding the GTM 20, which gives Navtec fm traffic? That's what I'm considering doing. Might want to call Garmin to see if this option will give you what you want. If you do, would you report back?Yes. 855 is the one i mean. Sorry for the confusion.
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Spy Tec has mentioned back on the April 9th that they should have it for sale separately in about a week or so. http://forum.dashcamtalk.com/threads/marcus-1-or-3-anyone-got-them-in-stock-yet-shipping-to-usa.4886/#post-59201Post # 15 hereAlso be aware that the GPS looks like it will not function until you install the newer firmware do to be released soon.
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I thought you could add European maps because the screen asks for country or state but only USA appears on the screen. When I tried to type in Italy, I was not able to; it would not accept the "t" and said - unknown.
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Ok thanks. I thought mine was broken since I set its preferences to Avoid U-Turns and it was still telling me to "make a U-turn". For some reason it does not have oneway street info for at least two cities here in Oregon with populations over 12000.
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I bought a TomTom XXL 540TM 5 Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator in 2011 and it did have this feature if I remember correctly. It quit working when I tried to do a map update so I can't double check for you but I remember using this feature.
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Not in the US. The European version has GPS, but the US version does not Joseph May Techtrackr.com
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Obviously you can use your GPS for your trip.... you might find that there are a few road changes, dead ends, etc. but for the most part you have to remember that 97% of everything is still the same (I mean, how much can countries do to their roadways in 5 years!). BTW, the same holds true for yout GPS and American roads. I've had an argument or two with my other half as to what the GPS is telling me but there is no longer a road there!Be patient-- Happy trails--
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Hello,the GPS is pre-installed US Maps well when we sell it on Amazon.com. If you want other countries' maps,we will send you links to update it,thanks for your attention.