updating maps: Does anyone know if this is true?
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I'd just like to mention here, since a lot of the bad reviews are based around this problem, that the problem is FIXED. I did a full free map upgrade, software upgrade, even added new POIs and voices. No errors, and everything is still working fine. The only thing I have deleted is the non-english voices.
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hi we send you latest year of map if you would like to update map u can purchase from igo.com in following years
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No, not unless you change the exauhst system also.You may change one or the the other without mapping.Not both.
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As far as I can tell, the maps are current. You get regular updates after you register your GPS (just log in with it connected to your computer).
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Thanks P. Romero. I would really like to buy from Amazon because of the price and what not but I don't want to have to pay $75 for a map update after I buy. Let me know what you find out. Thanks.
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J. Wiggins:I had a similar time frame experience last year when downloading my map update via my Mac. Your recommendation of storing the downloaded file in a safe place, because it gets corrupted after 30 days, causes me to ask the question: where? On a thumb drive, for example? Is the self-destruct date written into the software and thus transmitted along with the new map material? Just curious. And, as an aside, my so-called "update" was missing some local retail establishments which have been in place for several years. That, too, I don't understand. Thanks.
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Hello, Excellent device, You can install maps and update the version after you receive the product. Great success in whatever you choose. JUD
196596
Updating these units is not a problem as long as you can do math prior to the update. Delete unessential voices (computer voices are larger), back up the old outdated map to your computer, delete the outdated map, download and install the new map. You should have plenty of space. If you're not sure do the following math (available space) - (space required for update) where result is a positive number means you can do the update. 5 minutes of googling will save you hours of hassle.
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No, it does not. I can't even update the maps either. I guess it's too old. I may try hooking it up to the software this weekend to give it another try. I hadn't tried for quite a few months.
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Hello, This is pretty up to date you can update your maps anytime by hooking up to your pc. You can save yourself the extra $100. The only issue I have with it is when you are coming out of a tunnel it takes a solid minute to get back to work. I would give it 4 out of 5 stars. Best of luck and trucking.
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Yes to your question. However, I would not recommend the purchase. It has numerous problems and locks up and require rebutting and start it up again. Map updates are few and far between and currently, they have not updated the Content Manager (Program to down load Upgrades) to work with my current operating system on my computer. And do not know when they will have it corrected.
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I have recently been in touch with Pioneer about this and to date they don't have a map upgrade available. Seems weird since the maps are getting fairly old but I guess keeping the maps up to date isn't a priority with Pioneer. Just another annoyance with a unit that I have been very disappointed with.
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I have the same issue so I emailed the seller asking him about the lifetime map updates that I couldn't find the website. He responded back with the unit already had the newest map installed and he would send me the link when a new update comes out.
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The maps are stored on an SD memory card so updating would either require updating or swapping out that card.
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By now, you have probably talked to Garmin. But in case you haven't, the answer is (or at least "should be") yes. Download Garmin's Webupdater and plug your unit into the computer. As well as the map update, you will also get any firmware updates that might have been released since you bought the unit.
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Check out my review - you should be able to find most of the info you are looking for there. I would recommend that you update the Europe maps, then copy them to your computer, then remove them from your device. That way you will have a copy of the latest Europe map (via "latest map guarantee") on your PC for later, if and when you need it, without it taking up tons of space.
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Thanks a lot, Rossi! Will be working on them shortly.BTW, what about the map application that comes with 08? because I'm stuck trying to figure out how to make any use of it... Any have the experience of downloading maps from the web and make it work MANNUALLy? because direct downloading and installing seems impossible!!! Thanks!Josh