Garmin Nuvi 265WT: did any one find out if it comes with updates at least once a year free?
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Had mine for over a year the traffic feature is useful. 2 cars will show up on the screen Green=normal traffic, Yellow=traffic slowing, Red=traffic very slow or stopped and gives you a (estimate) on the delay to your destination. It has been very useful on the interstates if say there is a accident and traffic is stopped i use the detour function on the unit to jump off at next exit and take alternate way around. The ad's are no problem at all and only appear when you are stopped and the bluetooth is very helpful when you receive a cell call press 1 button on the unit and talk away.(Got one for teenage daughter while driving.) because teenagers will talk on cell anyway while driving and i figured this would be a better no hands solution. And the 285 doesn't come with the lifetime traffic and will cost $49.99yr with that unit.
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I'm not a good source for to answer your question. I sporadically access My Garmin to check for system and map updates and that's about it. I can only wonder if what you seek is available for a price from Garmin. You might check out either their website or possibly via your My Garmin app.
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Hello, as far as I know the updates are free for life and it did need one update when I checked but I had it up and running before I did any updates.
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After the free 90 period, yes, you have to pay for the updates. It is $39 for three years at a time. All updates are easy through the software provided and a quick software update through your USB port.
828230
Yes, you do have to pay for updates.Garmin just released updated maps. They are FREE for recent buyers of other units. But, Garmin will NOT give a free copy to buyers of the Garmin i5.The updated maps cost $70.
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if you buy a garmin recently, it has a lifetime of updates for the maps it has preinstalled or that you purchased as an addition. careful of secondary markets, they may sell maps that are static and not updatable.
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To take the 5 answers so far, and chime in with my own answer. I am also looking at possibly buying this unit, and I did some searching around.Firmware updates for the radio (not including maps) are free from the JVC website. When a map update becomes available (there isn't one for this unit, yet) they will include it on the support page and forward you to Navteq (navigation com).http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/support/navi/nt500hdt/index.htmlUpdates for Similar (older models of JVC in-dash nav units) are $139. Looks like the updates come out about every 18 to 24 months. One example:http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/support/navi/nt1/us/index.html To take the 5 answers so far, and chime in with my own answer. I am also looking at possibly buying this unit, and I did some searching around.Firmware updates for the radio (not including maps) are free from the JVC website. When a map update becomes available (there isn't one for this unit, yet) they will include it on the support page and forward you to Navteq (navigation com).http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/support/navi/nt500hdt/index.htmlUpdates for Similar (older models of JVC in-dash nav units) are $139. Looks like the updates come out about every... » Read More To take the 5 answers so far, and chime in with my own answer. I am also looking at possibly buying this unit, and I did some searching around.Firmware updates for the radio (not including maps) are free from the JVC website. When a map update becomes available (there isn't one for this unit, yet) they will include it on the support page and forward you to Navteq (navigation com).http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/support/navi/nt500hdt/index.htmlUpdates for Similar (older models of JVC in-dash nav units) are $139. Looks like the updates come out about every 18 to 24 months. One example:http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/support/navi/nt1/us/index.html « Show Less
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Well, now are free IF and only if you send by mail some ticket that the sellers are supposed to give you. Some times RM will say that they haven't received your mail.. You wouldn't know this until is too late or when trying to update after the first year. Plus, live traffic is not included.. You must buy additional stuff from them. Try Garmin 760
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https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/downloadsUpdates.jsp?product=010-00575-05&cID;=134&pID;=35118
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It included lifetime maps when new. I don't know if that would transfer if the unit were sold to someone who tried to re-register it. The map updates come 4 times per year and need to be done with the gps hooked up to an internet connected computer.
63771
I didn't find any obsolete road information, but for businesses the data was so unreliable that I gave up using it. Of course, the lack of free updates made the maps useless, too, eventually, and I ended up giving the Roadmat to my grandson as a toy and got a Garmin unit, which has free updates.
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No it is a ripoff. You have to buy an $89 card at BESTBUY to update the maps. It is worthless. I am throwing it in trash. I had 2 buy $150 Garmin at best Buy 2day!!!!
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This gps has lifetime maps so you get 2 upgrades a year for free. No other fees at all.
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While the 265t comes with a free (ad supported) traffic receiver / charger (GTM 20), it isn't MSN. You will indeed need to purchase the MSN traffic receiver / charger (GDB 55). The cost is approx. 95 bucks, but includes a one-year subscription (you can buy it on Amazon). Make sure MSN supports your area (check the map on the Nuvi 265t page). Your Nuvi will come with a suction-cup mount and the FM traffic receiver / charger. What it "may not" come with is a USB cable (similar to those on a digital camera or computer peripherals -- std USB on one end and a mini USB on the other). You will need this type of cable in order to register the unit and to perform firmware updates (free) or map updates (not free, but you have a 60-day window to get a free update -- if there is one). Please check with Garmin to see if they include this cable (several basic units do not come with this). As far as the bundle is concerned, it looks like a pretty good deal (it's only about 10 bucks more than what the 265t is going for). Now the beanbag mount isn't as nice as the Garmin product (about 25 bucks, and you just snap your unit's mounting cradle onto the ball arm), but it may work okay (you'll need to use your unit's suction-cup mount to attach it to this type of beanbag mount).
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I have the same question. Garmin's version is 2013.10. Some reviews here were complaining about the maps being out of date. Could this be the reason this one is so cheap?
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If you register your Nuvi within 60 days of purchase, you can get a free map upgrade to 2009 when you call Garmin. Not sure if this applies to units purchased any time in 2008, or only after a certain date, but it's certainly worth a try if you can still register yours.
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In response to R. Sherborne's post you mention that you were able to update your 2008 maps to 2009 for free. I'm extremely interested to know where and how you did this. I am anxious to update my Nuvi 360 to the 2009 maps but the garmin site charges $70.00. Any tips would be appreciated.