Garmin Policy--New Purchase, Outdated Maps

[geoprincesss]

CN 2009 is coming shortly. If I purchase a new Garmin gps will they allow me to swap for the current map version? If not, how can I tell which map version comes with which products (gps models)? Their website seems to ignore making policy statements available.

[+Thrak]

CN 2009 is coming shortly. If I purchase a new Garmin gps will they allow me to swap for the current map version? If not, how can I tell which map version comes with which products (gps models)? Their website seems to ignore making policy statements available.

 

If you are buying a Garmin handheld for geocaching (other than a Colorado) the only map included with the unit is the base map.

[+IVxIV]

Where are you buying the GPSr from? Sometimes a vendor will include a coupon for a free/discounted upgrade to the latest maps if new ones are scheduled soon to arrive.

[geoprincesss]

I am considering a car gps like the Nuvi 260. This forum is so full of Garmin enthusiasts I thought it would be a good place to ask. Seems like in the past they would honor updates within a certain time frame for new purchases, but I don't know if that still applies with their more restrictive marketing policies today.

[dualcore]

I am considering a car gps like the Nuvi 260. This forum is so full of Garmin enthusiasts I thought it would be a good place to ask. Seems like in the past they would honor updates within a certain time frame for new purchases, but I don't know if that still applies with their more restrictive marketing policies today.

 

If you're to buy a new GPS (or your already hav one) that comes with city navigator map, in short, you have not register your unit on garmin as of Mar 2 2008, then you qualify for the free update to 2009 (but you must register first)

[geoprincesss]

Thanks dualcore. Is their policy written somewhere? How far back does the free upgrade extend? If I buy a Nuvi 350 (or other model) that's been sitting on a shelf with CN2007, will that still qualify for the 2009 update?

[Celtyc]

Sorry, might I get a clarification please? I just purchased my Nuvi 250W last weekend. It has the CN NT2008 . Does this qualify for the upgrade, and if so, where/how does on e get it. I've spent the last 45 minutes on Garmins site trying to find out. Thanks!

[Motorcycle_Mama]

Go to your my.Garmin.com site. After May 1, it will tell you what map updates are available for your unit and if you are eligible for a free update.

[dualcore]

Thanks dualcore. Is their policy written somewhere? How far back does the free upgrade extend? If I buy a Nuvi 350 (or other model) that's been sitting on a shelf with CN2007, will that still qualify for the 2009 update?

 

I'd think as long as the unit has no register record (by anyone), it is fine.

 

Call me a dinosaur, I acquired a new "outfitted" Garmin 2610 this year (which is already a discontinued model), I registered and still get a free 2008 update. I should have wait now to register it to get a 2009.

Edited April 16, 2008 by dualcore

[+Thrak]

I am considering a car gps like the Nuvi 260. This forum is so full of Garmin enthusiasts I thought it would be a good place to ask. Seems like in the past they would honor updates within a certain time frame for new purchases, but I don't know if that still applies with their more restrictive marketing policies today.

 

If you're purchasing a car GPS system such as the NUVI you might want to check out POI Factory - lots of folks over there with car units and lots of free POI files as well.