When City Select V6 Is Comming Out ?

June 14, 2004

When City Select V6 (North America ) is coming out ?

I got V5 along with 60CS, but have not unlocked it yet because Garmin sends free update CD if you unlock it after update release.

Edited June 14, 2004 by vr12

June 19, 2004

Bumping this up because I'm also curious.

June 19, 2004

I'm interested in this one too. Just received my 60CS yesterday (whoohaa). Planning to buy City Select maps.

June 19, 2004

On a related question, if I used one unlock already can I use the second one for the new version?

June 20, 2004

On a related question, if I used one unlock already can I use the second one for the new version?

I think you can not.

June 20, 2004

I figure it should be due any day now given that I just activated my v5 software :lol: .

2.8k · June 20, 2004

On a related question, if I used one unlock already can I use the second one for the new version?

Unlocks are matching units with software. For the MapSource products that require unlock codes, as City Select does, you can use the software with 2 units.

When v6 is released, an upgrade (depending on when you bought v5) will be $75 or there will be no charge.

What I'm not sure, and maybe someone else that does know can chime in, when you get an upgrade, can you unlock it on 2 units that might be different then v5 was unlocked for?

June 20, 2004

On a related

When v6 is released, an upgrade (depending on when you bought v5) will be $75 or there will be no charge.

Depending on when you unlocked V5.

Basically if you try to unlock it after V6 is out it will offer you an udate CD

for free, after you recieve them you can use original cupon (which was not useed yet) to unlock new version.

Edited June 20, 2004 by vr12

June 20, 2004

I do believe Garmin already has the 6.0 version available on their site. Click on "Software Udates" on the left side of the page. Go to garmin.com to get it.

June 20, 2004

I do believe Garmin already has the 6.0 version available on their site. Click on "Software Udates" on the left side of the page. Go to garmin.com to get it.

No. they don't have North America City Select v6 yet

Edited June 20, 2004 by vr12

June 20, 2004

You're right, the disk comes in version 5. But they have a software update that says it is for version 6. Am I wrong?

2.8k · June 20, 2004

I do believe Garmin already has the 6.0 version available on their site. Click on "Software Udates" on the left side of the page. Go to garmin.com to get it.

As the previous poster noted, City Select v6 isn't out yet. What you're likely referring to is MapSource v6 which is out. MapSource is the program and City Select is the data. MapSource updates have been provided (so far) free of charge, while the data updates require you to purchase them.

You can update your MapSource to v6 and your City Select v5 data will work fine with it.

June 21, 2004

City Select NA v6 and City Navigator NA v6 both announced today with expected delivery of mid-July. Updates are $75US for CS and $150US for CN.

Updated coverage of existing areas and now complete coverage for all of Canada and Puerto Rico.

June 22, 2004

City Select NA v6 and City Navigator NA v6 both announced today with expected delivery of mid-July. Updates are $75US for CS and $150US for CN.

Updated coverage of existing areas and now complete coverage for all of Canada and Puerto Rico.

I just checked, it is out !

Well, I guess I will wait 3 weeks for a free update

Edited June 22, 2004 by vr12

2.8k · June 22, 2004

Anyone have a link to CS v6. I couldn't seem to find it on the Garmin site.

June 22, 2004

Hmm, not on their website yet but I saw official notification today. Also announced a DVD (yes DVD, not CD) update for the 2620. Did not see any info wrto update fee for this one.

June 22, 2004

Team DEMP, Vlad

here: http://www.garmin.com/unlock/

June 22, 2004

they show CS as a new update but not CN as new... guess they're just working through all the website updates as we speak...

Edited June 22, 2004 by Vlad

2.8k · June 22, 2004

Thanks vr12! Had them ship me the CD (when it ships in mid July) so I can unlock it when I want.

Edited June 22, 2004 by Team DEMP

June 22, 2004

Thanks vr12! Had them ship me the CD (when it ships in mid July) so I can unlock it when I want.

It seems that there is no need to wait for July 15.

I can unlock V5 now and still get free unlock key for V6 when it arrives.

Just noticed that my original post date is June 14, and release date for V6 is June 15

Edited June 22, 2004 by vr12

June 22, 2004

Just so I understand. I unlocked ver 5.04 in March of 2004. So, to unlock ver 6 I'll need to pay the full $75, right?

I guess, even it that is so, it should be worth it, PROVIDED things have gotten substantially updated. Many of the food and hotel POIs are wrong. And some "recent' highways (in W VA for example) are not in version 5.

June 22, 2004

Just so I understand. I unlocked ver 5.04 in March of 2004. So, to unlock ver 6 I'll need to pay the full $75, right?

I guess, even it that is so, it should be worth it, PROVIDED things have gotten substantially updated. Many of the food and hotel POIs are wrong. And some "recent' highways (in W VA for example) are not in version 5.

Right, but I don't think that V6 will be much better then V5

V5 was released a year ago.

June 22, 2004

Hmm, you know, I was joking when I just said earlier in this thread that it was due because I just unlocked it. Now I have to wonder whether I'll be in the group that gets the free update or not. Pretty sure I did the unlock after the 15th. Anyone know if you have to ask them for the free update, or is it just automatically mailed?

June 22, 2004

I wished I would've known that the updare was comign this soon. I unlocked my V5 just a month ago.

2.8k · June 22, 2004

Getting the CD is free and you can enter your mailing info so it is shipped when it is released.

What you pay for, if you have to pay for anything, is when you go to unlock it, not the physical CD media itself. So go ahead and order the CD regardless, and then worry about unlocking it later.

See the Garmin FAQ page for unlock about what they currently state - http://shop.garmin.com/cartography/mapsource/faq.asp

On that page they show the following:

If you are unlocking a new product after the release date of the update, you are entitled to the unlock code at no charge. In other words, you can update to the latest data for free!

I'm not sure if there will be dates associated to City Select or not, so you'll have to see once it's available to unlock, but request the CD now.

June 22, 2004

So if I were to order City Select now, I could upgrade to V6 at no cost?

June 22, 2004

I wouldn't worry too much about it. I shelled out the 75 for V5 when I had V4. I've not seen a difference to be honest.

Although I realize people want the latest (myself included), I'm not upgrading to V6 anytime soon. Will wait for V7.

June 22, 2004

I wouldn't worry too much about it. I shelled out the 75 for V5 when I had V4. I've not seen a difference to be honest.

Although I realize people want the latest (myself included), I'm not upgrading to V6 anytime soon. Will wait for V7.

I agree,

I waited with unlocking V5 because I thought release of V6 is very close,

Now I will skip V7 to upgrade to V8.

Edited June 22, 2004 by vr12

3k · June 22, 2004

I see the update to CS, but couldn't find out anything about the CN upgrade to v.6. Can anyone post a pointer to CN North America v.6 upgrades, announcements, etc.

June 23, 2004

I wished I would've known that the updare was coming this soon. I unlocked my V5 just a month ago.

I unlocked my City Select V5 just before the release of V6. I emailed Garmin tech support and explained my situation. The tech rep told me to order the new cd and to let him know when I get the cd and he would upgrade for free. Pretyy nice of Garmin. :lol:

Edited June 23, 2004 by Keykeeper

June 24, 2004

Ok, anyone know what the difference between deluxe and regular? I see two versions listed. I'm guessing that for updating, I'd want to order the regular version, but anyone know what the story is?

June 24, 2004

I unlocked my City Select V5 just before the release of V6. I emailed Garmin tech support and explained my situation. The tech rep told me to order the new cd and to let him know when I get the cd and he would upgrade for free. Pretyy nice of Garmin.

What date did you unlock V5?

2.9k · June 24, 2004

I see City Select Version 6 for Europe, but not North America.

I see only Version 5 for North America

June 24, 2004

I see City Select Version 6 for Europe, but not North America.
I see only Version 5 for North America

Perhaps it's those rose-colored-glasses? (just kidding :blink: )

v6 CS is there, just have to look....

2.9k · June 24, 2004

I see City Select Version 6 for Europe, but not North America.
I see only Version 5 for North America

Perhaps it's those rose-colored-glasses? (just kidding )

v6 CS is there, just have to look....

I see Mapsource version 6, but i do not see North America CS Vers. 6 at this link at all.

Another Link to Garmin Mapping

Where is the link to NA CS 6?

----------------Edited in-----------------

Funny that i find a link to NA CS 6 at this site here, but not on Garmin's site, very strange

Edited June 24, 2004 by GOT GPS?

June 24, 2004

They do kinda hide it don't they. Try http://www.garmin.com/unlock/

2.9k · June 24, 2004

From the link in the last post above, the expected ship date of the NA CS 6 is 07/15/2004

Edited June 24, 2004 by GOT GPS?

2.8k · June 24, 2004

From the link in the last post above, the expected ship date of the NA CS 6 is 07/15/2004

Yup and up about a dozen posts or so you'll see ...

City Select NA v6 and City Navigator NA v6 both announced today with expected delivery of mid-July.

So order the CD (no charge) and when they produce them, you'll get one mailed (no charge). The only charge is if you decide to unlock it and you aren't entitled to a free upgrade.

July 4, 2004

I just ordered the update CD. It's not a free upgrade but I got them to give me a discount of the $75 upgrade price because I unlocked v5 recently before the announcement of v6.

I hear v6 has more coverage in Canada. Hopefully it covers the rural areas that MetroGuide Canada v4 (MGC4) covers. Currently City Select North America v5's (CSv5) urban coverage in Canada is superior to MGC4. There are many new subdivisions in my town that are mapped in CSv5 but not in MGC4. If they just add the missing rural coverage, I wouldn't even need MGC at all.

I can't wait for them to update map viewer info to include CSv6.

Hmm.. I wonder when the next MetroGuide Canada is due to be released.

July 6, 2004

I asked Garmin (last Thursday in an E-Mail), if I ordered City Select North America which version would I get. They responded, 'V6'. I ordered it tht evening and Friday they said it was in a UPS place somewhere between there and here in Northern California. I will post here when I get it and if I got V6 or V5 with a free pass to update via download to V6.

1.1k · July 6, 2004

Update.

i just visited Garmin's website and the Cartography section had updated for the city Select V6. You can look at the map viewer and see the updates. In my area, it looks as if they have added some rural roads, which is good!

Edited July 6, 2004 by CenTexDodger

2.8k · July 6, 2004

Update.

i just visited Garmin's website and the Cartography section had updated for the city Select V6. You can look at the map viewer and see the updates. In my area, it looks as if they have added some rural roads, which is good!

Must have just happened. I looked this morning and it was still V5. Time to check some errors I had previously notified them of to see if they got addressed.

Edit: Here's a quick link to the City Select v6 page with the mapviewer option towards the top right.

http://www.garmin.com/cartography/mapSource/cityselect.jsp

Edited July 6, 2004 by Team DEMP

July 6, 2004

Yeah, I checked last night and it was still V5. Emailed them to ask when it was going to be updated.

Hmm... the site is real slow right now, probably from all the people checking out the new V6.

2.8k · July 6, 2004

Good news is, the last request I sent them about an issue in V5 with a missing exit off I287 in NJ is corrected in v6. I need to dig up the other requests I have sent them to see if they get incorporated as well.

July 6, 2004

Wow, all of Canada is now covered. I also checked the parts that were previously "coverred" but was missing many of the smaller roads. It now has all the missing small roads, so it's equivalent to Metro Guide Canada v4... well at least for roads. It obviosuly doesn't have all the POI.

Big improvement. I think it'll be worth the upgrade.

July 15, 2004

I received my v6 disk set today.

I unlocked v5 in late April and it still wants me to pay $75.

July 16, 2004

I received my v6 disk set today.
I unlocked v5 in late April and it still wants me to pay $75.

Bad luck, you should have v5 unlocked after v6 was released.

1.1k · July 16, 2004

I received my CDs today. I haven't unlocked it yet. I only got CS V5 about 2 months ago, and I am not quite ready to shell out another $75. I will get to it in a couple of months!

July 16, 2004

Didn't get mine yet. Hopefully tomorrow.

July 16, 2004

I got my CD yesturday (7-14-04), but have not decieded yet if I want to shell out the $75 for an update. I basically ordered it so I would have it incase I have to travel to larger cities and I needed the newest maps.

Wyatt W.

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