Re: Free Map Update??
MR
wrote:
> If one buys a Garmin in April (before the 2009 map release) will Garmin
> provide a free update from the 2008 to the 2009? Is it automatic when one
> registers or does one need to contact customer service. What about
> purchases before April?
>
> Thanks.
I would ask Garmin about the free updates etc. and keep a copy of the
answer if you are buying before the 2009 maps are out.
MR
Bert Hyman
<m...@mycomputer06.invalid> wrote:
> If one buys a Garmin in April (before the 2009 map release) will
> Garmin provide a free update from the 2008 to the 2009?
Free updates have always been offered only if you actually bought (not
received) your product after the new version was released.
Otherwise, owners of earlier versions are offered some sort of discount.
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Unquestionably Confused
> In news:1l313yj3nk55f$.dlg@mycomputer06.invalid MikeV06
> <m...@mycomputer06.invalid> wrote:
>
>> If one buys a Garmin in April (before the 2009 map release) will
>> Garmin provide a free update from the 2008 to the 2009?
>
> Free updates have always been offered only if you actually bought (not
> received) your product after the new version was released.
Not to put too fine a point on it but I think Garmin goes by WHEN you
registered or activate your map set to determine if they're going to
give you a free upgrade.
For instance, if you buy the unit before Christmas and let it languish
in the closet (yeah, like that'll happen<g>) until May 15th, and they
release Version 2009 on April 25th, when you activate 2008 on May 15th
you'll find that you're in line for the free upgrade to 2009 - all you
need do is order the free DVD.
I bought several of the refurbished 2610's last year for my employees.
They came with the 2007 (or whatever was the prior version of City
Navigator). When we activated that version and registered and I don't
recall them requiring a purchase date and for damn sure they didn't
require any proof of purchase, we went right ahead and got the free map
upgrade to 2008.
Note that these were "new units" that had never had any map software
unlocked for use so I think Garmin concedes that they were either just
bought or are "new, old stock" and grant the upgrade as a courtesy.
I bought a Quest (NOS) several years ago and, IIRC, the mapping software
for it was already one or two versions behind. Obviously, it had never
been registered or unlocked. I unlocked the old version, contacted
Garmin and was granted a free upgrade to the then current map set.
I know that last year there was more than a little confusion over what
Garmin would upgrade for free, etc. but in the end it worked out for
everyone that I know.
On those refurbed 2610's, we did a group purchase of nine of them, and
one or two of the guys experienced some confusion with support about
getting the free upgrade but in the end, all were upgraded to CN 2008
without charge.
Bert Hyman
Confused <Puzz...@ameritech.net> wrote:
> Bert Hyman wrote:
>> In news:1l313yj3nk55f$.dlg@mycomputer06.invalid MikeV06
>> <m...@mycomputer06.invalid> wrote:
>>
>>> If one buys a Garmin in April (before the 2009 map release) will
>>> Garmin provide a free update from the 2008 to the 2009?
>>
>> Free updates have always been offered only if you actually bought
>> (not received) your product after the new version was released.
>
> Not to put too fine a point on it but I think Garmin goes by WHEN you
> registered or activate your map set to determine if they're going to
> give you a free upgrade.
Probably true with their spiffy online registry and unlocking scheme.
I've only gone through that once with my 76CSx, having used MetroGuide
on my old eMap which didn't require unlocking.
Alex Roytman
of new release. Most of reputable vendors would do that and Garmin is
usually very good about it. But as one of other posters said - email/call
garmin to get confirmation and keep email write down customer rep name.
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> If one buys a Garmin in April (before the 2009 map release) will Garmin
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"Bert Hyman" <be...@iphouse.com> wrote in message
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> In news:1l313yj3nk55f$.dlg@mycomputer06.invalid MikeV06
> <m...@mycomputer06.invalid> wrote:
>
>> If one buys a Garmin in April (before the 2009 map release) will
>> Garmin provide a free update from the 2008 to the 2009?
>
> Free updates have always been offered only if you actually bought (not
> received) your product after the new version was released.
That's not correct. I don't remember GARMIN not ever having an earlier
cutoff date than the shipping date of the software. It's usually at least a
month.
dabi...@gmail.com
> I received free update on version of CN Europe I purchased within a month
> of new release. Most of reputable vendors would do that and Garmin is
> usually very good about it. But as one of other posters said - email/call
> garmin to get confirmation and keep email write down customer rep name.
>
> "MikeV06" <m...@mycomputer06.invalid> wrote in message
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>
> > If one buys a Garmin in April (before the 2009 map release) will Garmin
> > registers or does one need to contact customer service. What about
> > purchases before April?
>
> > Thanks.
I purchased my Garmin nuvi 250 on or about April 17th, and registered/
unlocked it immediately with the 2008 maps. Today, I received a
notification within "mygarmin" that gave me a link to either receive
via DVD or download the 2009 maps. I did not need to contact Garmin
for this, it was automatic since they had my registration date.
However, if I had not checked the site myself, I would not have known
(no email notification, for example).
Brian daBiker
Thaddeus J. Bumwad III (Tad)
I bought my Nuvi 360 on April 3rd and registered it on April 4th.
I then upgraded to CN 2009 on April 19th. I didn't get a free upgrade
notice, but had to pay for the new 2009 Update DVD.
I wonder what gives???
Anybody been told of a cutoff date?
I'll have to call Garmin CS today!!!
ps56k
Glad I read this message - I just checked - and had an update for my new
260.
Yeah - had checkmarked the "email me notifications", but did not receive any
emails...
I wish they would indicate how large the download file is ???
Hard to choose between the download vs DVD without knowing,
but guessed it was around 1GB ?
Ordered the "free" DVD, which only cost me $10 shipping :)
--------------------------
Free Map Update
Our records indicate that you are eligible for a free map update for the
device below.
Follow the screen prompts to take advantage of this special offer today.
Unit: nüvi® 260
Serial Number: xxxxxxx
Map Update: City Navigator® North America NT 2009 Map Update
Expiration: Free update expires Jun 1, 2008 *
*You have 30 days to take advantage of this free map update. After 30 days,
this map update will be available for purchase from our online store.
Customers outside the US and EU will be responsible for any additional taxes
and customs fees.
Ian
the compressed file was 2.x gigs. He wasn't sure if Mapsource waas
included with the download.
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JBDragon
"Ian" <sign...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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The compressed size is 2.04 Gig's. Mapsource is not included. It will
Uncompress and be put in your C:\Garmin directory by default, you can then
go to Garmin and just download a copy of Mapsource and install it. It will
find the Maps you now have there. That's what I did. The only problem is
I'm having problems Sending/Receiving to/from my Garmin Nuvi 780 for some
reason, so I'm still working on that part.
ps56k
I went and paid the $10 for the DVD for my Garmin Nuvi 260
and it just came in the mail today.
City Navigator North America NT 2009
The product key is a big green sticker on the DVD case.
Is there a time limit to install ?
I have it in hand, but want to make sure of all the aspects of the update
before I actually do it...