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New Nuvi Software Update Without Map Update

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SJ

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Jan 3, 2010, 12:48:14 PM1/3/10
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Can I register my new nuvi 255 now and download any updated operating
software *without* downloading any map updates? I want to wait to near
60 days to get any new maps...

ps56k

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Jan 3, 2010, 1:11:16 PM1/3/10
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"SJ" <s...@ihs.net> wrote in message news:hhql8v$tfk$1...@news.albasani.net...

> Can I register my new nuvi 255 now and download any updated operating
> software *without* downloading any map updates? I want to wait to near 60
> days to get any new maps...

first - the 60 days (if that's what it says)
is from when you turn on the GPS and it locks onto the sats...
ie - first time for satellite acquisision

and yes - the updating of firmware is different than loading maps.
The firmware update takes a minute or so -

The map download & update can take several HOURS
since the map itself is about 2GB and is via download or DVD.

Peter H. Coffin

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Jan 3, 2010, 1:41:09 PM1/3/10
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As far as I know, yes. It'll offer the map update, but you don't have to
take it.

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it's an unrelated piece of crap, BECAUSE THEY ARE STUPID! PEOPLE ARE
STUPID! -- Thorfinn in the Monastery

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