City Navagator Map Update 2009

Bruce.

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Apr 25, 2008, 3:37:33 PM4/25/08

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I'm impressed. Last year Garmin had DVD supply problems and it took some
time for everyone to get copies. This year various retailers have it in
stock and in quantity already. I ordered it from GpsCity and got it 2 days
later.

Bruce.

Thaddeus Bumwad (Tad)

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Apr 25, 2008, 5:38:18 PM4/25/08

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Same here.

GPSCity is the way to go.
I'm not sure that Garmin is even shipping it to end users yet.

I called Garmin the day I ordered mine from GPSCity (who was showing in
stock) and was told that it wasn't even released yet. Wait two weeks or
so for the release.

Instead I waited two days and had it in my hands!

Dave S

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Apr 26, 2008, 12:42:19 AM4/26/08

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NT version only is available.

Non-NT is not released yet.

I have a problem with the naming of this update - it is now April 2008
and they are calling it the 2009 version. What will they call the one
they want to sell next year at this time?

Dave S.

ps56k

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Apr 26, 2008, 1:07:38 AM4/26/08

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Dave S wrote:
>> GPSCity is the way to go.
>> I'm not sure that Garmin is even shipping it to end users yet.
>>
>> I called Garmin the day I ordered mine from GPSCity (who was showing
>> in stock) and was told that it wasn't even released yet. Wait two
>> weeks or so for the release.
>>
>> Instead I waited two days and had it in my hands!
>
> NT version only is available.
>
> Non-NT is not released yet.
>

what's the difference between the two ?
I think I have the NT version on my 260 ?

Jim Beachy

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Apr 26, 2008, 7:38:41 AM4/26/08

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NT uses a different (higher) compression algorithm and is generally used for
units that ship with the maps preloaded. NT requires a smaller file size
and thus can be loaded with less onboard memory. It ships on a DVD instead
of CD and as far as I know is the only format that can be used to update the
preloaded units. It is not compatible with units that are not specifically
tagged as NT-compatible.

Same map and POI information in both mapsets. And yes, the Nuvi 260 has
preloaded NT maps.

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Jim Beachy

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Jack Erbes

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Apr 26, 2008, 7:44:15 AM4/26/08

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ps56k wrote:
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> what's the difference between the two ?
> I think I have the NT version on my 260 ?
>

The NT (New Technology) version uses an improved compression algorithm
and stores in less space (.9 GB as opposed to 1.7 GB for the non-NT
version).

Some older models cannot use the NT version. You can determine
compatibility from the MapSource City Navigator product pages.

Jack

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Bruce.

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Apr 26, 2008, 7:00:53 PM4/26/08

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"Dave S" <dabcd...@mts.not> wrote in message
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> I have a problem with the naming of this update - it is now April 2008 and
> they are calling it the 2009 version. What will they call the one they
> want to sell next year at this time?

Just a guess, but 2010?

Bruce.

Jack Erbes

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Apr 26, 2008, 7:11:34 PM4/26/08

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Dave S wrote:
<snip>

> I have a problem with the naming of this update - it is now April 2008
> and they are calling it the 2009 version. What will they call the one
> they want to sell next year at this time?
>

It is another monument to Garmin's ability to implement poorly thought
out changes.

When they were using the classic V7, V8, V9 thing, they could put out
new versions whenever they wanted.

Then then named one after a year and apparently decided that the others
should follow suit.

So now they have themselves painted into a corner. They are either
going to have to wait to put out new versions or have versions that
don't track with the calendar years.

I'm voting against CNNA 2009 by not opening my wallet. I'm going to sit
that version out.

Jack

Dave S

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Apr 26, 2008, 10:55:15 PM4/26/08

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If 2010 is a good name for a product released in the first half of 2009,
wouldn't 2011 be even better?

Dave S.

Bruce.

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Apr 27, 2008, 2:57:08 PM4/27/08

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"Dave S" <dabcd...@mts.not> wrote in message

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> Bruce. wrote:
>> "Dave S" <dabcd...@mts.not> wrote in message
>> news:apyQj.59714$097....@newsfe21.lga...
>>> I have a problem with the naming of this update - it is now April 2008
>>> and they are calling it the 2009 version. What will they call the one
>>> they want to sell next year at this time?
>>
>> Just a guess, but 2010?
>>
>

> If 2010 is a good name for a product released in the first half of 2009,
> wouldn't 2011 be even better?

I remember throughout the 90s that all kinds of companies added "2000" to
the end of their product names. XYZ 2000. Then came Y2K and everyone
dropped the numbers. I guess "3000" will be popular next.

Bruce.

1981Sushi

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May 5, 2008, 1:06:13 AM5/5/08

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On Apr 25, 12:37 pm, "Bruce." <no...@example.net> wrote:
> I'm impressed. Last yearGarminhad DVD supply problems and it took some

> time for everyone to get copies. This year various retailers have it in
> stock and in quantity already. I ordered it from GpsCity and got it 2 days
> later.
>
> Bruce.

Please Help! I have installed the update however it won't show Canada
Map. any idea how to fix it?

Thanks.

Dale Atkin

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May 9, 2008, 3:00:05 PM5/9/08

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> Please Help! I have installed the update however it won't show Canada
> Map. any idea how to fix it?

Mine works fine. What have you tried? Have you tried sending just the area
you're interested in from Mapsource?

Dale