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Mike
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dec 30, 2010
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REVIEW OF GARMIN NUMAPS EUROPE LIFETIME UPDATES
Pros: works well from what i can see.
Cons: size of file for my c530
The mapping is very good from what I can see. The proof will be on my next Europe visit in February 2011. The installation process can be tricky depending on the memory capacity of your model GPS. The best solution is to download the whole set of map data to your PC and then download whatever areas you need to your GPS unit. My Street Pilot C530 has a limited internal memory. It does take SD cards but according to the Garmin Tech support people I've spoken with on the phone, my unit can handle almost all 2 GB cards. They have seen problems with using some 4 GB cards. My 2GB card works fine. The only problem is that the Europe map requires over 2GB to store all of the areas of Europe. A bit of a pain but not a major issue. Notwithstanding other comments, maps DO CHANGE! New roadwork is going on all the time. Only regular updates will keep you "on track" and these lifetime updates are the only way to go!
Recommend? YES
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Ian
Scarborough ON
Sep 16, 2010
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GOOD VALUE
Updated from the 2008 maps that came installed on my Nuvi 770. A much better deal than buying individual updates. Install time a bit long but what's the hurry? Looking forward to using these maps on vacation this fall.
Recommend? YES
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Mark
Toronto, ON
Jun 8, 2009
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LIFETIME MAP UPDATES
I was new to the GPS game and believed that I was buying the Europe Map and a Lifetime of updates - wrong - this is only updates and the maps have to be purchased separately and the updates can only be used with one GPS device (i.e. not transferable). So realistically you may have your GPS device for up to 10yrs - well maps are not going to change much in 10yrs - so I see this as a complete waste of money!
Recommend? NO
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Tom
Cambridge, Ontario
May 22, 2009
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GREAT VALUE!!
Pros: great value!
Cons: slow servers and time to update nuvi.
Great value compared to buying yearly updates.
Garmin has slow downloads (2 hours using cable modem) and 1.5 hr install time to nuvi. But this is minor compared to having your nuvi updated 4 times a year.
Recommend? YES
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