Need HELP : Maps download for Garmin GPS

BMW Newbie · 03-24-2008, 07:07 PM

I am planning to buy a Garmin GPS, model 250W mof, and need some help on

How u download maps without an USB cable ???
Can you share maps between other Garmin GPS??? If yes, can anyone shoot me a copy of updated N.A. /Can maps.

Thanks

chinoxs203 · 03-24-2008, 08:35 PM

u need the usb cable

the cable is your standard USB cable http://www.amazon.com/Magellan-Recei...6408862&sr=1-3

download the maps garmin updater from there site

kenneth · 03-24-2008, 09:04 PM

Bought my Garmin 360 in December and checked the site for new maps. There were none yet! However, there were enhancements updates to the softwares.

Excellence · 03-24-2008, 09:13 PM

Can anyone send me an updated version of the Canadian maps for Garmin units?

who's ur daddy? · 03-24-2008, 10:00 PM

If you haven't bought it yet, make sure it has a QWERTY layout. I cannot believe my unit has a sequential alphabet layout. Hate it.

I hear Tom Tom is a great buy. Just as good, if not better, functionally at a lower price.

kenneth · 03-24-2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by who's ur daddy?

If you haven't bought it yet, make sure it has a QWERTY layout. I cannot believe my unit has a sequential alphabet layout. Hate it.

I hear Tom Tom is a great buy. Just as good, if not better, functionally at a lower price.

Mine has alphabetic order too, didn't know the QWERTY layout exists out there. But it's okay for me, as addresses are not long to enter.

BMW Newbie · 03-25-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by who's ur daddy?

If you haven't bought it yet, make sure it has a QWERTY layout. I cannot believe my unit has a sequential alphabet layout. Hate it.

I hear Tom Tom is a great buy. Just as good, if not better, functionally at a lower price.

yes, it has the QWERTY keypad layout for address input. I think I will buy the Garmin 350 b/c it has text to speech function.

Any member has a updated 2008 N.A. map version I could borrow in case i need to update???

Excellence · 03-25-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW Newbie

yes, it has the QWERTY keypad layout for address input. I think I will buy the Garmin 350 b/c it has text to speech function.

Any member has a updated 2008 N.A. map version I could borrow in case i need to update???

Me too!

inTgr8r · 03-25-2008, 03:34 PM

I thought Garmin updates are free on line.
They even have a utility application for updating the unit while plugged into your PC.

Excellence · 03-25-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

I thought Garmin updates are free on line.
They even have a utility application for updating the unit while plugged into your PC.

No I don't think so.

inTgr8r · 03-25-2008, 04:36 PM

Ahhh it's the unit updates that are free....
Maps extra.

oel · 03-25-2008, 05:22 PM

I have "garmin city navigator north america NT 2008" that I used for my Nokia N82. Don't know if it will actually work on the gps units. Its a 1.1gb file, pm me if anyone wants to try it out.

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