does it really cost like 50+ dollars to update gps maps for garmin, magellan, and tom tom gps devices?

cause i read that u buy a gps thats on sale it most likely has old maps and you have yo pay like 50 plus dollars to update the map? whats that true for? all three of those major gps makers? or whats going on

How do you update maps in a GPS navigation device using a USB cable?

I am using a Initial model number GM-501 unit. it uses Navteq maps and It came with the 2005 edition of the U.S.A. and Canada The manual that came with it mentions nothing about how to do this or what I need to purchase to complete this action. I have been to the Navteq site [...]

Where can I buy a English language GPS navigation system that has maps for South Korea?

The few I’ve found for sale here in South Korea do not have the ability to select a destination via an overhead map, but require a name or address. Which is perfectly useless if you don’t know the area you’re headed to.

Is it better to update my maps or to buy a new GPS?

I have a Garmin Nuvi. It is about 4 years old. I can update the maps once for $50, or get a life time update for $90. I can buy a new one on sale that is nicer than the one I have for $129. Which is the best way to go? How long do [...]

If a GPS becomes discountinued from the manufacturer do they still make the updated maps for it?

I have noticed a lot of Garmin GPS’s on Ebay for sale at really good prices however they are discontinued models.Do you think Garmin will still make any updated maps for them in the future or is it a waste of money to buy a discontinued model.

Where can I get free maps for my handheld GPS?

I have a Garmin Colorado 400c and I dont want to pay over $100 per map. I would be alright paying under $50 but I would prefer free. I have mapsource (the program that came with my GPS) but the maps I have tried to download wont load into mapsource. Any website or help with [...]

What is the cheapest handheld GPS that i can use to make accurate trail maps?

Im looking to make mountain biking trail maps that are as accurate as possible. I’m really just looking for the best handhled GPS to do this. Any suggestions?

Is there any GPS handheld that I can add my own maps?

I heard from someone that there is a GPS handheld that allows me to create my own maps an add them to my gps. Is this true? If it is true, what company produces it and how can i add them?

HTC P3600i 3g GPS Garmin with lots of Asian Maps

HTC P3600i 3g GPS Garmin with lots of Asian Maps Category: Gadgets & Tech User : mysimplifieds Date : Thursday, 19/08/10 – 18:40PM Description : **pickup near to Pulau Gadong area latest by 21 Aug 2010** this is not only a mobile phone, but it has everything you need in one, ie: pda, mobile phone, [...]