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Old 03-08-2011, 03:47 PM   #1
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Garmin Nuvi

I have a garmin 1490 and looked into updating the maps.
It is $50 for one year or $90 for the life of the unit.
Has anyone done this? Any recommendations.
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Old 03-08-2011, 07:33 PM   #2
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No,but I'm interested to see what people say about it, I have the 760 and have considered updating it.

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Old 03-08-2011, 07:42 PM   #3
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I spent the lifetime update. it's for both software and maps.

I have yet to drive into a body of water in the dark. But I also am now driving on roads that were previously undefined and caused the English Nanny to go bonkers.
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Old 03-09-2011, 12:22 PM   #4
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I just got a garmin phone and it came with a free update. I figure I'll wait a couple of years before I do the update.

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Old 03-11-2011, 07:31 AM   #5
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A new one with a larger screen is only 129 at major electronics stores. Kinda like putting Windows Cloud on that old 386, isn't it?
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Old 03-11-2011, 08:39 AM   #6
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A new one with a larger screen is only 129 at major electronics stores. Kinda like putting Windows Cloud on that old 386, isn't it?

Thats what I was thinking. I couldn't decide if it was worth updating where the price for a new unit isn't that much more. Seems like a scam almost, or maybe it's just some guy who figured that would be a good price point. I've got to give them credit, at these prices it makes the decision tougher.
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Old 03-11-2011, 05:15 PM   #7
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I'm in the same boat. Bought a 200 when they were just dropping in price. The newer ones are less than I paid for my original one. I'm reading what the TomTom and others have to offer to see f it is better.
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If you are anywhere close to needing a new cell phone, I just the Garmin phone for $25. Combo of both the GPS units and a smart phone. Android powered.

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