Garmin V10 maps

DannyBuoy

Are being shown as preloaded here on the 710, 760, 770. Also on www.mysatnav.ie. Hopefully they'll show on the cheaper models soon.

Aquos76

Updates for existing models will be available in 4-6 weeks. Confirmed by garmin UK this morning.

DJ Hafez

Aquos76 wrote: »

Updates for existing models will be available in 4-6 weeks. Confirmed by garmin UK this morning.

A colleague rang them last week and they said they will not be offering free updates like last year.

Hopefully this isn't true or alot of people will be complaining and looking for refunds from all the major retailers.

DannyBuoy

Looks like it'll be a lot safer to wait so until the V10 update makes it into production, new year I suppose...

thegoth

Anyone know whats different between V9 and V10 maps. What countries have improved coverage etc ....

DJ Hafez

thegoth wrote: »

Anyone know whats different between V9 and V10 maps. What countries have improved coverage etc ....

updated roads, by-passes, new housing estates for Ireland + UK. Haven't been told if new countries will be included

dfcelt

Garmin Nuvi 250w now comes preloaded with CityNavigator Europe NT 2008. I just got one delivered from Pixmania.

DannyBuoy

dfcelt wrote: »

Garmin Nuvi 250w now comes preloaded with CityNavigator Europe NT 2008. I just got one delivered from Pixmania.

Thats what I was waiting for thanks for the update.

311

Hopefully the stoneybatter one way system is sorted out ,I was all over the place today because of the one way system

DJ Hafez

_Brian_ wrote: »

Hopefully the stoneybatter one way system is sorted out ,I was all over the place today because of the one way system

Common sense is slightly involved with using the satnavs

texanman

I bought a 660fm garmin and didn't register it.If i wait till the new maps come out would i get a free map upgrade?

Aquos76

texanman wrote: »

I bought a 660fm garmin and didn't register it.If i wait till the new maps come out would i get a free map upgrade?

That was always the case, only time will tell if they plan on continuing with this method.

ejmaztec

I asked Garmin about the 2008 Europe maps and received the following reply:

"In regards to your email, at this time there has been no official
release date for the CNEU 2008 update DVD and also no official
announcement on whether customers are entitled to a free update if
purchasing after a specific date.

I would recommend contacting us again with the same query earlier next
February of which by then we will certainly have more information
regarding the update process."


Am I missing something on this thread? How can they have Europe Version 10 pre-loaded when, according to their reply, they haven't announced the release date. Is V10 is the same as Europe 2008, or am I getting my wires crossed?

DannyBuoy

ejmaztec wrote: »

I asked Garmin about the 2008 Europe maps and received the following reply:

"In regards to your email, at this time there has been no official
release date for the CNEU 2008 update DVD and also no official
announcement on whether customers are entitled to a free update if
purchasing after a specific date.

I would recommend contacting us again with the same query earlier next
February of which by then we will certainly have more information
regarding the update process."


Am I missing something on this thread? How can they have Europe Version 10 pre-loaded when, according to their reply, they haven' announced the release date. Is V10 is the same as Europe 2008, or am I getting my wires crossed?

V10 is the 2008 AFAIK, whats conveniently missing from their reply is when the new maps made it or will make it into production

ejmaztec

If at first you don't succeed, try try again!

Another reply from Garmin(Europe)

"In regards to your email, I can confirm units preloaded with City
Navigator Europe 2008 have been released however the City Navigator
Europe 2008 update DVD has not been released.

By purchasing online there is no method (unless the website states)
which version is preloaded or in the box. Also in stores without
physically checking there is no method to confirm there whether it has
V9 or 08 mapping.

Garmin aims to update the Western European mapping products at least
once a year, which makes the severance period we can offer to our
customers for free update quite short, but still relevant (usually at
least 1 month), before availability.

We are currently in that small severance period where by V9 update is
discontinued and the 2008 update is imminent."

Krusty_Clown

There is no v10. The official name is City Navigator Europe 2008.
It is the successor to the v9 maps.

Garmin are literally crap, when it comes to releasing the product on DVD.
I would (and am!) holding off until I'm absolutely certain that the GPS I#m buying comes pre-installed with the new mapping.

Garmin have recently over-turned some of their previous policies, including free unlocks to a second GPS receiver unit, and there has also been much discussion about the future of free upgrades.

ejmaztec

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

There is no v10. The official name is City Navigator Europe 2008.
It is the successor to the v9 maps.

Garmin are literally crap, when it comes to releasing the product on DVD.
I would (and am!) holding off until I'm absolutely certain that the GPS I#m buying comes pre-installed with the new mapping.

Garmin have recently over-turned some of their previous policies, including free unlocks to a second GPS receiver unit, and there has also been much discussion about the future of free upgrades.

So, do you reckon that that they are thinking of following the same screwed-up anti-consumer Tomtom map-update policy? It's about time that our wonderful EU regulators looked into this situation and came up with some proper rules, in the consumer's favour of course.

Krusty_Clown

Yes, I believe so.. They've already adjusted a number of other previously consumer-friendly policies. This may be because of the Nokia NavTeq take-over. Their new 6 year agreement may not be as favorable as their previous agreement with NavTeq.

smemon

any update on this?

i've bought one nuvi 610t already a few weeks ago, and have another on the way (one for myself & father).

would be seriously pissed off if i couldn't get a free update

WhatsGoingOn

dfcelt wrote: »

Garmin Nuvi 250w now comes preloaded with CityNavigator Europe NT 2008. I just got one delivered from Pixmania.

I just got a 250w delivered too and it has v9 on it:(

JohnCleary

Thanks for the heads up guys, was just about to buy a 670t that's 9 months old so I presume would have v9 and wouldn't have been able to get a free update

Think i'll wait until the new year altogether

DannyBuoy

WhatsGoingOn wrote: »

I just got a 250w delivered too and it has v9 on it:(

From Pixmania also?

WhatsGoingOn

DannyBuoy wrote: »

From Pixmania also?

Yeah, from pixmania. Not going to register it until the new maps arrive, although reading other threads here, they may not necessarily be free.

DannyBuoy

WhatsGoingOn wrote: »

Yeah, from pixmania. Not going to register it until the new maps arrive, although reading other threads here, they may not necessarily be free.

Its a grey area, I think. I'm in the market for a sat nav but I'm gona hold out a bit until I know for certain but defo dont register it yet and keep an eye on the forum. V10 / 2008 looks like its made it into production but there's probably a good stock out there bought for the Christmas market running the earlier mapping.
BTW dont leave your 250 in your car, I did, thats why I'm looking for another one

JohnCleary

I've been offered a 670t at a decent price. What are my options here. It's 9 months old so most definately has v9 maps

I'm not sure if it's registered yet, i'm waiting on a reply. But what are my options if:

a) It's not registered
b) It's registered

Sorry for the stupid question, I appreciate any advise

smemon

well i've bought 2 Nuvi 610T's in the past month, both for christmas..

from what i gather even the garmin staff don't have a clue about updates etc.. so we'll all have to ride it out until the v10 maps become standard.

i'll be kicking up a fuss anyway should i not get them, hopefully if enough people do the same they'll back down or at least give half price on new maps or something..

Everyone will be in the same boat at christmas. All running v9 and it will be very sneaky should garmin roll out v10 just after christmas and not give us free updates.

bambam

bought a garmin nuvi 250 in DID, Drogheda Retail Park. 2008 maps were on it

JohnCleary

JohnCleary wrote: »

I've been offered a 670t at a decent price. What are my options here. It's 9 months old so most definately has v9 maps

I'm not sure if it's registered yet, i'm waiting on a reply. But what are my options if:

a) It's not registered
b) It's registered

Sorry for the stupid question, I appreciate any advise

Turns out the GPS wasn't registered so handy enough. Definately going to go ahead and buy it and as said above, see how things go with updated maps

The tax man

Got a 250w from Komplett today and it has v9 maps too.

LuckyStar

WhatsGoingOn wrote: »

Yeah, from pixmania. Not going to register it until the new maps arrive, although reading other threads here, they may not necessarily be free.

I have a 250W on the way to me from Pixmania, really hope it has the new maps, my uncle is getting one too.

bigfeller

Got a 250W from Pixmania delivered today - had the 2008 maps on it...

JamesM

Just got a 360T delivered from Expansys. It's got V9 and the Garmin site tells me that no updates are available

DJ Hafez

JamesM wrote: »

Just got a 360T delivered from Expansys. It's got V9 and the Garmin site tells me that no updates are available

NT2008 wont be out for download until the new year.

JamesM

DJ Hafez wrote: »

NT2008 wont be out for download until the new year.

If Bigfeller got 2008 on the same day I got V9, surely they have to get me 2008 ASAP

JohnCleary

Well i've bought my 670t just waiting for it to arrive. Here's hoping that I can get updates to v10 in the new year

mickger

bambam wrote: »

bought a garmin nuvi 250 in DID, Drogheda Retail Park. 2008 maps were on it

How much did it cost you??????

LuckyStar

how do i find out what version maps I have? on the box it just says City Navigator Europe NT. I ordered 2 Garmins from Pixmania and only received one... :mad:

Benolam

Can someone advise me if the Garmin 250 W has a 2D map display option. Also does it (or any other car GPS) display geographical co-ordinates. i.e. 53.12 N, 06.33 W.

Thanks..

shanev13

Garmin 250w available with City Navigator NT 2008 on mySatNav.ie

http://www.mysatnav.ie/garmin-nuvi-250W

seems a bit expensive ?

DJ Hafez

Benolam wrote: »

Can someone advise me if the Garmin 250 W has a 2D map display option. Also does it (or any other car GPS) display geographical co-ordinates. i.e. 53.12 N, 06.33 W.

Thanks..

Yep, it has both a 2D map display and you can enter Co-ords, pop into any halfords, currys or pc world n you'll get a demo:o

DJones

WhatsGoingOn wrote: »

Yeah, from pixmania. Not going to register it until the new maps arrive, although reading other threads here, they may not necessarily be free.

Just spoke to customer service in Garmin +44-870-8501242 enquiring about maps for 710T... they said that it may or may not have the new maps preloaded but that FREE update DVDs will be available to anyone who buys from 1st of December (Map update testing being finalised at moment and they will probably not be released until February).

smemon

DJones wrote: »

Just spoke to customer service in Garmin +44-870-8501242 enquiring about maps for 710T... they said that it may or may not have the new maps preloaded but that FREE update DVDs will be available to anyone who buys from 1st of December (Map update testing being finalised at moment and they will probably not be released until February).

great stuff so

i'll get the free updates, but my father will miss out by a few weeks

kirving

How can Garmin know when you actually purchased the unit. Will you be required to show a copy of proof of purchase?

DannyBuoy

Kevin Irving wrote: »

How can Garmin know when you actually purchased the unit. Will you be required to show a copy of proof of purchase?

When you register the unit on their website you have to enter a date of purchase, prob not something they look into very carefully tho...

trant

Just a quick note, got my new Nuvi 770 from Expansys today and it came with V10 maps (Europe NT 2008 and American NT 2008).

Benolam

Just ggot a Garmin 250W from Pixmania. How do I check map version?

DJ Hafez

Benolam wrote: »

Just ggot a Garmin 250W from Pixmania. How do I check map version?

click the tools button, select map, and then map info. Will show there

Benolam

Yep, got it. NT 2008 maps from Pixmania, cool.

Benolam

OK I have NT 2008 maps on my Garmin 250W. But it dosen't havethe N11 Gorey by-pass, which has been open since July. I'll be driving through the fields on my way to Wexford.

Aquos76

Benolam wrote: »

OK I have NT 2008 maps on my Garmin 250W. But it dosen't havethe N11 Gorey by-pass, which has been open since July. I'll be driving through the fields on my way to Wexford.

Wasnt the gorey bypassed only partially open in July. I may be wrong, but I remember travelling up to croker in August and it wasnt fully open. I was however on it last month and it was fully open then.

Only fully completed roads before a certain date and included in their latest maps.

Alun

Also, bear in mind that there's a lead time between Garmin (or anyone else for that matter) getting the raw data from Navteq and turning that into the maps they put into their final product. AFAIK City Navigator 2008 is based on 2007 Q2 Navteq data.