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imroberts
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 Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:30 pm Post subject: C510 Map Updates |
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A place near me is selling off some old stock of the Streetpilot C510 at a price I can't resist.
I assume these won't come with the latest 2008 maps... is it possible to get the maps updated for free or is this going to cost me extra? |
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Lester_Burnham
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:50 am Post subject: Re: C510 Map Updates |
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| imroberts wrote: | A place near me is selling off some old stock of the Streetpilot C510 at a price I can't resist.
I assume these won't come with the latest 2008 maps... is it possible to get the maps updated for free or is this going to cost me extra? |
I wouldn't be so sure that they won't have the latest maps on.
And if they don't and you are a normal consumer, buying a new product (ie not a second hand one, say, from ebay) I would have thought Garmin will let you upgrade the maps for free when you register it.
By the way, I've seen Halfords selling Garmin C550s for £99, in-store. |
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There were a few software issues with the C5xx models(C550 has a hard-drive so worth avoiding), i'd strongly recommend going for the Nuvi 300/310, much more stable and so much neater. Available for £80/90 from Amazon and also Comet. Another alternative is one of the H.P. Ipaq 314 from Dabs for £105, you can then get £30 cashback from HP, so £75. Be aware that the cashback offer means you have to purchase the device by the end of the month, although HP may well extend the offer to August.
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Lester_Burnham
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| portman wrote: | | There were a few software issues with the C5xx models |
Such as?
Name me a make or series of sat nav that doesn't have any software issues.
| portman wrote: | | (C550 has a hard-drive so worth avoiding |
Really?
I have a C550, and I thought it used solid state storage.
The C550 for £99 is a steal. Full euro mapping, and it should either come with the latest version, or qualify for it. mp3 player on the unit. TTS. And lifetime traffic, having a GTM-21 bundled with it. |
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