Does Tom Tom make mapping updates available from time to time? Do they charge for these updates? How do you buy and load them?Thanks in advance...-dk
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Yes and no. I received an email for the latest maps and they (all in one file for N. America) came on a CD for only $7 shipping. It is a strong update. You can also download maps of Europe, etc. right through the excellent TomTom Home software. It is simple to install the data onto one or more SD cards. You have to keep careful track of your serial number (it's not hard to find on the unit) to install updates, since they only work with your particular unit, as a way to prevent piracy. Customer service is very friendly and helpful, though if you have any problems.
1792062
I have the Tom Tom 300 and an update to the maps cost almost $50 in round figures.
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I have a go 300 and the same year that I bnought it they came out with a new map. The one that came with it did not have my adress on it so I ordered the new one like $50.00 and it still does not have my adress on it. Ok yes I know where my adress is and how to get there. This place has been here for over 50 yrs and still don't have the adress when they show fire brakes running down the side of the Hwy That is not a road. Now they have come out with a new map for like $80.00 afread to buy it don't know if adress is on it or not and can't sent it back. They want you to down load it from TOM TOM HOME. I have a go 300 and the same year that I bnought it they came out with a new map. The one that came with it did not have my adress on it so I ordered the new one like $50.00 and it still does not have my adress on it. Ok yes I know where my adress is and how to get there. This place has been here for over 50 yrs and still don't have the adress when they show fire brakes running down the side of the Hwy That is not a road. Now they have come out with a new map for like $80.00 afread to buy it don't know if adress is on it or not and can't sent it back. They want you to down load it from TOM... » Read More I have a go 300 and the same year that I bnought it they came out with a new map. The one that came with it did not have my adress on it so I ordered the new one like $50.00 and it still does not have my adress on it. Ok yes I know where my adress is and how to get there. This place has been here for over 50 yrs and still don't have the adress when they show fire brakes running down the side of the Hwy That is not a road. Now they have come out with a new map for like $80.00 afread to buy it don't know if adress is on it or not and can't sent it back. They want you to down load it from TOM TOM HOME. « Show Less
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No, it does not. I can't even update the maps either. I guess it's too old. I may try hooking it up to the software this weekend to give it another try. I hadn't tried for quite a few months.
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Their marketing indicates that the updates include the map of Europe, but in fact it does not.See the company's statement at: http://www.tomtom.com/en_us/services/other/lifetime-map-updates/#tab:tab2
985240
The literature says it uses Tyre for its route planning. Tyre is not Mac compatible. I am not sure if Tom Tom's maps and firmware uploading software is Mac compatible. I use Tyre because its simpler than Basecamp, but its a bummer its not Mac compatible.
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Here is how you can "discover" that the 540TM World Traveler with Lifetime Map Updates, doesn't include updates to the European maps. Go to the TomTom site. Choose products, then the 540TM World Traveler. Click on "Lifetime Map Updates" -- it's really a link. Look at the sidebar box. On the lower right hand side, there's a small arrow. Click on that arrow THREE times, to get to the last "page". There it is, buried as the very last sentence -- no map updates for Europe. Seems pretty deceptive to me, to bury an important statement like that, for an edition of the GPS that is specifically for people who are likely to want European map updates. Here is how you can "discover" that the 540TM World Traveler with Lifetime Map Updates, doesn't include updates to the European maps. Go to the TomTom site. Choose products, then the 540TM World Traveler. Click on "Lifetime Map Updates" -- it's really a link. Look at the sidebar box. On the lower right hand side, there's a small arrow. Click on that arrow THREE times, to get to the last "page". There it is, buried as the very last sentence -- no map updates for Europe. Seems pretty deceptive to me, to bury an important statement like that, for an edition of the... » Read More Here is how you can "discover" that the 540TM World Traveler with Lifetime Map Updates, doesn't include updates to the European maps. Go to the TomTom site. Choose products, then the 540TM World Traveler. Click on "Lifetime Map Updates" -- it's really a link. Look at the sidebar box. On the lower right hand side, there's a small arrow. Click on that arrow THREE times, to get to the last "page". There it is, buried as the very last sentence -- no map updates for Europe. Seems pretty deceptive to me, to bury an important statement like that, for an edition of the GPS that is specifically for people who are likely to want European map updates. « Show Less
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I found that the 3rd party maps ordered at a greatly discounted price does not allow for updates of maps. I guess if it came with the maps preloaded you would get the lifetime updates (LM). I currently have the European maps and get the updates. Did you purchase the unit with LM designated behind model number?
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Did anyone pay 4 map upgrades prior to the malfunction?just wondering if they are preprogrammed to lose the function after a certain #of upgrade warnings?Just me and my conspiracy theory mind here!I didnt upgrade after several warnings, cause I figured there would be just as many mistakes... why bother!
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Should you receive a unit with the older maps:Several of us who received the older v. 8 maps have been promised the new v. 2008 maps at no charge when the DVD is available. Can't promise, but Garmin was very nice to me about getting the map updates. I contacted techsupp, but others have also contacted product support with success. Hopefully Garmin has changed their policy to provide the map updates for free now, if you've purchased since the new version started shipping.
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DO NOT BUY THIS GPS UNIT, I would rather buy TomTom or Garmin. Have never had this much problems with either one of them. Good luck getting map updates. Everytime I update my map the GPS unit keeps crashing during the install so I have to restore it and mess with it for 4 hours to get it to update. Also just getting the update to show up fro free on the Content Manager is a pain. It says Cost = Buy, but this unit has lifetime map update so it should be Cost = Free. For the past four years I had to uninstall and reinstall the Content Manager from it to show up for free. But this yes that trick doesn't seen to work so I have emailed tech support but no reply yet. DO NOT BUY THIS GPS UNIT, I would rather buy TomTom or Garmin. Have never had this much problems with either one of them. Good luck getting map updates. Everytime I update my map the GPS unit keeps crashing during the install so I have to restore it and mess with it for 4 hours to get it to update. Also just getting the update to show up fro free on the Content Manager is a pain. It says Cost = Buy, but this unit has lifetime map update so it should be Cost = Free. For the past four years I had to uninstall and reinstall the Content Manager from it to show up for free. But this yes that... » Read More DO NOT BUY THIS GPS UNIT, I would rather buy TomTom or Garmin. Have never had this much problems with either one of them. Good luck getting map updates. Everytime I update my map the GPS unit keeps crashing during the install so I have to restore it and mess with it for 4 hours to get it to update. Also just getting the update to show up fro free on the Content Manager is a pain. It says Cost = Buy, but this unit has lifetime map update so it should be Cost = Free. For the past four years I had to uninstall and reinstall the Content Manager from it to show up for free. But this yes that trick doesn't seen to work so I have emailed tech support but no reply yet. « Show Less
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I used it traveling from Germany to France just last december. Coming back to Germany i realized some major roads where outdated, it was as easy as hooking up the tomtom to my mac, create a username on the lifetime update for my unit and there, updated maps for free!!! Beware that they are quite heavy updates, so depending on your connection speed it may take a while. Feb 24, 2014 by joshzaid
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I am shopping for my 1st GPS. TomTom 340TM is supposed to include free maps for the life of the device. How can they refuse to upgrade the maps on your refurb? slloyd1000@verizon.net
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Typically, you update the unit for free once after purchase so they should be completely up to date. My best advice is to use the unit out of the box first without updates. It should have some maps in it and work, even if all roads aren't current. If it works as advertised, go ahead and update your U.S. maps right away then update the European maps about a month before your trip. If it doesn't work out of the box, return it and get a new unit right away. Some of the units have problems, it's best to get rid of the lemons immediately rather than try to fix them (I had this problem with a TomTom, once I sent it in for repairs - and they sent me a different unit back - I could no longer get a refund. Typically, you update the unit for free once after purchase so they should be completely up to date. My best advice is to use the unit out of the box first without updates. It should have some maps in it and work, even if all roads aren't current. If it works as advertised, go ahead and update your U.S. maps right away then update the European maps about a month before your trip. If it doesn't work out of the box, return it and get a new unit right away. Some of the units have problems, it's best to get rid of the lemons immediately rather than try to fix them (I had this problem with a... » Read More Typically, you update the unit for free once after purchase so they should be completely up to date. My best advice is to use the unit out of the box first without updates. It should have some maps in it and work, even if all roads aren't current. If it works as advertised, go ahead and update your U.S. maps right away then update the European maps about a month before your trip. If it doesn't work out of the box, return it and get a new unit right away. Some of the units have problems, it's best to get rid of the lemons immediately rather than try to fix them (I had this problem with a TomTom, once I sent it in for repairs - and they sent me a different unit back - I could no longer get a refund. « Show Less
1400990
Does it or doesn't it include updates of European maps? Can TomTom set the record straight on this?
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Hello, This is pretty up to date you can update your maps anytime by hooking up to your pc. You can save yourself the extra $100. The only issue I have with it is when you are coming out of a tunnel it takes a solid minute to get back to work. I would give it 4 out of 5 stars. Best of luck and trucking.
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you have 30 days for free map upgrades. in TomTom Home go to File->latest map guarantee. Use it as many times as you want in the first 30 days. Also, there is an extra Shopping POI database available for download for free. Remember to back up your TT before the download.
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I have found that a map update for my Magellan device, that also included Lifetime Maps for free, ended up costing me $50.Is there anyone here that has actually updated their 1490LMT with a new map? I am in search of a new nav. device that actuallyhas a map from this decade in it.-Thanks
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The Tom Tom 1535 I purchased had free maps for the life of the unit. You can buy Tom Toms for less money that do not have this feature. This is my understanding when I purchased this unit. So far, I keep getting up dates on the unit.