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I got an e-flyer this morning advertising a Garmin GPS with lifetime map updates for $90.  My several years old Garmin wants $90 just to update the maps I have.  Obviously standalone GPS gadgets are having a bit of trouble competing with Smart Phones (that have built in GPS). 
I probably ought to visit garmin.com to see if they've changed their policies re: update pricing.  Nope!  They still want $90 to update.  Why would I update when I could buy new with lifetime updates? 

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Bob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Location: Piney woods Tex Posts: 11135	Quote Reply Topic: GPS Posted: 24 Jan 2012 at 7:31am
	I got an e-flyer this morning advertising a Garmin GPS with lifetime map updates for $90. My several years old Garmin wants $90 just to update the maps I have. Obviously standalone GPS gadgets are having a bit of trouble competing with Smart Phones (that have built in GPS). I probably ought to visit garmin.com to see if they've changed their policies re: update pricing. Nope! They still want $90 to update. Why would I update when I could buy new with lifetime updates?

Don Watkins Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Admin Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Posts: 22278	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jan 2012 at 7:54am
	Wow, that's great. I just got a warning on my Garmin that it was time for an update and I didn't check the price but when I signed up it was steep. What model was the flyer for?

Don Watkins Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Admin Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Posts: 22278	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jan 2012 at 7:57am
	Yup, $50 for a one time, $90 something for the lifetime. Unfortunately they didn't give away the handle even though they're charging for the blades.

Bob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Location: Piney woods Tex Posts: 11135	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jan 2012 at 7:59am
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Don Watkins Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Admin Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Posts: 22278	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jan 2012 at 8:00am
	Looks pretty good, especially as my current (which was a refurb) is having battery issue. Not a huge thing, I can plug it in but....

Randy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Location: USA, Georgia Posts: 15272	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jan 2012 at 8:45am
	The smart phone GPS apps do work very well. Seems like their best market would be factory installs in vehicles.