You don't have to pay for the service; the GPS picks up maps and terrain information from sattelites. http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/ontheroad/
Amazon.com offers free two day shipping for a Garmin GPS. Bestbuy.com has free shipping for a Garmin GPS also. Rei.com and altrec.com have free shipping for a Garmin GPS as well.
No, GPS accessories are not interchangeable between GPS brands. Each brand of GPS is made differently so you can not use Garmin accessory for you TomTom GPS.
Garmin has been upgrading their website and at "My Garmin" you can download free software updates and map upgrades tha can either come in the form of subscriptions, or in one time upgrades. The Nump program allows you to buy a lifetime map service for the gps and you also get quarterly upgrades to keep your gps up to date.
Yes, for the Garmin c330 gps system there are a number of accessories you can buy. Accessories are available in numerous places including Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Accessory-Power-Garmin-StreetPilot/dp/998498270X
A Garmin portable friction mount is an accessory that attaches to one's dashboard in the car. It is for use with GPS navigators and available for online purchase.
No, there isn't a monthly fee for Garmin GPS units. There many be additional charges for GPS upgrades though, aside from the initial cost.
No. GPS systems do not require a monthly fee.
Yes, the gpsstore.com offers discounted pricing on Garmin GPS systems. Also, in the month of February, Carsons.com is offering a sale on Garmin GPS systems along with free shipping.
Customers say that the easier to use and better customer service go to the Garmin gps while the Raymarine gps has the better radar. Other than these differences they are very similar.
One can download free maps for their Garmin GPS system on the OpenStreetMap website. You will need a USB connector or a memory card in order to download the maps.
Most Garmin are highly reputable. The Garmin GPS Marine is on most top ten list.Most Garmin are highly reputable. The Garmin GPS Marine is on most top ten list
By visiting the official website for Garmin GPS, one can download the software to their PC to update their GPS with the current Garmin maps and updates. Its free and compatible with Window and MAC computers.