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Update prices are usually around $80 bucks for Magellan GPS systems. Pretty pricey if you ask me, but you can easily download the updates from their website: MagellanGPS.com/Maps. Just go to Vehicle Navigation Maps and select your device.
Updating your GPS maps depends on what manufacturer and specific GPS model you own. You can generally update the GPS maps by either downloading them through the system or buying updated maps on a CD.
The best GPS company out there is probably Magellan. To keep your GPS up to date, you must update the maps annually. This way you can view new roads and roads that have been closed down.
Check Magellan website. They recently released a map update plus upgrading it to a cross-over gps...
The maps of the Magellan 3100 are from the third quarter of 2006. There is not an update available yet for this particular product. ******************** 23.12.2007 ******************** Magellan has released an update version 2.18 for the unit. It is about 900mb to download. Check www.magellangps.com, you will need an user name and a password to get the download. More information on how to tweek your Magellan 3100 here: http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=102368 http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=66&threadid=2120938&highlight_key=y&keyword1=3225+GPS ********************7/07/08************************ There will be a release of a map upgrade for the Magellan 3100 at the end of September 2008, according to their website. (www.magellangps.com) Puchase the maps at http://www.autonavdirect.com/request-14-427.html
How to update GPS maps This article will provide you with the information on how to update maps on your GPS system. If you are not sure whether your map is up to date, this article will teach you how to update it conveniently. The process of updating your map may be different depending on which type of vehicle you drive, but the steps are mostly similar.
Garmin GPS is better in my opinion, as the features are better and the maps are far more accurate than the Magellan GPS. Don't get me wrong, it's very good but I recommend Garmin.
The Magellan 3100 already comes preloaded, the USB cable is only for updating the firmware. ******************** 23.12.2007 ******************** More information on how to tweek your Magellan 3100 here: http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=102368 http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=66&threadid=2120938&highlight_key=y&keyword1=3225+GPS
Garmin and Magellan are actually two different companies, both of which manufacture and sell GPS devices. One big advantage of GPS devices is their ability to be updates with new maps on a periodic basis.
Magellan Roadmate GPS will allow one free map update for your device. After your initial map update you must either purchase a one year subscription or a lifetime subscription. The one year subscription allows you four new map releases a year. The lifetime subscription also allows you four new map releases a year. You can check the pricing of various map subscriptions on the Magellan. http://www.magellangps.com/Maps
This greatly depends upon what brand of GPS you have. Some come with software that lets you hook your GPS up to your computer and then download the maps that way. For others, you need to purchase an updated maps DVD. To determine which method your GPS uses, please consult your instruction manual.
Online you can find intructions for the Magellan GPS by visiting the following webpage where you will find Magellan GPS located just under the "G" heading. http://www.retrevo.com/samples/Magellan-GPS-manuals.html