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.
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.
Garmin mobile services can be found on the Garmin website. From the Garmin website one can download Garmin apps such as StreetPilot, which is a GPS app for an iPhone.
One can only buy Garmin maps directly from Garmin itself. One can buy Garmin GPS's at major retailers such as Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, but maps and updates have to be purchased online through Garmin.
You can go to the Garmin website and down load Foretrex 101 downloads and updates. They also have software that will unlock maps on your pc that can be used before you take your trip.
To download Garmin USB drivers, one should first check the official Garmin website. It offers updates and support. The website CNET also offers these USB drivers for download.
To find instructions on updating maps on a Garmin Nuvi GPS, first navigate to the Garmin homepage. Next, go to the site's support page where you will see a link for "FAQs". On the FAQ page, type "updating maps on a Nuvi" in the text field and click "search".
One can only download Google Maps if their GPS is an "Android" i.e. a GPS bought from Google. If you have one of these then you can download Google Maps straight from "Google Mobile Maps".
Some Garmin GPS products allow for a person to use Google Maps online to search and have the information, including travel directions, sent by Bluetooth or USB to the Garmin GPS device.
You would have to visit their website personally to find out how to visit the Garmin Nuvi maps. You can also visit a local dealership and speak with a mechanic who specializes in that product.
The Garmin website handles updates for all it's current products including the Garmin Etrex. The most current version is the ETrex Legend 3.90 released in 2008.
There is a great deal of discussion regarding Tom Tom and Garmin comparisons and the conclusion seems to be that one should buy the one that suits them most. Tom Tom offers clear display, live traffic information but one pays for the updated maps. Garmin has smaller models but the maps are updated continually and included in the price.
A popular Garmin GPS model is the Garmin nuvi 3750. It costs $350 and has many features. It studies traffic and estimates one's travel time. It also provides maps of the states, which can come in handy.