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With time comes change. When using GPS units you may encounter new roads and varying points of interest. Updating your Garmin GPS device keeps you current. This Garmin Map 2008 DVD software offers full coverage of North America - United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Software may be loaded to a Macintosh or PC computer. Then you can simply transfer it to your compatible Garmin GPS device. ln small ways, there are changes in towns, on roadways, and practically everywhere. Know where you're going and how to get there. Drive safely. PC - Windows 2000 or newer; 256 MB RAM, at least 800x600 display, 16-bit color monitor; 2GB free disk space, USB port, DVD drive Mac - Any lntel-based Mac or PowerPC G3 or later Mac, 256 MB RAM, Mac 0S X 10.4 or later, 1024x768 display, 2GB free disk space, USB port, DVD drive









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Buyer's feedback: - * Good-But probably not necessary ...
The update is probably usefull but I have not found any difference since I installed it.

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Buyer's feedback: - Not recommended for a StreetPilot 330
After multiple contacts with Garmin, I find out that the data on the update exceeds my Copilots memory and when installed, anyway, gives you no map data. It just becomes an expensive speedometer.
The work around for full function, add a 1 or 2 GB memory stick. Any savings I saw getting this from Amazon, were lost in the cost of the memory stick.
I won't upgrade this one again, and the next time, I am going back to CoPilot. They know their products and clearly mark packages that can't be installed on your unit.

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Buyer's feedback: - * A solid update from a solid company ...
As someone who is constantly traveling, I rely upon my GPS to help me get around new cities and to locate services. Having access to the POI database on my Palm LiveDrive is simply invaluable.

This update corrects a large number - not all of them to be sure - but a large number of changes to the real world are now correctly reflected in the GPS database, particularly POIs.

For those who might be technically challenged, you can quickly see exactly what has changed in the update by running Mapsource, zooming in on an area, and then flipping back and forth between the old and new versions of City Navigator using the mapset drop down box at the top of the screen. I found changes everywhere I looked, notwithstanding the plethora of comments to the contrary.

Garmin's only real error is naming this product "2008" as it seems to have created expectations that it is current to the real world as of 1 Jan 2008. Product development and map data creation being what it is, newer changes to road systems take a while to filter through the system and make it into the database. This product is the newest data available, but that doesn't mean that every change to every road made in the last 3 years will be reflected.

Nevertheless, there are more than enough changes here to make the update worthwhile. A fine product.

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Buyer's feedback: - After Reading All of the Reviews...
After reading all of the reviews from people, it seemed like the majority of them did not like it. The problem seemed to be people writing the negative reviews of the software did not show new construction in their area. After reading all of the reviews. I decided to purchase the update. I was taking a chance. I was lucky. It had the streets where I live in Florida. BUT I must admit, I called Garmin and asked them if they could see my home on the update. They said, "Yes."

It took about ninety minutes to load it to my Garmin Nuvi 350. I am very pleased with the product. If you're not sure if the update contains your home, contact Garmin either by phone or email. They should be able to tell you (if they have time).

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Buyer's feedback: - * Garmin Nuvi 350 latest software upgrade ...
Garmin Map Update 2008 City Navigator for North America NT (010-10989-00 and 010-10989-50)

Frankly, I thought this update would increase the utility of my Garmin Nuvi 350 which I think is great. Unfortunately, I feel like it has degraded the utility. After waiting for its release from Garmin directly only to be told it would be another month before I could get delivery, a friend suggested Amazon had the update in stock, and for less money.

I love Amazon's service but I hate the update. Can't explain since I used it in new regions (for me) and most of where I had to go was not locatable or sent me to the wrong location or just harder to navigate with. I will hold further judgement when I return to familiar haunts that the Nuvi found previously to see what happens, but for me, the big mistake was buying the update when the original (with downloable updates) was perfect. If it ain't broke don't fix it still applies.