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  Re: Map updates for StreetPilot 2610..?
| Mark Illingwort... | 05-20-2010 |
   Re: Map updates for StreetPilot 2610..?
| Harry Stottle | 05-20-2010 |
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The current map updates are in what's called the "NT" format which doesn't
work on the old, faithful 2610's. That format uses a different compression
method.
I picked up a 2720 a while back. I'm pretty sure that these, too, have been
discontinued but you might be able to find refurbs. The menu terminology and
schemes are a bit different so there was a bit of a learning curve to find all
the features I liked on the 2610. Both the 2720 and the 2820 will accept the
NT format. I also use a 7200, but I suspect that the large screen format
wouldn't work for your motorcycle needs.
I really can't speak about the features on Garmin's Nuvi series since they
don't seem to be as tailorable as the StreetPilot series and I've not been
interested in getting one.
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Carl Heinz
cfheinz57@charter.net
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> Hi All,
> I've had a StreetPilot 2610 for 5 years or so now, it's a bit of a brick
> by modern standards but it works and is ideal for me on both my motorcycle
> and in the car.
> Recently though it's been nagging me to update the maps (I have City
> Navigator Europe 2008) but on checking the Garmin website I am told that
> no updates are available.
> I rang Garmin and they confirmed that as a discontinued product there are
> no longer map updates available, which to me is nothing short of
> scandalous. Apparently they expect me to buy a complete new unit just so
> that I can have up to date mapping.
> Why is this..? I know some people like to have the latest everything as
> soon as it comes out, but my 2610 cost me the best part of a thousand quid
> when new and I don't see why I should throw it out when all that's wrong
> with it is the maps are out of date.
> Looking at the latest units, I haven't seen anything to beat the 2610 -
> it's practically indestructible, it's been dropped from the bike onto
> concrete and tarmac surfaces more times than I can count and it just
> bounces..! I've also got all the cabling on the bike to link to my
> intercom system, no doubt a new unit would require new cabling/connectors.
> Has anyone got any useful suggestions..? Are there any third party maps
> around..? I don't need all of Europe, just the UK and maybe
> France/Germany, plus if at all possible the west coast of the USA, mainly
> California and Arizona.
> Cheers
> Ivor
> I've had a StreetPilot 2610 for 5 years or so now, it's a bit of a brick
> by modern standards but it works and is ideal for me on both my motorcycle
> and in the car.
> Recently though it's been nagging me to update the maps (I have City
> Navigator Europe 2008) but on checking the Garmin website I am told that
> no updates are available.
> I rang Garmin and they confirmed that as a discontinued product there are
> no longer map updates available, which to me is nothing short of
> scandalous. Apparently they expect me to buy a complete new unit just so
> that I can have up to date mapping.
> Why is this..? I know some people like to have the latest everything as
> soon as it comes out, but my 2610 cost me the best part of a thousand quid
> when new and I don't see why I should throw it out when all that's wrong
> with it is the maps are out of date.
> Looking at the latest units, I haven't seen anything to beat the 2610 -
> it's practically indestructible, it's been dropped from the bike onto
> concrete and tarmac surfaces more times than I can count and it just
> bounces..! I've also got all the cabling on the bike to link to my
> intercom system, no doubt a new unit would require new cabling/connectors.
> Has anyone got any useful suggestions..? Are there any third party maps
> around..? I don't need all of Europe, just the UK and maybe
> France/Germany, plus if at all possible the west coast of the USA, mainly
> California and Arizona.
> Cheers
> Ivor
I got the 2009 update disc (free from Garmin Europe) when it came out, but
as I usually only pay for updates every two years, I did not install it (and
pay $75 + VAT for an unlock key) until this year when I realised that it was
the last. I will now face a similar problem but a year on.
Not much help, but at least you are not alone.
>> Hi All,
>> I've had a StreetPilot 2610 for 5 years or so now, it's a bit of a brick
>> by modern standards but it works and is ideal for me on both my
>> motorcycle and in the car.
>> Recently though it's been nagging me to update the maps (I have City
>> Navigator Europe 2008) but on checking the Garmin website I am told that
>> no updates are available.
>> I rang Garmin and they confirmed that as a discontinued product there are
>> no longer map updates available, which to me is nothing short of
>> scandalous. Apparently they expect me to buy a complete new unit just so
>> that I can have up to date mapping.
>> Why is this..? I know some people like to have the latest everything as
>> soon as it comes out, but my 2610 cost me the best part of a thousand
>> quid when new and I don't see why I should throw it out when all that's
>> wrong with it is the maps are out of date.
>> Looking at the latest units, I haven't seen anything to beat the 2610 -
>> it's practically indestructible, it's been dropped from the bike onto
>> concrete and tarmac surfaces more times than I can count and it just
>> bounces..! I've also got all the cabling on the bike to link to my
>> intercom system, no doubt a new unit would require new
>> cabling/connectors.
>> Has anyone got any useful suggestions..? Are there any third party maps
>> around..? I don't need all of Europe, just the UK and maybe
>> France/Germany, plus if at all possible the west coast of the USA, mainly
>> California and Arizona.
>> Cheers
>> Ivor
>> I've had a StreetPilot 2610 for 5 years or so now, it's a bit of a brick
>> by modern standards but it works and is ideal for me on both my
>> motorcycle and in the car.
>> Recently though it's been nagging me to update the maps (I have City
>> Navigator Europe 2008) but on checking the Garmin website I am told that
>> no updates are available.
>> I rang Garmin and they confirmed that as a discontinued product there are
>> no longer map updates available, which to me is nothing short of
>> scandalous. Apparently they expect me to buy a complete new unit just so
>> that I can have up to date mapping.
>> Why is this..? I know some people like to have the latest everything as
>> soon as it comes out, but my 2610 cost me the best part of a thousand
>> quid when new and I don't see why I should throw it out when all that's
>> wrong with it is the maps are out of date.
>> Looking at the latest units, I haven't seen anything to beat the 2610 -
>> it's practically indestructible, it's been dropped from the bike onto
>> concrete and tarmac surfaces more times than I can count and it just
>> bounces..! I've also got all the cabling on the bike to link to my
>> intercom system, no doubt a new unit would require new
>> cabling/connectors.
>> Has anyone got any useful suggestions..? Are there any third party maps
>> around..? I don't need all of Europe, just the UK and maybe
>> France/Germany, plus if at all possible the west coast of the USA, mainly
>> California and Arizona.
>> Cheers
>> Ivor
> I got the 2009 update disc (free from Garmin Europe) when it came out, but
> as I usually only pay for updates every two years, I did not install it
> (and pay $75 + VAT for an unlock key) until this year when I realised that
> it was the last. I will now face a similar problem but a year on.
> Not much help, but at least you are not alone.
> as I usually only pay for updates every two years, I did not install it
> (and pay $75 + VAT for an unlock key) until this year when I realised that
> it was the last. I will now face a similar problem but a year on.
> Not much help, but at least you are not alone.
Have a look at http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin from
OpenStreetMap, you might be able to use the maps from there. The coverage is
not totally complete, but it is worldwide, growing daily, and the maps get
updated every few weeks, best of all, they are legally free.
I'm not going to be any help at all with your problem but I have to tell you
that Garmin isn't the only company that does this. I had a Magellan Road
Mate and they put out one map update for it and then discontinued it. It
was either live with older maps or buy a new unit. I bought a new unit but
it wasn't a Magellan.
Gary
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> Hi All,
> I've had a StreetPilot 2610 for 5 years or so now, it's a bit of a brick
> by modern standards but it works and is ideal for me on both my motorcycle
> and in the car.
> Recently though it's been nagging me to update the maps (I have City
> Navigator Europe 2008) but on checking the Garmin website I am told that
> no updates are available.
> I rang Garmin and they confirmed that as a discontinued product there are
> no longer map updates available, which to me is nothing short of
> scandalous. Apparently they expect me to buy a complete new unit just so
> that I can have up to date mapping.
> Why is this..? I know some people like to have the latest everything as
> soon as it comes out, but my 2610 cost me the best part of a thousand quid
> when new and I don't see why I should throw it out when all that's wrong
> with it is the maps are out of date.
> Looking at the latest units, I haven't seen anything to beat the 2610 -
> it's practically indestructible, it's been dropped from the bike onto
> concrete and tarmac surfaces more times than I can count and it just
> bounces..! I've also got all the cabling on the bike to link to my
> intercom system, no doubt a new unit would require new cabling/connectors.
> Has anyone got any useful suggestions..? Are there any third party maps
> around..? I don't need all of Europe, just the UK and maybe
> France/Germany, plus if at all possible the west coast of the USA, mainly
> California and Arizona.
> Cheers
> Ivor
>
> I've had a StreetPilot 2610 for 5 years or so now, it's a bit of a brick
> by modern standards but it works and is ideal for me on both my motorcycle
> and in the car.
> Recently though it's been nagging me to update the maps (I have City
> Navigator Europe 2008) but on checking the Garmin website I am told that
> no updates are available.
> I rang Garmin and they confirmed that as a discontinued product there are
> no longer map updates available, which to me is nothing short of
> scandalous. Apparently they expect me to buy a complete new unit just so
> that I can have up to date mapping.
> Why is this..? I know some people like to have the latest everything as
> soon as it comes out, but my 2610 cost me the best part of a thousand quid
> when new and I don't see why I should throw it out when all that's wrong
> with it is the maps are out of date.
> Looking at the latest units, I haven't seen anything to beat the 2610 -
> it's practically indestructible, it's been dropped from the bike onto
> concrete and tarmac surfaces more times than I can count and it just
> bounces..! I've also got all the cabling on the bike to link to my
> intercom system, no doubt a new unit would require new cabling/connectors.
> Has anyone got any useful suggestions..? Are there any third party maps
> around..? I don't need all of Europe, just the UK and maybe
> France/Germany, plus if at all possible the west coast of the USA, mainly
> California and Arizona.
> Cheers
> Ivor
>
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>it's practically indestructible, it's been dropped from the bike onto
>concrete and tarmac surfaces more times than I can count and it just
>bounces..! I've also got all the cabling on the bike to link to my
>intercom system, no doubt a new unit would require new cabling/connectors.
>Has anyone got any useful suggestions..? Are there any third party maps
>around..? I don't need all of Europe, just the UK and maybe
>France/Germany, plus if at all possible the west coast of the USA,
>mainly California and Arizona.