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    Garmin 2009 update?

    So has anyone ever downloaded the update to a GPS? I can see the updated info being good but if my GPS does not agree..... I don't think I can replace the maps on the GPS totally but MIGHT be able to load the southeast (Garmin Quest2)
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    Does the Quest2 run NT mapping? If not, then NO to your question about updating the maps on it.

    As far as running the 2k9 maps, yep, I've updated a few. Nuvi Zumo Sp2720. The updates are avail at walmart now for 69$ USD.


    I am told the NON-NT maps for 2k9 will be out in the next month or so. This may be what you need for your quest2 if the NT doesen't fly.
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    disregard, your quest2 is NT - your phine. well except for the lack of space
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    I was just looking at this earlier. I know there are some roads missing from the 2008 maps and there are some that have changed (such as there used to be a rotary right before the bridge to Cape Cod, but they did away with it and made it much more confusing).

    its only $60 on amazon Amazon.com: Garmin 2009 North American Map Update for Garmin GPS Units: Electronics thinking about buying it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy View Post
    disregard, your quest2 is NT - your phine. well except for the lack of space
    Yep I have City Select v7 on there and was not sure on space. I have been looking at a Zumo and hate to through away money if the update will be lame as I can spend that (and more) on a Zumo
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    i know my nuvi 200 won't take the update. stupid thing says it is short 37MB on space when i tried to install it.


    will be time to update soon i guess unless garmin gives me a good answer to the email i sent them yesterday...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Getsome View Post
    i know my nuvi 200 won't take the update. stupid thing says it is short 37MB on space when i tried to install it.


    will be time to update soon i guess unless garmin gives me a good answer to the email i sent them yesterday...
    You need to delete the old maps then install the new ones...see post #5 here:
    Unlocking Maps - GPS Discussion

    That should solve your issue
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    Quote Originally Posted by CBR929RE View Post
    It's only 68$ at walmart, why deal with shipping BS?
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    Quote Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue View Post
    Yep I have City Select v7 on there and was not sure on space. I have been looking at a Zumo and hate to through away money if the update will be lame as I can spend that (and more) on a Zumo
    Screw NT9, you can update your Quest2 with the complimentary update code you get with the new maps you'll receive with your Zumo

    Now there is some savings for ya
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    Quote Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy View Post
    Screw NT9, you can update your Quest2 with the complimentary update code you get with the new maps you'll receive with your Zumo

    Now there is some savings for ya
    Actually I will have no need of updating the Quest if I get a Zumo. The Quest has been good but it is worn out and in need of an update (CPU, menus, everything)
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    Quote Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy View Post
    It's only 68$ at walmart, why deal with shipping BS?
    cause its cheaper and doesn't cost me any gas.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy View Post
    You need to delete the old maps then install the new ones...see post #5 here:
    Unlocking Maps - GPS Discussion

    That should solve your issue
    i had thought that might be what i needed to do but i couldn't find anything leading me to that on the garmin site. didn't want to delete the thing and have a non working unit afterwords. thanks. will be finishing my upgrade on it when i get home from work...

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