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formula · 07-09-2008, 12:06 PM

Okay, so I bought a Magellan RoadMate 1412 the other day, it works fine, but I've got trouble. Since lots of roads around here are under construction, I need a GPS that updates it. Magellan wants me to pay $80 everytime a road is under construction for the map to update, which is pure bullshit if you ask me.

So is there a GPS that updates without fee (looking for a cheap; cost wise; one).

I also read about the Magellan Maestro 4250, it looks good. Retail is $499.99, but here at my Local Costco they are selling it for $249.99, which is a huge save. It includes Hands-Free Bluetooth calling, Traffic Updates, AAA service ETC.

ap0091 · 07-09-2008, 12:53 PM

Your probably going to have to pay on every name branded gps reciever.
If its your local, learn the roads (in ur head).. GPS Should be used on when you are in an unknown location.

formula · 07-09-2008, 05:01 PM

That's what I've been doing. I was on Vacation for the past 7 days, and I had no clue where I was... but the Idea did hit me. Sometimes I have to go long distances, and I normally take out a map to see where I am..

chriskswiss94-temp · 07-09-2008, 05:51 PM

Get the Magellan Maestro 4250! Its great i have it and it's a great GPS. I don't know what to tell you about maps on the 4250 cause i get them free from my uncle who works for them.

formula · 07-10-2008, 08:01 AM

Can your uncle also send me the maps? lmao

wardog2150 · 07-10-2008, 09:11 AM

The new TomTom's have free map updates. But the catch is, it's not TomTom updating the maps, its the users updating and uploading their edited maps. It also comes with software so you can update roads on your gps yourself.

07-09-2008, 12:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
formula Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 401 Reputation: 10	Magellan 4250 or 1412 (GPS) Okay, so I bought a Magellan RoadMate 1412 the other day, it works fine, but I've got trouble. Since lots of roads around here are under construction, I need a GPS that updates it. Magellan wants me to pay $80 everytime a road is under construction for the map to update, which is pure bullshit if you ask me. So is there a GPS that updates without fee (looking for a cheap; cost wise; one). I also read about the Magellan Maestro 4250, it looks good. Retail is $499.99, but here at my Local Costco they are selling it for $249.99, which is a huge save. It includes Hands-Free Bluetooth calling, Traffic Updates, AAA service ETC. __________________ Ordered: 1x Zune 30 GB 2x Tumblers 1x Flight Simulator RECIEVED 2x T-Shirt 2x Premium Earphones 1x Barefoot Contessa 1x Zune Bag 1x 360 Controller 1x Webcam Received: 1x Webcam 1x Shirt 1x Earphones 1x Flight Simulator

07-09-2008, 05:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
formula Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 401 Reputation: 10	That's what I've been doing. I was on Vacation for the past 7 days, and I had no clue where I was... but the Idea did hit me. Sometimes I have to go long distances, and I normally take out a map to see where I am.. __________________ Ordered: 1x Zune 30 GB 2x Tumblers 1x Flight Simulator RECIEVED 2x T-Shirt 2x Premium Earphones 1x Barefoot Contessa 1x Zune Bag 1x 360 Controller 1x Webcam Received: 1x Webcam 1x Shirt 1x Earphones 1x Flight Simulator

07-10-2008, 08:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
formula Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 401 Reputation: 10	Can your uncle also send me the maps? lmao __________________ Ordered: 1x Zune 30 GB 2x Tumblers 1x Flight Simulator RECIEVED 2x T-Shirt 2x Premium Earphones 1x Barefoot Contessa 1x Zune Bag 1x 360 Controller 1x Webcam Received: 1x Webcam 1x Shirt 1x Earphones 1x Flight Simulator

07-10-2008, 09:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
wardog2150 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 220 Reputation: 4	The new TomTom's have free map updates. But the catch is, it's not TomTom updating the maps, its the users updating and uploading their edited maps. It also comes with software so you can update roads on your gps yourself. __________________

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07-09-2008, 12:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
ap0091 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 207 Reputation: 2	Your probably going to have to pay on every name branded gps reciever. If its your local, learn the roads (in ur head).. GPS Should be used on when you are in an unknown location.

07-09-2008, 05:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
chriskswiss94-temp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 470 Reputation: 8	Get the Magellan Maestro 4250! Its great i have it and it's a great GPS. I don't know what to tell you about maps on the 4250 cause i get them free from my uncle who works for them.

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