January 07, 2009

Garmin nuMaps Lifetime map update program

NuMaps Lifetime NA

Garmin has announced nuMaps Lifetime - a new program that allows customers to download map and POIs updates every quarter for the life of their Garmin device. The program will go live on January 21; it was expected to be available a few months ago, but there were unspecified delays in getting it up and running. Costs are as follows:

  • City Navigator® North America NT ($119.99)
  • City Navigator Europe NT ($139.99)
  • City Navigator Transatlantic ($149.99)

Single map updates will be available as well under the banner of nuMaps Onetime for $69.99.

Jan 7, 2009 7:24:29 AM | Garmin, Maps, The business of GPS

3 Comments

David

Sounds like a great deal!

Posted by: David | February 01, 2009 at 05:53 PM

shirley

If i have 2 GPS in the house i can down load them ??????

Posted by: shirley | February 11, 2009 at 11:45 AM

Rich Owings

If they are both compatible, yes, but you'll need to pay for both.

Posted by: Rich Owings | February 12, 2009 at 09:12 AM

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