Re: City Navigator v5.x vs v6.x

From: Peter (prathman_at_comcast.net)
Date: 08/07/04


Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2004 22:02:08 -0700

BOHICA wrote:

> I've had my 2610 for about 2 1/2 weeks now. Overall I am quite satisfied
> with the unit. My 2610 shipped with City Navigator v5. Yesterday I
> received an email from Garmin telling me about the release of v6. The
> message said I could either download or order the CD ROM at no charge BUT
> the unlock codes for full access would cost me $150.00.
>
> Maybe I'm wrong but I feel that since I just purchased the 2610 less than 30
> days ago, the upgrade should be free. After just spending almost $1000 for
> the 2610 and 2GB CF card, I'm not quite ready to put out another $150.
>
> Am I wrong thinking this?

The release date listed for CN-NA v.6 is June 21st, 2004. If you first
used and unlocked your v.5 after that date then the update to v.6 should
be free to you. See:
http://shop.garmin.com/cartography/mapsource/faq.asp



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