Re: Getting Fed Up With MapSource Unlock

You don't. However, I have to agree with Stephen. There is something decidedly unfair to the user under the current arrangement. The Maps are sold separately from the unit. The map76CS box even says the maps are an optional accessory. If the maps must stay with the unit, they should be sold with the unit.

The fact that some of the maps are in the unit seems pretty trivial to me - especially for the older units. Even my 76CS doesn't hold much of the USA unless I use a very old map set that doesn't offer auto-routing. Furthermore, the second owner would have to have their own map software to get much more than local use out of the unit.

I see that there is no easy solution, but looks like some consumers will get screwed if they buy a new GPSR. And, it isn't obvious when you buy it that this will happen.

Arthur Hass
Reston, VA

Dale DePriest wrote:

And how do you prevent the user you sold the unit to from continuing to use the maps? He has an unlocked GPS with maps on it possibly. For Garmin to do this they would have to have a way to disable the locks on the original unit and ensure that there are no maps left installed on the original unit(s).

Dale
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  • Re: Getting Fed Up With MapSource Unlock
    ... The map76CS box even says the maps ... on the original unit and ensure that there are no maps left ... If the present practice is generally regarded as grossly unfair, ...
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  • Re: Getting Fed Up With MapSource Unlock
    ... Arthur Hass wrote: ... The map76CS box even says the maps ... If the present practice is generally regarded as grossly unfair, ...
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  • Re: Getting Fed Up With MapSource Unlock
    ... decidedly unfair to the user under the current arrangement. ... My SP-III and one of my handhelds came with unlockable maps. ... When I sold my 60C, I sold it with the maps and use a different set in my 60Cx. ...
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