Newby question about maps

kentkruzer · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 28, 2008 Posts: 10

Hi
Been looking at buying a new SatNav when I was offered a used Garmin 310. Thought I would give it a try to see if I would actually use it. So far I'm more than happy with what appears to be a unit that is nearly 2-years old.
Had to get a new screen mount, but great little unit. Far better than TomTom on my old PDA.
I've updated the unit software, loaded the PGPSW cameras & Ash10s camera manager. I have the CD and loaded and upgraded Mapsource too.

I've re-registered the unit in my name (after the previous owner had to call to confirm he sold it to me). The map update utility on MyGarmin tells me my maps are upto date. The version seems to be City Navigator NT 9.02. On the unit its v9. However reading on here there seems to have been several updates since the unit was first used in June 2007.

How can I tell what version I really have?

Also is TMC worth it? I have the aerial.

Thx
Chris

mikealder · Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 9:24 am Post subject: Re: Newby question about maps

kentkruzer · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 28, 2008 Posts: 10

Thanks for the reply Mike.
So what does the 'premium' TMC from Garmin give me?

Anybody able to answer my question regarding identifying the map version?

gatorguy6996 · Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 6:50 pm Post subject:

Go to settings, maps, and at bottom of the screen "about". The very latest version is 2010.1. I suspect yours will show 2009, and not even 2009.1.
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kentkruzer · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 28, 2008 Posts: 10

Thanks Gatorguy6996.
I've got Settings/Maps/Map info and its here I see 'City Navigator Europe NT v9' then below [1] UK & Ireland.

So assuming they are old maps, why does MyGarmin tell me it is up to date, or is this common?

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