Garmin City Navigator 2009 Update Europe Map DVD (Windows or Mac)

by Garmin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7 x 1 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001IWOBMW
• Item model number: 010-11045-01
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 12, 2001

Product Description

Garmin European NT Map Update 2009 This next-generation DVD update from Garmin provides a fully updated map of Europe with full and newly added coverage of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Over 1.2 million points of interest and over 8 million kilometers of road coverage, this is one of the most comprehensive European map updates on the market. Navigate Europe with ease when you have this latest update from Garmin! Unit Compatibility StreetPilot: c330, c340, c510, c550 nuvi: 200, 200w, 205, 205w, 250, 250w, 255, 255w, 270, 300, 310, 350, 360, 370, 600, 610, 650, 660, 670, 750, 760, 770, 850, 5000 zumo: 400, 450, 500, 550 System Requirements PC: Windows 2000 or newer; 512 MB RAM, at least 1024x768 display, 24 bit color monitor; 4 GB free disk space, USB port, DVD drive Mac: Any Intel based Mac or PowerPC G3 or later Mac, 512 MB RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 or later, 1024x768 display, 4 GB free disk space, USB port, DVD drive Internet access is required. USB interface cable is required /not included with all Garmin GPS devices. Part Number: 010-11045-01

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not recommended. Poor directions and worse customer service, May 1, 2009

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Jon A. Morris (Bonney Lake, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Garmin City Navigator 2009 Update Europe Map DVD (Windows or Mac) (Electronics)

The map updates have many bad addresses for businesses and points of interest. The original maps that came with my Garmin had the correct addresses, but the update seems to have put many points of interest at incorrect locations.

Another thing to be aware of is that Garmin will not transfer the "lifetime" updates to a replacement unit. My GPS was stolen about a month after I purchased the update package and Garmin customer support's answer was too bad, buy another. A few key strokes in their database and I would still be a loyal Garmin customer, but their products just aren't that amazing on their own.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible product, June 9, 2009

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Steve (Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Garmin City Navigator 2009 Update Europe Map DVD (Windows or Mac) (Electronics)

Beware - once you buy and install this product on a GPS, you can never move it to another GPS. Garmin's policy is you can never move a map! Certainly does nothing to drive brand loyalty.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, but not as accurate as I expected, February 27, 2009

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Quoad Toad (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Garmin City Navigator 2009 Update Europe Map DVD (Windows or Mac) (Electronics)

After a trip to Spain, in which the 2007 Garmin European maps led me astray on several occasions, I decided to purchase the 2009 European Map update for a trip to Italy.

I found the upgrade to be mediocre. The newer maps offered only a slight improvement over the older maps.

In several locations, such as Matera, the GPS directed us to take streets designated for pedestrians only. On other occasions, the GPS wanted instructed us to turn onto tiny roads as opposed to a main road (which was the road the GPS wanted us to turn down). In the winding roads of the Amalfi coast, the GPS seemed to have a difficult time understanding our altitude. The GPS seemed to think we were either on a higher or lower road than we actually were on. This led to much confusion and we eventually just ignored the GPS. Lastly, many cities in Italy have restricted driving zones, on which only residents can freely drive (tickets mailed to foreigners several months after a trip). The GPS did not warn us before we entered these restricted zones.

I admit that without the GPS, I would never have been able to find my way in Italy. However, I these maps were more accurate and detailed.