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Re: [OM] Economics

Subject: Re: [OM] Economics
From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:44:46 -0800
On 12/24/2010 4:07 AM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> I'd forgotten about that Magellan integrated function which you mentioned 
> before.  I'll have to consider a Magellan after the Garmin dies... especially 
> since I just paid $60 for life time (of the unit, that is) updates.  
> Certainly not free.

Only the AAA data has free updates, not the maps.

Magellan is as or more rapacious on their map updates as anyone else. I bought 
a refurb so the maps were already a year 
out of date. Now it appears they have stopped updating them for my older unit. 
As I recall, I can now update 5-6 year 
old maps to 1-2 year old maps for about $60.

The only time older maps has made any difference was around JFK airport, where 
they have apparently rejiggered and 
renamed some access roads. As soon as we got clear of the immediate area, it 
got unconfused and took us efficiently to 
our Brooklyn destination.

I figure I'll just buy another refurb when we are ready to hit the roads next 
year. Refurb prices bounce around a bit, 
but are generally little more than a map update for an even older unit.

Actually, I would consider another brand or model these days, as the AAA info 
doesn't include the Camping/RV books and 
the lodging info is of little interest now. We are either in the RV or staying 
with family and friends. The only place 
where we pay for accommodations is in Brooklyn, where the internet and 
telephone are better for sussing out B&Bs than is 
AAA.

Travelin' Moose
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