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It's a little painful to shell out $221.42 for the new Garmin 2GB flash card for the latest update on the navigation system. It sells for $199.00, but the amount I paid was with shipping and state tax. I was reading the Honda RedRider magazine that was just announcing the release of the latest update from Garmin. I ran a search on this forum for 'GPS updates' and there was very little information and no follow through. When placing the order, I had to give the VIN number off my Goldwing, so I don't think these cards can be simply duplicated, so mother Honda and Garmin has us by the short hairs. Here is the thread that didn't give me much information, the last entry was towards the end of June this year.
http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=27636&forum_id=4&highlight=gps+update
There was at least one guy that sounded like he wanted to start a class action suit against Honda to get these built in GPS systems updated with the proper software fixes, but as I said before, I didn't find any follow through, the thread just died.
The Garmin website for ordering the flash card is as follows:
http://www.garmin.com/goldwing
Garmin does not supply any information on what software issues were fixed, which for $200 for this update, they should. Are there any GL1800 riders out there that have purchased the update cards and have some information? Did they fix the ridiculous POI issues where I don't have to travel 1500 miles for a Radio Shack? It would also be nice if these systems now included the speed and altitude you are traveling at, the technology has been there for years. :?
P.S. At least I can use my old 2GB flash card as a backup with my digital camera. In trying to justify the expense of this new update navigation card, I checked Costco's website and a 2GB card sells for $46.99, plus applicable tax for your state. It's still an awful lot of money any way you look at it.:gunhead:
It's a little painful to shell out $221.42 for the new Garmin 2GB flash card for the latest update on the navigation system. It sells for $199.00, but the amount I paid was with shipping and state tax. I was reading the Honda RedRider magazine that was just announcing the release of the latest update from Garmin. I ran a search on this forum for 'GPS updates' and there was very little information and no follow through. When placing the order, I had to give the VIN number off my Goldwing, so I don't think these cards can be simply duplicated, so mother Honda and Garmin has us by the short hairs. Here is the thread that didn't give me much information, the last entry was towards the end of June this year.
http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=27636&forum_id=4&highlight=gps+update
There was at least one guy that sounded like he wanted to start a class action suit against Honda to get these built in GPS systems updated with the proper software fixes, but as I said before, I didn't find any follow through, the thread just died.
The Garmin website for ordering the flash card is as follows:
http://www.garmin.com/goldwing
Garmin does not supply any information on what software issues were fixed, which for $200 for this update, they should. Are there any GL1800 riders out there that have purchased the update cards and have some information? Did they fix the ridiculous POI issues where I don't have to travel 1500 miles for a Radio Shack? It would also be nice if these systems now included the speed and altitude you are traveling at, the technology has been there for years. :?
P.S. At least I can use my old 2GB flash card as a backup with my digital camera. In trying to justify the expense of this new update navigation card, I checked Costco's website and a 2GB card sells for $46.99, plus applicable tax for your state. It's still an awful lot of money any way you look at it.:gunhead: