Take a look at my review of the TomTom Go 500 where updating the maps literally broke my heart! This makes perfect sense however, what doesn’t make sense is that the devices themselves do not have enough memory space available to take the updated maps. As the maps are updated the file size also increases. This has been and continues to be my main gripe with the GPS manufacturers. This will ensure that these changes are taken into account and your calculated route will be the best available.

However, where they will come into their own is when road junctions have been changed or a new road has recently been opened. Usually you won’t see huge differences in the map updates when your using them. There will also be updates to the Points of Interest functions included within the software package. The map updates will include any changes recorded in the road networks for your particular maps. If you see this logo anywhere then your in luck and your device comes with Lifetime maps included. The easiest way to see if you have a TomTom GPS with Lifetime Maps is to look at the box. A device will have reached the end of its life when none of these are available any more.

*Lifetime – this is the useful life of the device, which means the period of time that TomTom continues to support your device with software updates, services, content or accessories. Specifically, the updates will remain free of charge as long as the device continues to be supported by TomTom.

The Lifetime support does not refer to your lifetime but, rather to the lifetime of the device. It means that any updates to the road networks, any changes in the Points of Interest and any changes to addresses will be updated on your GPS. This means that any changes to the roads etc will be reflected on your GPS as they become available. This will ensure that your TomTom GPS is always up to date with all the latest map updates. This is a feature where you will receive regular map updates free of charge. You will be able to download up to 4 full map updates to your device every year. What if I Purchase a Second Hand TomTom?.

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