Customize your Nuvi GPS with a Garmin Map Update and Case
Most of us will use our Garmin Nuvi GPS to only a small fraction of its true potential of getting us from one destination to another. However, there are a number of different ways to customize your GPS to make it stand out a little bit from the crowd and to get more functionality from it for your money.
For example, why not purchase a carry case for your Garmin Nuvi? Currently Amazon are stocking the Garmin Universal Carry Case which is compatible with the whole Garmin range of GPS products including the Nuvi and Zumo versions. The inner lining of the Garmin carry case is made from a soft interior fabric meaning you should prevent scratches to the screen – and if you use an SD Card to save your additional maps there’s even a small pocket in the side of the case to slide this into.
If you own one of the more popular Garmin GPS Nuvis, for example the 200, 600, and 700 series then you will need to purchase a specific carry case like this hard shell case.
In terms of map updates, every Garmin Nuvi should have a Garmin map update at least once of year. You might even qualify for free Garmin map updates if you have owned your GPS for less than 90 days under the Garmin nuMaps Guarantee program.
However most customers will find that they are outside this period so will have to pay a small fee for a Garmin map update. Typically these retail at no more than fifty dollars so updating your sat nav product can be done relatively, cheaply considering the amount of use you might get out of it.
Other ways to customize your Nuvi GPS include free Points of Interest downloads which will load new content onto the product. These include directions to attractions as diverse as sports stadiums, golf courses, restaurants and shopping malls. There are even computer games available to download from the Garmin website so you can keep the kids entertained once you arrive safe and know where you are driving next.
All of these customization options are relatively cheap and this year if you can update your Garmin Nuvi with a new map updates and leather carry case you will find that in the long run you will get far more use out of it and value for money.
