Any Nuvi 500 Users?

SIKSUKR · 01-08-2009, 08:40 AM

While were at it,I bought a Nuvi 450w for x-mas.Does the Bizer Winni chip work in this model?

VitaBene · 02-01-2009, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

While were at it,I bought a Nuvi 450w for x-mas.Does the Bizer Winni chip work in this model?

SIK, I am going out on a limb but I think it works with most of the Nuvis.

I am going to pull the trigger- I just wish the purchasing process were easier, currently you have to download a form, fill it out and mail it in with a check. I can't remember the last time I mailed anything like this, I would love to see a straight credit card based internet transaction.

upthesaukee · 02-01-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

SIK, I am going out on a limb but I think it works with most of the Nuvis.

I am going to pull the trigger- I just wish the purchasing process were easier, currently you have to download a form, fill it out and mail it in with a check. I can't remember the last time I mailed anything like this, I would love to see a straight credit card based internet transaction.

I can guess that the reason is the cost of credit card business for a small business person. I used the process last year, and was pleased with the service and speed from Bizer. (We actually had a conversation not too long ago where our credit card bill several years ago was usually not in the three digit amount, and now it seems we write only a few checks, with one being a large check to the credit card company. My how things change. And back in those old days we were charged "per check" by the bank!

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Pineedles · 02-01-2009, 11:25 AM

Please be advised that the initial cost of any Garmin product, and I would imagine the TomTom is the same is only the beginning. You get one free update within about 6 months of purchase, then after a couple of years you'll start getting anoying messages saying the maps are out of date and to go to their website. The cost of the update is $100.00! That is something I didn't anticipate. I like the product, but I think Garmin is a bit greedy here.

I haven't done the Bizer upload but that's only because I know the lake pretty well and I operate during daylight hours only.

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Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	Pulling the trigger Please be advised that the initial cost of any Garmin product, and I would imagine the TomTom is the same is only the beginning. You get one free update within about 6 months of purchase, then after a couple of years you'll start getting anoying messages saying the maps are out of date and to go to their website. The cost of the update is $100.00! That is something I didn't anticipate. I like the product, but I think Garmin is a bit greedy here. I haven't done the Bizer upload but that's only because I know the lake pretty well and I operate during daylight hours only.