How do you update the directory on a Garmin GPS?

Question

My mom got me a GPS for Xmas and I was really excited that you didn't have to bring addresses with you to put into the Garmin, you could just search for the business (Target, Chick-fil-a, etc.) However, a lot of business that are newer (5 years or so) are not in it. Can you update it somehow?

Answer 1

Garmin releases new updates every year.  Some units allow for ONE free update, visit http://www.Garmin.com to see if your unit qualifies.

If not, it costs money to update the maps and directory information (called Points of Interest or POI).

Answer 2

Yes. Pay $70 for the software at radioshack.