Places where I can buy GPS map updates?

I've considered purchasing a GPS (especially when I'm looking at the map for the 3rd time, wondering where I am!) If you already own a GPS--great! If you don't--there is an awesome review site.  They also gave a very informative explanation of "why" you have to purchase updates! "There are two major companies who provide the data for most GPS maps, Tele Atlas and NAVTEQ. Regardless of your GPS manufacturer, chances are good the maps come from one of those two companies. These companies send drivers out on the road every day to map the roads. They are typically equipped in a van with an extremely sensitive GPS receiver and sometimes a few video cameras. These mappers go out to map roads that have changed positions, new roads, and new residential areas. They also respond to feedback of areas where the data might not be accurate and remap those areas. Once the mapping companies have mapped a new area or remapped an old area the new maps are loaded into their databases. This happens almost immediately as their databases are constantly being updated with new data. But this data doesn’t make it to your GPS nearly as fast…(finish reading here)" This amazing technology still needs people to make it work smoothly and keep it current. Your GPS map updates are going to be specific for your unit. I've found some for the more popular models and you can look for more here. Here's wishing you safe and direct (no getting lost) travels!

You can buy GPS map updates at http://www.pronto.com/user/search.do?displayQuery=gps%20map%20updates&SEM=true&query=gps%20map%20updates&adid=1200025549-9507690d-0_gs&ref=gps%20map%20updates&creativeid=3174907217&site= & http://www.megagps.com/garminmapupdate2010.aspx.