Why do you feel that way.
If you want any type of updates you need to use GE.
OR is it you just want patch maps so you do not setup your Garmin's to be seen in GE???
So it is up to other users to do all the work and upload what you need so you do not have to do anything.......
PS:
I just took my old Nuvi out of storage and GE gave me the update with no problems at all.