can i use gps with a hp tat doesnt come with gps?
example kc550:p

wonder is there hav a "gps software"??

Sifu,
Where can i get the GPS receiver? Im using Nokia N73.

Which software is recommended? Mind to teach me (noob)?

Thanks.

If it is not a Windows Mobile OS or Symbian OS, then u can only use Google Map, and I dont think external GPS works for it.




Any Seller selling Bluetooth GPS receiver will do. Use Garmin or Nokia Map also can. But Suggest to use Garmin~

google map..then i nid to pay the gps becoz using gprs to receive??

Can I ask,
- If I have a Symbian OS phone and installed with Garmin software, then I would not have to pay any data charge for GPS realtime direction?
- Are all Nokia phones using A-GPS or specific chipset (eg SIRF-III) for GPS positioning?

Wth GArmin GMXT - no need 100% free except for the intial purchase of the Garmin MXT SD card

Not sure any nokia using SIRFIII but I doubt so...bcos nowadays lotsa of manufacturer run away from SIRFIII to cheaper option of MTK & Nokia noramally on AGPS..dunno what chipset. SIRF III still the best amateur based GPSr in the market wth superior reception but not so good in battery life compare to MTK.



This post has been edited by stimix: Nov 27 2008, 12:28 AM

Anyone of you are using Mapking R12(Chinese version originally from N95)? I do have 3 GPS software install on my N82(Nokia Map-never use, GarminXT-prefer, Mapking-Try to use it). I downloaded the latest Mapking map and able to view the map and navigate to the place in my favorite but got some problem when entering road name which it will shutdown by itself..Anybody have this experience on using Mapking R12 on your Nokia phone?

hmmm..mine is garmin sudd shutoff..... ......i prefer nokia maps...da direction more accurate....garmin keep on calculating road...den bring me to long way....let say wana go frm klang to kl...and im on the federal highway will ask me turn to kesas (round n round) the exit at federal again... ....any highway sure direct me to kesas highway for garmin...

What Garmin maps are u using? Is it original Garmin or Malsingmaps?? If latest malsingmaps, It can't be wrong..I'm using both Nokia Maps & also Garmin malsingmaps/malfreemaps....& I'm pretty sure garmin Malsingmaps are much more accurate then the stupid nokia maps..

ar..frm malsing website....latest 1..

garmin mobile xt latest ver5 available for dload at garmin website. new interface and faster navigation.

U probably want to choose shortest route rather than Highway in Garmin....The problem in Nokia maps is lotsa new area not in the maps..and thus u can't navigate there.

How much u pay on monthly navigation using nokiamaps? Last time I paid RM38 for a mth.

which device n gps software are the best rite now? im consider getting 1.

This post has been edited by -Y-: Nov 6 2008, 04:57 PM

Depending if u willing to pay or u want 100%free...Nokia maps naviagtion is not free...subscription is at RM38/mth ~6mth ago..not sure now.

Using Garmin & Mapking, u need to buy the software initially & thereafter the maps is downloadeable from malsingmaps.com (Garmin + Mapking) or malfreemaps.com (Only Garmin version)

The devices are very subjective...any phone/pda phone with built=in GPS receiver will do OR any Symbian or windows mobiles devices without built-in but no problem pairing wth ext BT GPS receiver.

sorry for not be specific. what i meant was, phone/pda. im thinking htc touch hd. which will available soon. the 3.8" screen is very tempting..

This post has been edited by -Y-: Nov 6 2008, 08:05 PM

There are pro & con on each phone & PDA..very difficult to compare...just choose the one up to your budget. I'm using both PDA & Nokia for navigation i.e:

Asus P535 I'm using Garmin Que & Mapking. Garmin Que/GPS proxy for tracking &
Nokia N78 wth Garmin MXT/Nokia maps for navigation.

So it's up to your budget & what u really like...I choose Asus bcos of it's SIRFIII chipset & also the speed 520mhz. & reasoneable at the point of time (Not now-lah), & Nokia N78 bcos it's the cheapest inbuilt GPSR wth WIFIO, 3.5G connection

wah RM38?..mine RM42... ...increase d..lolx..1month rite?

The RM38 was in Jan'08, I stopped using after a week cannot tahan bcos lack of roads esp in outskirt area, Melaka & etc, so switch bck to Garmin...malsingmaaps..Now I'm more on malfreemaps (update more frequent- every week!)

sorry for asking this noob question, but how come TS stated that GPS is free? thnks

its totally free...connect using satellite directly...not data transfer...nothing to do with telco provider

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