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alexnek

Nov 1 2009, 08:36 PM

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Yeahp, it's a good purchase at least for me I don't have to chalk up another device on my car and realiable. You want screenshots while using it? I don't have that coz most of time im concentrating driving ahead

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@alexnek,
Just do a simulated one.

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QUOTE(alexnek @ Nov 1 2009, 07:42 PM)

I've purchased TomTom MY for my iPhone 3GS and straight went for two days stress test including during rainy day. Pls note I tried it on KL, Subang, PJ, and cheras roads only. By far maps are updated, and most impressed me is the GPS locking and route recalculate. In fact, I don't realise during recalculating should you reroute to alternative road, it happens so fast in split second. Navigation voice is fantastic, tried Cantonese, English US, UK, Mandarin, B Melayu and Hakka

Navigation voice is loud, clear and adjustable too. Expect full features including toll charge road, POI, etc. Before this, I've tried garmin on malsingmap, papago and tomtom on Nokia phones too. So I think it's fair to rate this app 4/5.

Ask me anything should you need more info

Wat about all the POIs in KL and Klang Valley? Is it updated?

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Why the size of the Sygic is 235mb whereas Tom Tom is only less than 100mb? What are the different? Some said they are using the same map but why the size of so much different? Does this mean the Sygic has more map or POI than TomTom? THanks

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Anyone try use Tom Tom in northern region penang,kedah, perak? map coverage good ah?

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That is why i've refrained from getting tomtom..

For sure, it's cheaper than Sygic.. but according to their descriptions, maps for Malaysia are only 54% complete..

I wonder thought, if people with JB'd phones can modify the maps/poi themselves.. or import it from elsewhere

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But I thought Sygic and TomTom are using the same map so there is no different between these two.

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QUOTE(tnsai @ Oct 29 2009, 03:10 PM)

I'm pretty sure you don't need the car kit.. the car kit just boosts the GPS signal etc(or rather provides its own GPS receiver)..or provides it for IPoTs et
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So, mind to share what car kit that you all using right now???

I'm try looking those can stick on windscreen and chargeable. Any better advices?

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Nov 4 2009, 07:10 PM

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Hi,

Just a question regarding Sygic South East Asia in Apps Store, it says the apps contain maps for Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. I just want to confirm is it true that it contains all these countries? So I can use the GPS in Thailand and Indonesia as well. I asked it is because other GPS apps only have Malaysia and Singapore. Please confirm. Thanks

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QUOTE(ASAP @ Nov 4 2009, 07:10 PM)

Hi,

Just a question regarding Sygic South East Asia in Apps Store, it says the apps contain maps for Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. I just want to confirm is it true that it contains all these countries? So I can use the GPS in Thailand and Indonesia as well. I asked it is because other GPS apps only have Malaysia and Singapore. Please confirm. Thanks

Of course it is what it is as listed in the iTunes Store. You can always email them to confirm on this if you wish to.

You can check it out http://www.sygic.com/index.php/en/iphone.html too.

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Thanks. May I know who has purchased the Sygic from Apps Store so I can ask some questions? Thanks

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got free wan ?

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hey there, i've just downloaded the tomtom malaysia& singapore .. but when i tried to use it, it kept showing trying to get GPS signal..
my query is, do i need any device or is there anything that i can do to be able to use it ?
and , does tomtom works offline ? im using DIGI btw

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Nov 5 2009, 07:25 PM

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QUOTE(loowy @ Nov 5 2009, 07:23 PM)

hey there, i've just downloaded the tomtom malaysia& singapore .. but when i tried to use it, it kept showing trying to get GPS signal..
my query is, do i need any device or is there anything that i can do to be able to use it ?
and , does tomtom works offline ? im using DIGI btw

i am having the same problem also!! even under clear blue sky waited like for 15minit also same thing..zzz

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Nov 6 2009, 11:25 AM

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I bought the TomTom just yesterday, I din had enuff time to try the navigate system but I tried the satelitte lock. It's amazing!!! Lock satelitte within 25 seconds!!! I can have a review if requested.... Btw how I buy the TomTom car kit in Malaysia???

Added on November 6, 2009, 11:27 amBtw is thr any car kit reccommended for charging while navigating at the same time??

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Nov 6 2009, 11:52 AM

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did you guys realised that the battery drain too fast when ure using tomtom ?

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Nov 6 2009, 11:59 AM

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@loowy...ya
a few minutes, the battery drop 1 percent. and most of the time poor gps reception as i handheld/put at passenger seat for my first testing. gonna try it on the dashboard later.

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Nov 6 2009, 01:23 PM

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QUOTE(loowy @ Nov 6 2009, 11:52 AM)

did you guys realised that the battery drain too fast when ure using tomtom ?

it's the same for Sygic, 20% drop for 1 hour of usage.

alexnek

Nov 6 2009, 04:17 PM

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Not sure MY poor on GPS signal, most of time I get locked pretty fast (few seconds). When im in oz, it gets locked very very fast

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Nov 8 2009, 05:15 PM

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Hi all ,

I just purchased the TOM TOM M'sia & Sg GPS app ($59.90) from Itune and installed into my iphone 3g (3.1.2) latest os.

However, I could not able to open the app.

It will automatically closed when i click open.

ANY EXPERT COULD HELP ??

TQ!

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