I face the same weak gps signal as you. Not sure what the cause is?

i had the same experience. I tried following method and it will get the GPS signal pretty fast.

On your EDGE and 3G, tap to open TomTom and you will get the GPS signal.

Once done, disabled EDGE and 3G.

thx for the tip. i'll try it later on

I need more info on the updated Sygic. The keyboard issue have been replaced to more touchh friendly and updated map as well. Anyone have bought updated or buy the latest one? Comment please?

At thorn of buying between TomTom and Sygic as both with the same price.

anyone try this application in sabah ?

guys i hv a bluetooth GPS device.can i connect with iphone?

TOMTOM Malaysia & Singapore Update : Ver 1.2

Update :-
1.Map ver 4.0
2.Added Help me ! emergency Menu.
3.New POI added

This post has been edited by weileong: Dec 18 2009, 01:05 PM

I bought Ndrive and I think it is pretty useless as it fails at important intersections.

Now I am afraid to throw in the money for another GPS apps as I am afraid their performance will be mediocre.

Seen a dedicated GPS at work and I must say that Ndrive pales terribly in comparison.

Correct me if I am wrong; iPhone 3GS and 3G only comes with Assisted GPS which means it utilises GPRS, Edge or 3G connection to detect the signals from the transmission towers and lock your position based on the signals they received from the tower. It does not directly utilises the satellites. It only gives an estimation on your position based on the positions of the towers. Thus, it is faster to lock and are able to use it indoor. Conclusion, fast locking, can use indoor but not accurate.

Unlike the Standalone GPS, it fully utilises the positions of the satellites directly to lock your position. Thus it will take a longer time to locked. It also not able to function indoor. Conclusion, slow locking, cannot use indoor but accurate.

Some models like HTC Touch Pro uses both. Thus, when the Standalone GPS cannot lock your position, it will utilise the A-GPS

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Added on December 18, 2009, 10:40 pmI am also looking at an external Standalone GPS device particularly bluetooth ones because iPhone only comes with A-GPS. Where did you get yours? Is it a Standalone GPS or A-GPS?

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Added on December 18, 2009, 10:46 pmI never tried any of these; but I have tried Garmin in Sabah and found that its good. I have also tried the Google Maps and found that Garmin is still better as the map is more complete and no need GPRS, Edge or 3G connections to open the map.

However, iphone is using only A-GPS and this will make all these maps not so accurate especially in Sabah where the telecommunication towers are weaker.

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Added on December 18, 2009, 10:50 pmContacted Garmin and according to them, they currently have no plan to develop the iPhone version.

This post has been edited by DavidL: Dec 18 2009, 11:26 PM

have anybody used tom tom msia app?
the price $59.90
is it worth it?

tomtom is nice, but I think Sygic really listen to their customer, and alway have updates, recently update to whole new application that have gesture feature, after complain from customer because of lack gesture

i believe iPhone3G and iPhone3GS both got A-GPS chip utilising satellite, alongside cellular and wifi signal. the assisted part is for faster lock when location-aware app is launched, before the satellites can give the exact location. so nope, iPhone 3G and 3GS can also get its location via GPS satellite. the one that doesn't have that feature is the original iPhone (can only determine its location via cellular and wifi signals)

btw, some GPS makers such as TomTom also already made their own GPS cradle to be used with iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS, also can be used with iPod Touch. it features GPS chip built into the cradle that can improve the GPS signal receiving.




This post has been edited by thisisit: Dec 24 2009, 06:15 PM

guys .. i faced a problem .. my iphone 3G currently is 3.12 and i install tomtom gps software d .. but my phone din show up the icon... izit 3.12os din support tomtom ??

Please reboot your iPhone and re-sync the application.

Contacted Garmin and according to them, they currently have no plan to develop the iPhone version.

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what a waste... Garmin for winmo works great..i've been using it on my X1 for trips to Melaka, Ipoh and Cameron Highlands recently.. works great with free maps from malfreemaps.. even in town roads and directions are clear... if only Garmin is available for iphone it'll be perfect.. great UI and OS with good gps navi software...

is location service free of charge?

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Added on January 4, 2010, 11:05 pmis location service free of charge?


This post has been edited by GaryPs3: Jan 4 2010, 11:05 PM

Reporting in.

Papago for Taiwan has been sighted.

Papago for iPhone

Released 29th Dec 09.

The taiwanese version even comes with 3D landmark and lane assist as well. Now, this is more like dedicated standalone GPS.





No clue to date if they will ever release any Malaysian version. If yes, we might have a chance to use local mapper's version of Papago map. Considering that their standalone GPS already integrated with MFM maps it will be great if the same can be bundle with the apps. Tomtom and sygic won't stand a chance in terms of POI.

Yup, you only hv to buy the app. Thumbs up for TomTom here~

i would say tat tom tom,sygic,ndrive and igoway gps could not really make my day in penang,...seems like penang maps is outdated there..i cant even find my own house street inside...but for garmin...it has my house street lol...

I believe it's true that a great GPS nav apps should be accompanied by detailed and complete waypoints and road networks. That being said, garmin obviously stand out here probably not because it is the best nav out there but due to the fact it has extensive map coverage courtesy of MSM officially and even MFM unofficially.

But the UI, auto-reroute duration, etc does play some role as well in determining which is the best. Consider that if Tomtom for example having an equally map database with garmin, then it might be spoiled for choice