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WaCKy-Angel
post Oct 3 2010, 01:26 AM

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Hey guys i read on a blog says we can buy PPG Taiwan version (cheaper) and then download MFM maps still will works?

Just that it will be on mandarin rite?

Btw 3D junction only available on Pro version rite? But isnt it depends on the map?

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post Oct 3 2010, 11:17 PM

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Darn i paid for the Papago SG/MY and it sux... Garmin rocks alot than Papago.

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post Oct 5 2010, 02:57 AM

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QUOTE(vexus @ Oct 4 2010, 09:52 PM)
u paid the lite version ?
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QUOTE(boblp @ Oct 5 2010, 01:52 AM)
it all depends on the user preference/taste.. some of em' like the papago style of navigation.. while most of the ex garmin user will prefer the garmin over papago..

Maybe because they r used the the garmin interface.. thats why they think papago sucks.. well.. for me personally.. i've used both of em.. but i like papago better than garmin..

and yup.. ur using the lite or the pro version.. some of the feature in pro doesnt included in the lite version..
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Im using Pro version.

And to add on it, the tracking seems not very accurate, less accurate than Garmin on my N79...
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post Oct 6 2010, 06:17 PM

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QUOTE(hau^hau @ Oct 5 2010, 10:36 PM)
too bad there's no garmin for iphone ... currently using papago ... wifi/3g/edge can help it to lock faster
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QUOTE(cherpin @ Oct 5 2010, 10:54 PM)
i heard many ppl complained saying tat ppg takes very long time to lock the satellite.. izit true??
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Errr it only takes 1sec on my Iphone 4, coz its using GPS not A-GPS like the earlier 3GS or 3G version smile.gif
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post Oct 6 2010, 06:31 PM

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QUOTE(acoms @ Oct 6 2010, 06:28 PM)
I am using PPG latest version with iPhone 4, before this iPhone 3GS. PPG always crash during usage... and it's unusable.. anyone knows any tips to avoid PPG from crashing?
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Are u using OS4.1 ??

I just update my phone and i noticed alot of crashes when i play game..
Not sure if its the update that caused it though, coz i just got the phone for few days lolz.
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post Oct 11 2010, 02:11 AM

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QUOTE(acoms @ Oct 6 2010, 06:36 PM)
Yes.. I'm using iOS 4.1.. I also noticed that, after upgrade to iOS4.1, PPG always crash makes it unusable. I think iOS4.1 is not the problem here, PPG maker should upgrade their app...
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QUOTE(vexus @ Oct 10 2010, 10:54 PM)
now got papago M7

anyone using?

will it feel lag?
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Im using M7..

I dont know how tu mean "lag", but what i've noticed is that my "car" in the screen seems to move abit slower than my actual car...That caused me went into junctions earlier than the ones im supposed to go.

And also the re-route seems quite slow almost 5 seconds or more only it happens.


Sigh.....i liked my Garmin XT on my old N79 much more
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post Oct 12 2010, 10:12 PM

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QUOTE(yeahh @ Oct 12 2010, 12:20 PM)
sigh .. so tempted to get the GPS applications for malaysia, sg and australia but the price is really.................

do these gps applications eventually drop to a price which is ... slightly more affordable?
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I dont think the app will drop price...

Which app u eying on? u can just get the cheapest Papago Taiwan $9.99 or SG/MY Lite..

QUOTE(sneakylily @ Oct 12 2010, 07:56 PM)
I wana add GPS to my phone but not sure its worth it if only rarely use. Im running OS4 on 3G only, it lags enough normally no doubt it will be baaaaad with GPS.
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Im sure your phone is JB liao so no harm getting GPS if its free rite?

QUOTE(borneosailor @ Oct 12 2010, 08:03 PM)
i used papago m7 on my iphone4 today evening....yes, i noticed the lag....hmmm......i wonder why no garmin app?

oh, the roads for sabah dont seem to be accurate enough....some junctions and roads are missing...
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The map can only be updated online, when papago update their database that is.
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post Oct 14 2010, 03:45 PM

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QUOTE(kong5091 @ Oct 14 2010, 12:41 PM)
I hv installed both tomtom and ppg, ppg seem like very less settings and route options, tomtom have more option but tomtom seem like cannot getting GPS signal~~
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u using 3GS or 4 ?

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post Oct 17 2010, 11:10 PM

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QUOTE(matrixation @ Oct 17 2010, 10:47 PM)
hey guys im pretty new to GPS apps on the iphone, but am seriously thinking of getting 1, browsed through the app store and saw two gps apps that's quite catching,

- papago
- tomtom

by price comparison, I'd prefer to papago as it's cheaper, just wondering, how does this work? they're both by satellites? means I do not need to activate 3g/wifi/data to start the navigation?

and another question is, after downloading the app, it's download-and-use or it'd require further registration/map downloading or so on so forth?

sincere apology if these questions are answered and asked before but really hope some1 cud help me out of this dilemma now. appreciate it. thanks
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I would prefer Garmin to Papago, havent tried TomTom though..

I suggest u get the Lite version coz its cheaper (I bought Pro version, and are relatively regretting now cry.gif )

For Iphone 4 its using GPS (3GS using A-GPS) its free no 3G/data required.

No registration or map downloading needed, though if they decided to upload new map then entire app need to be downloaded again..

Just like Papago just release update today, and its 400mb size (compared b4 was 200mb)
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post Oct 19 2010, 05:52 PM

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QUOTE(mmmbop @ Oct 18 2010, 03:12 PM)
The 3GS also using GPS+AGPS combo.


Added on October 18, 2010, 3:14 pm

He's just stating his preference which unfortunately, yes no garmin for iPhone.


Added on October 18, 2010, 3:16 pm

I'm using cgynett and somehow the rate of charging/consuming almost equal. The battery percentage does not change at all when using GPS. This is with 3GS though. I have yet to try with iP4


Added on October 18, 2010, 3:30 pm

It's one of the earliest bug that I have reviewed in the AppStore as well. Lagginess that does not suit the capacitive screen.

In terms of the position lock, this is my theory. If one is to compare with GarminXT, they have what they call as "Show Location" function, can be found in the Map setting. There are two options, 1. On roads 2. At GPS location.

Those that pick "on roads", obviously will always see their car on the road, no matter how fluctuates the GPS signal is. If they choose the other one, it will show the most accurate GPS position at the moment and hence will show you out of the road position.

My point is, GPS signal is fluctuating depending on your location. Garmin has solved this issue by giving you the function stated so it will looks better on the map eventhough actually the GPS locked you adjacent to the road.

P/S: those claiming slow GPS lock, could you please inform us whether your AGPS aka Location Services is on or not?
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Im abit confused here..

Location Services = AGPS ?

That means my phoneline will be charged when i use location service?

 

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