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post Jan 12 2007, 12:37 PM

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QUOTE(THT United Gadgets @ Jan 12 2007, 12:33 PM)
No worries, mate... The only problem is finding the time to go to LYP though! laugh.gif

Thats y the digital mall or those IT shops in 1U are the best bets... Those places are much closer to where i work (in Sec. 19 PJ)...
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There is another one I saw inside the Curve IT centre (end of an alley at the back of the shop selling PDA)..not really specialised in GPSr bcos selling those Linkys / Belkins routers..but saw few units of GPSr available inside the shop..u can try asking duh..but reference is always to the Seremban's shop... biggrin.gif
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post Jan 12 2007, 01:21 PM

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Icic, but its a bit on the "far" side though... I guess the best for a wider range is in LYP or Imbi ya? But how about the shops in the IT @ Sg. Wang?
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post Jan 12 2007, 02:04 PM

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Not so sure whether ther is any in Sg Wang...btw what kind of GPSr u r looking for? judging from your Palm model chances is it might not run the free Garmin Que or even Mapking.& u r not interested in the PPC cum BT GPSr.....so if my instinct is correct u r looking for a totally standalone handheld GPSr such as Garmin 60Csx or 76Csx?

Just a note if u r interested on the standalone offroad GPSr,,, This is a durable waterproof unit, very accurate signal acquisition and batt last very long....However the screen size is smaller than even the smaller PDA, U can only view in 2D & no way of using Mapking 3D version. It is suitable for hardcore trackers/ mappers, offroad tracking, jungle, fishing & etc.

For normal car navigation, it is a littlebit small...so check on what u want to do wth ur GPS....

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post Jan 12 2007, 03:10 PM

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Which GPS software is better for road navigation in Malaysia?
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post Jan 12 2007, 03:20 PM

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QUOTE(Deani_77 @ Jan 12 2007, 03:10 PM)
Which GPS software is better for road navigation in Malaysia?
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As mentioned earlier the best so far are those able to run the free Malsingmaps which r updated monthly. And this free maps can only be runed (currently) using the following software:

1) Garmin (For standalone GPSr) + Garmin car navigation h/ware such as Nuvi & Streetpilot
2) Garmin Que + GPS proxy/Gate (For all PPC wth WMS2003/2005 & certain Palm)
3) Mapking G10.2 (1115) - (The maps will not work on V7 & R12)
4) Symbian phone such as N70 or higher but no auto routing - Someone hv just converted whole malsinmaps to symbian format recently thumbup.gif )

So for car navigation get those PPC wth atleast 320X240 screen and able to view horizontal....such as HP5770....or if u r loaded get those Nuvi & streetpilots which is atleast RM3K++

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QUOTE(stimix @ Jan 12 2007, 03:20 PM)
As mentioned earlier the best so far are those able to run the free Malsingmaps which r updated monthly. And this free maps can only be runed (currently) using the following software:

1) Garmin (For standalone GPSr) + Garmin car navigation h/ware such as Nuvi & Streetpilot
2) Garmin Que + GPS proxy/Gate (For all PPC wth WMS2003/2005 & certain Palm)
3) Mapking G10.2 (1115) - (The maps will not work on V7 & R12)
4) Symbian phone such as N70 or higher but no auto routing - Someone hv just converted whole malsinmaps to symbian format recently  thumbup.gif )

So for car navigation get those PPC wth atleast 320X240 screen and able to view horizontal....such as HP5770....or if u r loaded get those Nuvi & streetpilots which is atleast RM3K++
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I'm now using PDA without GPS and my GPS unit that I ordered will arrive tomorrow. Just to prepare my PDA with the right software.

One more thing, which software give like 3D look navigation?
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QUOTE(Deani_77 @ Jan 12 2007, 03:39 PM)
I'm now using PDA without GPS and my GPS unit that I ordered will arrive tomorrow. Just to prepare my PDA with the right software.

One more thing, which software give like 3D look navigation?
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For 3D definitely Mapking G10.2 ....but this is not a free software. U need to buy the license to enable viewing of the free maps from malsingmaps..For free software download Garmin Que & GPS Proxy (But it will be a very lenghty & frustrating setup for 1st timer....I got my Garmin & GPS proxy running correctly after 3 failed attempts...the worst diff GPSr & diff PDA model having diff com ports settings... rclxub.gif

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QUOTE(stimix @ Jan 12 2007, 02:04 PM)
Not so sure whether ther is any in Sg Wang...btw what kind of GPSr u r looking for? judging from your Palm model chances is it might not run the free Garmin Que or even Mapking.& u r not interested in the PPC cum BT GPSr.....so if my instinct is correct u r looking for a totally standalone handheld GPSr such as Garmin 60Csx or 76Csx?

Just a note if u r interested on the standalone offroad GPSr,,, This is a durable waterproof unit, very accurate signal acquisition and batt last very long....However  the screen size is smaller than even the smaller PDA, U can only view in 2D & no way of using Mapking 3D version. It is suitable for hardcore trackers/ mappers, offroad tracking, jungle, fishing & etc.

For normal car navigation, it is a littlebit small...so check on what u want to do wth ur GPS....
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Icic... I will still go to those GPS-specialist shops to see whether they can recommend any good stand-alone product or if available, an add-on product to my Zire for enabling GPS connectivity (my preferred choice)...
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post Jan 12 2007, 10:18 PM

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stand alone product cost a few K wor....and people wait steal lol, cuz u fix to the car, dangerous lor
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Wah, it is something like a SmartTag then? Has to be affixed to the car? Like dat the best is still a device that can connect to the handheld and provide GPS...
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QUOTE(THT United Gadgets @ Jan 13 2007, 12:51 AM)
Wah, it is something like a SmartTag then? Has to be affixed to the car? Like dat the best is still a device that can connect to the handheld and provide GPS...
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Here's a local seller that carry garmin product, it will give you a general idea of
the pricing and type of gpsr available:
http://www.sltsb.com/products.htm
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QUOTE(stimix @ Jan 12 2007, 04:13 PM)
For 3D definitely Mapking G10.2 ....but this is not a free software. U need to buy the license to enable viewing of the free maps from malsingmaps..For free software download Garmin Que & GPS Proxy (But it will be a very lenghty & frustrating setup for 1st timer....I got my Garmin & GPS proxy running correctly after 3 failed attempts...the worst diff GPSr & diff PDA model having diff com ports settings... rclxub.gif
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If I buy that software (Mapking). Can it be use with PDA + BT GPS device? or It special for PDA with built-in GPS chip? ANybody ever use it? Advice please...
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Wow, they have an impressive array of products... Seems like most of the GPS devices are on sale at the above-1k price range though...
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QUOTE(Deani_77 @ Jan 13 2007, 09:25 AM)
If I buy that software (Mapking). Can it be use with PDA + BT GPS device? or It special for PDA with built-in GPS chip? ANybody ever use it? Advice please...
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No problem can use pda+bt gpsr for mapking. Download the trial of mapking and test it out from their website. Trial is for 3 days.
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post Jan 13 2007, 09:55 AM

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QUOTE(THT United Gadgets @ Jan 13 2007, 09:25 AM)
Wow, they have an impressive array of products... Seems like most of the GPS devices are on sale at the above-1k price range though...
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Hiyah..that link given by Easyrider is the benchmark shop from Seremban-lah..I tot u been refering to the red link given earlier? biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

Yes they carried all the known Garmin GPSr, Garmin Car navigation system, offroad GPSr, Marine/air navigator....however they only carry one type of hi-end bluetooth GPSr ie Mobile 10X

Just to summarised the almost extensive product available from the link by easyrider:

1) Automotive - Those are for car navigation only wth 3D capabilities but u cannot collect tracks records esp those NUVI models (Not the smartag thingy as discussed- u can detach those)
2) Handheld & marine - These are the most talked about Garmin products in Malsing esp 60Csx & 76Csx - for off-road wth very high accuracy & very good for tracking/mapping -
3) Mobile - Unfortunately the shop only carry 1 brand i.e the hi-end 10X...This is the BT GPSr for those PDA & PALM (Was told works well wth T3) which does not comes wth GPS

However this shop dun hv those All in one/ semi-in-on type of GPSr such as HP6965/DopodP800W/AsusP525 and etc.....



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QUOTE(easirider @ Jan 13 2007, 09:48 AM)
No problem can use pda+bt gpsr for mapking. Download the trial of mapking and test it out from their website. Trial is for 3 days.
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Just to add..Dun think Mapking support Palm! Their website only mentioned about PPC version, PC version & Smartphone Version (V7 only)...nothing mentioned about Palm ????
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QUOTE(stimix @ Jan 13 2007, 10:00 AM)
Just to add..Dun think Mapking support Palm! Their website only mentioned about PPC version, PC version & Smartphone Version (V7 only)...nothing mentioned about Palm ????
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One more thing if you want to use mapking with malsingmap remember that malsingmaps only works with G10 version of mapking.
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QUOTE(Deani_77 @ Jan 13 2007, 09:25 AM)
If I buy that software (Mapking). Can it be use with PDA + BT GPS device? or It special for PDA with built-in GPS chip? ANybody ever use it? Advice please...
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definitely can, no problem.
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Just received my BT GPS today, very excited. after complete setup the device I connect it and start using it with garmin que. the problem now the signal from virtual pot always lost and it keep searching, find and lost again. why it happen?
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QUOTE(stimix @ Jan 13 2007, 10:00 AM)
Just to add..Dun think Mapking support Palm! Their website only mentioned about PPC version, PC version & Smartphone Version (V7 only)...nothing mentioned about Palm ????
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Aiyo, that bad ah... Like dat, this means its more likely that my Z72s will have to be a non-GPS handheld for now!

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