That's funny... If u oledi got the fix and managed to find the triangle, the maps should be able to move together wth the pointer...This perplexed me further...Hv u really get the first satelite fixed? have u install GPS proxy or GPS Gates ..Garmin Que will not works without GPS proxy or GPS gates

BTW hv u visited malsingmaps....bcos the answer to "Where can I download it" is there.... ..& the right software for notebook = Nroute....PC can't travel so useless to install GPS...but if u mean u wanted to view the maps...do get Mapsource or Mapedit

Hmm yah im using gps proxy already, hmm i got the problem solved btw, it seems that every time i touch my pda screen to get back my backlight, it will drag the map because im in drag moe, it'll some sort of cancelling the follow mode.

Nroute? kay will try that. hopefully its free

Well, U'll need nRoute and Mapsource if u wanna use garmin maps on ur PC.

On the other hand, MapKing now has a PC version too! Nice!

Hi Porkchop,

I've never heard of a GPS Reciever misaligning. What happen? The coordinates provided not accurate?

This post has been edited by kerazul: Oct 1 2007, 11:52 PM

If you looking for nice GUI (3D) you can use Mapking but you need a map license to use the map. While nRoute you only get 2D graphic.

I believe its a temporary problem. Maybe the signal is weak, so, low in accuracy. Try to test it out in open space.

Once more thg, gps map normally has auto snapping function. Means, if ur detected coordinate is near to any road, it will put u on the road (it assume ur signal is weak and no auto correction by closest point) But if there are many roads nearby, it might put u on the wrong point.....

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Added on October 4, 2007, 10:44 amSeems like setting problem. Urs is in Map Viewing Mode, Not Navigation Mode.


This post has been edited by liewss80: Oct 4 2007, 10:44 AM

Gpsproxy has a setting to set the backlight permanent on.

Make sure you get GPSProxy 2.2a or 2.2c modified version not the 2.2. It come with option for permenant backlight and 1 second interval tracking.

Guys,

Do you know if GPS is considered a telecommunication device and is it taxable under customs ? I am considering whether buying online from abroad is going to be worth it ? If it is taxable do you know what is the rate we are talking about ?

Cheers

fy

yup.. for sure its taxable.... though im unsure what the tax rate is.
One of our forumers got screwed b4 trying to do a bulk on gps units by ordering from abroad.... got into a whole lot of mess.

if its just for personal use by ordering just 1 or 2 units i think should be ok.
Many gps enthusiast has done that b4 without getting a call from our friendly customs officer.

btw, what gps unit were u planning to get? our garage sales here also quite cheep wat......

To me it is better to buy it from local dealer. One of the reason was warranty and sometime you need to sent it back to their center by your own cost if you have any problem with your unit.

thanx for the batt suggestion it works...

anyway i am using GPSgate...paid abit more to get something more simpler to use...its worth it

some dopods got problem with gpsproxy so better use gpsgate, but for the rest the free gpsproxy is more than enough IMO

get mapking, everything is free if you know the way *ahem*

well... if you use garmin que, it's legally free as well

hi, i just got a HP 6965, but i am quite new to those GPS stuff, and i am quite lazy to go back on those 22 pages, so i will just ask .. sorry

1) Its pretty hard to get a fix on my 6965, it detect but still no fix is acquired, must i wait a long time?
2) what are cold start? meaning start up for the first time?
3) can the gps tell me the position that i am located and change the map accordingly?
4) which is better? garmin que or mapking?
5) its pretty laggy when loading the maps, any way to improve it?

thanks and please dun flame me

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This post has been edited by stimix: Oct 8 2007, 12:06 AM

Did u update ur aGPS via the internet? Ur 6965 is using a GPS10 chipset which is relatively weak compared to others so acquiring a fix may take longer than normal. But normally after downloading aGPS data, it should fix in a few minutes time max. Also depends on weather.

A cold start in layman's terms is when u start ur GPS after leaving it idle for a few hours. A warm start on the other hand, is when u start ur GPS after a few minutes of turning it off so that some of the data from the previous operation is still present and can be used. The difference is that a warm start will get a fix much faster than a cold start.

Both are good. But Garmin is free.

No way to improve the loading of maps as they are pretty big files.

Abit of correction. HP Ipaq6965 is using Globallocate chipset by this co: http://www.globallocate.com/A-GPS/A-GPS_Frameset.htm

Garmin GPS10 is a proprietary Garmin product and hv nothing to do wth Satelite chipset.. All Globallocate chipset needs latest GPS position to acquire Quick fix and thus needs frequent updates....

thanks for the quick reply, i havent done the update yet, so when i am done i will update the status



anyway what i meant is, if the default map is at KL area but i off the gps until i reach let say kajang, then reactivate gps, then will the map change accordingly or i will have to change it manually?

U need the latest globallocate QGPS update and if not, u probably waiting for >1hr to get satelite fix!
As said the maps won't change. the pointer will pinpoint to the exact location in kajang if u're there...U only change maptiles (If using Mapking) to another region such as if u're in Singapore u need to manually change to Singapore Maps & so do if u're in Bangkok.