GPS (general: wat is it? how does it work?), Get your answers here!
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 Mar 21 2008, 04:09 PM
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If you wanna use Garmin Mobile XT, I suggest you to get Mobile 10x from Garmin and it will cost you over RM600. But if you choose not to use that software any other BT GPS will do the job.
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Mar 27 2008, 09:23 AM
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QUOTE(SoloNg @ Mar 27 2008, 09:20 AM) Thrust, You just need to buy SD card contain Garmin Mobile XT program in order to use that program with your built-in GPS.Can also use Garmin Mobile XT.  |
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Mar 27 2008, 10:08 AM
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QUOTE(SoloNg @ Mar 27 2008, 09:49 AM) Actually you don't need to buy the sd card to use Garmin Mobile XT, i use the one downloaded from the Garmin site. Free register or need to pay? Can you give me link for that software at Garmin site?Download the file and install, but you will need to register the program, then only can you use it with your internal GPS. This post has been edited by Deani_77: Mar 27 2008, 10:11 AM |
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Mar 28 2008, 06:21 PM
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In term of road navigation, the accuracy was not a big deal. As long your GPS can received signal from satellite good enough already. But if you planning to draw GPS map then accuracy will be more important. That why some GPS tracker using external antenna for solution.
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Mar 29 2008, 11:53 AM
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There is some GPS use put their BT GPS outside their car to get better signal. Or you can hook ot out with the external antenna
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Mar 31 2008, 09:55 PM
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QUOTE(THT United Gadgets @ Mar 31 2008, 06:08 PM) Hmmm, how is this done? I remember reading it at malsingmaps.com. One member use business card box (made from clear plastic). He stick it on top of his car roof and put GPS unit inside the box.Mine is actually enabled with BT, but the antenna is a short and stumpy block on top of the unit (its a Garmin nuvi 310, btw)... Like i mentioned in my earlier post, i have to wait outside the car for the SatNav to track the satellites and acquire at least five, before placing the unit on the vehicle mount... Very ma-fan, especially when it's raining heavily or in a basement parking garage! |
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Apr 1 2008, 09:14 AM
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QUOTE(THT United Gadgets @ Mar 31 2008, 11:33 PM) Wah, like dat also can? Interesting, but how will he see the GPS directions then, since the unit is on top of the car roof? Like baronic says, I refers to BT GPS. For stand alone GPS you can choose to use external antenna. |
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Apr 1 2008, 08:55 PM
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I never use nuvi series. But if it can be connected to external antenna. It is better to get external antenna. Check unit manual for more info.
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Apr 1 2008, 11:04 PM
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My personal view, I will not choose this unit for navigation purpose. Availability of map and it details may be less in our region. For Malaysia, currently Garmin (map from malsingmaps.com) and Mapking was the best choice for road navigation (details road all over Semenanjung, Sabah and Sarawak).
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Apr 7 2008, 09:56 AM
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If casual GPS user, using PDA just enough. You can get car charger for PDA to extend your battery life.
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Apr 7 2008, 06:20 PM
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For Malsingmaps.com you can download their map for free. But if you the most updated map you need to contribute a POI, track or give them error report in order to make the map better.
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Apr 8 2008, 09:00 AM
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Just put it there when using it it, no point to put it there while not using it.
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Apr 8 2008, 02:21 PM
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Better you get a standalone GPS...
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Apr 9 2008, 09:23 AM
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QUOTE(celserv @ Apr 9 2008, 02:16 AM) hie is HOLUX GPS goood? Among popular BT GPS brand in Malaysia. Make sure it use SIRF III chip or MK1000 (if I'm not mistaken). |
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Apr 10 2008, 10:34 AM
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QUOTE(LittleCow @ Apr 9 2008, 09:46 PM) I was quoated RM788 (i guess is an entry level GPS) at sunway...HOLuX brand Is it stand alone GPS or BT GPS?  |
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Apr 11 2008, 08:33 AM
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QUOTE(THT United Gadgets @ Apr 10 2008, 11:15 PM) Standalone in what sense? U mean a dedicated GPS sat-nav or a hybrid-phone? Yes, like Nuvi series, 76 series from Garmin |
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Apr 11 2008, 04:14 PM
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What software are you using now? Nokia maps? Try be in the open sky place to get satellite fix. Please be patient sometime it will take more than 10 minutes to get a satellite fix for the first time.
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Apr 12 2008, 10:06 AM
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If you asking me :
1. convenient - standalone GPS 2. good maps - Garmin base device (using map from malsingmaps.com) 3. cheapest to run - Get in-car charger But for occasional usage and you already have primary hand phone, I will suggest you to get a PDA base (either built-in GPS or using BT GPS). You can use for other thing and when come to navigation you can opted to switch off the phone (avoid disturbance). |
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Apr 12 2008, 10:11 AM
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QUOTE(LittleCow @ Apr 12 2008, 10:04 AM) Thanks bro THT All navigation software for PDA and phone have voice direction. All standalone GPS can be updated with the latest map. For PDA user you can choose what navigation software you want.is the N82 pr gps PDA come with voice direction too?? is those standalone GPS like garmin, holux upgradeable? or downloadable with the latest map...either malaysia or other countries...I understand that PDA like HTC Touch cruise, O2 Atom V, Glofish X600...u can easily upload new mapping softwares/maps...with newer version |
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Apr 12 2008, 10:35 AM
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QUOTE(THT United Gadgets @ Apr 12 2008, 10:14 AM) Speaking of Malsingmaps, if you have a standalone GPS, you can download the latest free map from their site (i.e. without an unlock code)... This map is updated as at Jan 2008, FYI... That map can be use on PDA (Garmin Que or Mobile XT) not only standalone GPS. |
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