I dun use BT GPSr so can't advise much..but for sure u need to pair (i.e sync) the GPSr to the PDA 1st. If u faileed this steps for sure u can't get the fix. (Probably just follow the instruction manual on how to sync.. )...In malsingmaps wiki..it just mentioned u need to pair the BT GPSr 1st..

2ndly...u need to setup the comport in the mapking by going to tools>GPS/track>GPS setting tick "by User" & click on search gps...the unit should be able to search tha actual comport authomatically..

It's free and dun think the US govt has the capabilities to charge the world population on the usage of their system.

BTW, rite now US GPS system is working Others such as Russian, EU & Chian one not in operations yet.:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Naviga...atellite_System

For better idea, read this first:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System

YES & no...depending on the type of standalone GPSr u are buying,,,the older & rugged standalone type dun hv the Test to speech function (TTS) but most ppc type have.

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THT I missed ur posting...Actually frankly speaking if u hv done better research in Malsingmaps, Nuvi200 is a better choice & cheaper too!!

Why..Nuvi 200 capable of tracking & replay traccklogs but Nuvi310 can't!!!

Once u getting better wth Nuvi, u will be asking: How come I cannot see my tracklogs? Or How can I contribute tracklogs! Or anyway I can replay the remote area tracklog that I have been to

Anyway..just hope Garmin release an update soon to activate the Tracking function on other Nuvi models as well...

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Added on January 17, 2008, 5:18 pmU probably wanted to start from page 1..all the anwers are there....anyway a quick summary in blue:

GPS signal from NASA USA is FOC. but the certain mapping software are not free such as Mapking....For totally free software...visit the link in my siggy

This post has been edited by stimix: Jan 17 2008, 05:18 PM

Haha..u really too long under the coconut hell Sure GPS works well in Malaysia infact since early 2000 but the maps at the point of time really sxxks..Rigt now, the maps both commercial & hobbyist's malsingmaps site (as per my siggy) are very detail even if u are at remote areas or even up to Gunung Berinchang in Cameron Highland or navigating to a hotel in Pantai Cenang in Langkawi!

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Added on January 17, 2008, 9:47 pmEh..nowadays most of PDAs come wth phone!! those PDA without phone are rare nowadays! As mentioned earlier, get those wth high processor speed and dun get anything below 400mhz as the processing time will be very slow.

U can get either those inbuilt type such as Asus P535, HP6965, Dopod810 or the new HTCs, Eten & etc...or a PDA without GPS but u can pair wth an ext BT GPSr such as O2, more HTC without GPS, & etc...so many to choose..botto, line is ur budget...Avoid those wth slow processor <300mhz

This post has been edited by stimix: Jan 17 2008, 09:47 PM

Ehh, Dopod P100 no longer in production since late 2006 if I'm not mistaken. Not many pure PDA without phone right now...To get P100, the only way is thru 2nd hand market. I was considering P100 way back in mid 2006 when they quoted price for new unit is ~RM990 too bad no phone.
Even those mega powerful PDA without phone such as Dell Axim.50V wth 624mhz has stopped production.

To get good 2nd hand u can check in lelong.com or LYN itself. Normally those guys in lelong.com hv outlets either in Subang Parade or Summit. Print the advertisement & goto the shop to check the quality,. I got my 1st GPS PDA phone (HP6515) via this way....

If u are using Mapking - u can but only replay using mapking & u cannot submit to the mapper. Anyway, I hv not try to record track via mapking...fail to record dunno why..

But if u are using either GPS proxy & GPS gates, than these are the two good track recording tools. Most of us using PDA & members of MSM using gps procy to track & submit tracklogs for mapping purposes...and both software are the one that use to start Garmin Que. without these software, garmin Que won't work! (Except if u buy dedicated Garmin 10 GPSr)

Anyway is via Garmin Que itself (but u need GPS proxy/gates) to start-lah. But the tracklogs from Garmin que is no good compare to gps proxy.

Anything wth Sirf111 chipset can't be wrong..I'm using Asus P535. so far the accuracy is marvelous. Not so sure about HTC..heard also using Sirf111....if yes OK-lah...BTW, HTC will be a better choice interm of 2nd value, easy after sales service.

The cheaper Holux (M-1000) is retailing at RM260 & M-1200 is about RM290. Both are using the MTK chipset & not SirfIII. The older SIRFIII versions (Either GPS 236 or GPSslim240 ) is more expensive >RM300) Not sure whether it is still available..

On which chipset is good, I rather not comment....or else it will create another war as what happening in malsingmaps forum when ppl start commenting which one better especially SirfIII, MTK & Globallocate....or more....

For Nokia maps, you need to be online all the time. i.e u must either on 3G or GPRS. The reason why it's need 3G is bcos this maps only available online & keep on downloaded once the satelite acquired. In addition to this, u need to subscribe for the Voice navigation which is about RM38/mth.

Therefore...Dun go for Nokia maps...go for Garmin MXT. In order for the Garmin to work, u need to buy the preloaded Garmin SD card which u can find from any Garmin retailer (try the Garmin shop at Digital Mall). If not, u need to buy a seperate GArmin BT GPSr (Garmin 10X) to pair wth the set..Thereafter tha maps are totally free for life..

Wrong thread to ask this question..here is only on GPS..nothing to do wth camera...anyway, it is a known fact that the older Dopod (Not sure about HTC)...camera fucntion sxxk big time...

Why u need the outdated mapking maps when malsingmaps having the latest as at 18/7/09?
http://www.malsingmaps.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=10746

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