glad you like it;
standalone is much dependable
response is much quicker
for a person like me hardly go travel
GPS in built Pda is sufficiently and no complains

just a Q.
If i buy a garmin and use it with MalSing map - would all the feature in garmin be use, or it depend on the Malsing map. For example "text to voice", turn to street name in xx meter, etc. Coz i know this only can be used with the original map from garmin?? Anybody can advice??

i believe that's the software. if the map has the names etc, it should be able to read it. correct me if i'm wrong

can we setup in the gps to alert us if there have police road block or speed trap..if can how..tq

It can be done if you are using Mobile XT or standalone GPSr. Checkout here "Garmin - POI Loader

thanks

http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2008-10D...lsingmap_16.htm

anyone using this gps device....i guess my fren got con by the seller because he doesnt give the sd card and cd driver

When I'm looking to that page, I'm not really sure what type of unit they advertised since there is no details specification about that device. Perhaps you can describe a bit about that device since you already try it, 1. which navigation software they use (is it Mapking or other software) 2. That device running on what OS? Try to run that device until it get satellite fix and see if your current location was in the map.

One important thing you need to remember before buying any GPS Device, other than the device itself and the navigation software. Availability of map for our country was very important since we intend to use it as road navigation device, but if you are using it for off roads or outdoors activities. It doesn't matter what device you choose.

about the gps software i i'm not sure cos the device dont say anything and in the picture above if u click at navigation button its doesnt do anything its like the button not fuction at all.

the device dont say anything except

ROM VERSION:32.SY.C4.25.8.1
PROCESSOR:ATLASIII
RAM SIZE:64MB
SOFTWARE VERSION:2.11


That all and even its manual book(only about 5 pages) doesnt give any info about the navigation button.


I think the seller keep the cd driver so people will buy the sdcard from him btw i already have Mapking software but i still cannot install it to this dammm device because MS ActiveSync doesnt detect it

so there is no way i can make mapking work on this device unless the seller give the cd driver

i will ask my fren for refund his money back or the seller name in lelong

This post has been edited by legball: Oct 30 2008, 11:29 PM

From the seller page I have seen that this unit use Mapking Navigation software.

http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2008-10D...lsingmap_16.htm

Perhaps you can try to get the satellite fix first and see if it have the map inside it.

This post has been edited by Deani_77: Oct 30 2008, 11:27 PM

its already a week the device with me but i still cannot do anything with it

here the problem

1)the device got no detect with MS activesync
2)there must be a "secret" suddenly seller hide the cd driver from the box
3)the seller can install mapking into the device but other who buy the product without the 'magical RM RM' sd card are left wonder everyday and night with no cd driver and pening thinking how to make the device able to install MAPking

next time buy a reputable GPS, like Garmin or others.
remember a reputable brand.
and from a reputable store too.

or a reputable seller

Just wondering, what happened when you click navigation icon on that device. Any software running?

if budget is a constraint for standalone systems, just get a Garmin nuvi 200 for RM700. So cheap already now.
Dun buy those chiplak brands.

anyone know how to get gps software?

You can just google for it. There is hundred of GPS software out there either it free or paid software. Or you can drop by to My Blog. Just click my siggy below...

anyone tried using the "google mobile map"? if not mistaken the google mobile map now can do "routing" without using the GPS. But anyone used it with GPS + google mobile map?

This post has been edited by akchang: Nov 4 2008, 03:56 PM

halo guys!!! It takes 1.5 full days for me to read all these 50 pages of this topic..
I'm a newbie in gps and is planning to buy a gps called 'GPS BAY 3303' with RM399 as citibank is having a promotion. (http://www.gpsbay.com/index.php?mid=603&p=products-item&id=728).
Anyone tried this gps can share their experience?

I have few questions need to ask all the expert hope you are able to help:

1. My lovely myvi is tinted but not V-Cool. So is there any differences in terms of the satellite signal reception between out side a car and inside the car (edge of the windshield)? Just want to know will the windshield block some signal....

2. Can an external antena boost the satellite reception or it just an extension which the power of reception is same with the build in antena?

3. Is there any reception differences if I place my gps unit to the edge of windshield (without using external antena), and if I place the external antena to the edge of the windshield and connect it to my gps unit inside my car? I ask because I don't 1 to put my gsp unit to the edge of the windshield as it will 'hurt' under direct sunlight (even just few minutes drive) and by putting the external antena outside the car might attract ppl to steal it or break the antena. What do you think?

4. Will the vibration from car hurt the gps unit ah?

5. I remember JPJ doesn't allow ppl to put LCD screen in front of front passenger/driver, will the police block us if he saw the gps unit and take advantage to saman us? i think in malaysia it possible?...

6. Saw many ppl talk about the mapking and malsingmap maps. Can we have a conclusion which 1 is the best? in term of? why?

Thank you guys in advance..... heehee... this forum rock!! it's a 'gps' for questions and answer... heehee...

Normal car tinted normally will not caused interference to GPS reception. Only heavy car tinted will caused inteference.


For normal antenna (which not use power), it will not boost the reception power but since it always been placed on the top of the roof, it will get better accuracy than without using external antenna while using it in the car. But there is antenna type been called re-radiating antenna. This type of antenna boost power to received satellite signal and it use power.


It no point using getting an external antenna then put it inside your car.

It was built to withstand car vibration. It will not hurt your device

To be safe, just take out your device while passing any roadblock. But as for myself, so far no problem...

You can use both at the same time... Malsingmaps.com also produce map for Mapking other than map for Garmin device.