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SUSgogo2
post Jan 10 2009, 01:40 PM

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Hi guys. I'm newbie here. I've old pda Ipaq h2210 that lying around for years without any good usage. Well, recently I got myself a bluetooth
GPS receiver so that my Ipaq won't be useless. I bought I-blue 737 with 54 satellite tracking. I'm actually happy with my purchase. I now can go anywhere I want without getting lost. Also, I found some new road to use. tongue.gif

Right now, I'm using Mapkings and Garmin XT install inside my Ipaq h2210. Both are great. But I think Mapking is easier to use but not easily configured for routing. What you guys think?


Added on January 11, 2009, 1:47 pmthis thread is so dead... sad.gif

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SUSgogo2
post Jan 12 2009, 11:38 PM

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QUOTE(Deani_77 @ Jan 12 2009, 10:13 AM)
As for myself, I choose  garmin base device/software because I can use my own map on it. Since using Garmin you can draw and compile your own map on-line at Mapcenter. But when compare Mobile XT and Mapking, i will always choose Mobile XT since already familiar with their syatem since Garmin Que era...  tongue.gif
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wow, thanks for your answer. But somehow I think the reception with Mobile XT is worse than
Mapking. I wonder why software in PDA can affect GPS reception? Any idea?

a) Also, the Mapking will recalculate/reroute very fast if go to wrong way. XT do it after few second.
b) Mapking speed calculation is spot on. Same with my odometer. XT speed is slower than my odometer.
c) Mapking warn u about your speed. But XT just keep quiet.

But I think XT calculation/routing is better than mapking. Not sure why. Maybe Mobile XT map better.
Also, I think Mobile XT map is more detailed?
SUSgogo2
post Jan 13 2009, 12:17 AM

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QUOTE(braindead_fr3ak @ Jan 13 2009, 12:12 AM)
i was on my way to pankor with my mapking soft...using peninsular map..gosh... it gave me sum screwed up way to reach lumut..quite bad...plz dont 100% rely on ur gps...i followed gps to make sure our direction was right ...then the rest i just followed signss...

this being said...mapking gives accurate speedometer readings..but the map has to be updated.!!..
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maybe you should install both mapking and garmin mobile xt like me. And compare their routing.
I think mobile xt routing is more intelligent tongue.gif

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