Not all Palm can install Garmin Que..Pls check from this link:

http://www.palmx.org/mambo/index.php?optio...id=99&Itemid=45

From Malsingmaps WIKI only the following Palms are able to use Garmin Que:

Sony Clie UX50
PalmOne Tungsten T3
Sony Clie TH55
PalmOne Treo 650
Sony Clie TJ37
PalmOne TX
PalmOne Tungsten E2
The map setup/upload is similar to PocketPC.


This post has been edited by stimix: Jan 8 2007, 10:20 PM

I'm not so sure..not a palm user but u probably can check wth the moderator of the site i.e Dr Azmi Tamil...He is also a Sr member of Malsingmaps & the above WIKI from Malsingmaps is updated by him....

Not really..satelite requred clear sky and all the 24 satelites are up there the stumbling blocks are those highrises, mountains, thick vegetation or u r inside a car wth Vcool tint or even inside a house.. Reason being satelite signals are very-very weak and thus required open sky.. To mitigates these problems, normally hardcore GPS addicts will hooked up their unit to an external antenna just to get "clearer Sky"

However during cold start (First getting satelite fix) u will need atleast 5 minutes to detect the signal but the nxt acquisition of signal should be fast probably less than a min especialy those wth QuickGPS built-in GPSr (HP6515/HP6965)

In normal circumstances, Garmin Que is a proprietary S/ware of Garmin & normally comes wth their GPSr. however you can download this s/ware freely from their website which is linked via Malsingmaps. It won't work directly unless u purchased a Garmin GPSr. To solved this someone hv found a way (long time ago) by using 3rd party s/ware i.e using "GPS Proxy" which is freely available via the above link and thus enable the running of Garmin Que without buying their h/ware. So in that sense it is free! . Subsequent to installation of both s/ware u need to upload the patched maps from Malsingmaps to enable u to view & navigate. (However the setting up of so called "Free software might be a pain for first timer...including me previously.. )

Similarly to Mapking, where Malsingmaps are now able to run in this format..U need to purchase Mapking G10 software first b4 u can run Malsingmaps. Thus it is not free in that sense...but the Maps are still free.... the installation setting up is so easy.....

This post has been edited by stimix: Jan 10 2007, 12:39 PM

There are numerous discussions on external antenna in Malsinmaps & there are also numerous bul purchases there...rite now someone is offering bulk purchase of ext ant at RM50/unit (so far the cheapest!)

However b4 u buy check on the socket first..probably u cannot hooked up the ext ant directly and thus u need another internal re-radiation unit (~RM100 - Online shop from HK) hooked up to the ext ant.

If u're running either WM2003 or WM2005, all BT GPSr that support both will work. However look for BT GPSr wth the latest chipset ie Sirf111 which is the current Taiko of all GPSr...

U can refer to Malsinmaps under the FAQ/WIKI section for step to step installation...I can't assist u here as I dun use BT GPSr...

U can try:
1 ) SLTSB

2) KL Advance Technology 43A Jalan Jejaka
Taman Maluri Cheras
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: CHAI +60126676393

3) Red Reef Marketing (Low Yat Plaza)
3rd Floor, Lot3.IT.28
Low Yat Plaza
No.7 Jalan 1/77

4) The GeoBazaar (Wisma Central near KLCC) aka MyGIS - Malaysia Geographic Information Systems
Box #401, Lot 2.69, First Floor, Wisma Central,
Jalan Ampang 50450, Kuala Lumpur

5) GPS....(Digitalmall S14 PJ) look for Kelvin

More info on other areas S'pore & Borneo if u do a search in Malsingmaps.com

This post has been edited by stimix: Jan 11 2007, 02:43 PM

Just PM u on the contact person....but pls check the price first on other shops 1st

Not so sure..hv not visited the mall yet .bot my HP6515 extended batt from the boss ( a member of malsingmaps) who personally delivered to me in Subang..just told me he has just started a shop in Digital mall but was told currently selling GPS accesories such as ext antenna, battery & etc...soon to venture into GPSr...

This post has been edited by stimix: Jan 11 2007, 07:40 PM

Yep this guy also advertised the same in Malsingmaps..so far is the cheapest i.e getting S'pore price in M'sia...

That is why u need to compare prices..the Lowyat one is not really cheap duh....personally, I think the SLTSB (the abover red coloured link) is the best interm of pricing & varieties but there an online seller from Seremban....

This post has been edited by stimix: Jan 12 2007, 09:10 AM

BTW, for amateur....should consider also getting those All in one type GPSr such as HP6515, HP6965, MIO700, Dopod800 & etc...which is much more convenient rather a split GPSr such as BT or the bulky Garmin GPSr

This type of GPSr's cum PDA/phone no need those specialised shop as you can get it easily (even 2nd hand) from Lowyat, Subang Parade -Gadget junction or Summit USJ....or Lelong.com...

However for hardcore GPS addict, they will prefer special purpose GPSr such as Garmin C60Csx or 76Csx as both are the taiko of all GPSr rite now bcos of its superior accuracy & able to record very accurate track records for the purpose of mapping...i.e the engine of whole Malsingmaps that depend on those hardcore volunteers to contribute tracks....

There is another one I saw inside the Curve IT centre (end of an alley at the back of the shop selling PDA)..not really specialised in GPSr bcos selling those Linkys / Belkins routers..but saw few units of GPSr available inside the shop..u can try asking duh..but reference is always to the Seremban's shop...

Not so sure whether ther is any in Sg Wang...btw what kind of GPSr u r looking for? judging from your Palm model chances is it might not run the free Garmin Que or even Mapking.& u r not interested in the PPC cum BT GPSr.....so if my instinct is correct u r looking for a totally standalone handheld GPSr such as Garmin 60Csx or 76Csx?

Just a note if u r interested on the standalone offroad GPSr,,, This is a durable waterproof unit, very accurate signal acquisition and batt last very long....However the screen size is smaller than even the smaller PDA, U can only view in 2D & no way of using Mapking 3D version. It is suitable for hardcore trackers/ mappers, offroad tracking, jungle, fishing & etc.

For normal car navigation, it is a littlebit small...so check on what u want to do wth ur GPS....

As mentioned earlier the best so far are those able to run the free Malsingmaps which r updated monthly. And this free maps can only be runed (currently) using the following software:

1) Garmin (For standalone GPSr) + Garmin car navigation h/ware such as Nuvi & Streetpilot
2) Garmin Que + GPS proxy/Gate (For all PPC wth WMS2003/2005 & certain Palm)
3) Mapking G10.2 (1115) - (The maps will not work on V7 & R12)
4) Symbian phone such as N70 or higher but no auto routing - Someone hv just converted whole malsinmaps to symbian format recently )

So for car navigation get those PPC wth atleast 320X240 screen and able to view horizontal....such as HP5770....or if u r loaded get those Nuvi & streetpilots which is atleast RM3K++

This post has been edited by stimix: Jan 12 2007, 03:23 PM

For 3D definitely Mapking G10.2 ....but this is not a free software. U need to buy the license to enable viewing of the free maps from malsingmaps..For free software download Garmin Que & GPS Proxy (But it will be a very lenghty & frustrating setup for 1st timer....I got my Garmin & GPS proxy running correctly after 3 failed attempts...the worst diff GPSr & diff PDA model having diff com ports settings...

Hiyah..that link given by Easyrider is the benchmark shop from Seremban-lah..I tot u been refering to the red link given earlier?

Yes they carried all the known Garmin GPSr, Garmin Car navigation system, offroad GPSr, Marine/air navigator....however they only carry one type of hi-end bluetooth GPSr ie Mobile 10X

Just to summarised the almost extensive product available from the link by easyrider:

1) Automotive - Those are for car navigation only wth 3D capabilities but u cannot collect tracks records esp those NUVI models (Not the smartag thingy as discussed- u can detach those)
2) Handheld & marine - These are the most talked about Garmin products in Malsing esp 60Csx & 76Csx - for off-road wth very high accuracy & very good for tracking/mapping -
3) Mobile - Unfortunately the shop only carry 1 brand i.e the hi-end 10X...This is the BT GPSr for those PDA & PALM (Was told works well wth T3) which does not comes wth GPS

However this shop dun hv those All in one/ semi-in-on type of GPSr such as HP6965/DopodP800W/AsusP525 and etc.....

Just to add..Dun think Mapking support Palm! Their website only mentioned about PPC version, PC version & Smartphone Version (V7 only)...nothing mentioned about Palm ????

Mapking cannot use probably Garmin Que can...try find more info from Palmx.org

Probably the Doctor will be able to share something on Z72s.....this Doc is crazy about Palm...& most of the tutorial & setting on Palm to Malsingmaps is contributed by him...friendly doctor... ..