The latest Mapking update is as at 26/4/07...seems like no update since then wondering why too... But for Garmin maptiles, they are very current as at 21/6/07..i.e very hot from the oven...

oooh....thanks for the heads up on the garmin one....looks like i need to download soon.....

somehow I seems to like garmin more.....maybe i am more used to it compare to map king.....

plus my gf says the map king voice very "gatal" compared to garmin.....

Yes I tend to prefer Garmin after sometime although w/out 3D....The voice in Mapking can be change 1 -lah...

BTW, the latest Garmin updates include Smart tunnel!! cool....

Ya, im using the white one...stylo mylo wat...Did anyone of u tot it was ghey? lol...

Absolutely positive about the Name Card Prog but absof***inlutely hate the voice call, give instructions to the wall also not so sakit hati.

Yeslah, getting the silicone case this wkend la.....yippie ki yay!

And oh yeah, i'm using it with skin wrap now...but still feel more secure with a silicone case though...

This post has been edited by Strik3: Jun 28 2007, 11:57 PM

hey any one can PM me on ways to get the garmin ? ahem .....

It is all inside malsingmaps' wiki....just follow the instruction..If PM u will do the same i.e copy & paste from wiki..but probably very long...

uhh garmin cue software is freeware then ? Unlike mapking ?

Garmin Que is a proprietary mapping software for Garmin product GPS10 & thus u can download from the link given in the wiki. However, somehow or rather ppl managed to cretae a 3rd party software caled GPS proxy to run Garmin que without buying the hardware.....so practicaly it is free in that sense.....it is still grey area till Today...

The good things about Garmin Que which Mapking dun hv/ lacking:

1) Very updated free maps from malsingmaps,,,Mapking now no longer updated so frequently..
2) Accuracy of routing is much better
3) More info which mapking dun hv such as Sun & moon function...best time for fishing, Time to destination (mapking hardly see!0 & only coundown)
4) Ability to perform tracking via GPS proxy & contribute the tracklog for mapping purposes...(My weird hobby!)
5) More if u read past posting about the comparison between mapking & Garmin)

However 1 thing that maoking has which garmin lack is the 3D view.....

This post has been edited by stimix: Jun 29 2007, 09:26 AM

Mapking also better cuz the interface is easier to use while driving. in GPS mode, buttons are big, easy to press, and select new destination etc. not like garmin. that one must stop and do it with a stylus.

quick question > can u have both mapking and Garmin in the same pda ? start either one as and when u like ?

Yes u can. u can even have other softwares as well if u wanted...some even install Igo, Miomap, Imap & etc....But always start 1 not 2 together...some said It can be done but I hv not tried...But what for? u will slow down the PDA speed...

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Added on June 29, 2007, 11:03 amHaha..dif opinion huh... personal liking anyway... ...but for sure Mapking can't record the track for mapping purposes which is a no-no to me...

This post has been edited by stimix: Jun 29 2007, 11:03 AM

ok danke danke ... installing garmin and etc ...following the malsing wiki stepwise ... . Will be sorry to lose the 3d visuals but i figure that better more accurate mapping better than eye candy....

BTW, it is common for 1st timer to received comport error msg while installing GPS proxy & Garmin...so probably to ease ur problem here is the setup for

1) GPS proxy:

GPS Comp port - com 2
Virtual Com port - com 5
Appl com port -com 5
Output com port - com 5

2) Garmin Que com port (Under option >system setup > interface)- com 5

BTW com 5 can be change to another number depending on what u add at the virtual com port level & also at ur P535 GPS hardware setting...basically layman term EXCEPT FOR GPS com port other com port must be the same number.....

crud - i could get all the com gpsproxy and que seeing each other but cant get the maps to show ...
put the patched map in garmin folder ..but when start up cannot see it ... but oddly - in the tab (in que) to delete map files - i can see it ...

Haha another very common mistake... the map is they only that the current pointer w/out GPS is showing garmin HQ in US..U need to either scroll to M'sia or Start ur GPS to get the map allign to M'sia.

got to see the maps now .. but now que is giving a message no gps detected.

used all the settings like u said

1) GPS proxy:

GPS Comp port - com 2 ( nmea errors if this is on com 5 )
Virtual Com port - com 5
Appl com port -com 5
Output com port - com 5

2) Garmin Que com port (Under option >system setup > interface)- com 5

pening, pening.....

BTW, have u link the GPS proxy >Setting & flag the "run ext app after proxy startup" & choose the Garmin que in the folder? & also u need to flag the Black light permanently on...

After this goto start GPS proxy & it will automaticalyy launched Garmin...U cannot launched Garmin directly sure fail...Must on GPS proxy to start Garmin....remembered..GPS proxy run Garmin Que...Garmin Que on it's own will not work unless u buy GArmin Hardware!

well.....mapking is teaching people to drive dangerously....he he he....

because you are not suppose to do any query/map/navigation setup DURING driving....

stop by the road and make the changes.....

you can save lives.......better not take the chances.....he he he....just an advice.....no bad intentions intended.

tried running garmin independantly after launching gpsproxy - then patched the 2.2a gpsproxy thereby giving the option for gamrin launching from gpsproxy ... still no go ...
garmin insist that no gps is detected ..

The baud rate ...check that it is 4800. U suppose to start from GPS proxy & proxy automatically launced Garmin...This provided u link proxy to Garmin..If not chances of error is high...esp u mentioned u hv to start Garmin individually which not suppose to....not easy huh....