In-Car Navigation System

[Emils]

I'm thinking of getting an in-car navigation system/GPS as I have been getting lost too often. Figured that it might save me more in the long run by cutting down the needless petrol spent in going in a merry-go-round. (Sometimes I feel like I'm like a shark. Have to circle the location a few times before I zero in on the actual spot. )

 

Anyway, thinking if any of the bros here can share more info. like:

- Where can I shop for a in-car navigation system system? Any recommendations?

- What are the more popular and reliable models, and how much do they cost roughly?

 

I was told that Diracc has installed the navigation system in their latest Civic range and the navigation panel stows away into the dashboard when the car engine switches off. Sounds cool. Anyone knows how to get a similar system installed?

 

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Edited July 28, 2007 by Emils

[Nigel]

Hi TS,

 

Think you get just get a PDA phone with GPS system. Thinks its cheaper this way and most impt you can use it to check mail, surf net and use it as a normal phone.

[Tarzan666]

can refer to tis thread...

http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/Aftermarke...2A%2A_P1750661/

[Atlantis80]

actually i prefer a standalone device so that if i change my phone in future, the gps stays with me. but that's just my personal preference. cost-wise, its more economical to get a pda phone, then load it with a map and gps receiver

[Jimmypoh8]

Hi !

 

Do you intend to buy TIBO GPS which is portable rather than in-car? If you're interested, please let me know.

[Kwchan]

buy a cheap and old PDA with big screen and bluetooth (PocketPC 2003 above should be fine)

 

then get a BT GPS

 

settle liao..

 

u can download and install any navigation software and map

 

better and cheaper than getting GPS phone or those standalone device

Edited July 28, 2007 by Kwchan

[Midnight]

Any recommendations?

[Ccssgm]

Use the Navigation Use In Taxi..Sure..

[Diablodrns]

i hd an indash DVD player hooked up to my VDO dayton, works pretty well more accurate than the PDA models. I am actually selling them cheap, pm me if u want more details.