Need a simple GPS

[Iziz]

  On 10/25/2009 at 4:56 PM, Civic6656 said:

Think 205 can't flash in JCV.

 

Apologies but I was referring to 255.

[GoodCar]

Shinco one got hokkien and cantonese

[Ender]

  On 10/25/2009 at 5:02 PM, Gnayed said:

Try PaPaGo. Taiwan based GPS. Interface wise Garmin is still the killer for usability, though it is from Taiwan too.

 

PaPaGo uses Garmin maps too, so you will not have update problems/issues considering both MalsingMaps & MalfreeMaps are providing precise updates now & then.

 

I really doubt that, Papago is proprietry, so is Garmin. So far MFM supports Papago, not MSM.

[Gnayed]

  On 10/26/2009 at 4:10 AM, Ender said:

I really doubt that, Papago is proprietry, so is Garmin. So far MFM supports Papago, not MSM.

Sorry, I meant to say they use compatible formats, not maps made by the company.

 

E.g. PaPaGo is able to use .img files, vice versa for Garmin.

 

Apologies...

[Beehive3783]

  On 10/26/2009 at 3:41 AM, Iziz said:

Quite useful according to my usage when I go Msia. My understanding is tat JCV is something tat cannot be "flashed" in but I stand corrected though.

 

Yups, agree tat JCV is a 'want' rather den a 'need'.

Hmm.. i don't think u are wrong. from my understanding, Junction View images are embedded in the map itself (so not all maps will have Junction View, it depends on the map itself as well) + the function must also be supported by the GPS device in order to have Junction View enabled.

 

I believe the map detects the GPS device's information from the firmware itself, and will enable Junction View accordingly if it is detected that the firmware belongs to a local set.

 

So by flashing the firmware of a non-local device with the firmware of a local device, one can enable JCV.

[Kevin85_2009]

recommend papago 5800 or garmin nuvi 205

papago 5800 is the better choice, it provides those languages you want, but it's more expensive than 205.

205 is quite cheap and it's easy, but the screen size is super small, it will be quite hard for you uncle to see.

[Ender]

  On 10/26/2009 at 4:43 AM, Gnayed said:

Sorry, I meant to say they use compatible formats, not maps made by the company.

 

E.g. PaPaGo is able to use .img files, vice versa for Garmin.

 

Apologies...

 

Though i don't use papago, I really doubt that. . Even between the difference Papago version, there's incompatibility, i,e, maps for PApago X2 can't be use on Papago X3.

 

I hope the bros here don't go out and get a Papago and hope to use a garmin img map on it.

[Ikaien69]

  On 10/29/2009 at 6:26 AM, Ender said:

Though i don't use papago, I really doubt that. . Even between the difference Papago version, there's incompatibility, i,e, maps for PApago X2 can't be use on Papago X3.

 

I hope the bros here don't go out and get a Papago and hope to use a garmin img map on it.

 

maps for papago x2 cant be used on papago x2? what do you mean?

malfreemaps is available for papago x2 and x3, you can check on mfm forum

and papago is really very user friendly

[Yattokame]

  On 10/29/2009 at 6:19 AM, Kevin85_2009 said:

recommend papago 5800 or garmin nuvi 205

papago 5800 is the better choice, it provides those languages you want, but it's more expensive than 205.

205 is quite cheap and it's easy, but the screen size is super small, it will be quite hard for you uncle to see.

 

hey thanx

thats very thoughtful of you

he actually did mention about screen size... needs a bigger one

 

[Scopio327]

try this website http://hongta-sg.blogspot.com/ they are selling 4.3 gps at low price.

[Tantinghui32]

  On 10/21/2009 at 5:40 AM, Yattokame said:

Hi all,

 

am looking for a GPS for my uncle.

 

dun need super high end with map of mars, the moon, venus, etc; but something with hokkien/cantonese/japanese multi language would keep the man entertained for a while

 

Can anyone recommend a place where there is a huge collection of GPS to choose from? Couldn't find any shops like this in Sim Lim Square. Only saw one but they dun have a huge collection.

 

budget? 200-ish. of course the cheaper the better.

 

thanx :)

 

 

I know one navigation software which may satisfy your request. "speed navi SQ." it is coming to singapore soon.

[Pisces69]

  On 10/21/2009 at 11:35 AM, Yattokame said:

thanx.....exactly what i need....except they r closed on sundays....

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Try Audio House. See newspapers for offers. <$200 can get a decent Shinco set. Although made in China( And I never liked or trusted China products but got this 1 as the brand is highly recommended by a knowledgable fren) it is very good value for $ & has many launguages to choose from.

[Yattokame]

hi all

thanx for all the suggestions

my uncle has finally bought one.....and he's been amusing himself with the directions given in dialect

[Klayhead]

how's shinco review?

[Super2909]

can consider any model which is using papago software

 

try coolasia, their web: www.coolasia.net

[Daze]

Hi, i like to get a new garmin GPS, heard very good review for garmin255W. anyone know of any lobang or where to get it cheaper.

 

Saw someone selling Brand new factory reconditioned Garmin 255W Imported from USA, but modified with local firmware that able to display Junction View and Lane Assist. $220

 

izzit the same as localied set? Safe to get?

[Royang]

Maybe u can try ESPOW....I just bough a GPS from it some days ago . Good Luck!

 

http://www.espow.com/wholesale-car-electro...ps-product.html

[Redstorm]

  On 2/5/2010 at 1:49 AM, Daze said:

Hi, i like to get a new garmin GPS, heard very good review for garmin255W. anyone know of any lobang or where to get it cheaper.

 

Saw someone selling Brand new factory reconditioned Garmin 255W Imported from USA, but modified with local firmware that able to display Junction View and Lane Assist. $220

 

izzit the same as localied set? Safe to get?

 

I wouldn't recommend you buying the reconditioned and modified set. Modifying a unit to a localised one in order to be able to use JCV and Lane Assist is illegal and not sanctioned by Garmin. Most ppl who do it on their own risk their set becoming an expensive paperweight if modified wrongly. The other thing is that if one mods his set, within the warranty period, the warranty will be void. Having said that, this set is obviously not done by Garmin themselves. I believe the re-seller did the re-conditioning and mod. Even if he claims that it comes with an warranty, I doubt Garmin will honor the warranty if you send it to them for repair should it breaks down within the warranty period. It pays to pay a little more to get a brand new localised set. I remember recently seeing an advert in the local paper where the localised 255W is going for S$277. Worth buying.