Garmin GPS
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Re: Garmin GPS
I don't feel that the extra S$510 that the 660 costs over the 610 is justified.
That $550 pays for 3 things:
1) Traffic receiver (not supported in S'pore/M'sia)
2) Speaks street names (I get irritated by it)
3) FM transmitter for audio (sound quality not acceptable to me)
But different strokes for different folks...
I don't feel that the extra S$510 that the 660 costs over the 610 is justified.
That $550 pays for 3 things:
1) Traffic receiver (not supported in S'pore/M'sia)
2) Speaks street names (I get irritated by it)
3) FM transmitter for audio (sound quality not acceptable to me)
But different strokes for different folks...
cgoh
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Re: Garmin GPS
I cannot find any good deal for 610 on ebay at the moment. Anyway, I will be going to NY next weekend. Will check it out for you. Can discuss further during our monthly meet up. This Sunday right?
Btw, I have bought quite a bit of stuff lately (some are shipping on the way) and some other mods I want to do 1st so may need to delay this purchase for myself. Else, my Finance Contoller my not be happy
teckheng;179104 said:cgoh, are you going to ship 610 from Ebay ?
Can taxi your shipping ? share share
I cannot find any good deal for 610 on ebay at the moment. Anyway, I will be going to NY next weekend. Will check it out for you. Can discuss further during our monthly meet up. This Sunday right?
Btw, I have bought quite a bit of stuff lately (some are shipping on the way) and some other mods I want to do 1st so may need to delay this purchase for myself. Else, my Finance Contoller my not be happy
teckheng
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Re: Garmin GPS
This sunday might be my first BMW gathering after the last wan was 3yrs ago, or was morning drive consider as one.
Not sure how the gather system goes, but will try to fit in or else like what the old birds said, buy one 20pc nuggets from Mac and share. Duh.
This sunday might be my first BMW gathering after the last wan was 3yrs ago, or was morning drive consider as one.
Not sure how the gather system goes, but will try to fit in or else like what the old birds said, buy one 20pc nuggets from Mac and share. Duh.
Re: Garmin GPS
Thanks T6, it would be nice if they updated the maps. Was considering getting the Garmin over the installed OEM setup as the map CD in there is also a few years old. Guessing an update of the CD would cost not much more then some of the Garmin series.
Heard that there is a free map update for Garmin, is this true?
T6;179479 said:Shd be a couple of years old. U dun get new roads like the Portsdown Highway in the current version.
Thanks T6, it would be nice if they updated the maps. Was considering getting the Garmin over the installed OEM setup as the map CD in there is also a few years old. Guessing an update of the CD would cost not much more then some of the Garmin series.
Heard that there is a free map update for Garmin, is this true?
silverbeam
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Yeah Portsdown passthru isnt there in the current when I tested the 310. It was a drive into the wilderness. May be getting the 610 shortly.
T6;179479 said:Shd be a couple of years old. U dun get new roads like the Portsdown Highway in the current version.
Yeah Portsdown passthru isnt there in the current when I tested the 310. It was a drive into the wilderness. May be getting the 610 shortly.
T6
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Re: Garmin GPS
Yes, go Google malsing.com. That is an enthusiast website where you can download free maps of Spore and Msia in Garmin format. I use the maps from malsing for my trips up North. The Spore maps in malsing are also updated very frequently. The Portsdown Highway will be in the malsing version.
VenomX2;179484 said:
Yes, go Google malsing.com. That is an enthusiast website where you can download free maps of Spore and Msia in Garmin format. I use the maps from malsing for my trips up North. The Spore maps in malsing are also updated very frequently. The Portsdown Highway will be in the malsing version.
Re: Garmin GPS
Went to PW to get the nuvi 610 today. No stock, someone just bought it while I was speaking to the sales person. Where else would you guys recommend to get one?
They were trying to sell me the nuvi 3xx series but I would prefer a larger screen.
OT: The person there said the maps might be 2006 but not sure. Also they weren't aware of the maps being updated anytime soon.
Went to PW to get the nuvi 610 today. No stock, someone just bought it while I was speaking to the sales person. Where else would you guys recommend to get one?
They were trying to sell me the nuvi 3xx series but I would prefer a larger screen.
OT: The person there said the maps might be 2006 but not sure. Also they weren't aware of the maps being updated anytime soon.
silverbeam
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Re: Garmin GPS
Best to find out what is the international warranty process is like. Whether any SG distributor will repair it or you need to send to Taiwan. If S$900, thats not bad a price.
sarakarthi;179616 said:
Best to find out what is the international warranty process is like. Whether any SG distributor will repair it or you need to send to Taiwan. If S$900, thats not bad a price.
Re: Garmin GPS
Thanks T6, had already tried them. No stock for the nuvi 610 as well. They do have the nuvi 660 though, sooo.... tempting.
T6;179812 said:Go buy from Allbright Technologies on 3rd flr of Textile Centre. They are the distributors for Spore and distribute to places like PW.
Thanks T6, had already tried them. No stock for the nuvi 610 as well. They do have the nuvi 660 though, sooo.... tempting.
