Garmin GPS

[chickenbackside]

Re: Garmin GPS

T6:

I've considered every conceivable location for it, and where I put it now is where Iike it the best. It's a bit big to be squashed on the right together with the IU. Also, a clear view of the right front corner of the car is important to me. The central location bothers me the least. Everyone will probably have their own preference.



14m3:

My reasons are:
1) I have 5 Apple computers but 0 Windows computer
2) I wanna be able to talk/SMS, check my schedule/contacts, use my speakerphone AND use GPS at the same time
3) I personally feel the HP 6515 is too broad to hold and use (I played with my friend's)
4) I like Garmin cos there is a large international Garmin enthusiast community and you can download many useful maps for free. Even S'pore and Malaysia ones which according to most users, are better than any non-Garmin map you can buy.



Asagi:

I know the problem. It bugs me as well, but looking at it logically, it would not be very feasible for Garmin to make every single possible route available as there would be thousands for each trip and it would take too long to browse through all of them and choose.

Anyway, there are 2 options you can choose from: "Fastest" or "Shortest". You can also enable avoidances like U-turns and expressways. So far, whatever routes the device suggested have worked very well.

 

[asagi]

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Hi CBS,

Thanks again. I think the 2 options is good enough.

Nice job from Ah Wee. It's neat and tidy. I would suggest you keep the original cigarette lighter cable. Whose know you mean want to go for a holidays abroad and can use the unit if you are renting a car.

 

[eggz]

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Hi Asagi,

Just realised you have an E60, where are you mouting the Garmin? If it's the same place as chicken's, that idrive "hump" is in the way?

 

[asagi]

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Hi Asagi,

Just realised you have an E60, where are you mouting the Garmin? If it's the same place as chicken's, that idrive "hump" is in the way?

Hi Eggz,

Dunno yet leh. Have to trial and error to see where the best location before tidying up the cable like what CBS did.

Do you intend to get one?

 

[sds]

Re: Garmin GPS

hi

does the garmin gps allow you to load mapking or a no no.??

 

[chickenbackside]

Re: Garmin GPS

asagi:

Too late for that. Ah Wee already cut the cigarette lighter socket off the cable. He had to as the other end connecting to the device is of a proprietary design. I'll just have to buy another cable if I wanna bring it overseas.

sds:

Garmin devices can only use Garmin maps, which by most people's reviews are superior to the others.

 

[sds]

Re: Garmin GPS

i was thinking if could have the best of both garmin map and mapking

does it inform you by road names or just say turn left turn right etc....
and is there a video out put if i wanted a larger screen


no need to buy another cable just get those wire connector to join the wire back use those blue ones like ah wee

 

[eggz]

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Hi Eggz,

Dunno yet leh. Have to trial and error to see where the best location before tidying up the cable like what CBS did.

Do you intend to get one?

Yeah, thinking of getting one, maybe for my wife, since she gets lost more than I do..hahahah

 

[piggyboyz]

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Hi guys,

Just curious here...

I used the Garmin GPS276C and it does have a malaysia map. I used it for KL and Kuantan to cherating and it's all in there.

From the pics attached, the 276C looks to be a bigger unit which is good if u r driving fast and don want to squin your eyes. The power core comes attached with a speaker and that is where u get vocal assistance.

In fact, it is a boat GPS and u can actually take it with u on a boating trip as well..

Check this out... http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap276c/

 

[satinGHOST|r!der]

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I HAVE GOT TO GET ONE OF THOSE FOR MYSELF! its so impressive..someone group buy prease!

 

[T6]

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GPS276C is 3.8" vs the C320 which is 3.5", other functions aside. Piggy, how much did u pay for yours?

 

[asagi]

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I HAVE GOT TO GET ONE OF THOSE FOR MYSELF! its so impressive..someone group buy prease!

Hi Elmariachi & Eggz,

I am going to Perfect Watch at around 3.30p.m. You guys want to join.

Shall check out more.

SDS,

Hi Tony, I remember seeing malsingmaps.com, many user have successfully downloads map into the C320. Please check out below links

http://www.malsingmaps.com/forum/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=223

 

[satinGHOST|r!der]

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Hi Elmariachi & Eggz,

I am going to Perfect Watch at around 3.30p.m. You guys want to join.

Shall check out more.

SDS,

Hi Tony, I remember seeing malsingmaps.com, many user have successfully downloads map into the C320. Please check out below links

http://www.malsingmaps.com/forum/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=223

asagi, i may be able to come. let me know ur exazct timing. i will see u there if u are going.

*CHICKENBACKSIDE, how much did u do the customized wiring from ah wee for?*

Kamsia.

Cheers.

 

[asagi]

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asagi, i may be able to come. let me know ur exazct timing. i will see u there if u are going.

*CHICKENBACKSIDE, how much did u do the customized wiring from ah wee for?*

Kamsia.

Cheers.

I will be there at 3.30p.m. You can contact me at 96805406

 

[satinGHOST|r!der]

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I will be there at 3.30p.m. You can contact me at 96805406

roger...mine 97867469.

 

[chickenbackside]

Re: Garmin GPS

i was thinking if could have the best of both garmin map and mapking

does it inform you by road names or just say turn left turn right etc....
and is there a video out put if i wanted a larger screen


no need to buy another cable just get those wire connector to join the wire back use those blue ones like ah wee

I think there is a transalation software that allows you to use Garmin maps on Pocket PC based devices. You can read about at malsingmaps.com. Drivemax has also summarised how to do it in the 4th post of this thread:

Since I'm not using the Garmin hardware, in order to use the Garmin map, I would need to install a proxy software which sometimes may hang if insufficient battery power or the pda goes into sleep mode (I have to disable the sleep mode if I'm using the Garmin). The garmin map offer a great bird eye view which you may zoom in/out very smoothly.

The c320 does NOT tell you the road names. I find totally unnecessary as it would make the GPS talk a lot, which is irritating to me. You can clearly see instructions like "Left to Eng Neo Ave" at the top of the screen and below that is a 3-D map with a big white right arrow telling you exactly where to go and the route is clearly highlighted in red. I'd rather take one glance that tells me everything rather than a voice that is trying to pronounce Chinese/Malay/Indian words all the time with an Ang Moh accent.

The wire already become mutant lah. And I need to rip out the all the trim below the steering wheel, the curtain bag trim, door seal... to get to the wire, so not really feasilble.

 

[chickenbackside]

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*CHICKENBACKSIDE, how much did u do the customized wiring from ah wee for?*

Nothing you can't afford. I would say less than 1/2 a meal for 2 at Sakae Sushi.

 

[T6]

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Guys, for those heading down to Perfect Watch this afternoon, can u check for me the price of Garmin Nuvi 310 and 360, pls? Kum xia.

 

[chickenbackside]

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T6, I've been waiting for the Nuvi to be out since last year.

I waited until I bought the c320 instead. They didn't have it 2 days ago and I doubt they'll have it now. I also asked when from last year and their reply has always been consistent:

"Dunno"

 

[satinGHOST|r!der]

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Nothing you can't afford. I would say less than 1/2 a meal for 2 at Sakae Sushi.

its not abt affordability la brudder..just wanted a figure to help those who interested in it, including my self. and me never ate at sakae sushi before. should be orite seeing sakae sushi motorcycles everywhere doing delivery.