GB for GPS unit

[Guest Protoss]

Anyone interested?

Thinking of getting the Garmin Nuvi.

Model will be advice by Jenvid aka GPS Guru soon.

The Garmin Nuvi will be getting online from amazon.com than vpost in.

Cost should be in the region of SGD$700.00 to SGD$900.00 as compared to $1300.00 locally.

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[Guest jenvid]

ok there is two choice of Garmin Nuvi

It is either the Nuvi 370 or 770

The 370 is similar to the one I have in my car.

370 (cost abt USD 360 b4 vpost cost & GST)

+Cheap, compact

-Cant save routes,nor insert multi POI in a route

770 (Cost abt USD 589 b4 vpost cost & GST)

+big screen,can save routes, insert multiple POI in a route

+Receive traffic info in Europe & UK

- Cost more, & bigger, consumes more battery

You need to also understand that the maps need to be updated. It will cost u USD75 to update each region. ie USD150 for 2 regions. This updating can be once in a long while

SG, Msia map are free courtesy of Malsingmaps.com

As the goods are bought from amazon, not much significant saving for GB except for base shipping & handling charge. I think it will cost abt SGD$50 for each box. to ship it in.. need to go check first.

[Guest Cklasse]

I am using the Nuvi370 (this comes preloaded with original Garmin US and Europe map).

Have used in New York and New England and had proven to make driving holiday stress free.

Do note that Nuvi 300 and 600 series have flip up antenna for GPS while the newer 700 as well as the basic 200 series have built in antenna.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Previously I was using Nuvi 360 and upgraded to a Nuvi 670 within 3 weeks of the Nuvi 360.

I never leave home without it! ;D ;D ;D

Free unlocked Malaysia & SG maps from Malsingmaps used to be dated up to June 2007 nia.

Just checked their website, they have now unlocked SG & MY maps up to Jan 2008.

There could be some sort of recent policy changes that they opened up to free unlocked maps for Jan 2008. Not bad! ;D

The latest maps locked are dated March 2008.

For Malsingmap, they dun wanna your money but your contibutions to the maps for eg. error reporting, POIs, etc, they give U unlock codes

to their locked maps.

I contributed 3 times before to Malsingmap and they have given me their unlock codes for up to Feb 2008 maps when I last requested for them in Feb 2008.

Jerome Wee - Malsingmap mapper for SG & Johore has his own website

http://gpsmaps.jwpixs.com/

If U contribute a "small monetary token" in "appreciation of his work" he might give U the unlock codes to your Garmin GPSr (ID #) for all future new maps of SG & Johore. His latest map are dated 23rd Mar 2008 for SG & Johore.

[Guest fruitcakepablohoney]

Great info guys, most probably getting one soon.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Great info guys, most probably getting one soon.

Hope U will enjoy it! ;D

Old man like me and seldom in SG for the last 20 yrs. still blurr like sotong driving in SG and the GPSr is very useful for me.

[Guest fruitcakepablohoney]

I'm old skool still using good old maps lah...kekeke ;D

[Guest Protoss]

Thks, for all the GPS Gurus infor.

[Guest Protoss]

Anyone interested?

Thinking of getting the Garmin Nuvi.

Model: Garmin Nuvi 770

The Garmin Nuvi will be getting online from amazon.com than vpost in.

Cost should be in the region of SGD$900.00 to SGD$950.00.

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Will be clsing this GB by 07/04/3008, Monday, if no other members is interested.

[Guest Cklasse]

I believe the Nuvi 770 is preloaded with US and Europe maps. My suggestion is buy the model that suits your travel pattern; get one with one map preloaded if you are not travelling to US or Europe and it should be cheaper. To get the price lower, go for a smaller screen Nuvi 300 series if you can manage the view (some prefer bigger view).

Of course, the kiasu way is to go for both maps (I bought 370 with 2 maps). Unfortunately, ordering from Amazon now will not be in time for the Penang trip unless you buy it off the shelf in Singapore.

here's the list of shops fished out from Malsing forum;

WHERE TO BUY GARMIN GPS IN SINGAPORE?

AllBright Technology Pte Ltd

200 Jalan Sultan #03-29

Textile Center

Singapore 199018

Tel/Fax: +65 62978126

Mobile: +65 98530613

email: [email protected]

Opening hrs: Mon to Sat 1000 to 1800hrs

Holds quite an extensive range of Garmin products and its accesories.

Blazer Electronic Centre

10 Jalan Besar

B1-17 Sim Lim Tower

Singapore 208787

Tel: +65 62966944

Fax: 62966945

Email: [email protected]

Open Hours: 10:30 - 19:00 Weekdays

10:30 - 17:00 Saturdays

Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays

Hoan Enterprise

10 Jalan Besar #01-13

Sim Lim Tower

Singapore 208787

Tel: +65-98638178

Perfect Watch & Electronics

Sim Lim square 01-36

1 Rochor Canal Rd/Bencoolen St

Singapore 188504

Very comprehensive range of Garmin equipments and accessories

Phone : +65-63398638 / +65-68830744

Opening hours:11.00am to 8.00pm.

Open on Sundays and holidays:11.00am to 7.00pm

Sea-Land Sports

304 Orchard Road #B1-71

Lucky Plaza

Singapore 238863

Tel:(+65) 6235 3377

ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) Pte. Ltd.

ST Electronics Ang Mo Kio Building

24 Ang Mo Kio Street 65 Singapore 569061

Tel: +65 64819321

Fax: +65 64820027

Contact: Tay Yew Hock / Andy Ong

Mobile: +65 93858426 / +65 93373755

email: [email protected]

They do not sell Automotive models (Nuvi). They only sell handheld and marine models.

STS Communications

'#03-07 Sim Lim Square

1 Rochor Canal Road, Singapore - 188504

Tel: +65-63363474

E-mail: [email protected]

They close on Sundays. Saturdays open until 6pm.

Tecomart

10 Jalan Besar #B1-22

Sim Lim Tower

Singapore 208787

Tel: +65 62983536

Fax: 62988131

[Guest kepiting1sg]

I'm old skool still using good old maps lah...kekeke ;D

Jeff!

Mai Ko Tu! Mai Ko Tan liao lah! ;D

Unker also very old skool wan!

The moment got my hand on one. I threw away my bulky road directory and no more turning back.

I even attempted cartography by drawing a Batam Island GPS map.

The 1st SGMerc driveaway to Malacca last year,

my GPSr was telling me we have arrived at the hotel from SG

but the rest of the kakies were still infront circling around looking for the hotel. ;D.

Go buy the Nuvi 770, dun like it, sell it to me for my upgrade.

[Guest Protoss]

I believe the Nuvi 770 is preloaded with US and Europe maps. My suggestion is buy the model that suits your travel pattern; get one with one map preloaded if you are not travelling to US or Europe and it should be cheaper. To get the price lower, go for a smaller screen Nuvi 300 series if you can manage the view (some prefer bigger view).

Bro,

Yeap, aware that this GB the Nuvi, wont reach in time for the Penang. >

Thats why i 'chop', jenvid's Garmin for the Penang trip. ;D

[Guest Cklasse]

Uncle Batam is a firm believer of Garmin.....and me too (I have threw out my road directory too) ;D

I am waiting for the launch of Garmin GPS phone in Q3 of this year. Just wonder if it is good enough to replace my hp and Nuvi because the website shows it to be quite a good piece.

[Guest fruitcakepablohoney]

kepiting1sg ]

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Jeff!

Mai Ko Tu! Mai Ko Tan liao lah! ;D

Unker also very old skool wan!

The moment got my hand on one. I threw away my bulky road directory and no more turning back.

I even attempted cartography by drawing a Batam Island GPS map.

The 1st SGMerc driveaway to Malacca last year,

my GPSr was telling me we have arrived at the hotel from SG

but the rest of the kakies were still infront circling around looking for the hotel. ;D.

Go buy the Nuvi 770, dun like it, sell it to me for my upgrade.

heehee.. seems like i'm already convinced. Garmin here i come!!! ;D

[Guest Protoss]

Anyone interested?

Thinking of getting the Garmin Nuvi.

Model: Garmin Nuvi 770

The Garmin Nuvi will be getting online from amazon.com than vpost in.

Cost should be in the region of SGD$900.00 to SGD$950.00.

1. Protoss

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Will be clsing this GB by 07/04/3008, Monday, if no other members is interested.

[Guest sy69u]

bro protoss, no need to buy liow. new car can install built-in gps liow. hahahaha

[Guest Protoss]

bro protoss, no need to buy liow. new car can install built-in gps liow. hahahaha

Bro,

Huh?

Wat new car?

U changing to E63?

Hehehe ;D

[Guest kepiting1sg]

bro protoss, no need to buy liow. new car can install built-in gps liow. hahahaha

IMHO,

A GPSr is as good as how accurate and the the latest of the maps available.

Many OEM GPSr seems to have problem or cost when come to updating of maps.

Currently all SG & MY free unlocked maps is latest Jan 2008 from Malsingmaps.

Locked Maps latest version is Mar 2008.

There's almost an update every 4 to 6 weeks for SG map.

After using the Garmin for > 1year, to me it's an excellent product that serve my purpose.

[Guest Protoss]

bro protoss, no need to buy liow. new car can install built-in gps liow. hahahaha

IMHO,

A GPSr is as good as how accurate and the the latest of the maps available.

Many OEM GPSr seems to have problem or cost when come to updating of maps.

Currently all SG & MY free unlocked maps is latest Jan 2008 from Malsingmaps.

Locked Maps latest version is Mar 2008.

There's almost an update every 4 to 6 weeks for SG map.

After using the Garmin for > 1year, to me it's an excellent product that serve my purpose.

Thks Bro.

Confirm getting the Garmin unit.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Protoss ]

bro protoss, no need to buy liow. new car can install built-in gps liow. hahahaha

IMHO,

A GPSr is as good as how accurate and the the latest of the maps available.

Many OEM GPSr seems to have problem or cost when come to updating of maps.

Currently all SG & MY free unlocked maps is latest Jan 2008 from Malsingmaps.

Locked Maps latest version is Mar 2008.

There' wrote:

Thks Bro.

Confirm getting the Garmin unit.

When U have your unit and need any assistance, jus PM me.

Most of us guys dun like to read manuals/instructions..... ;D

[Guest Protoss]

kepiting1sg ]

bro protoss, no need to buy liow. new car can install built-in gps liow. hahahaha

IMHO,

A GPSr is as good as how accurate and the the latest of the maps available.

Many OEM GPSr seems to have problem or cost when come to updating of maps.

Currently all SG & MY free unlocked maps is latest Jan 2008 from Malsingmaps.

Locked Maps latest version is Mar 2008.

There' wrote:

Thks Bro.

Confirm getting the Garmin unit.

When U have your unit and need any assistance, jus PM me.

Most of us guys dun like to read manuals/instructions..... ;D

Thks Bro.

U read my mind. ;D

[Guest Protoss]

Anyone interested?

Thinking of getting the Garmin Nuvi.

Model: Garmin Nuvi 770

The Garmin Nuvi will be getting online from amazon.com than vpost in.

Cost should be in the region of SGD$900.00 to SGD$950.00.

1. Protoss

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3.

4.

5.

Will be clsing this GB by 07/04/3008, Monday, if no other members is interested.

[Guest jenvid]

kepiting1sg ]

bro protoss, no need to buy liow. new car can install built-in gps liow. hahahaha

IMHO,

A GPSr is as good as how accurate and the the latest of the maps available.

Many OEM GPSr seems to have problem or cost when come to updating of maps.

Currently all SG & MY free unlocked maps is latest Jan 2008 from Malsingmaps.

Locked Maps latest version is Mar 2008.

There' wrote:

Thks Bro.

Confirm getting the Garmin unit.

When U have your unit and need any assistance, jus PM me.

Most of us guys dun like to read manuals/instructions..... ;D

The Denon headunit with GPS is garmin based lor...

[Guest jenvid]

bro protoss, no need to buy liow. new car can install built-in gps liow. hahahaha

Bro,

Huh? Wat new car?

U changing to E63?

Hehehe ;D

Someone hor changed to white jap car leh... last heard it is a ultra quiet hybrid car leh. fulll auto parking & all the works... some more driving up to penang leh...

Talk is cheap, rumor is cheaper kekekekeke

Sigh... how I wish I can just change car like that. Buy new car for baby to sleep peacefully just for the penang trip... wakao...

Waah... I see the jungle in front of my apartment on fire liao

[Guest Protoss]

jenvid ]

bro protoss, no need to buy liow. new car can install built-in gps liow. hahahaha

Bro,

Huh? Wat new car?

U changing to E63?

Hehehe wrote:

Someone hor changed to white jap car leh... last heard it is a ultra quiet hybrid car leh. fulll auto parking & all the works... some more driving up to penang leh...

Talk is cheap, rumor is cheaper kekekekeke

Sigh... how I wish I can just change car like that. Buy new car for baby to sleep peacefully just for the penang trip... wakao...

Waah... I see the jungle in front of my apartment on fire liao

Jungle or big garden???? But nvm lah, got swimming pool right behind your big garden. ;D