GPS Navigator - Which one to get?

David Chin · 8th June 2007

There are many out there but which one should I get. Have anyone tried the one recently launched by Packard Bell? How are the maps in term of accuracy and quality? Can it compare with more established brand like Garmin Nuvi or Tibo? All feedbacks welcome. Thanks.

Jesmun18 · 8th June 2007

well, if you read chinese, hope this will help
http://www.mobile01.com/topiclist.php?f=130

vickuik · 8th June 2007

Best GPS brand is GARMIN. Many world Army also using this brand.
I am using Garmin Nuvi300, using in car. there are many good handheld too.
visit http://www.garmin.com/

vickuik · 8th June 2007

Forgotten to add, there are many FREE maps in Garmin and Mapking format avail from internet, this is another important factor when buying a GPS, as road/street tends to change, with FREE update, you can save lots of $$$.
One very good GPS site is
http://www.malsingmaps.com/forum/index.php

jamestan · 17th June 2007

GARMIN is the brand. From land to sea all have...

wiLLy-LucifeR · 17th June 2007

yup, i second tt. GARMIN is e trusted brand for GPS systems. tt explains its exploitation even in e military.

AxeLa · 17th June 2007

Originally Posted by David Chin

There are many out there but which one should I get. Have anyone tried the one recently launched by Packard Bell? How are the maps in term of accuracy and quality? Can it compare with more established brand like Garmin Nuvi or Tibo? All feedbacks welcome. Thanks.

Garmin rocks!!!

AxeLa · 17th June 2007

Originally Posted by AxeLa

Garmin rocks!!!

AxeLa · 17th June 2007

Remember to visit malsing...

daydreamz · 19th June 2007

How much is the Nuvi300...? available here in Singapore...where? and is there any resale website etc where one can buy a used piece to try out for lower than brand new price...?

Cheers.

eng_keow · 19th June 2007

Today's Digital life has a good review of Garmin, Mapking, NavFone.

Under POI (point of interest) searches: Garmin was put as difficult. What does that mean? For those who are using it, is it difficult to use and locate places to go?

thanks in advance.

GriGri · 19th June 2007

I had used 2 Garmin handheld GPS devices before, it's one of the few companys than only produce GPS devices.

Just like when I want to buy phone, I only think of Nokia.

Panzer · 19th June 2007

I am planning to get a Garmin for my coming roadtrip to Toronto and New York. Any basic/entry model to recommend? Looking at the Nuvi series but not sure the 200 or 300 series.

Any comments/feedbacks from anyone?

AxeLa · 19th June 2007

Originally Posted by daydreamz

How much is the Nuvi300...? available here in Singapore...where? and is there any resale website etc where one can buy a used piece to try out for lower than brand new price...?

Cheers.

At PW SLS next to Alan Photo...look for Mr.Yan...

AxeLa · 19th June 2007

Originally Posted by eng_keow

Today's Digital life has a good review of Garmin, Mapking, NavFone.

Under POI (point of interest) searches: Garmin was put as difficult. What does that mean? For those who are using it, is it difficult to use and locate places to go?

thanks in advance.

U have to get used to the Interface nia....use original maps faster locate...

AxeLa · 19th June 2007

Originally Posted by Panzer

I am planning to get a Garmin for my coming roadtrip to Toronto and New York. Any basic/entry model to recommend? Looking at the Nuvi series but not sure the 200 or 300 series.

Any comments/feedbacks from anyone?

Buy 300 and get the maps.....

syazkal · 19th June 2007

Bought a Garmin Nuvi 310 last week frm Allbright, textile centre, jln sultan.
Got tts (text to speech) n bluetooth function. MP3 n also photoviewing capability using sd card. I'm using malsing map. So far, enjoying every minute with it. Drive to Muar with it, very spot on.

Cheers

daydreamz · 19th June 2007

Sounds cool. How much did it cost in S$ for this entire setup? Also is it easy to install in car or do we need to go to workshop etc? Cheers.

Originally Posted by syazkal

Bought a Garmin Nuvi 310 last week frm Allbright, textile centre, jln sultan.
Got tts (text to speech) n bluetooth function. MP3 n also photoviewing capability using sd card. I'm using malsing map. So far, enjoying every minute with it. Drive to Muar with it, very spot on.

Cheers

koayst · 19th June 2007

Also noticed recently there is Nokia N95 and Nokia 6110 Navigator.

Any good since a phone with GPS receiver?

Any comment?

Ghostrider117 · 19th June 2007

Using MAPKING + Houlex 32ch BT GPS receiver with my O2 Atoms...

So far so good...it has been accurate so far.

8th June 2007	#1
David Chin Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Singapore Central Posts: 343	GPS Navigator - Which one to get? There are many out there but which one should I get. Have anyone tried the one recently launched by Packard Bell? How are the maps in term of accuracy and quality? Can it compare with more established brand like Garmin Nuvi or Tibo? All feedbacks welcome. Thanks.

8th June 2007	#2
Jesmun18 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 414	Re: GPS Navigator - Which one to get? well, if you read chinese, hope this will help http://www.mobile01.com/topiclist.php?f=130

8th June 2007	#3
vickuik Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Woodlands Posts: 661	Re: GPS Navigator - Which one to get? Best GPS brand is GARMIN. Many world Army also using this brand. I am using Garmin Nuvi300, using in car. there are many good handheld too. visit http://www.garmin.com/ __________________ Photography is the act of taking memorable moment.

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vickuik Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Woodlands Posts: 661	Re: GPS Navigator - Which one to get? Forgotten to add, there are many FREE maps in Garmin and Mapking format avail from internet, this is another important factor when buying a GPS, as road/street tends to change, with FREE update, you can save lots of $$$. One very good GPS site is http://www.malsingmaps.com/forum/index.php __________________ Photography is the act of taking memorable moment.

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jamestan Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,660	Re: GPS Navigator - Which one to get? GARMIN is the brand. From land to sea all have...

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19th June 2007	#10
daydreamz Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a not so green world!! :( Posts: 529	Re: GPS Navigator - Which one to get? How much is the Nuvi300...? available here in Singapore...where? and is there any resale website etc where one can buy a used piece to try out for lower than brand new price...? Cheers.

19th June 2007	#11
eng_keow Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: TMC Posts: 986	Re: GPS Navigator - Which one to get? Today's Digital life has a good review of Garmin, Mapking, NavFone. Under POI (point of interest) searches: Garmin was put as difficult. What does that mean? For those who are using it, is it difficult to use and locate places to go? thanks in advance.

19th June 2007	#12
GriGri Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NTU Posts: 1,923	Re: GPS Navigator - Which one to get? I had used 2 Garmin handheld GPS devices before, it's one of the few companys than only produce GPS devices. Just like when I want to buy phone, I only think of Nokia. __________________ SPH featured Gaffering Service

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Panzer Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 246	Re: GPS Navigator - Which one to get? I am planning to get a Garmin for my coming roadtrip to Toronto and New York. Any basic/entry model to recommend? Looking at the Nuvi series but not sure the 200 or 300 series. Any comments/feedbacks from anyone?

19th June 2007	#17
syazkal Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: PSR Posts: 441	Re: GPS Navigator - Which one to get? Bought a Garmin Nuvi 310 last week frm Allbright, textile centre, jln sultan. Got tts (text to speech) n bluetooth function. MP3 n also photoviewing capability using sd card. I'm using malsing map. So far, enjoying every minute with it. Drive to Muar with it, very spot on. Cheers

19th June 2007	#19
koayst Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 95	Re: GPS Navigator - Which one to get? Also noticed recently there is Nokia N95 and Nokia 6110 Navigator. Any good since a phone with GPS receiver? Any comment?

19th June 2007	#20
Ghostrider117 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 73	Re: GPS Navigator - Which one to get? Using MAPKING + Houlex 32ch BT GPS receiver with my O2 Atoms... So far so good...it has been accurate so far.