The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc)

kartikk · 22nd November 2010, 19:00

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Originally Posted by womanonwheels

Are Garmin devices better than the Windowas based devices that US websites sell?

You mean in accuracy or operation, Garmin is a more soildly build GPS, has a robust OS, does not crash all that often. Accuracy depends a lot on the maps that you load in the device. Since 2004(GPS became free for use) a lot has changed especially a whole host of chineese makes are available. I've been using Nuvi 285W and my vote goes for Garmin as of now.

Newpunter · 22nd November 2010, 19:12

After having used both MapMyIndia and Satguide for the past few days, I have to say that MapmyIndia is way ahead of Satguide in terms of map coverage as well as features. Satguide was too slow to load the maps, didn't have many features and the map coverage was not good at all.
MMI on the other hand, was awesome. The maps were very detailed and i could find what i was looking for, almost all the time. The software supplied for WinCe ( Sygic ) had a very good interface and loaded the maps very fast. I think MMI might be a bit costly but they are worth it.

prince_pervez · 22nd November 2010, 19:16

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Originally Posted by womanonwheels

Are Garmin devices better than the Windowas based devices that US websites sell?

Let me say, once a Garmin always a Garmin. I have seen people struggle and appreciate Garmin after they have switched over. Tom Tom is the next best thing as far as price and user friendliness is concerned. Garmin is expensive.

MX6 · 22nd November 2010, 19:43

I love my garmin. There would be 100s of cheap chinese devices. But then one should have a look at the chipset there. Especially with hotfix, my garmin 265wt latches on to satellites like a charm.

sgiitk · 24th November 2010, 12:16

@womanonwheels: As count Enzo used to say, "A Ford howsoever souped up cannot be a Ferrari". Garmin is at least the Merc of the GPS world.

naveenvenkatesh · 24th November 2010, 15:46

Got SatGuide maps for my Garmin. But now there is another problem. My Garmin 265WT has an SD card slot but the maps are on a Micro SD card.
I now need to buy a microSD card adapter

Any idea how much that would cost and where can i pick one NOW?

cool_dube · 24th November 2010, 15:57

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Originally Posted by naveenvenkatesh

Got SatGuide maps for my Garmin. But now there is another problem. My Garmin 265WT has an SD card slot but the maps are on a Micro SD card.I now need to buy a microSD card adapter

SatGuide should have provided the adapter along with the package that was delivered to you. It is a part of the deal. Please talk to them and get it delivered.

naveenvenkatesh · 24th November 2010, 16:39

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Originally Posted by cool_dube

SatGuide should have provided the adapter along with the package that was delivered to you. It is a part of the deal. Please talk to them and get it delivered.

Are you sure about this? There was no mention of this on their site when i booked it.

MX6 · 24th November 2010, 17:02

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Originally Posted by naveenvenkatesh

Are you sure about this? There was no mention of this on their site when i booked it.

Send a mail to them stating that your garmin has an SD card slot.

They despatch an adapter free of cost the very next day.

Satguide customer support rocks!

naveenvenkatesh · 24th November 2010, 17:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by MX6

Send a mail to them stating that your garmin has an SD card slot.

They despatch an adapter free of cost the very next day.

Satguide customer support rocks!

Too late for that. Called them. But they said they don't provide it.
So picked up the adapter just now for 75 bugs.

My Garmin is now up and running with satnav maps. I was able to 'successfully' navigate back to the office from the store after that

!

The real test begins now.

While playing around, i saw the Points of Interest. It did not show up Tangerine restaurant! But showed other Hotels in this area.
BTW, i was on CMH Road in front of my office in Indiranagar...

MX6 · 24th November 2010, 18:38

I'm surprised that they don't provide it now. I feel you should have mailed them instead of calling.

They didn't send the adapter to me. When I mailed them, the apologised and sent it immediately. Anyway, 75 bucks is not a big deal. Enjoy the maps.

Of the POIs that don't show up, just ignore and make custom POIs. Simple. MMI has more coverage that way. But then it's also 7 times the cost!

deky · 24th November 2010, 19:26

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Originally Posted by MX6

I'm surprised that they don't provide it now. I feel you should have mailed them instead of calling.

They didn't send the adapter to me. When I mailed them, the apologised and sent it immediately. Anyway, 75 bucks is not a big deal. Enjoy the maps.

Of the POIs that don't show up, just ignore and make custom POIs. Simple. MMI has more coverage that way. But then it's also 7 times the cost!

They used to send the adapter along earlier. When I ordered my SatGuide maps for my Garmin I got it without having to remind them or ask for it.

But lately I think the adapter is not part of the deal ( this has been discussed in this thread earlier). Cost cutting I think.

sgiitk · 24th November 2010, 21:07

SatGuide are now on uSD only without the adapter. However, Rs.75 for the adapter sounds a bit high - 25-50 is more like it.

Thad E Ginathom · 25th November 2010, 00:34

We have so many I'd be hard-pressed to find one --- as in, every time we buy a card for a phone it seems to come with an adapter, we think, another one, and don't bother to keep it safe.

Almost a throw-away item.

NetfreakBombay · 25th November 2010, 12:03

Those who have purchased recent versions of Satguide for Garmin, what is the version of Maps?

I bought maps in September and got August 2010 version.

22nd November 2010, 19:12	#1487
Newpunter BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 744 Thanked: 336 Times	After having used both MapMyIndia and Satguide for the past few days, I have to say that MapmyIndia is way ahead of Satguide in terms of map coverage as well as features. Satguide was too slow to load the maps, didn't have many features and the map coverage was not good at all. MMI on the other hand, was awesome. The maps were very detailed and i could find what i was looking for, almost all the time. The software supplied for WinCe ( Sygic ) had a very good interface and loaded the maps very fast. I think MMI might be a bit costly but they are worth it.
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22nd November 2010, 19:43	#1489
MX6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: City of seven islands. Posts: 2,877 Thanked: 231 Times	I love my garmin. There would be 100s of cheap chinese devices. But then one should have a look at the chipset there. Especially with hotfix, my garmin 265wt latches on to satellites like a charm.
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24th November 2010, 12:16	#1490
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	@womanonwheels: As count Enzo used to say, "A Ford howsoever souped up cannot be a Ferrari". Garmin is at least the Merc of the GPS world.
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24th November 2010, 15:46	#1491
naveenvenkatesh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US/India Posts: 344 Thanked: 151 Times	Got SatGuide maps for my Garmin. But now there is another problem. My Garmin 265WT has an SD card slot but the maps are on a Micro SD card. I now need to buy a microSD card adapter Any idea how much that would cost and where can i pick one NOW?
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24th November 2010, 18:38	#1496
MX6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: City of seven islands. Posts: 2,877 Thanked: 231 Times	I'm surprised that they don't provide it now. I feel you should have mailed them instead of calling. They didn't send the adapter to me. When I mailed them, the apologised and sent it immediately. Anyway, 75 bucks is not a big deal. Enjoy the maps. Of the POIs that don't show up, just ignore and make custom POIs. Simple. MMI has more coverage that way. But then it's also 7 times the cost!
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24th November 2010, 21:07	#1498
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	SatGuide are now on uSD only without the adapter. However, Rs.75 for the adapter sounds a bit high - 25-50 is more like it.
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25th November 2010, 00:34	#1499
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,443 Times	We have so many I'd be hard-pressed to find one --- as in, every time we buy a card for a phone it seems to come with an adapter, we think, another one, and don't bother to keep it safe. Almost a throw-away item.
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25th November 2010, 12:03	#1500
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	Those who have purchased recent versions of Satguide for Garmin, what is the version of Maps? I bought maps in September and got August 2010 version.
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