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

dinesha · 10th July 2011, 10:12

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Originally Posted by h.s.r

Planning to buy a stanalone GPS for my car.
I Have shortlisted few models:
MMI VX 140S Price quoted Rs 9600
MMI VX 240 Price quoted Rs 14000
MMI Reverse Camera (works with VX240) Rs 1800

Visited CROMA they have 2 Models of Satguide
1. Satguide Moov 560 Screen 4.3 inches Rs 4995
2. Satguide Moov 200 PND Screen size 3 Inches Rs 6495

I am confused between MMI & Satguide.
Please advise which one to buy.

If your requirement is GPS alone then MMI VX140S would be an excellent choice. Additional A/V features in VX240 is of poor quality.

I have been using MMI 140s and I am mostly happy with this device.

bnzjon · 11th July 2011, 22:58

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Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Last update was in Feb 2011. Next one would be in August/September.

I updated my Satnav Maps today. The latest update is May 2011.

sgiitk · 12th July 2011, 09:53

I do not see any update links for SatNav - Garmin. Maybe it has something to do with the size increasing since the current one is on 2GB! I think I will wait till August/Sept to contact them. What I understand is that while minor updates keep coming the major one will be only in August or so.

NetfreakBombay · 12th July 2011, 11:14

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Originally Posted by bnzjon

I updated my Satnav Maps today. The latest update is May 2011.

What is the approx size of Maps file?

SumitB · 12th July 2011, 11:28

I am looking to procure a PND for myself. I am specifically asking for recommendations on which unit to get. Should I get a Garmin unit and get either the MMI maps or the Satnav maps? Or should I get the MMI VX140? I am more inclined towards the Garmin unit as it allows me the freedom to use any map and not be tied to using a specific map provider. If this should be the way to go, which Garmin unit is recommended? I don't want it for music or photos or bluetooth. Just navigation. However, it should allow the recording of tracks for future reference.

Thanks in advance for the recommendation.

NetfreakBombay · 12th July 2011, 12:18

Will you be buying it in India or in US? Choice/cost both depends on that. Units in India come with bill and warranty, units purchased from US are cheaper.

Fordmanchau · 12th July 2011, 22:56

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Originally Posted by dkaile

Google Maps link with voice navigation for India - Offline Navigation Softwares For Android - Reliance Mobile (CDMA & GSM) - Discussion Forums - Page 10

dkaile, can you help me with the download of the GMaps navigation. when I am clicking on the link, it says I am not authorized and I need to Login for that.
I am not registered on that website.
Can you help me by downloading and sending the attachment in either email or through PM

Thanks,

Manish.

dkaile · 13th July 2011, 09:38

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Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

dkaile, can you help me with the download of the GMaps navigation. when I am clicking on the link, it says I am not authorized and I need to Login for that.
I am not registered on that website.
Can you help me by downloading and sending the attachment in either email or through PM

Thanks,

Manish.

Just register and become a member of that forum (its free) and download any file you want from it.

Fordmanchau · 13th July 2011, 11:31

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Originally Posted by dkaile

Just register and become a member of that forum (its free) and download any file you want from it.

I registered and downloaded the file.
The installation is not happening. It says "there's a problem parsing the package".
What does that mean? why is it happening ? and how to troubleshoot ?

dkaile · 13th July 2011, 11:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

I registered and downloaded the file.
The installation is not happening. It says "there's a problem parsing the package".
What does that mean? why is it happening ? and how to troubleshoot ?

Kindly read the posts that follow on that topic. The problem is due to incorrectly downloaded apk. You need to download the 5mb apk that works correctly. The resolution and links to the correct apk are posted in the following posts to my above links on that topic.

Sudipto-S-Team · 13th July 2011, 11:39

I don't know if this topic has already been discussed but do the current GPS maps show the new 4-laned highways like GQ and EW etc? How dependable are they? Am planning a trip to Rajasthan from Calcutta in October and was wondering if the Garmin will suit my needs.

SumitB · 13th July 2011, 12:23

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Originally Posted by Sudipto-S-Team

I don't know if this topic has already been discussed but do the current GPS maps show the new 4-laned highways like GQ and EW etc? How dependable are they? Am planning a trip to Rajasthan from Calcutta in October and was wondering if the Garmin will suit my needs.

Which Garmin unit are your considering and with which maps?

Sudipto-S-Team · 13th July 2011, 14:43

I was thinking of the Nuvi 1460 and it comes with a preloaded map for India which is sold by Navteq IIRC.

gopinathann · 13th July 2011, 16:00

Yesterday I tried Sygic Aura v11, it was excellent, there are 3D buildings for India maps, Chennai had only less but Bangalore had lot of 3D buildings. It was very user friendly, yet to test the navigation completely.

clevermax · 25th July 2011, 08:32

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Originally Posted by gopinathann

Yesterday I tried Sygic Aura v11, it was excellent, there are 3D buildings for India maps, Chennai had only less but Bangalore had lot of 3D buildings. It was very user friendly, yet to test the navigation completely.

It is a 7 day trial right? Any idea how much does it cost, the android version?

12th July 2011, 09:53	#2073
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	Re: The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc) I do not see any update links for SatNav - Garmin. Maybe it has something to do with the size increasing since the current one is on 2GB! I think I will wait till August/Sept to contact them. What I understand is that while minor updates keep coming the major one will be only in August or so.
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12th July 2011, 11:28	#2075
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 986 Thanked: 263 Times	Re: The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc) I am looking to procure a PND for myself. I am specifically asking for recommendations on which unit to get. Should I get a Garmin unit and get either the MMI maps or the Satnav maps? Or should I get the MMI VX140? I am more inclined towards the Garmin unit as it allows me the freedom to use any map and not be tied to using a specific map provider. If this should be the way to go, which Garmin unit is recommended? I don't want it for music or photos or bluetooth. Just navigation. However, it should allow the recording of tracks for future reference. Thanks in advance for the recommendation.
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12th July 2011, 12:18	#2076
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	Re: The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc) Will you be buying it in India or in US? Choice/cost both depends on that. Units in India come with bill and warranty, units purchased from US are cheaper.
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13th July 2011, 11:39	#2081
Sudipto-S-Team Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,320 Thanked: 290 Times View My Garage	Do the GPS maps show the new 4-laned highways? I don't know if this topic has already been discussed but do the current GPS maps show the new 4-laned highways like GQ and EW etc? How dependable are they? Am planning a trip to Rajasthan from Calcutta in October and was wondering if the Garmin will suit my needs.
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13th July 2011, 14:43	#2083
Sudipto-S-Team Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,320 Thanked: 290 Times View My Garage	Re: The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc) I was thinking of the Nuvi 1460 and it comes with a preloaded map for India which is sold by Navteq IIRC.
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13th July 2011, 16:00	#2084
gopinathann BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 765 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Re: The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc) Yesterday I tried Sygic Aura v11, it was excellent, there are 3D buildings for India maps, Chennai had only less but Bangalore had lot of 3D buildings. It was very user friendly, yet to test the navigation completely.
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