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

NetfreakBombay · 25th December 2012, 08:36

Another way is to run android on your Car PC. This way you can use Google Maps/Sygic and many other navigation software.

To do that, you will need to:

1. Run android on your PC (In a VM if Windows is primary OS) : http://www.android-x86.org/
2. Setup GPS to be available in this Mock VM and drivers for GPS
3. Install Market / Play Store app
4. Install Sygic etc or just use Google maps

Its a hack, but it might work.

R2D2 · 25th December 2012, 11:54

Got a notification from Garmin about a new India map update - 2012.40. Garmin PND owners can head over to the site for the download.

Jeroen · 25th December 2012, 13:02

If you have a Garmin you might want to check this site:

http://www.openstreetmap.org

You can download any map, any section for free and install it on your Garmin. It might work with other GPS devices as well.

Jeroen

the.city · 25th December 2012, 13:37

I hope this is the right place to ask - Didn't find a better place in my quick search

Has anyone been using Mapmyindia's latest map update (v.7.1) - launched sometime in Nov 2012. I'm currently using v7.0. Want to know if it's worth thousand bucks.

(Of course, the question is generic - but it would be great it someone can tell if v7.1 has Chennai's routes updates. There are several updates to Chennai traffic routes in past few months)

sgiitk · 26th December 2012, 09:42

I amlo got the sms about update to City Navigator 2102.40. Ihave a Nüvi 2464LM. I updated the software to 4.70 and Communicator to 4.0.4. Could not find the site my.garmin.com.tw is not responding at all.

Can some body who has succeeded please post the exact link route. The India dashboard shows that maps are up to date? Foxed!!!!

nariyani · 26th December 2012, 12:47

Guys, need your inputs here.
I plan to buy MapmyIndia GPS Navigation for my Duster RXL 110PS. Out of various options I have zeroed to Model ZX250. Following are the salient features:

Portable GPS Navigator
12.7 cm (5 inch) colour touchscreen
Zx250 is powered by Aura & offers Large touchscreen
India's first portable 3D navigator with full 3D landmarks
Built-in city and travel guides
Multimedia player for music, movies and photos
Bluetooth for hands-free calling
SUPPORTS REVERSE CAMERA IN CAR (very important for me)

The price quoted to me by Reliance Autozone is 15750 rs. I also plan to buy reverse sensors with camera for 5500 rs which will be integrated to MapmyIndia so that I can view the reverse on MapmyIndia LCD.
I have following questions:

Is model no. Zx250 a good GPS device to use?
Is Reliance Autozone (Gurgaon) quoting me the right price?
What precautions should I take in case I plan to get it installed?
Any other view point!!

S_U_N · 26th December 2012, 12:57

Just to report that Sygic had map updates some time ago. I had complained about outdated maps and I was told that there is updated map data available. I don't know why it did not happen automatically, but finally I updated map for my state.
The one year old Yerwada bridge is finally showing up on the map. Hurray!

I don't know what other information has been added, since I hardly travel these days.

But please update the map and share your feedback with Sygic team.

NetfreakBombay · 26th December 2012, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgiitk

Can some body who has succeeded please post the exact link route. The India dashboard shows that maps are up to date? Foxed!!!!

https://my.garmin.com.tw/mapUpgrade/?locale=in , this is quite slow today.

sgiitk · 26th December 2012, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

https://my.garmin.com.tw/mapUpgrade/?locale=in , this is quite slow today.

Still giving server not found errors. May try again tomorrow.

NetfreakBombay · 26th December 2012, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgiitk

Still giving server not found errors. May try again tomorrow.

I am using google DNS (4.4.4.4 and 8.8.8.8). You can try if that helps since "server not found" is usually a DNS issue.

sgiitk · 26th December 2012, 14:59

I cannot do that from work. Our DNS at IITK is pretty robust. Have cribbed to Garmin. Let is see.

Thad E Ginathom · 26th December 2012, 16:27

I just thought to look at the Manage Maps page on my Sygic. Top of the My Sygic page is:

Special Christmas Offer: Buy 1 & get 1 free as a present for a friend

My italics. For those who want to pool and share Sygic without sharing a gmail address, it looks as if it is possible, for a limited time, right now.

(but no relevant updates for me, since the last time I looked a few weeks ago.)

sgiitk · 27th December 2012, 09:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

I am using google DNS (4.4.4.4 and 8.8.8.8). You can try if that helps since "server not found" is usually a DNS issue.

Added these but still DNS unable to resolve the address.

Sudipto-S-Team · 27th December 2012, 09:40

Just unboxed this last evening. Of course this is not for navigating while on the roads but to just create a map of where I had gone after a trip. Very basic.

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kartikk · 27th December 2012, 10:42

Garmin CN India 2012.40 downloaded, did the 2012.30 version support JCV and SID ? this version is about 680MB and the maps are 455MB with detailed view for almost all North, West and Southern cities in India with JCV and SID, I now have a reason to upgrade my device. Using the maps for just a day and till now the overall feel is that its more well laid out though I earlier had the 2011.20 version and this does feel like a sea of difference.

Linky to download the lastest 2012.40 from Garmin server.

I'm still using Mapsource but BaseCamp has many more options and feels more user friendly. Also I dont know why but I always feel MapMyIndia maps are more accurate than Garmin, hope its just a case of grass being greener on the other side.

25th December 2012, 08:36	#2821
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) Another way is to run android on your Car PC. This way you can use Google Maps/Sygic and many other navigation software. To do that, you will need to: 1. Run android on your PC (In a VM if Windows is primary OS) : http://www.android-x86.org/ 2. Setup GPS to be available in this Mock VM and drivers for GPS 3. Install Market / Play Store app 4. Install Sygic etc or just use Google maps Its a hack, but it might work.
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25th December 2012, 11:54	#2822
R2D2 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 3,231 Thanked: 5,740 Times	Re: The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc) Got a notification from Garmin about a new India map update - 2012.40. Garmin PND owners can head over to the site for the download.
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25th December 2012, 13:02	#2823
Jeroen Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Delhi Posts: 8,080 Thanked: 50,638 Times View My Garage	Re: The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc) If you have a Garmin you might want to check this site: http://www.openstreetmap.org You can download any map, any section for free and install it on your Garmin. It might work with other GPS devices as well. Jeroen
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25th December 2012, 13:37	#2824
the.city BHPian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 68 Thanked: 222 Times	Re: The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc) I hope this is the right place to ask - Didn't find a better place in my quick search Has anyone been using Mapmyindia's latest map update (v.7.1) - launched sometime in Nov 2012. I'm currently using v7.0. Want to know if it's worth thousand bucks. (Of course, the question is generic - but it would be great it someone can tell if v7.1 has Chennai's routes updates. There are several updates to Chennai traffic routes in past few months)
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26th December 2012, 09:42	#2825
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,787 Times	Garmin update blues I amlo got the sms about update to City Navigator 2102.40. Ihave a Nüvi 2464LM. I updated the software to 4.70 and Communicator to 4.0.4. Could not find the site my.garmin.com.tw is not responding at all. Can some body who has succeeded please post the exact link route. The India dashboard shows that maps are up to date? Foxed!!!!
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26th December 2012, 12:47	#2826
nariyani Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 19 Thanked: 23 Times	Re: Renault Duster : Official Review Guys, need your inputs here. I plan to buy MapmyIndia GPS Navigation for my Duster RXL 110PS. Out of various options I have zeroed to Model ZX250. Following are the salient features: Portable GPS Navigator 12.7 cm (5 inch) colour touchscreen Zx250 is powered by Aura & offers Large touchscreen India's first portable 3D navigator with full 3D landmarks Built-in city and travel guides Multimedia player for music, movies and photos Bluetooth for hands-free calling SUPPORTS REVERSE CAMERA IN CAR (very important for me) The price quoted to me by Reliance Autozone is 15750 rs. I also plan to buy reverse sensors with camera for 5500 rs which will be integrated to MapmyIndia so that I can view the reverse on MapmyIndia LCD. I have following questions: Is model no. Zx250 a good GPS device to use? Is Reliance Autozone (Gurgaon) quoting me the right price? What precautions should I take in case I plan to get it installed? Any other view point!!
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26th December 2012, 12:57	#2827
S_U_N Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo Posts: 1,809 Thanked: 417 Times	Re: The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc) Just to report that Sygic had map updates some time ago. I had complained about outdated maps and I was told that there is updated map data available. I don't know why it did not happen automatically, but finally I updated map for my state. The one year old Yerwada bridge is finally showing up on the map. Hurray! I don't know what other information has been added, since I hardly travel these days. But please update the map and share your feedback with Sygic team.
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26th December 2012, 14:59	#2831
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,787 Times	Re: The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc) I cannot do that from work. Our DNS at IITK is pretty robust. Have cribbed to Garmin. Let is see.
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26th December 2012, 16:27	#2832
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 10,990 Thanked: 26,378 Times	Re: The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc) I just thought to look at the Manage Maps page on my Sygic. Top of the My Sygic page is: Special Christmas Offer: Buy 1 & get 1 free as a present for a friend My italics. For those who want to pool and share Sygic without sharing a gmail address, it looks as if it is possible, for a limited time, right now. (but no relevant updates for me, since the last time I looked a few weeks ago.) Last edited by Thad E Ginathom : 26th December 2012 at 16:30.
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27th December 2012, 09:40	#2834
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) Just unboxed this last evening. Of course this is not for navigating while on the roads but to just create a map of where I had gone after a trip. Very basic. eTrex 10
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27th December 2012, 10:42	#2835
kartikk BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 151 Thanked: 47 Times View My Garage	Re: The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc) Garmin CN India 2012.40 downloaded, did the 2012.30 version support JCV and SID ? this version is about 680MB and the maps are 455MB with detailed view for almost all North, West and Southern cities in India with JCV and SID, I now have a reason to upgrade my device. Using the maps for just a day and till now the overall feel is that its more well laid out though I earlier had the 2011.20 version and this does feel like a sea of difference. Linky to download the lastest 2012.40 from Garmin server. I'm still using Mapsource but BaseCamp has many more options and feels more user friendly. Also I dont know why but I always feel MapMyIndia maps are more accurate than Garmin, hope its just a case of grass being greener on the other side.
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