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

NetfreakBombay · 21st October 2010, 11:42

Then it does not make any sense to buy from here. 255W has bluetooth and costs just 5k ($120) in US.

R2D2 · 21st October 2010, 15:12

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Originally Posted by mukeshgoel

Hi I am also in the same boat with my JVC AVX-836.

By the way, navigation device from SatGuide was for 10, 290/- when I checked it last on 20th Oct. Today it is showing 13890.

I sent them a mail and asked for further discount which they refused but offered 3 free upgrades instead of regular 2 upgrades.

If you are interested in buying, just drop them a mail, I am sure they will be ready to sell it for 10,290/-.

Or we can bargain for 2 units.

Hi Mukesh - I am like you hoping for some feedback before forking out 10-20K on this particular device. I would prefer to see a demo actually.

If I like it, we could certainly negotiate with them for a price.

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Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Then it does not make any sense to buy from here. 255W has bluetooth and costs just 5k ($120) in US.

Yikes! The good news ends there. But I think their premium pricing is vis a vis the likes of Indian products like MMI and SG.

ManuB · 26th October 2010, 19:27

Folks,

Based on the prevailing sentiment on this thread I have gone ahead and purchased a Garmin Nuvi 205W from Argos UK. Costed me ~Rs 7200.
I have now ordered satguide maps for Rs.990 as the coupon code did not seem to work for me. Satguide responded by saying that I will receive this tomorrow.

NetfreakBombay · 26th October 2010, 21:58

This is the VFM combination. Price of Garmin is bit higher in UK (like anything else).

ampere · 26th October 2010, 22:56

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Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

This is the VFM combination. Price of Garmin is bit higher in UK (like anything else).

Thats what even I thought. Amazon lists 205W in the range of 90-100$.

Thad E Ginathom · 26th October 2010, 22:58

If it comes from UK, it should come with maps of UK, and perhaps even maps of Europe. This would be my reason for buying there, or from there, if and when I do.

A frequent visitor to, say, USA, might be well advised to source their unit there.

kousik · 27th October 2010, 08:31

Offtopic: Is a "W" (widescreen) model really useful?

Offtopic2: Speaking of VFM, a friend (@arindam.ray in Team-bhp) bought 255W for himself ($120) and 1100 for me ($99). TTS is something I don't miss too much, neither Bluetooth (if that could have been used for gpx file transfer then yes). Moreover it is so slim that slips into shirt pocket so easy to use during walk/bike.

Ontopic: I bought 2 copies of Satguide Garmin maps for 475/- each during Navaratri promotion. Compared to MMI, this is definitely more buggy. But given that my other alternative is costing 15x I can never get a better VFM. Whole problem solved in $99+Rs.475 ~= Rs.5.2k

Ontopic2: I am trying to build a database of usual locations of Speedguns in Bangalore.

NetfreakBombay · 27th October 2010, 08:51

Maps are cheap, UK maps are available on ebay.co.uk for 20 pounds. And maps get outdated in few months time.

If you are going to use it in India, its cheaper to buy device from US and add maps for the country you are visiting. Of course UK prices are still better than prices in India.

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Originally Posted by kousik

Offtopic: Is a "W" (widescreen) model really useful?

I think so, shows more of the map and scrolling is easier.

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Originally Posted by kousik

Offtopic2: Speaking of VFM, a friend (@arindam.ray in Team-bhp) bought 255W for himself ($120) and 1100 for me ($99).

Prices are good and if you can wait for 5 - 6 business days, shipping is free on most sites (E.g. Amazon / Buydig)

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Originally Posted by kousik

given that my other alternative is costing 15x I can never get a better VFM. Whole problem solved in $99+Rs.475 ~= Rs.5.2k

Not sure why MMI has this absurd price. MMI's maps for other platforms (Windows mobile / Symbian) cost 2 - 3k with software. Charging 7k just for maps does not make any sense.

iTNerd · 27th October 2010, 09:40

I got a Garmin Nuvi 1360 (India specific version). Its got the Nevteq maps. Are these maps different from the ones offered by MMI and SatNav? Which one offers a better interactivity and feature? I have not used either of these before, so, have no point of reference as to where NevTeq maps stands. Will the maps from either one (MMI or SatNav) be compatible with Nuvi 1360?

kousik · 27th October 2010, 11:38

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Originally Posted by iTNerd

I got a Garmin Nuvi 1360 (India specific version). Its got the Nevteq maps. Are these maps different from the ones offered by MMI and SatNav? Which one offers a better interactivity and feature? I have not used either of these before, so, have no point of reference as to where NevTeq maps stands. Will the maps from either one (MMI or SatNav) be compatible with Nuvi 1360?

Yes so you have 3 options today for India maps: (1) Navteq City Navigator, that is available with Garmin (pre-installed if bought India version, else $99) and with all Nokia Ovi maps, (2) Satguide.in (Rs.990) and (3) MMI (Rs.7000). Please see http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post2096587 for a feature comparison I have done earlier. And yes both MMI/Satnav sells Nuvi compatible maps. If you are inside city, you can stick to pre-installed City Navigator only.

NetfreakBombay · 27th October 2010, 11:53

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Originally Posted by iTNerd

I got a Garmin Nuvi 1360 (India specific version). Its got the Nevteq maps.

Navteq is now a Nokia company, so its maps are used on Nokia Ovi as well. From quality point of view, you can check these maps at maps.ovi.com, for 80 cities that it covers, coverage is best as compared to other two (MMI / Satguide).

rockyb · 27th October 2010, 12:54

Here are my requirements.

Should be large display, 5 inch
I don’t want to hang it in the windshield. I want to fit it in the dashboard area (not in-dash but say near the AC vents). I want to clamp it so it’s easily removable
Since it will be slightly inside will it need an extra receiver?
Buy it here (Bangalore) from MapmyIndia / Satguide or get from US (Garmin) and load maps here. Am asking this because I went to one of the authorised MapmyIndia dealer to check out but they refused to give me demo of any large screen version. They said I need to pay advance – only then they will order and get it for me. In other words buy it – even if it may to may not suit my requirements. Am not comfortable with that.
Extra features like multimedia, Bluetooth, reverse parking is optional for me.

Newpunter · 27th October 2010, 13:12

I got a mail from Satguide about discounts on their devices for Diwali. The lowest one starts from 5000 Rs and the WinCE model costs 8000 Rs I guess and will come pre loaded with India maps, if i'm not mistaken. Sounds like a good deal.

ampere · 27th October 2010, 13:37

@Rocky 4.3 inch is a decent display for GPS. And its better buy through Amazon and ask someone to carry it for you. You get the best deal that way.

If BT for you is optional, then best VFM product is 205W.

bblost · 27th October 2010, 14:19

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21st October 2010, 11:42	#1426
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	Then it does not make any sense to buy from here. 255W has bluetooth and costs just 5k ($120) in US.
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26th October 2010, 19:27	#1428
ManuB Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 0 Thanked: 0 Times	Folks, Based on the prevailing sentiment on this thread I have gone ahead and purchased a Garmin Nuvi 205W from Argos UK. Costed me ~Rs 7200. I have now ordered satguide maps for Rs.990 as the coupon code did not seem to work for me. Satguide responded by saying that I will receive this tomorrow.
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26th October 2010, 21:58	#1429
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	This is the VFM combination. Price of Garmin is bit higher in UK (like anything else).
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26th October 2010, 22:58	#1431
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,445 Times	If it comes from UK, it should come with maps of UK, and perhaps even maps of Europe. This would be my reason for buying there, or from there, if and when I do. A frequent visitor to, say, USA, might be well advised to source their unit there.
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27th October 2010, 08:31	#1432
kousik BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 202 Thanked: 59 Times View My Garage	Offtopic: Is a "W" (widescreen) model really useful? Offtopic2: Speaking of VFM, a friend (@arindam.ray in Team-bhp) bought 255W for himself ($120) and 1100 for me ($99). TTS is something I don't miss too much, neither Bluetooth (if that could have been used for gpx file transfer then yes). Moreover it is so slim that slips into shirt pocket so easy to use during walk/bike. Ontopic: I bought 2 copies of Satguide Garmin maps for 475/- each during Navaratri promotion. Compared to MMI, this is definitely more buggy. But given that my other alternative is costing 15x I can never get a better VFM. Whole problem solved in $99+Rs.475 ~= Rs.5.2k Ontopic2: I am trying to build a database of usual locations of Speedguns in Bangalore.
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27th October 2010, 09:40	#1434
iTNerd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Imphal/Noida Posts: 1,241 Thanked: 1,214 Times View My Garage	I got a Garmin Nuvi 1360 (India specific version). Its got the Nevteq maps. Are these maps different from the ones offered by MMI and SatNav? Which one offers a better interactivity and feature? I have not used either of these before, so, have no point of reference as to where NevTeq maps stands. Will the maps from either one (MMI or SatNav) be compatible with Nuvi 1360?
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27th October 2010, 12:54	#1437
rockyb BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 255 Thanked: 13 Times	New GPS query Here are my requirements. Should be large display, 5 inch I don’t want to hang it in the windshield. I want to fit it in the dashboard area (not in-dash but say near the AC vents). I want to clamp it so it’s easily removable Since it will be slightly inside will it need an extra receiver? Buy it here (Bangalore) from MapmyIndia / Satguide or get from US (Garmin) and load maps here. Am asking this because I went to one of the authorised MapmyIndia dealer to check out but they refused to give me demo of any large screen version. They said I need to pay advance – only then they will order and get it for me. In other words buy it – even if it may to may not suit my requirements. Am not comfortable with that. Extra features like multimedia, Bluetooth, reverse parking is optional for me.
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27th October 2010, 13:12	#1438
Newpunter BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 744 Thanked: 336 Times	I got a mail from Satguide about discounts on their devices for Diwali. The lowest one starts from 5000 Rs and the WinCE model costs 8000 Rs I guess and will come pre loaded with India maps, if i'm not mistaken. Sounds like a good deal.
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27th October 2010, 13:37	#1439
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,952 Thanked: 12,944 Times View My Garage	@Rocky 4.3 inch is a decent display for GPS. And its better buy through Amazon and ask someone to carry it for you. You get the best deal that way. If BT for you is optional, then best VFM product is 205W.
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27th October 2010, 14:19	#1440
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,366 Times View My Garage	Received the following email from Satguide
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