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

trrk · 18th February 2009, 11:55

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrashok

@trrk, I'm using iNavLoaded from Mapmyindia on my E90. I can see the License Key & expiry date by selecting Select > [i]About Product

There is no Select / About product

Application: v.3.2.35
Database: TN v.5.7.4 ADBP MAPMYINDIA 7.2
Build: Tue Aug 14 16:12:00 PDI 2007
Map Display: v.3.1
Languages: v.20.D
Device ID: 1A2C 3184 6614 140D
Copyright (c), 2007
Horizon Navigation, Inc.

This is all I can get under Setup / System / System Information

No licence / expiry date that I can see.

I doubt this is a genuine copy, though when my friend who bought the Holux device was assured that it is so. Since he did not want this device, I bought it off him. Obviously the version also is quite old. But other than leading me to some 'no entry roads' the device did take me around Kerala and Tamil Nadu these past 4 days.

Maybe an updated version would be better!

chipfoose · 5th March 2009, 17:22

hello friends there is an offer going on on mapmyindia navigators please check their site MapmyIndia Navigator - India's choice in In-car GPS navigation
the device they are offering is A-MAX which i think is a hongkong based company.

bblost · 22nd March 2009, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

Bought an Asus P527 mobile with Windows Mobile 6.1 and bundled SatGuide maps and licence. Tried it out in Delhi a few times, seems accurate, but feeding the destination in is a fiddly affair. Once it insisted on sending me to a destination via Connaught Place while I wanted a shorter route via Ring Road. Otherwise works ok. Haven't test driven it on the highways yet. Will report back once I do.

Sir,

How do you find the phone after a couple of month of Usage?
How much did you pay for it. and is it worth it?
How is the readability of documents in the phone?

Thanks,

SS-Traveller · 22nd March 2009, 21:38

Hi bblost: The phone's quite nice. The SatGuide maps are not very uptodate, but they seem to learn over a period of time - I'm not too sure how that's happening. Some areas, even in Delhi, are not marked - that's not good. But since SatGuide is a Hyderabad based co. I presume HYB should be better mapped!

I paid 11.8K for it including the SatGuide software, a car windscreen mount, car charger and a 1GB card bundled together, and yes, it's worth it. The camera also takes fairly decent pics despite the fact that it's 2MP (I feel it's better than some of the Nokia 2MPs). Overall, very VFM.

Document readability is pretty clear for Word documents, but I haven't tried opening Excel and Powerpoint documents in it yet.

bblost · 23rd March 2009, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

Hi bblost: The phone's quite nice. The SatGuide maps are not very uptodate, but they seem to learn over a period of time - I'm not too sure how that's happening. Some areas, even in Delhi, are not marked - that's not good. But since SatGuide is a Hyderabad based co. I presume HYB should be better mapped!

I paid 11.8K for it including the SatGuide software, a car windscreen mount, car charger and a 1GB card bundled together, and yes, it's worth it. The camera also takes fairly decent pics despite the fact that it's 2MP (I feel it's better than some of the Nokia 2MPs). Overall, very VFM.

Document readability is pretty clear for Word documents, but I haven't tried opening Excel and Powerpoint documents in it yet.

I just bought the same from Croma Hyderabad.
Thank you very much.
The phone looks very good and strong.
Also got a screen protector film.

Need to get myself a new sim card for the phone and I am set.

SS-Traveller · 23rd March 2009, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by bblost

Need to get myself a new sim card for the phone and I am set.

Maybe a BSNL card?

You won't lose signal on your travels, and you get 3G service to complement the capabilities of the phone...

bblost · 23rd March 2009, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

Maybe a BSNL card?

You won't lose signal on your travels, and you get 3G service to complement the capabilities of the phone...

But this phone is not a 3G
Asus P527 - Full phone specifications

I am leaning towards Airtel.
Also not very keen on the net usage via the phone.
Plus my office is wifi enabled.

Love this link, hope you have seen ASUS PDA Phone

SS-Traveller · 23rd March 2009, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by bblost

But this phone is not a 3G
Plus my office is wifi enabled.

Love this link, hope you have seen ASUS PDA Phone

Yes, I meant 3G net connectivity. But the fact that you have wi fi at office and this is one of the few phones that have wi fi connectivity makes it simpler - that's what I do, connect on my home wifi.

And thanks so much for the links. They're nice.

bblost · 24th March 2009, 13:42

Help

How do I update GPS Catcher using the Active sync?

Edit:
Managed to get it done using Wifi.

But still if anyone knows how to do it, will really appreciate the information.

bblost · 24th March 2009, 15:05

^^ oops my bad.
I am just trying out everything and figured it was wifi while infact it was not.

Active Sync permits internet access via the device.
That allowed me to update the gps catcher and also browse using IE.

Did that using the following tip from
PPCSG -> Official thread of Asus P750 Part 4

1. Open Registry Editor on your desktop (click on Start, Run and then type "regedit")

2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows CE Services.

3. Right-click on the value list and choose New, DWORD value. Type the name
"AllowLSP" and leave the DWORD value as 0.

4. Click on the Activesync logo and select File, Connection Settings and choose "This computer is conencted to the internet".

5. Disconnect and then connect your Asus P750 to your PC again and try again...

6. It should work now...

trrk · 20th May 2009, 13:40

Hi,

Anybody using the latest MapMyIndia software?

How you record a track?

NetfreakBombay · 20th May 2009, 14:57

Do you have Miero visGPS based software ? or the previous version that worked with Horizontal?

lancer_rit · 20th May 2009, 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

Anybody using the latest MapMyIndia software?

How you record a track?

I couldn't figure that out either, if it does exist that is. I have the iNav WF on my N95 - had posted a detailed issues list on this earlier...

trrk · 20th May 2009, 19:27

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Do you have Miero visGPS based software ? or the previous version that worked with Horizontal?

I hope you meant the following:

The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc)-image095.jpg

The GPS/Maps Discussion Thread (Dedicated Satnav, Smartphones, Tablets, etc)-image094.jpg

The horizontal one did save routes. It also had a simulation mode.

The vertical one does not have a 'simulation' mode. The red button (the bottom one on the right column) changes to green / blue when touched. I read somewhere that it is for recording route. But if it does I don't see any option for saving it.

svkndv · 25th May 2009, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

Anybody using the latest MapMyIndia software?

How you record a track?

Use trail route option in mapmyindia, you can get few details here

Techtree.com India > Reviews > Basics > Specials > MapMyIndia GPS Navigator (A-max 06GP5A)

5th March 2009, 17:22	#122
chipfoose BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: blr Posts: 86 Thanked: 0 Times	hello friends there is an offer going on on mapmyindia navigators please check their site MapmyIndia Navigator - India's choice in In-car GPS navigation the device they are offering is A-MAX which i think is a hongkong based company.
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22nd March 2009, 21:38	#124
SS-Traveller Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 8,164 Thanked: 27,120 Times View My Garage	Hi bblost: The phone's quite nice. The SatGuide maps are not very uptodate, but they seem to learn over a period of time - I'm not too sure how that's happening. Some areas, even in Delhi, are not marked - that's not good. But since SatGuide is a Hyderabad based co. I presume HYB should be better mapped! I paid 11.8K for it including the SatGuide software, a car windscreen mount, car charger and a 1GB card bundled together, and yes, it's worth it. The camera also takes fairly decent pics despite the fact that it's 2MP (I feel it's better than some of the Nokia 2MPs). Overall, very VFM. Document readability is pretty clear for Word documents, but I haven't tried opening Excel and Powerpoint documents in it yet.
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24th March 2009, 13:42	#129
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,000 Thanked: 15,305 Times View My Garage	Help How do I update GPS Catcher using the Active sync? Edit: Managed to get it done using Wifi. But still if anyone knows how to do it, will really appreciate the information. Last edited by bblost : 24th March 2009 at 14:01.
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24th March 2009, 15:05	#130
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,000 Thanked: 15,305 Times View My Garage	^^ oops my bad. I am just trying out everything and figured it was wifi while infact it was not. Active Sync permits internet access via the device. That allowed me to update the gps catcher and also browse using IE. Did that using the following tip from PPCSG -> Official thread of Asus P750 Part 4 1. Open Registry Editor on your desktop (click on Start, Run and then type "regedit") 2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows CE Services. 3. Right-click on the value list and choose New, DWORD value. Type the name "AllowLSP" and leave the DWORD value as 0. 4. Click on the Activesync logo and select File, Connection Settings and choose "This computer is conencted to the internet". 5. Disconnect and then connect your Asus P750 to your PC again and try again... 6. It should work now...
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20th May 2009, 13:40	#131
trrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 2,114 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Hi, Anybody using the latest MapMyIndia software? How you record a track?
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20th May 2009, 14:57	#132
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	Do you have Miero visGPS based software ? or the previous version that worked with Horizontal?
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