Will a GPS PND bought from abroad work in India?

akshay_b · 5th October 2009, 13:19

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Originally Posted by sonirohit

I got a 4.3" version with BT & FM X'mitter, I am yet to customize it - got all the required softwares & maps, MMI, OneIndia, & others - will keep posted how it goes.

Where did you find the softwares and MMI maps?

sonirohit · 5th October 2009, 14:12

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Originally Posted by akshay_b

Where did you find the softwares and MMI maps?

They are on this thread -

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post1483972

archat68 · 5th October 2009, 22:40

What about this one guys? The difference is only 0.2 inch in screen dimension but price difference is quite considerable:

DealExtreme: $84.00 4.8" LCD 372MHz CPU Windows CE .NET 5.0 Core GPS Navigator + 2GB Maps SD

NetfreakBombay · 5th October 2009, 22:49

Don't go only by specs. Check use reviews for each unit (SKU).

Dealextreme is just a supplier and units have varying levels of hardware quality.

kekada · 5th October 2009, 22:50

I also ordered sku.23569 since Tushar has already tried and tested this one.

I am already using garmin 255w with navteq maps so wanted a generic device to try other options..

Guys how much time does it take to acquire satellites on cold start?

sonirohit · 5th October 2009, 22:58

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Originally Posted by Tushargohil

Reason :- You need YFGo2CE.bld to get Wince mode upon reboot.. now if you create *.bld file under any other memory card your device wont go in to wince mode.

Thanks,
Tushar

I formatted this mem card and created a *.bld file with 4 bytes - it booted fine with it...

akshay_b · 6th October 2009, 00:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by archat68

What about this one guys? The difference is only 0.2 inch in screen dimension but price difference is quite considerable:

DealExtreme: $84.00 4.8" LCD 372MHz CPU Windows CE .NET 5.0 Core GPS Navigator + 2GB Maps SD

It doesn't have bluetooth and FM transmitter. Its fine if you have a tight budget.

Tushargohil · 6th October 2009, 07:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonirohit

I formatted this mem card and created a *.bld file with 4 bytes - it booted fine with it...

Even if you use new memory card other then factory default still you are able to boot ?

Thanks,
Tushar

Tushargohil · 6th October 2009, 07:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by kekada

I also ordered sku.23569 since Tushar has already tried and tested this one.

I am already using garmin 255w with navteq maps so wanted a generic device to try other options..

Guys how much time does it take to acquire satellites on cold start?

It takes around 2-3 minute max upon cold start (Tested on different bud rate)... but again let me clarify here i use direct wince mode and starting apps manually as my concern was CPU/memory usage on this device.. if i load default menu it takes bit high CPU/memory usage and result when ever i use destinator8 for POI, system popup for out of system resource..

Thanks,
Tushar

sonirohit · 6th October 2009, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tushargohil

Even if you use new memory card other then factory default still you are able to boot ?

Thanks,
Tushar

I've not tried it -
I don't need to boot into win ce anymore - I've got a new skin, in which there is a program icon for WinCE...

sonirohit · 6th October 2009, 11:20

Anyone had success here getting garmin or satguide running on their DX PNDs?
I was able to get MapMyIndia Navigator and PolNav running - MMI is great, POLNAV has really crappy maps....
I've had no sucess getting Garmin & SatGuide stuff to work on my device :(

Tushargohil · 6th October 2009, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonirohit

I've not tried it -
I don't need to boot into win ce anymore - I've got a new skin, in which there is a program icon for WinCE...

Yes but did you noticed that CPU/MEMORY usage is high...

Quote:

Anyone had success here getting garmin or satguide running on their DX PNDs?

I am using Garming Mobile XT 20W and Destinator 8 on DX PND.

Thanks,
Tushar

srishiva · 6th October 2009, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonirohit

Anyone had success here getting garmin or satguide running on their DX PNDs?
I was able to get MapMyIndia Navigator and PolNav running - MMI is great, POLNAV has really crappy maps....
I've had no sucess getting Garmin & SatGuide stuff to work on my device :(

For SatGuide, you may have to change the port and baud rate settings

sonirohit · 6th October 2009, 13:52

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Originally Posted by srishiva

For SatGuide, you may have to change the port and baud rate settings

Finally got the SatGuide working on my PND too

Issue was an incorrect destcore.dll

Only one left now is Garmin....

srishiva · 6th October 2009, 14:18

Anyone wishing to install Miopocket for this device? I will try it during this week.

5th October 2009, 22:40	#183
archat68 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 906 Thanked: 643 Times	What about this one guys? The difference is only 0.2 inch in screen dimension but price difference is quite considerable: DealExtreme: $84.00 4.8" LCD 372MHz CPU Windows CE .NET 5.0 Core GPS Navigator + 2GB Maps SD
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5th October 2009, 22:49	#184
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,481 Thanked: 1,138 Times	Don't go only by specs. Check use reviews for each unit (SKU). Dealextreme is just a supplier and units have varying levels of hardware quality.
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5th October 2009, 22:50	#185
kekada Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 0 Thanked: 0 Times	I also ordered sku.23569 since Tushar has already tried and tested this one. I am already using garmin 255w with navteq maps so wanted a generic device to try other options.. Guys how much time does it take to acquire satellites on cold start?
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sonirohit BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 321 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Anyone had success here getting garmin or satguide running on their DX PNDs? I was able to get MapMyIndia Navigator and PolNav running - MMI is great, POLNAV has really crappy maps.... I've had no sucess getting Garmin & SatGuide stuff to work on my device :(
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srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,372 Thanked: 2,260 Times	Anyone wishing to install Miopocket for this device? I will try it during this week.
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