Will a GPS PND bought from abroad work in India?

Tushargohil · 16th September 2009, 17:17

Today i got a mail form DX saying "Your order has been shipped from the fulfillment center. Delivery time is about 7 to 10 working days, as quoted by the post office (3 to 4 days for EMS Express). * Note that this delivery estimation is as provided by Hong Kong Post and like most post offices around the world delivery time for airmail packages is not guaranteed." Hence i tried to track the order on

Hongkong Post - Mail Tracking

Till hongkong post i can track the item but once its comes to India Welcome to the Indiapost Web Site (The resource cannot be found)

:-)

Thanks,
Tushar

sonirohit · 16th September 2009, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Tushargohil

Today i got a mail form DX saying "Your order has been shipped from the fulfillment center. Delivery time is about 7 to 10 working days, as quoted by the post office (3 to 4 days for EMS Express). * Note that this delivery estimation is as provided by Hong Kong Post and like most post offices around the world delivery time for airmail packages is not guaranteed." Hence i tried to track the order on

Hongkong Post - Mail Tracking

Till hongkong post i can track the item but once its comes to India Welcome to the Indiapost Web Site (The resource cannot be found)

:-)

Thanks,
Tushar

Be warned - HK post has it's own monopolistic ways of doing things - mine has been with HK Post since 5th Sept and I see from them that it's still waiting to be put on a flight out of HK :( and it's 16th Sept today... damn the wait.... in the hindsight EMS would have been a better choice, but could have been caught by customs...

The Indiapost site is Untitled Page

janitha · 16th September 2009, 21:49

I request urgent advise on "Magellan Maestro 4210". Also which Indian map can be used with it? Amazon.com: Magellan Maestro 4210 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator: Electronics

janitha · 17th September 2009, 08:38

I am thinking of buying Magellan Maestro 4210. Will be getting it at a reasonable cost. Please give advice and suggestions. Also which Indian map will be compatible with it? (MMI etc.) Amazon.com: Magellan Maestro 4210 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator: Electronics

tsk1979 · 17th September 2009, 09:57

Magellen uses something called shapefiles. Its possible to get India maps, but very difficult. Stick to garmin for compatibility

Tushargohil · 17th September 2009, 13:40

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Be warned - HK post has it's own monopolistic ways of doing things - mine has been with HK Post since 5th Sept and I see from them that it's still waiting to be put on a flight out of HK :( and it's 16th Sept today... damn the wait.... in the hindsight EMS would have been a better choice, but could have been caught by customs...

The Indiapost site is Untitled Page

Try with India post site it seems no update yet... now i should ask question is anybody from India have received this product form DX ? :-)

Thanks,
Tushar

tsk1979 · 17th September 2009, 13:58

I have bought lots of stuff from DX. From being shipped to HK post to deliver in India it takes around 20 days

janitha · 17th September 2009, 13:59

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Magellen uses something called shapefiles. Its possible to get India maps, but very difficult. Stick to garmin for compatibility

But I think the model is a Win CE one. Won't Win CE maps of MMI or Satguide work? Please let me know in detail.

NetfreakBombay · 17th September 2009, 15:20

It depends on device. If it is tough to unlock device than installing MMI or other packages would be a nightmare.

sonirohit · 17th September 2009, 15:39

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

I have bought lots of stuff from DX. From being shipped to HK post to deliver in India it takes around 20 days

DX should be used only if you are not in a hurry to get the items... It usually takes 2-3 weeks to have them delivered to you...

Tushargohil · 17th September 2009, 18:39

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I have bought lots of stuff from DX. From being shipped to HK post to deliver in India it takes around 20 days

Thank you so much, for this an update.

Quote:

DX should be used only if you are not in a hurry to get the items... It usually takes 2-3 weeks to have them delivered to you...

I am not in hurry either :-)

Thanks,
Tushar

akshay_b · 17th September 2009, 18:45

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

I have bought lots of stuff from DX. From being shipped to HK post to deliver in India it takes around 20 days

How much were the stuffs worth? anything over 100$?

NetfreakBombay · 17th September 2009, 19:04

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Originally Posted by Tushargohil

Try with India post site it seems no update yet... now i should ask question is anybody from India have received this product form DX ? :-)

Thanks,
Tushar

I bought this PND from DX.

It took 9 days for it to reach Mumbai. Post that, it took 2 weeks to reach my home.

For cheaper items, i got them 1 - 2 weeks after ordering.

janitha · 17th September 2009, 19:44

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Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

It depends on device. If it is tough to unlock device than installing MMI or other packages would be a nightmare.

It is Magellan Maestro 4210. Amazon.com: Magellan Maestro 4210 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator: Electronics In case it will be difficult to use with Indian maps, please suggest any other model costing around 100 dollars.

sonirohit · 17th September 2009, 20:29

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Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

I bought this PND from DX.

It took 9 days for it to reach Mumbai. Post that, it took 2 weeks to reach my home.

How did you track these parcels once they were in India? Using the Indiapost site or HK Post's site??? (I think I am just getting a bit anxious...or may be paranoid)

16th September 2009, 17:17	#91
Tushargohil BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 247 Thanked: 73 Times	Today i got a mail form DX saying "Your order has been shipped from the fulfillment center. Delivery time is about 7 to 10 working days, as quoted by the post office (3 to 4 days for EMS Express). * Note that this delivery estimation is as provided by Hong Kong Post and like most post offices around the world delivery time for airmail packages is not guaranteed." Hence i tried to track the order on Hongkong Post - Mail Tracking Till hongkong post i can track the item but once its comes to India Welcome to the Indiapost Web Site (The resource cannot be found) :-) Thanks, Tushar
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16th September 2009, 21:49	#93
janitha BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kollam, Kerala Posts: 368 Thanked: 2 Times	I request urgent advise on "Magellan Maestro 4210". Also which Indian map can be used with it? Amazon.com: Magellan Maestro 4210 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator: Electronics
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17th September 2009, 08:38	#94
janitha BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kollam, Kerala Posts: 368 Thanked: 2 Times	I am thinking of buying Magellan Maestro 4210. Will be getting it at a reasonable cost. Please give advice and suggestions. Also which Indian map will be compatible with it? (MMI etc.) Amazon.com: Magellan Maestro 4210 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator: Electronics
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17th September 2009, 09:57	#95
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Magellen uses something called shapefiles. Its possible to get India maps, but very difficult. Stick to garmin for compatibility
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17th September 2009, 13:58	#97
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	I have bought lots of stuff from DX. From being shipped to HK post to deliver in India it takes around 20 days
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17th September 2009, 15:20	#99
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	It depends on device. If it is tough to unlock device than installing MMI or other packages would be a nightmare.
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