NetfreakBombay · 9th October 2009, 19:09

No issues with customs. I think 4 - 5 members on this forum have got it without any issues.

My experience is in this post : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post1425549

Did not test Music at all. Tried running music + maps and it starts freezing.

This is a cheap chinese unit and expect similar quality.

Works excellent for GPS and thats about it.

proton · 18th October 2009, 21:05

The suction cup leaves tell tale marks on car surfaces, and is a dead giveaway for breaking and entering crooks who know you won't carry your GPS unit with you when you leave the car...

Good mounting for GPS, called Gorilllapod GoGo, and I use it for my phone, GPS and SD Camcorder. Can be attached to ashtray OR centre RVMirror. Priced at 57SD at Changi Airport, electronics store (Not camera store, where Gorillapod SLR is stocked):

ampere · 21st October 2009, 22:50

There is a friction pad which Garmin sells. I think that may help.

Amazon.com: Garmin Portable Friction Mount: Electronics

IndianNomad · 23rd December 2009, 14:26

SatGuide X350 for just Rs 9999/- inclusive of tax and shipping charges.

Thinking of buying one, came accross the above.

Please suggest.

agbenny · 25th December 2009, 17:57

I mainly want to track the traffic and find alternate routes? Does any of these systems has traffic detection for Indian roads?

Thanks,

NetfreakBombay · 25th December 2009, 20:58

No, traffic guidance does not work as of now. It requires infrastructure for detecting slow moving traffic and broadcasting it over FM in digital format.

agbenny · 26th December 2009, 10:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

No, traffic guidance does not work as of now. It requires infrastructure for detecting slow moving traffic and broadcasting it over FM in digital format.

Got it, I hope someone must be working on it, and we will get it at least in one or two years. Its very much needed here.

NetfreakBombay · 26th December 2009, 10:54

Yes it would be helpful.

In Bombay, police now has central monitoring for traffic across city (through CCTV). If financed, it can be used to capture details on slow moving traffic.

I think as market for GPS Navigation matures in India, companies will start looking at it as an opportunity.

ravindran353 · 27th February 2010, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by vishnugs

Hi Guys,

I have accumulated lot of expertise in GPS solutions over development of applications for vehicle tracking and social networking.
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Feel free to share your thoughts...

Vishnu

Hi Vishnu

Happy to locate someone who is familiar with gps applications.I got a sony gps nv-u83t with US and Canada maps.How do I load Indian maps.From where do I buy this .Contacted mapmyindia and satnav. Both showed their inability in this .Any other wayout or to use this or I have to migrate to US this GPS , Ha ha
regards

jkdas · 28th February 2010, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Yes it would be helpful.

In Bombay, police now has central monitoring for traffic across city (through CCTV). If financed, it can be used to capture details on slow moving traffic.

I think as market for GPS Navigation matures in India, companies will start looking at it as an opportunity.

I know a firm ( a company) which does monitors traffic of 1-2 foreign countries sitting in Kerala

harjeev · 1st March 2010, 01:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjz

Good news finally for those having Garmin devices but without base maps for India. Finally after a lot of persuasion May my India has launched maps which are now compatible with garmin sets. It has maps for 202 Indian cities and all major highways and state highways of the country are now covered. Check out the map my india site for more details

Are these (MAPMYINDIA Maps) compatiable with all Garmin devices?
What about those who have have a Garmin device loaded with the Garmin India Maps. Is is possible to simply take out the SD card with the Garmin India maps and put in the SD card with MapmyIndia maps. Wont that work??
I havent used any ofthe devices so am clearing my doubts, as I am planning to buy a Garmin GPSMAP 76csx in the near future!

Thad E Ginathom · 1st March 2010, 11:37

MapMyIndia have a list of compatible devices on their site.

If people have made the MMI maps work with other models, not on that list, it would be useful if the posted here!

NetfreakBombay · 1st March 2010, 12:06

MMI would not work on this device (because of size of maps).

Storage is limited to 128 MB, so options are Garmin or Satguide.

Garmin maps are listed in compatibility list for this device:

City Navigator� India NT
Part Number: 010-D0625-00
Suggested Retail Price: $ 99.99 USD

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=351#mapTab

Quote:

Originally Posted by harjeev

Is is possible to simply take out the SD card with the Garmin India maps and put in the SD card with MapmyIndia maps. Wont that work??

Since this device does not accept SD card, it would not be possible. For maps that are sold on Micro SD Card, just plug the card and maps would work.

Either you have to buy maps on MicroSD card or crack them to work with MicroSD card.

Maps include "serial number" that is tied to "card id" so if you buy maps on SD card and copy them over to another card it would not work without hacking.
You need to buy "MicroSD" version.

tsk1979 · 2nd March 2010, 11:21

Any windows CE PND with adequate storage(SD card or on device) will run MMI maps

harjeev · 2nd March 2010, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by harjeev

Are these (MAPMYINDIA Maps) compatiable with all Garmin devices?
What about those who have have a Garmin device loaded with the Garmin India Maps. Is is possible to simply take out the SD card with the Garmin India maps and put in the SD card with MapmyIndia maps. Wont that work??
I havent used any ofthe devices so am clearing my doubts, as I am planning to buy a Garmin GPSMAP 76csx in the near future!

Hey guys
Further to my query above I spoke to a Garmin dealer today and asked them iif I buy the Garmin 76CSX what map options do I have. The dealer said that I can use Satguide maps which come for 628 cities and 20lac POI's. These maps are available for 2200 approx though the dealer was asking 2500 for that.
Not taking his word for it I got in touch with the Satguide helpline (I think in Hyderabad) and the executive dint confirm anything at first but took note of my query and my phone number. She got back to me in 20 mins and confirmed that SatGuide maps work with Garmin devices and specifically I asked about GARMIN GPSMAP 76CSX and its there on their list of compatible devices. Further she said as the 76CSX accepts only micro sd cards, if we give a special request they will send the 1GB card in misroSd format.

So now I have to decide between Garmin 76CSX or 60CSX!!! Please help me out.
Going prices on Amazon is
US $290 for the 76CSX
US $298 for the 60CSX

Pl advise guys
Cheers

9th October 2009, 19:09	#181
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,481 Thanked: 1,130 Times	No issues with customs. I think 4 - 5 members on this forum have got it without any issues. My experience is in this post : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post1425549 Did not test Music at all. Tried running music + maps and it starts freezing. This is a cheap chinese unit and expect similar quality. Works excellent for GPS and thats about it.
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18th October 2009, 21:05	#182
proton BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 208 Thanked: 413 Times	GPS muunting The suction cup leaves tell tale marks on car surfaces, and is a dead giveaway for breaking and entering crooks who know you won't carry your GPS unit with you when you leave the car... Good mounting for GPS, called Gorilllapod GoGo, and I use it for my phone, GPS and SD Camcorder. Can be attached to ashtray OR centre RVMirror. Priced at 57SD at Changi Airport, electronics store (Not camera store, where Gorillapod SLR is stocked): Attached Thumbnails
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21st October 2009, 22:50	#183
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18,341 Thanked: 13,635 Times View My Garage	There is a friction pad which Garmin sells. I think that may help. Amazon.com: Garmin Portable Friction Mount: Electronics
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23rd December 2009, 14:26	#184
IndianNomad BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 155 Thanked: 35 Times	SatGuide X350 for just Rs 9999/- SatGuide X350 for just Rs 9999/- inclusive of tax and shipping charges. Thinking of buying one, came accross the above. Please suggest.
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25th December 2009, 17:57	#185
agbenny BANNED Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: TN38 Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 294 Times	I mainly want to track the traffic and find alternate routes? Does any of these systems has traffic detection for Indian roads? Thanks,
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25th December 2009, 20:58	#186
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,481 Thanked: 1,130 Times	No, traffic guidance does not work as of now. It requires infrastructure for detecting slow moving traffic and broadcasting it over FM in digital format.
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26th December 2009, 10:54	#188
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,481 Thanked: 1,130 Times	Yes it would be helpful. In Bombay, police now has central monitoring for traffic across city (through CCTV). If financed, it can be used to capture details on slow moving traffic. I think as market for GPS Navigation matures in India, companies will start looking at it as an opportunity.
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1st March 2010, 11:37	#192
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,463 Thanked: 30,127 Times	MapMyIndia have a list of compatible devices on their site. If people have made the MMI maps work with other models, not on that list, it would be useful if the posted here!
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2nd March 2010, 11:21	#194
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,494 Times View My Garage	Any windows CE PND with adequate storage(SD card or on device) will run MMI maps
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