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    g/son is looking at getting a gps, as we both know zilch about them i thought i would ask here.

    what system has the best rural maps ?

    which gps is the best, and what advantages does it have over the rest, are the el cheapos any good, i am well versed in you only get what u pay for, but they seem to be selling a lot of them.

    any info is appreciated.

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    the deal xtreem one is a good start as it allows you to try many different software versions till you find one that you like

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    You had better tell us what you want to do with the GPS. Do you want it for trekking, motoring, finding something, mapping or what. There are few that do everything but some come close.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nifty View Post
    You had better tell us what you want to do with the GPS. Do you want it for trekking, motoring, finding something, mapping or what. There are few that do everything but some come close.
    he has a courier service and wants to find the streets and roads around the area, like here the local maps only show 5-10 ks outta town and then ya on ya own.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mango View Post
    g/son is looking at getting a gps, as we both know zilch about them i thought i would ask here.

    what system has the best rural maps ?

    which gps is the best, and what advantages does it have over the rest, are the el cheapos any good, i am well versed in you only get what u pay for, but they seem to be selling a lot of them.

    any info is appreciated.

    cheers.
    I bought a "cheapie" Roadangel , but it works OK for me. You pay more for a bigger screen, more features like music playback and stuff.

    If you can wait till easter they might put them on special again like last time when they were about $300 plus some free petrol and a few other things.

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    TomTom , They arent real cheap thou, unless you have a N Series nokia phone, then you can d/load software and key run on phone and just purchase a
    Nokia Bluetooth Wireless GPS Module LD-3W - $90
    And your in buisness

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    Quote Originally Posted by mango View Post
    he has a courier service and wants to find the streets and roads around the area, like here the local maps only show 5-10 ks outta town and then ya on ya own.
    He would be better off with a PDA with inbuilt GPS chip , as they run Windows Mobile , he can then " test " all the software until he decides whats best for him.

    If he doesnt , he will end up spending money on something that may be useless especially in a rural area. Something like an Asus A636 would be perfect as I am sure members can assist in supplying some software for him to " try b4 buy "

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    thanks for the replies,
    i will get him to look into it further.

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    Visit the 'Cheap GPS Lost Thread'.

    With a bit of effort a 'Chinese' PNA will give you all the GPS softwares and up to date maps.

    A PNA is much cheaper and lighter than a PDA. Get a Win Ce 5.0 model to ensure it runs TomTom.

    The Deal Extreme (DX) models appear well made and reliable (US $149 delivered).

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    The Deal Extreme units are good, as diavalo13666 said.
    You can try all the nav software and pick out which one you like best.
    Also delivery from Deal Extreme is quick I got mine in 9 days from placement of order

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    ok which 1 does he get ?





    which 1 has these ?
    * non-glare screen (essential)
    * WinCE 5.0 (essential for Tom Tom)
    * Good battery life (for walk'in 'bout)
    * 400MHz processor
    * TMC ready
    * a 12 months warranty
    * and maybe an FM transmitter (to listen to it via the 'sound system')

    cheers.

    can u get an sd card gor the $149 one ?

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    go the 169 mango

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    Quote Originally Posted by diavalo13666 View Post
    go the 169 mango
    I agree.
    If you get the cheaper one I believe you have to hack the registry and install the GPS software.
    With the $169 one you just load the Australian maps and away you go.

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    i cant vouch for other brands, but i can vouch for garmins city navigator, it has all rural town streets listed. i have an etrex legend that i use out bush but also in the car for street nav, but the purpose built on dash variety would better suit your sons need with a bigger display and easy to use touch screen. retailing for around $400 i would buy that before the chinese version for him, the chinese version is great if you like to fiddle and experiment, but to rely on for business i'd buy a name brand that comes with warranty and support if needed, also local repair / replacement if it fails.

    im not knocking the one at dealsxtreme, i just think the garmin would better suit this persons need.

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    Quote Originally Posted by urin8r View Post
    I agree.
    If you get the cheaper one I believe you have to hack the registry and install the GPS software.
    With the $169 one you just load the Australian maps and away you go.
    hmmm that sounds good, i'll inform him, but its gunna be me thats outta pocket, but i guess thats what g/fathers are for. lol.

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    Good old Harvey Norman has a GPS called Navig8r with the latest Australian Mapping by NAVTEQ ? for $188 according to their current catalog.

    I found this using google, i think this is the right link for the unit
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    That's a great price for a big retailer.

    Unfortunately Smart2Go navigation is simply the pits. And Navteq maps are simply not as good in the urban environment as Sensis maps.

    Also looks like the mount is a 'plastic covered wire stalk'. Not so flash.

    It's certainly hackable. It recognises usoft activesync. It's driven by either an ARM920T 400MHz as shown in the graphics or the Atlas as shown in the specs, with 64mb ram. Seems it's a Win Ce 5.0 OS.

    SPECIFICATION

    - CPU: Atlas II 926
    - SDRAM: 64M Bytes
    - ROM: 32/64 MB NAND Flash
    - Display: 3.5" TFT LCD with Touch Panel, resolution 320 x 240
    - Map storage: SD/MMC Card
    - USB Device: USB 1.1
    - OS: Microsoft Windows CE.NET 5.0
    - Working temperature: 0~60oC
    - Storage temperature: -20oC~80oC
    - Power: 5V, 2A

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    Quote Originally Posted by Neutral View Post
    Good old Harvey Norman has a GPS called Navig8r with the latest Australian Mapping by NAVTEQ ? for $188 according to their current catalog.

    I found this using google, i think this is the right link for the unit
    i just rang them, and it seems that cattledog is 3 months old. lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mango View Post
    i just rang them, and it seems that cattledog is 3 months old. lol.
    Not true, It was in last Sunday's Tele & it states on the back of the 4 page catalog that offer is valid till 22/02/08 or until the goods are sold.

    If you need I'll scan post the GPS & the back page.

    Let me if you need it.

    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Farmsky View Post
    That's a great price for a big retailer.

    Unfortunately Smart2Go navigation is simply the pits. And Navteq maps are simply not as good in the urban environment as Sensis maps.

    Also looks like the mount is a 'plastic covered wire stalk'. Not so flash.

    It's certainly hackable. It recognises usoft activesync. It's driven by either an ARM920T 400MHz as shown in the graphics or the Atlas as shown in the specs, with 64mb ram. Seems it's a Win Ce 5.0 OS.

    SPECIFICATION

    - CPU: Atlas II 926
    - SDRAM: 64M Bytes
    - ROM: 32/64 MB NAND Flash
    - Display: 3.5" TFT LCD with Touch Panel, resolution 320 x 240
    - Map storage: SD/MMC Card
    - USB Device: USB 1.1
    - OS: Microsoft Windows CE.NET 5.0
    - Working temperature: 0~60oC
    - Storage temperature: -20oC~80oC
    - Power: 5V, 2A
    Thanks for quick review, Farmsky

    When you hackable do mean that you might be able to change the Navigation software?

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