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05-29-2006, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BZSAB' post='289136' date='May 29 2006, 06:16 PM
33.... me confused too! Really interested in the offer LMK listed but understand it is not pre-loaded with Garmin Malsin maps. Can someone point us in the right directions......
but you can either buy the map from garmin or PW for less than $400, i think.
alternatively, you may install the free malsingmaps for navgation purposes without address search until our friendly mappers in malsingmaps.com come out with the search data solution.
05-29-2006, 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by lmk' post='289141' date='May 29 2006, 06:46 PM
it does not come with garmin mal/sin maps.
but you can either buy the map from garmin or PW for less than $400, i think.
alternatively, you may install the free malsingmaps for navgation purposes without address search until our friendly mappers in malsingmaps.com come out with the search data solution.
but you can either buy the map from garmin or PW for less than $400, i think.
alternatively, you may install the free malsingmaps for navgation purposes without address search until our friendly mappers in malsingmaps.com come out with the search data solution.
05-29-2006, 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by SFL33X' post='289126' date='May 29 2006, 05:52 PM
Now for the headache to come... can anyone direct me to a place where I can get the original Garmin Singapore maps? Would those for the C320 or even Nuvi 300 work? Pls PM me if possible on the files....
Next confusing question (I just paid tuition to learn that Tibo is no good): whilst malsingmaps is good but no HDB blocks and no address search... what use is it? Does it mean that the original Garmin map and the free malsingmaps can be "overlayed"? Very confused... hopefully someone can help the forumers with an Idiot's guide to making Garmin work "perfectly" in Singapore context...
Would Garmin maps (or those from malsingmaps) be able to put our own POI by indicating Longtitude and Latitude or by physically pointing it on the map itself?
Sorry if I sounded like an old record... just trying to put the pieces together....
Next confusing question (I just paid tuition to learn that Tibo is no good): whilst malsingmaps is good but no HDB blocks and no address search... what use is it? Does it mean that the original Garmin map and the free malsingmaps can be "overlayed"? Very confused... hopefully someone can help the forumers with an Idiot's guide to making Garmin work "perfectly" in Singapore context...
Would Garmin maps (or those from malsingmaps) be able to put our own POI by indicating Longtitude and Latitude or by physically pointing it on the map itself?
Sorry if I sounded like an old record... just trying to put the pieces together....
2. you can combine the 2 maps together, garmin's mal/sin and malsingmaps together in one card, but of course one map at a time. like me, i use Mapkng for hdb block and malsingmps for malaysia and POI.
3. yes, u can put in your poi . as for nuvi specifically, i cannot tell until i try it.
4. more info on Nuvi. http://www.garmin.com/manuals/Nuvi350_OwnersManual.pdf
05-29-2006, 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BZSAB' post='289145' date='May 29 2006, 07:06 PM
Ok Onz.... I go order now! Eggz, you on?
never go wrong one! better than the BMW gps, portable, travellable, and cost only less than 1K compared to 10K!
05-29-2006, 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by lmk' post='289147' date='May 29 2006, 07:14 PM
haha! good decision bro!
never go wrong one! better than the BMW gps, portable, travellable, and cost only less than 1K compared to 10K!
never go wrong one! better than the BMW gps, portable, travellable, and cost only less than 1K compared to 10K!
With the help you providing..... if I do decide to trade my Wing Flaps, you get first crack ok?
05-29-2006, 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by lmk' post='289147' date='May 29 2006, 07:14 PM
haha! good decision bro!
never go wrong one! better than the BMW gps, portable, travellable, and cost only less than 1K compared to 10K!
never go wrong one! better than the BMW gps, portable, travellable, and cost only less than 1K compared to 10K!
to me. Argh.. shit bimmer! :'( sorry for the whinning!
05-29-2006, 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by zag' post='289151' date='May 29 2006, 07:31 PM
arghh... but the problem is how to get over the fact that with the i-drive screen and knob sitting there and another LCD GPS screen cupped to the windscreen. it is like wearing trousers with suspender and belt at the same time. to me.
Argh.. shit bimmer! :'( sorry for the whinning!
to me. Argh.. shit bimmer! :'( sorry for the whinning!
unlike the hondas or toyotas, the gps in japan is so sophiscated that all info are there in one look. including the building graphics. cool!
for me, i can port from the 5er, to 7er and a my mitsubishi sports wagon in the USA! kekeke!
05-29-2006, 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BZSAB' post='289149' date='May 29 2006, 07:26 PM
Bro LMK.... just placed order wtih expansys... Saw your latest thread on link to purchase garmin maps.... What do you think? Should I go ahead with purchase?
With the help you providing..... if I do decide to trade my Wing Flaps, you get first crack ok?
With the help you providing..... if I do decide to trade my Wing Flaps, you get first crack ok?
fingers crossed!
anyway, bring your set down to PW, slot in the SD card and try before buying from them, till then, we can group buy lor! meantime, using malsingmaps is pretty good actaully.
05-29-2006, 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BZSAB' post='289149' date='May 29 2006, 07:26 PM
With the help you providing..... if I do decide to trade my Wing Flaps, you get first crack ok?
05-29-2006, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by lmk' post='289154' date='May 29 2006, 07:44 PM
haha! you can whine as much as you want. but it is a fact. who knows, maybe one day GPS has a video out for our CID?
unlike the hondas or toyotas, the gps in japan is so sophiscated that all info are there in one look. including the building graphics. cool!
for me, i can port from the 5er, to 7er and a my mitsubishi sports wagon in the USA! kekeke!
unlike the hondas or toyotas, the gps in japan is so sophiscated that all info are there in one look. including the building graphics. cool!
for me, i can port from the 5er, to 7er and a my mitsubishi sports wagon in the USA! kekeke!
typical question from someone foreign to e60 sitting in the pax seat...
Q: wah got screen ah?
A: ya
Q: "can play movie?" TV?
A: "nope"; nope
Q: "got GPS?"
A: nope
Q: then what the hell is the bloody screen for?
A:
to read the detailed faulty message when the dreaded "trr dong" chimed