Gadget : GPS device on bikes

[Demon]

eh if u asking abt nuvi500, it says 'waterproof'.. so i xpect it to be since it's selling at 'waterproof' feature price.. else gonna b mad at garmin lor.. ve nt been brave enuf to ride in cat dog rain yet...

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/2010-10-23%20-%20Camp%20in%20Kg%20Peta/PA240356.jpg

 

Hope this pic will lay to rest any doubts on the Nuvi5X0 waterproof claim

[RT]

eh if u asking abt nuvi500, it says 'waterproof'.. so i xpect it to be since it's selling at 'waterproof' feature price.. else gonna b mad at garmin lor.. ve nt been brave enuf to ride in cat dog rain yet...

 

 

submerged mine with no issues too!

[shahrul_azmil3]

Usually, how much is this waterproof garmin?

 

Sent from my GT-P1000

[yogi]

now gt qn on micro sd memory size liao..

 

help!!...

 

2gb, 4gb or 8gb?? tending towards 4gb.. or 2gb + 2gb.. in case 1 4gb spoil then cry

 

jus found out.. microSD & microSDHC diff wor... so HC can b used on 500 bo??

Edited August 18, 2011 by yogi

[yogi]

Usually, how much is this waterproof garmin?

 

Sent from my GT-P1000

 

nuvi 500/550 some shops selling $400 upwards...

motorcycle spec wan more exp bah

Edited August 18, 2011 by yogi

[Demon]

now gt qn on micro sd memory size liao..

 

help!!...

 

2gb, 4gb or 8gb?? tending towards 4gb.. or 2gb + 2gb.. in case 1 4gb spoil then cry

 

For nuvi/Zumo with XXX (3 digits), such as 200, 550, 765...etc, a 2gb will be more than sufficient for a typical user. That is because these era of gps can only recognise a single file ie, gmapsupp.img in the SDcard. A typical mfm covering several countries of this region is only about 110mb.

 

But 2gb SDcard is quite hard to find now as 4gb seems to be the minimum standard now

 

jus found out.. microSD & microSDHC diff wor... so HC can b used on 500 bo??

 

as long as it is SDcard of the correct physical size, HC, high speed.....etc all can be used.

[yogi]

For nuvi/Zumo with XXX (3 digits), such as 200, 550, 765...etc, a 2gb will be more than sufficient for a typical user. That is because these era of gps can only recognise a single file ie, gmapsupp.img in the SDcard. A typical mfm covering several countries of this region is only about 110mb.

 

But 2gb SDcard is quite hard to find now as 4gb seems to be the minimum standard now

 

 

 

as long as it is SDcard of the correct physical size, HC, high speed.....etc all can be used.

 

thankQ Guru Demon for the wise advice

 

nw slightly wiser

[scoobydoo]

nuvi 500/550 some shops selling $400 upwards...

motorcycle spec wan more exp bah

JK is selling the nuvi 500 for $499

http://www.jkcommercial.com.sg/index-1.html

 

cheaper alternative is to buy from Amazon.com: US$262 ... about S$320 @1.22 excluding shipping.

shipping can use VPOST or direct from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-n%C3%BCvi-3-5-Inch-Portable-Navigator/dp/B001CT009O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1314265347&sr=8-2

 

for mounting to bike, strongly recommend investment in RAM Mount kit, a little expensive but its definitely worth it. i've got 2 sets on my bike, 1 for nuvi 550, another for camera

 

check this out...

Garmin Waterproof GPS & RAM Mounting Solutions

[Demon]

shipping can use VPOST or direct from Amazon.

 

when buying electronics devices or any thing that use batteries, and shipping it here via Vpost, use only the Oregon address and not the California address. California has some strange regulations that prohibit the shipment of these item out of USA.

[shahrul_azmil3]

Alot of brands for gps nowdays.

 

Sent from my GT-P1000

[Sky99]

Any cheap GPS to recommand?

[shahrul_azmil3]

Usually car gps is cheap enough. Juz mount it. I dun think u wanna ride in the rain while looking at ur small gps rite. Its already dangerous enough that u r riding in the rain.

 

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[kaze-no-koe]

anyone interested in tis?

only used it 2 times on the road as i cant concentrate looking on gps and road at the same time

as long as got handlebar can mount

the grip is adjustable so basically can fit anything

 

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[Vonmuck]

Anyone using Garmin Montana?

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/340909-Garmin-Montana-an-alternative-to-Zumo-660

[srihari1986]

Actually i have been using my Ram mount for the last 6 months and normally don't remove it from the bike at all...I don't think lot of people actually know it is removable and not rally interested in stealing them

 

Hi, have a question for the folks using RAM mount to mount their GPS device. When you ride with this, do you leave the mount on the bike, or do you remove it?

 

If you remove it, do you find it very "ma fan", everytime have to unlatch the satnav, pull out the electrical cable, unscrew the RAM mount, and then when you want to ride again, put it back?

[iamlefty]

any one using nüvi® 2565 ?

[ozone555]

i jus bought a garmin vista hcx... anyone here using de same??

[kmax]

Usually car gps is cheap enough. Juz mount it. I dun think u wanna ride in the rain while looking at ur small gps rite. Its already dangerous enough that u r riding in the rain.

 

 

If you are in Thailand, in middle of rain, and no shelter, you reach a junction.. there you can appreciate the value of waterproof GPS.

 

and even on Highway

no rain - mount the GPS

rain - stop the bike, take out and put into bag/box

no rain - stop the bike, mount the GPS

rain - stop the bike, take out and put into bag/box

no rain - stop the bike, mount the GPS

rain - stop the bike, take out and put into bag/box

no rain - stop the bike, mount the GPS

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[shahrul_azmil3]

Well theres always the rain resistant cover. Cheap2 buy at ebay

[kmax]

Well theres always the rain resistant cover. Cheap2 buy at ebay

 

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[bOtzZ]

or u can use the RAM Aquabox. I'm using one with a car GPS. So far so good.

[Guolong]

I am thinking of powering a Nuvi 550 by the bike's batt. Was wondering which is a better method and more weather resistant?

 

Method 1. Installing a cigg lighter onto my bike and using the standard vehicle power cable Garmin provides.

or

Method 2. Buying https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=27931 and having this USB cable permanently connected to the bike with the USB end hidden away.

[shahrul_azmil3]

Theres always have some method to rain proof it.

 

- waterproof case from ebay

- ram waterproof case

- tank bag

- etc

[kmax]

I am thinking of powering a Nuvi 550 by the bike's batt. Was wondering which is a better method and more weather resistant?

 

Method 1. Installing a cigg lighter onto my bike and using the standard vehicle power cable Garmin provides.

or

Method 2. Buying https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=27931 and having this USB cable permanently connected to the bike with the USB end hidden away.

 

 

based on experience, the Garmin USB is not suitable for Singapore (at least for me)

 

bought this as part of package from JK, and after a few months the USB connector got greenish mould even i cover with plastic and twist tie.

 

so GPS was not able to power up by this unit

 

went back to JK, he helped to exchange new one, new model comes with cap to prevent exposure.

 

again after 3 months, USB connector got mould again (even with cap) and loose connection.

 

Tried to use the 3M contact cleaner but still not able to power-up the GPS.

 

So i sent back to Garmin agent (NaviCom at Ubi) since March... no news from them till now.

[Paikia44]

 

based on experience, the Garmin USB is not suitable for Singapore (at least for me)

 

bought this as part of package from JK, and after a few months the USB connector got greenish mould even i cover with plastic and twist tie.

 

so GPS was not able to power up by this unit

 

went back to JK, he helped to exchange new one, new model comes with cap to prevent exposure.

 

again after 3 months, USB connector got mould again (even with cap) and loose connection.

 

Tried to use the 3M contact cleaner but still not able to power-up the GPS.

 

So i sent back to Garmin agent (NaviCom at Ubi) since March... no news from them till now.

 

I think it's rider's problem.... hahahahahahaa!!!