Gadget : GPS device on bikes

[three]

the map i going to distribute is routable. & the size (thailand only) is 125MB, if complete with all i have is Singapore, M'sia, West M'sia, Thailand & cambodia will be nearly 180MB

Guess the thai map found in gpsmaps.jwpixs.com is only 30% of mine..

 

Wow.. 180mb.. can fit into my gps or not? I dunnoe how to load from SD card. Any of u guys are familiar with Zumo400?

[mutant_sheep]

those who have put their name in list pls PM me ur contact number for contact purpose.

 

cheers.

[Ones_Co]

http://rotweilermaps.com/maps.cfm

 

this is also another thailand map site...

 

have to donate USD$50 also...........

 

map size about 95mb...

[Ones_Co]

the map i going to distribute is routable. & the size (thailand only) is 125MB, if complete with all i have is Singapore, M'sia, West M'sia, Thailand & cambodia will be nearly 180MB

Guess the thai map found in gpsmaps.jwpixs.com is only 30% of mine..

 

Sorry like to check with u

 

ur singapore, east west malaysia is from malsing ?

 

where u got ur cambodia map ?

 

will there be any updates for ur thailand map ?

[mutant_sheep]

Sorry like to check with u

 

ur singapore, east west malaysia is from malsing ?

 

where u got ur cambodia map ?

 

will there be any updates for ur thailand map ?

 

 

my thai map source is same as urs. if urs don't have update, same for mine

the cambodia map can be found at mapcenter.cgpsmapper.com

[sfubar]

Hey People,

 

Got a Garmin Legend Cx a couple of months ago but definitely under-ultilised cuz still aint sure about the whole works. Are you guys organising any outings so that you GPS pros can show newbies like me how to use the gadget? Many thks in advance...

[siewsphone]

Hi guys,

 

I just bought a PDA phone (Asus P535) which come with GPS, any idea where could I get a holder to mount on my scooter?

 

thanks

[lao uncle]

Pda phone usually is not waterproof therefore not advisable to mount on bike, best use a bluetooth headset together with pdaphone(which you can put safely away in your jacket pocket).

 

Use the bluetooth to listen to the direction instruction instead.

[siewsphone]

Pda phone usually is not waterproof therefore not advisable to mount on bike, best use a bluetooth headset together with pdaphone(which you can put safely away in your jacket pocket).

 

Use the bluetooth to listen to the direction instruction instead.

 

Yah, I know it is not waterproof, so basically I will only mount it on sunny day....

[Nighthawk_250]

Yah, I know it is not waterproof, so basically I will only mount it on sunny day....

 

There use to be 2 guys in yahoo selling thick transparent waterproof pack

that also floats in water. PDA size. 1 is $20 the other $50 i think.

U can then buy a $3.70 super heavy duty velcro from selfix or home fix

hardware store. 3m brand, transparent and can hold heavy water bottle.

 

Ive also use tank bag with a transparent map cover.

 

All these works for my PDA, GPS setup

[tt6389]

someone just taught me how to download Road names POI & transfer into my garmin legend CX using the M3 software from Malsingmaps.com. Now my garmin can do search for Roadnames & HDB blocks , just like Mapking.

[weezel07]

Bro can teach me? Just got my csx last week but till now blur like sotong....

Pt to pt also dunno...

 

someone just taught me how to download Road names POI & transfer into my garmin legend CX using the M3 software from Malsingmaps.com. Now my garmin can do search for Roadnames & HDB blocks , just like Mapking.

[almondking]

Hi guys,

 

I just bought a PDA phone (Asus P535) which come with GPS, any idea where could I get a holder to mount on my scooter?

 

thanks

 

i mounted my hw6960 on the left side of the handle bar, ta200. looks alright to me ..

 

will load up a pic to let u guys have a good laugh .. .. using a self fabricated holder.

[undead]

OK i using etrex legend cx, my battery consumption using GP alkaline batteries is pretty good, a

 

Went to check and seems like the screen is small; Do you have any difficulties reading this while riding?

 

Could you share or pm me where you have bought this and how much?

Thanks.

[siewsphone]

i mounted my hw6960 on the left side of the handle bar, ta200. looks alright to me ..

 

will load up a pic to let u guys have a good laugh .. .. using a self fabricated holder.

 

 

I'm waiting

[undead]

Went to check and seems like the screen is small; Do you have any difficulties reading this while riding?

 

Could you share or pm me where you have bought this and how much?

Thanks.

 

I have short listed 2 models. Can anyone please advise on your experience or knowledge on them. Thanks.

 

1) Garmin eTrex Vista Cx

Personal thoughts: This is well within my budget but not sure if it can be easily mounted to Silverwing and easily viewable on the screen

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=326&locale=en_US

 

2) Garmin 76CSx

Personal thoughts: This will stretch my budget from reviews, it seems to have much better satalite reception, have more features like compass, barometer, floats on water....

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=351&locale=en_US

 

My wallet tells me option (1) and my heart tells me option (2)..... you views?

[Demon]

I have short listed 2 models. Can anyone please advise on your experience or knowledge on them. Thanks.

 

1) Garmin eTrex Vista Cx

Personal thoughts: This is well within my budget but not sure if it can be easily mounted to Silverwing and easily viewable on the screen

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=326&locale=en_US

 

2) Garmin 76CSx

Personal thoughts: This will stretch my budget from reviews, it seems to have much better satalite reception, have more features like compass, barometer, floats on water....

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=351&locale=en_US

 

My wallet tells me option (1) and my heart tells me option (2)..... you views?

 

How much is the 76CSx ? Not familiar with it. I have used the 60CSx, specs is very close to the 76CSx, price was $670 few months back.

 

The Vista is ok for bike, but the buttons are abit small, especially when gloves are worn.

 

Compass is useful, but not the barometer.

[Ones_Co]

I have short listed 2 models. Can anyone please advise on your experience or knowledge on them. Thanks.

 

1) Garmin eTrex Vista Cx

Personal thoughts: This is well within my budget but not sure if it can be easily mounted to Silverwing and easily viewable on the screen

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=326&locale=en_US

 

2) Garmin 76CSx

Personal thoughts: This will stretch my budget from reviews, it seems to have much better satalite reception, have more features like compass, barometer, floats on water....

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=351&locale=en_US

 

My wallet tells me option (1) and my heart tells me option (2)..... you views?

 

76CSX is for boating ....

 

for land use 60CSX will do....

 

I also using Vista CX it is good for road use...only if u go jungle tracking than u will face some problem but other than that .... it is ok..

 

it screen is big enough for me...

 

but i plan to sell again my Vista CX for new Vista HCX by end of the year...

 

HCX have better reception like 76CSX but the batt life is only half the CX

 

but i do plan to go for jungle tracking...

 

so i think i maybe change my CX for HCX by end of the year..

[undead]

76CSX is for boating ....

for land use 60CSX will do....

I also using Vista CX it is good for road use...only if u go jungle tracking than u will face some problem but other than that .... it is ok..

it screen is big enough for me...

so i think i maybe change my CX for HCX by end of the year..

 

Thanks for the sharing

 

This is on top of my mind too....

If I choose the 76CSx, though this is suitable for boat, this is also suitable outdoor activities like trekking, biking etc...

 

I have previously own another GPS but finds the receiving is kind of bad. This is why I was wondering if the Vista CX will face similar problem too.... If there are any remote chance that this may be the case, I will simply get the 76CSx now (at of year for Vista CSx is too long a wait)

[tt6389]

Went to check and seems like the screen is small; Do you have any difficulties reading this while riding?

 

Could you share or pm me where you have bought this and how much?

Thanks.

 

no difficulty coz i simply follow the autoprompt message in big letters which tells me to turn right or left. No need to study the map on the move.

 

The place i bought is Perfect Watch pte ltd at sim lim square but its not the cheapest ; u got to back track this thread for the cheapest deal.

[eldottore46]

no difficulty coz i simply follow the autoprompt message in big letters which tells me to turn right or left. No need to study the map on the move.

 

The place i bought is Perfect Watch pte ltd at sim lim square but its not the cheapest ; u got to back track this thread for the cheapest deal.

 

The cheapest 60csx is $680 at Perfect Watch Sim Lim Sq

I bought mine there and a friend's too:thumb:

[blur sotong]

Thanks for the sharing

 

This is on top of my mind too....

If I choose the 76CSx, though this is suitable for boat, this is also suitable outdoor activities like trekking, biking etc...

 

I have previously own another GPS but finds the receiving is kind of bad. This is why I was wondering if the Vista CX will face similar problem too.... If there are any remote chance that this may be the case, I will simply get the 76CSx now (at of year for Vista CSx is too long a wait)

 

basically 60CSx & 76CSx share almost the same function & sensitivity, except 76 series float on water (since it's a marine model). the Vista Cx is using older chipset so it's not as sensitive as the 60CSx/76CSx/Vista HCx. wat's ur another gps's model?

[blur sotong]

The cheapest 60csx is $680 at Perfect Watch Sim Lim Sq

I bought mine there and a friend's too:thumb:

 

$680? last yr price or now?

[undead]

How much is the 76CSx ? Not familiar with it. I have used the 60CSx, specs is very close to the 76CSx, price was $670 few months back.

 

The Vista is ok for bike, but the buttons are abit small, especially when gloves are worn.

 

Compass is useful, but not the barometer.

 

 

The 76CSx (base on spec, screen a bit bigger then than Vista too) cost around $700

Think this would be a good buy then !

[glug]

I see that most people here use the 60csx or the 76csx.

 

What about the zumo? Does anyone have that?

 

I have a nuvi for my car, and was thinking of getting a zumo for my bike, since the interface looks similar.