Gadget : GPS device on bikes

[Demon]

Anyone here use zumo 550.I think of getting one from US is there as tax fee to ship in.Is there any guide booklet on how to upload maps.Izzit easy to upload.

 

 

PM "blurdoggy", he owns one.

 

Yes, you still need to pay GST

 

Uploading of maps is easy, similar as transferring of file in a PC, just drag & drop into the "Garmin" folder in the GPS.

 

[coolcat]

Anyone here use zumo 550.I think of getting one from US is there as tax fee to ship in.Is there any guide booklet on how to upload maps.Izzit easy to upload.

 

Good model. Practically the best for riding.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[snowparang]

GPS - Global Position System.

All GPS will work anywhere as long as it's on earth, and you can see the sky regardless the location of purchase.

 

The only advantage if you buy in the region is that sometimes the GPS come with maps installed of that region. By now, most of the GPS have the ability of add maps, so it's no big deal.

I see, tks. THat's what I thought too, until I see different versions for US, Europe and Pacific on the Garmin website. And some of the units have this unlock code thingy.

 

And yes, sometiems shipping from the States is much cheaper.

[kailong]

so roughly how much to pay if we order online form US model zumo 550???

[Demon]

This is my personal opinion.

 

There are some features on the Zumo550 that will not be able to make use if use outside USA, such as the XM Navtraffic. Then there are some features which you need to add even more money to use it, such as the Bluetooth, and without it, the "Speaks street names" feature is also quite hopeless on a bike.

 

So for SGD300 less, at about SGD800, the Zumo450 seems like a better choice.

 

[coolcat]

The Zumo is impressive. My fren uses it in his car, can patch with mobile using bluetooth, and use it as a handsfree with speaker!

 

On my end, used Sanyo rechargeable batt on my HCx, and left it on from 9 a.m. until 9.00 p.m., all day, bright backlight. Cool.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[Junction]

This is my personal opinion.

 

There are some features on the Zumo550 that will not be able to make use if use outside USA, such as the XM Navtraffic. Then there are some features which you need to add even more money to use it, such as the Bluetooth, and without it, the "Speaks street names" feature is also quite hopeless on a bike.

 

So for SGD300 less, at about SGD800, the Zumo450 seems like a better choice.

 

 

Yup bro wat u say is true i fully supported.Because of the diff like xm navtraffic n speak streets names is hopeless.Y must we pay xtra for those features.So Zumo450 is my choice too.Anywae bro where can buy Zumo450 at SGD800 which shop selling.

[Pplater]

How much maps can I download into a 2 GB memory card? Say I would like to put maps of thailand and beyond into the unit, do I need to free up space by deleting the Malaysian and local maps more frequently used?

 

Seriously deciding to get a unit versus good old map reading.

[Demon]

How much maps can I download into a 2 GB memory card? Say I would like to put maps of thailand and beyond into the unit, do I need to free up space by deleting the Malaysian and local maps more frequently used?

 

Seriously deciding to get a unit versus good old map reading.

 

Just to provide you a feel :

 

Singapore + West Malaysia = 11Mb

Australia = 39Mb

Luzon = 6Mb

 

Different maps of the same country can be of different sizes depending on the level of details, and whether it's routable..etc.

 

2Gb memory will definitely go a long long way.

 

[Junction]

Bro can anyone enlighten me abt all the gps terms like POI:point of interest,Way of point,auto-routing wat is all this means to be.

[stan_lemieux]

POI = Goodies!!!

Waypoints = Yellow Brick road to Goodies!!!

Auto-routing = Sexy voice (or not) guiding you on the yellow brick road :-P

[Demon]

Bro can anyone enlighten me abt all the gps terms like POI:point of interest,Way of point,auto-routing wat is all this means to be.

 

POI - self explanatory. Such as Shopping Centres, Police Stations, Petrol stations, Hotels, eateries etc. Every map will come with these POIs, and you can add you own, like your home, your gf home, your ex-gf home by using add-on programmes like POI Loaders.

 

Waypoints - These are your intermediate destinations between your start point,and your end point. With only a start point (or your existing position), and an end point, the GPS will recommend a route but it may not be what you want. Having waypoints, will force the GPS to create a route to your liking. For trip planning, waypoints should coincide with petrol stops/breaks.

 

Auto-routing basically means that the GPS is able to calculate a route from your current location to a destination. Please note that there is routable maps, and non-routable maps. On certain GPS, using a non-routable map means it has no auto-routing feature.

[MV]

Anyone came across any shops selling Garmin Zumo 450?

[jhawk2820]

If you will be looking at the unit while riding, may want to consider Garmin Quest or 60Csx at that price range.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

 

i currently using Quest with ram mount. lovely..

[Junction]

POI - self explanatory. Such as Shopping Centres, Police Stations, Petrol stations, Hotels, eateries etc. Every map will come with these POIs, and you can add you own, like your home, your gf home, your ex-gf home by using add-on programmes like POI Loaders.

 

Waypoints - These are your intermediate destinations between your start point,and your end point. With only a start point (or your existing position), and an end point, the GPS will recommend a route but it may not be what you want. Having waypoints, will force the GPS to create a route to your liking. For trip planning, waypoints should coincide with petrol stops/breaks.

 

Auto-routing basically means that the GPS is able to calculate a route from your current location to a destination. Please note that there is routable maps, and non-routable maps. On certain GPS, using a non-routable map means it has no auto-routing feature.

Thaks bro Demon this is gd explanation i appreciate.Cheers.

[kailong]

think i'll go for the 60csx

 

but anyone out here got a better recommandation for me in terms of features and price wise...???

[coolcat]

To me if you are intending to mount it on and actually use it as a map while riding, get the bigger sets (Zumo, Nuvi) rather than the handheld (60Cx, etrax series etc) which is really hard to read while on the move at speed.

 

Another consideration is also whether you will use in a car as well.

 

Another consideration is that if you are a PDA user, then consider using it as a GPS, with Mapking software.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[mutant_sheep]

thanks for previous few guys support..

the last time RAM mount order have sucessfully done.

im calling another round of order as i have make mistake on my own order

[momo1605198623]

thanks for previous few guys support..

the last time RAM mount order have sucessfully done.

im calling another round of order as i have make mistake on my own order

hey bro, thanks for the call.

i see my order 1st. maybe gotta order some more.

[mutant_sheep]

any1 would like to order RAM mount can visit to

http://www.ram-mount.com

&

http://www.gpscity.com

to obtain ur part number.

PM me ur part number & ur contact number then i will calculate the shares of postage & inusrance. I will have to keep this order in 300USD to avoid 7%GST.

 

currently left only about 210USD for order.

[mutant_sheep]

beside that i have wrongly ordered the RAM AQUA box. PN: RAM-HOL-AQ3U

detail: http://www.gpscity.com/search-ram-hol-aq3u/c=all

selling at 40SGD to cover my lost as i don't need it. any1 intersted to get it pls drop me a PM. thanks.

[mctan]

beside that i have wrongly ordered the RAM AQUA box. PN: RAM-HOL-AQ3U

detail: http://www.gpscity.com/search-ram-hol-aq3u/c=all

selling at 40SGD to cover my lost as i don't need it. any1 intersted to get it pls drop me a PM. thanks.

 

Bro, can bring it along on fri evening?

[mutant_sheep]

Bro, can bring it along on fri evening?

 

sure no prob.

[momo1605198623]

beside that i have wrongly ordered the RAM AQUA box. PN: RAM-HOL-AQ3U

detail: http://www.gpscity.com/search-ram-hol-aq3u/c=all

selling at 40SGD to cover my lost as i don't need it. any1 intersted to get it pls drop me a PM. thanks.

hey bro, may i know wat its use for?

[mutant_sheep]

;3267841']hey bro' date=' may i know wat its use for? [/quote']

 

i initially thought wanna use on my PDA. the width i have calculated wrongly.

the actual things can only fit some handphone. anyway is a waterproof case.