Gadget : GPS device on bikes

[Ones_Co]

is a garmin original map...so that y it expensive..currently am using gps map by jerome wee.

 

So any diff between jerome's map and original garmin map ????

 

I personally think that jerome map is better than garmin map

due to the fact that jerome's map update monthly....

 

but i nvr use the original map before.....

 

so wat is ur comment ?? good ???

[Murphy]

So any diff between jerome's map and original garmin map ????

 

I personally think that jerome map is better than garmin map

due to the fact that jerome's map update monthly....

 

but i nvr use the original map before.....

 

so wat is ur comment ?? good ???

 

 

it is gd, have no difficulties in searching a place. but jus that it is not updated monthly.

 

different is Jerome's map is much more updated and clearer, but searching a place n spelling a name muz use abit of brain.

 

anyway which model are u using?

[innards]

it come with everything, car mount, bike mount, inclusive of all ram mount adapters. Come with Ciggy Charger for the car mount, bike has a special power cable for it.

 

get it at SLS, Only 1 shop is selling. shop name is Perfect watch.

 

Garmin zumo 550 damage is 1590 with Singapore Maps.

Damage without Singapore Maps is 1390 if i can remember correctly

 

Hi,

 

Does your 550 come loaded with the Singapore and Malaysia maps? Or is it supplied on a SD card or DVD?

 

I'm thinking of buying from states next year. And i'm wondering if the Sing-Mal maps can be shared between units (same or different models GPS).

 

Any advise from anyone?

 

Thanks!

[coolcat]

Yes, MalSingMap's maps can be used on "overseas" units.

 

The only downside to buying in the States is that if you need to activate the warranty, then you will have to be responsible for your own freight.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[Murphy]

Hi,

 

Does your 550 come loaded with the Singapore and Malaysia maps? Or is it supplied on a SD card or DVD?

 

I'm thinking of buying from states next year. And i'm wondering if the Sing-Mal maps can be shared between units (same or different models GPS).

 

Any advise from anyone?

 

Thanks!

 

 

it does not come loaded with singapore & Malaysia maps. U got purchase it.

 

other way on saving money is u can download maps from Malsings or http://gpsmaps.jwpixs.com/

[Murphy]

Yes, MalSingMap's maps can be used on "overseas" units.

 

The only downside to buying in the States is that if you need to activate the warranty, then you will have to be responsible for your own freight.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

 

actually if ur set damage, no worry, u can proceed to any country garmin main store and send in for repair. The set is cover with international warranty

[coolcat]

actually if ur set damage, no worry, u can proceed to any country garmin main store and send in for repair. The set is cover with international warranty

 

It's funny, but my US HCx set had no warranty papers in thebox. Perhaps the international warranty is based on the unit's ID? Only hoping nothing goes wrong with it.

 

Happy New Year, fellas.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[Murphy]

It's funny, but my US HCx set had no warranty papers in thebox. Perhaps the international warranty is based on the unit's ID? Only hoping nothing goes wrong with it.

 

Happy New Year, fellas.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

 

from what i have understand, if u call garmin or email garmin, they provide warranty anywhere u r as long as there is a garmin service center around.

 

have read tat a guy has a garmin gps during his taiwan trip, he sent to garmin taiwan, he was able to do a repair there.

[innards]

It's funny, but my US HCx set had no warranty papers in thebox. Perhaps the international warranty is based on the unit's ID? Only hoping nothing goes wrong with it.

 

Happy New Year, fellas.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

 

Any particular store/website u got your HCx from?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Demon]

from what i have understand, if u call garmin or email garmin, they provide warranty anywhere u r as long as there is a garmin service center around.

 

Garmin local distributor is Navicom Technology (NT). So if you buy from their dealers, such as Perfect Watch, then your warranty will be covered locally by NT. Meaning, if there is a warranty claim, and it has to be sent for Taiwan for repair, NT will honour the warranty, and cover all the costs related to the warranty repair, including freight.

 

If your GPS is not bought from one of NT's dealers, then your warranty will still be under Garmin, but none of NT's business.

 

[Murphy]

Garmin local distributor is Navicom Technology (NT). So if you buy from their dealers, such as Perfect Watch, then your warranty will be covered locally by NT. Meaning, if there is a warranty claim, and it has to be sent for Taiwan for repair, NT will honour the warranty, and cover all the costs related to the warranty repair, including freight.

 

If your GPS is not bought from one of NT's dealers, then your warranty will still be under Garmin, but none of NT's business.

 

 

yup. this is wat perfect watch told me oso...so no worry even though it is not bought from NT

[Demon]

yup. this is wat perfect watch told me oso...so no worry even though it is not bought from NT

 

NT doesn't do retail, so they will direct you to one of their dealers.

 

[motocafe]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/motocafe/Questmount.jpg

 

Hiya,

 

Thought I share some pictures of my home-made custom mount for Garmin Quest. Did not want to plonk down serious $$$ for a Touratech mount, so decided to make my own.

 

The black casing was a block of Teflon (I think) material given to me by a friend and I hand-milled the piece on a drill press with a porting tool. The aluminum bracket is a discarded piece from 1 of those offroad handlebar guards. Works well so far except for the power cord which works intermitantly (not quite sure what the problem is). Anyway, battery power is good for a whole day's ride so the cord is sort of redundant. The mount allows me to easily transfer the unit between my trailbike and streetbike.

 

The Quest adequately fulfills its intended purpose for me, a first-time GPS user. But I wouldn't recommend it as satellites reception can be slow or even non existent at times. Offroad navigation is not an option. Can't really complain as I got it used from eBay for approx S$360. In fact, my next target is the 60c series... if I can find a bargain on eBay.

[Demon]

Works well so far except for the power cord which works intermitantly (not quite sure what the problem is).

 

The plug does not mate snugly with the ciggy socket.

[motocafe]

The plug does not mate snugly with the ciggy socket.

 

Hmm, you may be rite... any solution to this problem?

[innards]

it does not come loaded with singapore & Malaysia maps. U got purchase it.

 

other way on saving money is u can download maps from Malsings or http://gpsmaps.jwpixs.com/

 

Can the map be shared between units of the same model? Does it come on a SD card or DVD?

[FalconRider]

So how much is your GPS? any comment using it?safety aspect, is it safe while riding and monitoring the map?

[Ones_Co]

Can the map be shared between units of the same model? Does it come on a SD card or DVD?

 

U have to request for the unlock code for ur unit id...

 

if u have more than one unit u can request for the unlock code from him...

[Ones_Co]

it is gd, have no difficulties in searching a place. but jus that it is not updated monthly.

 

different is Jerome's map is much more updated and clearer, but searching a place n spelling a name muz use abit of brain.

 

anyway which model are u using?

 

I'm Using ETEX Vista HCX

[coolcat]

Any particular store/website u got your HCx from?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Can't recall the exact one; but plenty of sellers on eBay. Just be careful with the freight charges and make sure that the amount is specifed by the seller. Also help if the seller has got good feedback and numerous prior transactions.

 

Good luck.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[lao uncle]

Just beware of sellers from China. Very cheap and sometime very new sets at very low price. Check their rating and you will find that they have their good rating given to them all within a day or week.

 

Ask question and you will get standard reply. Think getting from online store with good rating will be a better buy.

[Demon]

Hmm, you may be rite... any solution to this problem?

 

c'mon, this shouldn't be too difficult for a person with your skill.

[motocafe]

c'mon, this shouldn't be too difficult for a person with your skill.

 

Hmm, I detect a touch of sarcasm in your tone...

[Demon]

Hmm, I detect a touch of sarcasm in your tone...

 

I apologise if I sounded that way but that was never my intention.

 

[Murphy]

NT doesn't do retail, so they will direct you to one of their dealers.

 

 

yup. they will ask u to contact Perfect watch.