Gadget : GPS device on bikes

[Demon]

Hi Demon,

Is v3.02 already released for download? I checked the Wiki and the latest I could get was v2.27. Thanks.

 

I am not sure how the malsing maps are serialised.

 

The v3.02 is dated Jan 208 is named as "malsing v3.02" based on v2.15 maps.

 

v2.17 is a "locked" map and is dated Apr 2008 and named as "GM-Malaysia/Singapore v2.27"

 

the v2.17 is definitely more current than the v3.02

 

[mr hat]

battery cover given away liao... sori to the bros who pm-ed me.

 

btw, does anybody noe how to get the unit ID for vista HCX? must press wat to make the numbers appear? i need to supply jerome wee with the numbers in order to unlock his maps?

 

many thanks in advance

[Demon]

btw, does anybody noe how to get the unit ID for vista HCX?

 

Two ways.

 

If you have Mapsource installed, with GPS connected :

UTILITIES > GET UNIT ID

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/ScreenShot001-2.jpg

 

Otherwise, from your unit :

 

Page button(top right) to Main Menu, Setup, System, Menu button(bottom left), Software Version.

 

Before that, check at the battery compartment, there could be a sticker showing the unit ID.

 

[mr hat]

i prayed to the Lord for an answer, but it was the Devil who responded... haha

 

Thanks Demon.

[mr hat]

hey guys. so did u all mit a few weeks ago? if u guys wana meet up (at nite), i will join. n i hope demon will join too so dat i can give him a treat for helping me, juz like how he help alot of us newbies here in dis thread.

[Demon]

i prayed to the Lord for an answer, but it was the Devil who responded..

 

The Lord works in mysterious way, and the devil was his archangel.

 

[paradigm]

Mr Demon> I am thinking of getting a GPS device for my bike so I won't get lost in Singapore... yes, i manage to get lost sometimes... the only GPS that kinda looks user friendly for bike is Muvo. Wd u recommend me something easy to use pls? Using Tibo for car. Really appreciate yr reply.

[innards]

Mr Demon> I am thinking of getting a GPS device for my bike so I won't get lost in Singapore... yes, i manage to get lost sometimes... the only GPS that kinda looks user friendly for bike is Muvo. Wd u recommend me something easy to use pls? Using Tibo for car. Really appreciate yr reply.

 

Muvo??? Muvo is a Creative MP3 player, i guess that's not gonna help u with road directions.

[paradigm]

I stand corrected. Its ZUMO. Here at http://www8.garmin.com/zumo/minisite.html

 

[MiddleAgedBiker]

I have the Zumo. It's very easy to use once you manage to download malsingmaps into it.

 

I've only one gripe though, it seems to take quite a long time to detect for satellites. Like 2 mins or so. I've seen a TomTom at work overseas, and it takes only 30 seconds or so.

[fir_chan]

I have the Zumo. It's very easy to use once you manage to download malsingmaps into it.

 

I've only one gripe though, it seems to take quite a long time to detect for satellites. Like 2 mins or so. I've seen a TomTom at work overseas, and it takes only 30 seconds or so.

 

Hi there,

 

I am using the ZUMO as well and i do not have any problems with connecting to the satellites.

 

I have encounter slower connecting speed when i am in a crowded area (tall buildings and such) but in the open.... it takes only a few seconds to acquire the Satellites!!

[paradigm]

I have the Zumo. It's very easy to use once you manage to download malsingmaps into it.

 

I've only one gripe though, it seems to take quite a long time to detect for satellites. Like 2 mins or so. I've seen a TomTom at work overseas, and it takes only 30 seconds or so.

 

Hi there,

 

I am using the ZUMO as well and i do not have any problems with connecting to the satellites.

 

I have encounter slower connecting speed when i am in a crowded area (tall buildings and such) but in the open.... it takes only a few seconds to acquire the Satellites!!

 

Thanks for your replies. May i also know where u bought it and for how much? Thanks.

[khairil_sonic125]

does any one now where i can get digital voltage meter???????

[fir_chan]

Thanks for your replies. May i also know where u bought it and for how much? Thanks.

 

I got my set a little cheaper than the prices quoted here in Singapore.

 

I probably did not look hard enough! Best price i got here in Singapore for the ZUMO 550 is SGD1255.

 

The cheapest prices are those acquired online and from the States!! Only thin gis that if there is any issues and you want to exercise youe warranty... the set have to be sent to the States.

 

I got mine from a distributor in JB! A little cheaper than in Singapore and some would say it is not worth the effort... but it did give me an excuse to ride.....lol

 

Do drop me a PM if you are keen..... remember the savings not gonna impress you too much!!!

[fir_chan]

does any one now where i can get digital voltage meter???????

 

Maybe you got to the wrong thread!!! This one is discussing GPS.

 

But still try here... i know someone is doing a MO

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195186

[Demon]

Mr Demon> I am thinking of getting a GPS device for my bike so I won't get lost in Singapore... yes, i manage to get lost sometimes... the only GPS that kinda looks user friendly for bike is Muvo. Wd u recommend me something easy to use pls? Using Tibo for car. Really appreciate yr reply.

 

Zumo is the flagship of the Garmin Automobile GPS. Of course it is highly recommended as long as you have $1.4k to spare.

 

Personally, I wouldn't recommend Tibo because there is no free map updates like malsing for Garmin. It's a matter of time, a GPS will become useless if there is no map support ie, updates.

 

[Demon]

I've only one gripe though, it seems to take quite a long time to detect for satellites. Like 2 mins or so. I've seen a TomTom at work overseas, and it takes only 30 seconds or so.

 

From cold boot-up, it's not unusual to take 2mins to acquire the first fix. For hot boot-up (previously the GPS was used and shutdown, and subsequently restart in the same location). it will typically take less than 30 secs.

 

[lao uncle]

Someone selling zumo 550 at ebay.sg.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/GPS-GARMIN-ZUMO-550-WITH-2GB-SD-CARD-FOR-MOTORCYCLE_W0QQitemZ130232661040QQihZ003QQcategoryZ14957QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

Collecting in Singapore and Cod basis. Think it is the cheapest around. Check with the selling on how the deal is made. Just sharing, I am not the seller.

[Advrider]

I have the Zumo. It's very easy to use once you manage to download malsingmaps into it.

 

I've only one gripe though, it seems to take quite a long time to detect for satellites. Like 2 mins or so. I've seen a TomTom at work overseas, and it takes only 30 seconds or so.

 

My mate's 450 takes like 20 sec to acquire the satelites. He uses it daily even in Singapore.

[mr hat]

i tink any movement while acquiring satellites oso affect the time taken..... ie. take longer when moving.

 

coz a few times i on my gps n imediately ride off, it took more than 10min still no lock on.... then i stop by the expressway, within 20secs lock on liao

[Advrider]

i tink any movement while acquiring satellites oso affect the time taken..... ie. take longer when moving.

 

coz a few times i on my gps n imediately ride off, it took more than 10min still no lock on.... then i stop by the expressway, within 20secs lock on liao

 

It depends on where you are. If open space your acquire time will be shorter, but within confine space like HDB carparks it'll take a while. Experience this on my streetpilot and GPSmap.

[MiddleAgedBiker]

Thanks for your replies. May i also know where u bought it and for how much? Thanks.

 

I recommend amazon. You save a lot of money buying it from the US. I saved about $400+.

[MiddleAgedBiker]

From cold boot-up, it's not unusual to take 2mins to acquire the first fix. For hot boot-up (previously the GPS was used and shutdown, and subsequently restart in the same location). it will typically take less than 30 secs.

 

 

yes, most of the time mine is cold boot. I think my timing is very close to what you described.

[MiddleAgedBiker]

i tink any movement while acquiring satellites oso affect the time taken..... ie. take longer when moving.

 

coz a few times i on my gps n imediately ride off, it took more than 10min still no lock on.... then i stop by the expressway, within 20secs lock on liao

 

Yes this is true. I also noticed one very funny thing. Sometimes if I cannot get a lock for a few minutes, and with the power plugged in, I will switch off the set, then switch on again (it's very fast because I think they just switch off the LCD but the software is still running). Then within less than 10 seconds it'll get a lock. Very strange.

[BIKER1605199362]

Hello guys,

I just laid my hands on my GPS..

totally gong gong about what issit about..

Stand still also moving... lol....

 

hope to learn more from you guys... :cheeky: