Gadget : GPS device on bikes

[Demon]

  CMYRS said:

this was 4yrs ago on my O2.

got the relevant files into the folder but somehow couldnt get garmin to load the maps. I tried maps of spore, msia, thai, aust.....etc...

 

Garmin maps are proprietary so O2 wouldn't be able to read garmin maps.

 

  CMYRS said:

was looking at the zumo 550....very nice....very pricey......$950??

 

I am holding another forumer's Zumo 550 now. It was the King of Automotive GPS until the arrival of Nuvi 500.

 

Compare the Nuvi500 with Zumo550, the former is slim, and more affordable. The Nuvi500 is even designed to be immersed in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes, and it is the only model in the Nuvi, or Zumo series that has removable battery.

[CMYRS]

  Demon said:

Garmin maps are proprietary so O2 wouldn't be able to read garmin maps.

 

 

 

I am holding another forumer's Zumo 550 now. It was the King of Automotive GPS until the arrival of Nuvi 500.

 

Compare the Nuvi500 with Zumo550, the former is slim, and more affordable. The Nuvi500 is even designed to be immersed in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes, and it is the only model in the Nuvi, or Zumo series that has removable battery.

 

 

I was using an o2 with a garmin gps software. Malsing maps dont work this way? And to think I faithfully followed the instructions from the site till 4am in the morning, 2hrs before my flight.......

 

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=133

its strange howcome I cant find the 500 on the page but the 550.

Anyway, they look like the same models.

 

Ok, the retailer for garmin in spore is currently Eastgear?

Recommended place to make a purchase or alternatives at Sim Lim?

[Demon]

  CMYRS said:

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=133

its strange howcome I cant find the 500 on the page but the 550.

Anyway, they look like the same models.

 

The Nuvi 500 is just above the Nuvi 550.

 

They are identical set, the difference is in the pre-loaded map.

 

  CMYRS said:

Ok, the retailer for garmin in spore is currently Eastgear?

Recommended place to make a purchase or alternatives at Sim Lim?

 

To my knowledge, none of the local retailers are stocking up the Nuvi 500. Usually, Perfect Watch at SLS will be the first to bring in the latest models. Another popular local online retailer is http://www.coolasia.net.

 

Please do not take the above as my recommendation as there will always be trade-off between price, and warranty, against service, and product knowledge.

 

[CMYRS]

yes of course, tks alot Demon!

will shop around before purchase.

 

may i ask how your gps is mounted on to the bike?

[Demon]

  CMYRS said:

may i ask how your gps is mounted on to the bike?

 

All using velcro - 3M Dual Lock

 

The Holder

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191045.jpg

 

My Nuvi

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191047.jpg

 

My eTrex

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191046.jpg

 

Hope that didn't disappoint you, but I have no cash for fancy mounts.

[KnightDragon]

i m using my Nokia E66's GPS to lead me around singapore..

but dont know why after connected earphone to my phone, the output still from my phone speaker instead of earphone... anyone know what is going on?

[Chubb]

  Demon said:

All using velcro - 3M Dual Lock

 

The Holder

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191045.jpg

 

My Nuvi

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191047.jpg

 

My eTrex

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191046.jpg

 

Hope that didn't disappoint you, but I have no cash for fancy mounts.

 

bro i also lik u using 3M velcro mount, but e cloth type de..

wanna ask u how u mount e velcro onto yr Etrex?

cos i try mount but they dun stick to e rubber back casing of it..

so i DIY a metal plate and screw to e back of it..

[Demon]

  Chubb said:

bro i also lik u using 3M velcro mount, but e cloth type de..

wanna ask u how u mount e velcro onto yr Etrex?

cos i try mount but they dun stick to e rubber back casing of it..

so i DIY a metal plate and screw to e back of it..

 

The 3M Dual Lock velcro is much stronger and durable than the cloth type. Two strips of the Dual Lock is only $3.80 at Mustafa, some DIY hardware shops at selling at $4.20.

 

I fabricated a holder with acrylic sheet (perspex sheet), so it grips onto the eTrex.

 

One for eTrex, one for Nuvi - Front side

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191042.jpg

 

Back side -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191040.jpg

[E.M.F]

  Demon said:

The 3M Dual Lock velcro is much stronger and durable than the cloth type. Two strips of the Dual Lock is only $3.80 at Mustafa, some DIY hardware shops at selling at $4.20.

 

I fabricated a holder with acrylic sheet (perspex sheet), so it grips onto the eTrex.

 

One for eTrex, one for Nuvi - Front side

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191042.jpg

 

Back side -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191040.jpg

 

Great tips... Thanks for sharing:thumb:

[CMYRS]

  Demon said:

All using velcro - 3M Dual Lock

 

The Holder

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191045.jpg

 

My Nuvi

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191047.jpg

 

My eTrex

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191046.jpg

 

Hope that didn't disappoint you, but I have no cash for fancy mounts.

 

:giddy:

 

think the velcro is fine for city riding

but touring in msia when speeds exceed 200 and with the constant vibration for hours, gps might just take offfffffffff...............

 

ram mount it!! better to spend abit than to lose the whole gps i say? no?

 

but velcro is good for easy on/off short distance routes.........

[fir_chan]

  nineh said:

hi

 

where can i maps for areas further up north?

 

like thailand, Laos, cambodia and vietman??

 

paid or free?

 

thanks

 

I would be keen to know more about this as well.... anyone who can point me to somewhere or someone who has info?

 

with thanks!

[Demon]

  nineh said:

hi

 

where can i maps for areas further up north?

 

like thailand, Laos, cambodia and vietman??

 

paid or free?

 

thanks

 

 

 

 

  fir_chan said:

I would be keen to know more about this as well.... anyone who can point me to somewhere or someone who has info?

 

with thanks!

 

http://rotweilermaps.com/maps.cfm

[nineh]

  Demon said:

http://rotweilermaps.com/maps.cfm

 

thanks demon! always to the rescue!!

[KnightDragon]

i m using E66 and successfully installed Garmin Mobile XT to my phone,

i also loaded malsingmap to it. everything is working well and fine,

but how come when routing me to my destination, dont have any sound from my phone to route me to the place, if like that i have to keep looking to my screen when i ride. (i put in my pocket everytime when i use GPS so i can here), i m using NOKIA map also and it got sound nav from phone, but it will expire after 3 months...

[NorthPole]

  CMYRS said:

:giddy:

 

think the velcro is fine for city riding

but touring in msia when speeds exceed 200 and with the constant vibration for hours, gps might just take offfffffffff...............

 

ram mount it!! better to spend abit than to lose the whole gps i say? no?

 

but velcro is good for easy on/off short distance routes.........

 

Eh why all of you do such complicated stuff one ah?

 

Me just buy one of those suction mount (those that you see everywhere in cars) and mount it on the instrument panel (speedo) can liao no problem at all. You pull with both hands also cannot remove it one. Place on panel. click suction. done. And only $12.

[NorthPole]

Can anyone do it more cheaply than me?

 

LG KT610 phone with GPS $48.

Suction mount $12.

MapKing 3 day trial which actually last forever. $0

 

Total $60.

[larree]

  NorthPole said:

Can anyone do it more cheaply than me?

 

LG KT610 phone with GPS $48.

Suction mount $12.

MapKing 3 day trial which actually last forever. $0

 

Total $60.

 

$48 for the phone? need data charge to access map?

[NorthPole]

  larree said:

$48 for the phone? need data charge to access map?

 

Yup the phone is $48 with a 2 yrs normal contract.

 

Mapking don't need to access internet. The map is stored on the MicroSD space.

 

Google Maps however require access to internet if you don't download the entire SG map. But I can't use up the 50GB of data access I have on my Singnet Broadband on Mobile plan anyway.

[gooffer]

Can someone pls enlighten me if there are any service charges for accessing GPS (smtg like GPRS)? For example, after turning on the GPS device and it should obtain its current location every now and then from the satellite right???

 

Is this service free? Sorry for the noobie qn as i hve not used a GPS device before and could not find the ans in the thread....

[gooffer]

I think i found the ans in coolasia.net FAQs -> GPS usage is free for public. Thanks

[KnightDragon]

  NorthPole said:

Eh why all of you do such complicated stuff one ah?

 

Me just buy one of those suction mount (those that you see everywhere in cars) and mount it on the instrument panel (speedo) can liao no problem at all. You pull with both hands also cannot remove it one. Place on panel. click suction. done. And only $12.

 

sorry bro, i have question..

1) if mount the suction on your speedo, then does it mean that i canot see my KMH anymore?

2) As what you said the suction cannot remove after mount on it.. but how about the GPS device or phone GPS? strong enough and will not drop when we riding?

[Demon]

To Garmin (mapping capable GPS Only) owners,

 

Malsingmaps (MSM) will be releasing the latest Peninsular Malaysia & Singapore and Borneo sometime end of Sep to celebrate Hari Raya 2008.

 

For a limited time during this coming festive season, MSM will distribute unlock keys WITHOUT CONDITIONS. If you make the request during that time window - you will get the key without having to make 2 contributions.

 

So if you want this map, please register yourself as a member at MSM now.

 

http://www.malsingmaps.com/forums/ucp.php?mode=register

 

[blurdoggy79]

Yo bro demon, Do i have to do that too or ya already done it for me...

 

hahaah..

[Demon]

  blurdoggy79 said:

Yo bro demon, Do i have to do that too or ya already done it for me...

 

hahaah..

 

If you are happy with the Jan 2008 version , then no further actions required.

 

Just go register, it won't take you more than 5mins, and cost you less than one good dinner at Botak Jones. The dinner is not for MSM, but for me

[CMYRS]

  NorthPole said:

Eh why all of you do such complicated stuff one ah?

 

Me just buy one of those suction mount (those that you see everywhere in cars) and mount it on the instrument panel (speedo) can liao no problem at all. You pull with both hands also cannot remove it one. Place on panel. click suction. done. And only $12.

 

whahahah

 

the guys at tibo and garmin challenged me to remove the suction cap holder.

they said no way will drop out oneeeeee..........

 

then i managed to pluck it out very quickly.

 

hahaha....then they kept quiet.....

 

dont want to spend 1k on gps and then save $50 on the mount......think better go with ram mount......

 

if u see a gps on the NSH, i hope its not mine