Gadget : GPS device on bikes

[Demon]

Anyway, how does the Marbella compare to Garmin? I've PMed the fella.. asking if there is any waterproofed ones, yet to get a reply. The Marbella seems to have a more interactive screen.

 

Not that I know of any waterproof Marbella gps.

 

The Marbella gps cannot run third party maps so you are totally dependent on them for map. They have made some quite out of the world promises like free loans of overseas map, lifetime map update...etc.

 

Technically, the Marbella has a better chipset, more features & functions, better graphics, and probably even better software than any Garmin of the same price range. However no matter how fancy and sophisticated a GPS can be, it is still a useless piece of junk if the map is not consistently updated at regular intervals, reliable, reputable and, most important, FOC.

 

[Guest mybookie]

Hi Demon,

 

True enough what u said. I read abt all the lifetime updates etc. That lured me to read up on it, but im not sure if all those out-of-the-world promises would materialise even.

 

Graphics-wise... i think it definitely beats Garmin. But Garmin has and will always be the mainstream ones.

 

If u have any lobang for 2nd-hand Zumo, do let me know. Haha.

[khaitronic]

Marbella and Holux have the best graphic that will left u to admire and enjoy...but one problem spotted...Marbella can detect my postal code...

 

Sitex yesterday

This two GPS was for recommend for rider...

1)Nuvi 500

http://www.n7cfo.com/vhf/gps/nuvi500.jpg

Waterproof,rugged and best of all come with free bike mounting...

But was stated as same engine as the nuvi205...u pay extra for the waterproof and perhaps the free bike mounting....

Result in $270 more...

 

So if i were to buy a nuvi 205...will my mount plus water proof case cause more than $270?

 

 

2) Tibo xroad

http://gizmod.ru/files/6690/19_moto_3.jpg

Cant really remember what was the price qoute...but it almost similar price to the nuvi 500

comes with bike mounting too...

Extra pack with multimedia function available...

anyone using it?

 

 

I wanna find out bout mounting before i commit gps...later buy already cannot mount also headache...Anyway Garmin product i dont think there is any issue about bike mounting...seen alot of aftermarket product for it...not sure bout the other brand...

[Demon]

Marbella and Holux have the best graphic that will left u to admire and enjoy...but one problem spotted...Marbella can detect my postal code...

 

Postal codes search has nothing to do with the devices, the magic is in the map. If Garmin gps loaded with MFM/SLA map, it can also do search by postal codes.

 

1)Nuvi 500

http://www.n7cfo.com/vhf/gps/nuvi500.jpg

Waterproof,rugged and best of all come with free bike mounting...

But was stated as same engine as the nuvi205...u pay extra for the waterproof and perhaps the free bike mounting....

 

I hope you don't mean this one

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/41vxOX74ivL_SS400_.jpg

 

That's a hopeless piece of rubbish.

 

Get a Ram Mount, it may be abit expensive, but it's worth every single cent. Heed my advice, you will thank me later.

 

2) Tibo xroad

http://gizmod.ru/files/6690/19_moto_3.jpg

 

I'll give that a pass.

 

What's good with a GPS even it has wifi, bluetooth, and watch blueray movie but cannot navigate properly ?

 

[khaitronic]

haha no bro...the free bike mount is those u can find in Garmin site...anyway thanks for the advise...im considering ram mount or a special made Vstrom mount which most vstrom user using...

 

what additional stuff im looking for a gps is Bluetooth function...at least i can use a bluetooth earpiece and hear it command...

If nothing crop up...im gonna buy it at sitex today....

 

 

Anyway i yet to do a survey on pricing...is Sitex giving a good deal for GPS or its actually offering the same price elsewhere?

[RT]

haha no bro...the free bike mount is those u can find in Garmin site...anyway thanks for the advise...im considering ram mount or a special made Vstrom mount which most vstrom user using...

 

what additional stuff im looking for a gps is Bluetooth function...at least i can use a bluetooth earpiece and hear it command...

If nothing crop up...im gonna buy it at sitex today....

 

 

Anyway i yet to do a survey on pricing...is Sitex giving a good deal for GPS or its actually offering the same price elsewhere?

 

Any idea if there is a promo price for Zumo 660 at Sitex? Its presently retailing at $990.

[Guest mybookie]

Garmin prices at Sitex seems relatively the same.

 

Am keen to know on Zumo prices too.

[kobesingh]

hi bro's wat are the prices for the various gps's? planning to get one for touring

[khaitronic]

I dont see any Zumo around...

Anyway here are the offer...

 

http://www.makagps.com/pictures/Maka_SITEX-Promo_web.jpg

http://batteryshop.com.sg/images/promo/advertisement.jpg

http://www.navicomtechnology.com/wp-content/gallery/sitex_2009/sitex-2009-flyer-p1.jpg

[chong chong]

any idea where to get just the bike mount like the after market garmin type with the ball barring? i got my 4.3" GPS at $200, now looking for the mount as the original one is for car.

 

thks!

[himl]

hope this help....http://www.jkcommercial.com.sg/:angel:

[CMYRS]

jk rocks, go speak to him.

 

helpful chap with a range of mounts u on display

[khaitronic]

Second that...got mine from JK too...U can view and feel all sort of mount there...better than viewing and ordering it online...

[CMYRS]

if he has a sample piece, u can bring it down to yr bike n try.

doesnt fit or not what u want, just return it or refund, no qns asked.

 

just call before popping in to make sure he's around.

[chong chong]

Hey, Thanks!

 

hope this help....http://www.jkcommercial.com.sg/:angel:

[blackiek7]

phew... finally finish really all 43 pages since this morning... lolx what a way to start work for the new year... anyway... went down to perfect watch yesterday to ask abt nuvi 500, was quoted $359... but no stock... nx was zumo 660, quoted $1200 initially but after my friends and i were discussing abt how much cheaper JK was, the lady sales person later tell us $990 best price. I was like WT*... ok conclusion, I be most likely getting the oregon 200 cos it is cheaper (app $400), waterproof, double "A" x 2 batt. so no worries if half way no batt cos jus need to bring spare batt plus all petrol kiosk should have AA size batt. I dun need compass so oregon 300 (quoted $650) is over spec and price for me. Definitely will get Ram Mount from Mr. Low from JK Commercial and he just came back from Thailand on his bike so hopefully can get some way points from him too... thats my view ... Cheers.

[Hell Angel]

Any of you guys know any one stop station that i can get a 12V socket fitted on my bike?

[himl]

Any of you guys know any one stop station that i can get a 12V socket fitted on my bike?

 

Did mine at m-teknik.. cost me 30+.

[at0m87]

anyone knows where i can get a mount kit for iPhone 3GS? preferably waterproof. price?

[blackiek7]

ask mr. low from JK Commercial... he is most willing to help...

[IvikaRazI]

Bought mine online at Amazon.com. Tends to be cheaper. RAM Mount + Small Aqua Box.

[Scuba Diver]

I read this thread this morning and has just come back from JK Commercial.

 

I bought the Zumo 660 for 990S$ incl. AC adapter .. might be expensive, but I simply need it now. New in SG and no clue where i'm going )

[ausa]

Welcome Scuba Diver in Singapore.

[at0m87]

ask mr. low from JK Commercial... he is most willing to help...

 

i found the website and they have given me a reply, stock coming in next week so they will quote me then. probably will drop by the shop.

[blackiek7]

cool simply good service... btw if anyone interested in a zumo 660, i saw 1 in garage sales selling for $800... but dunno if it is stilling available or not