Is GPS worth it?

rhappy86 SG

Hi everyone,

I'm considering in getting a GPS for my car as I often get lost within roads in town area. I kinda need to travel Island wide for my work. I was wondering anyone here have recommendations for GPS systems which is affordable? I know nothing about GPS, so can someone kindly let me know what brand of GPS system should I get and is there any monthly subscription fee?

I'm looking for something that is like below $250, but has good accuracy. Hope someone can give me good advice here, many thanks...

storywolf SG

fork out more - get Papago !!!

sinicker SG

i am a street directory myself.

p228 SG

I'll sell you my knowledge for $20 ^^

I am a mobile street directory too..

If you wanna get a GPS, can consider the Tibo GPS Navigation System.. They are having a promotion at all Esso/Mobil Fairprice Xpress.. Currently at $159..

Quite a good buy and a reliable brand =)

lianamaster SG

i am a street directory myself.

Wow....that's cool....

nick34 SG

lost your way more n you gain more in finding your ways around

enforcer533 SG

Hmm y nt pay abit more to get Garmin GPS ? i saw promotion about 300+. Garmin is well know Gps coz it is often use on planes ^^

nick34 SG

GPS useful only when you go overseas ... I DLed my mapking software over the net and installed in my PDA ... Drove all the way to penang and it only served me well for the few days... after that no use at all ..

sk_party_lsk SG

Hi nick34, care to share your lobangs?Can your mapking that you dled work on iphone 3g? I thinking of downloading one instead of buying a gps because it's abit costly . Thanks in advance ! :D

nick34 SG

Hi nick34, care to share your lobangs?Can your mapking that you dled work on iphone 3g? I thinking of downloading one instead of buying a gps because it's abit costly . Thanks in advance ! :D

For iphone 3G ... upgrade your software version to V3.0 then jailbreak. After jailbreak, look for a gps software n install it.

Im using non jailbreak iphone 3G but a friend of mine jailbreak V3.0 and DLed a navigation software that is worth $120. according to him, very useful.

As for the mapking, i only tried it on windows mobile PDA link up with my bluetooth GPS receiver. So you just need a receiver and a PDA. If im not wrong, laptop also can but not sure bout Apple Macbooks

lianamaster SG

GPS has its limitations. Best is to plan your route the day before.

citymax SG

go get it..with correct direction, u save more money in petrol and time.

lianamaster SG

go get it..with correct direction, u save more money in petrol and time.

My parents bought one at $199 only. Cheap and simple to navigate.

citymax SG

My parents bought one at $199 only. Cheap and simple to navigate.

how fast is the start up??$199 realli cheap leh,currently i had this samsung omnia, it also had the gps function, non rainy day takes ard 5-10 min, rainy days then 30 - never start up...haha

jastinn336 SG

hi,hick34 is the Dled mapking on yr pda work well, as i try to get one install on my hp pda...

lianamaster SG

how fast is the start up??$199 realli cheap leh,currently i had this samsung omnia, it also had the gps function, non rainy day takes ard 5-10 min, rainy days then 30 - never start up...haha

Initally, it was quite bad. The GPS needs time to locate the starting position but after that, it was pretty smooth sailing. The startup is almost immediate now.

Sg99me SG

Has anyone tried the Garmin GPS? Any comments?

ilovetoyota SG

hmmm. i dont use GPS. but i heard from some of my friends who travelled to malaysia that its damn useful! so up to u!

citymax SG

Garmin GPS is one of the best in the market.fast start up and reliable maps.

Sg99me SG

Garmin GPS is one of the best in the market.fast start up and reliable maps.

Read some review about it. The map in Garmin units is supposed to simpler, and less uncluttered than our brands, so good for those who are driving alone. Still considering.