Hello everyone. I presently reside in New Jersey but I'm going back to my beloved Zamboanga City next month. I've been using a Garmin here since 2005 and I can say that gps is one of the most useful tech ever. I want to buy an inexpensive GPS as a gift for my dad who loves to travel around Mindanao. GPS prices in the US have really gone down, I bought my ancient C330 for $400 and it was a bargain at that time. Anyway can anyone from Mindanao recommend me a good unit to use in the Philippines and Mindanao in particular? How well does the GPS work in Mindanao? Thanks.
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Originally posted by Chavacano View PostHello everyone. I presently reside in New Jersey but I'm going back to my beloved Zamboanga City next month. I've been using a Garmin here since 2005 and I can say that gps is one of the most useful tech ever. I want to buy an inexpensive GPS as a gift for my dad who loves to travel around Mindanao. GPS prices in the US have really gone down, I bought my ancient C330 for $400 and it was a bargain at that time. Anyway can anyone from Mindanao recommend me a good unit to use in the Philippines and Mindanao in particular? How well does the GPS work in Mindanao? Thanks.
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Originally posted by Chavacano View PostHello everyone. I presently reside in New Jersey but I'm going back to my beloved Zamboanga City next month. I've been using a Garmin here since 2005 and I can say that gps is one of the most useful tech ever. I want to buy an inexpensive GPS as a gift for my dad who loves to travel around Mindanao. GPS prices in the US have really gone down, I bought my ancient C330 for $400 and it was a bargain at that time. Anyway can anyone from Mindanao recommend me a good unit to use in the Philippines and Mindanao in particular? How well does the GPS work in Mindanao? Thanks.
If you decide on a Nuvi, realize that they come with features that are not available here, like lane-change guidance and traffic alerts, so get the model that fits your needs but without the unnecessary bells and whistles.Experiencia Docet
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Chavacano
Thanks for all the replies. I am referring to automotive GPS. I am familiar with the different Garmin models and their specific use. I am looking at a basic unit since I am sure that advanced features like lane assist and real time traffic will not work there. Is the roadguide map compatible with all Garmin models? How extensive is the map for Mindanao? Anyone have first hand experience of using the map in Mindanao?
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Originally posted by Chavacano View PostThanks for all the replies. I am referring to automotive GPS. I am familiar with the different Garmin models and their specific use. I am looking at a basic unit since I am sure that advanced features like lane assist and real time traffic will not work there. Is the roadguide map compatible with all Garmin models? How extensive is the map for Mindanao? Anyone have first hand experience of using the map in Mindanao?
welcome to roadguide
nuvi 205w (w is for wide screen)is the base model. but if you add a little you can use the 265w which has bluetooth capability which i find very useful if you sync with your celphone.
download mapsource, the free standard v1.07 map to your nuvi.
download the v1.13g demo to your mapsource and take a look at the mindanao map there
and if you contribute enough data you can get and DL the v1.13 contributor map to your nuvi for free (same as the demo map except that it can be downloaded to your nuvi)
heres how: http://roadguide.ph/forums/showthread.php?t=1526&page=7
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Originally posted by Chavacano View PostThanks for all the replies. I am referring to automotive GPS. I am familiar with the different Garmin models and their specific use. I am looking at a basic unit since I am sure that advanced features like lane assist and real time traffic will not work there. Is the roadguide map compatible with all Garmin models? How extensive is the map for Mindanao? Anyone have first hand experience of using the map in Mindanao?Last edited by jspalaroan; 07-10-2010, 11:23.
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Chavacano
It's nice to find an active forum like this where member are always willing to help a newbie. I guess I will go ahead and buy a new GPS. If it does not work well in Zambo I can alway bring it back with me and return it to the store. Oh I can't wait the get my hands dirty eating curacha, haven't been home in 5 years. Also try SATTI if ever you're in Zambo. Thanks for the help.
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Originally posted by Chavacano View PostIt's nice to find an active forum like this where member are always willing to help a newbie. I guess I will go ahead and buy a new GPS. If it does not work well in Zambo I can alway bring it back with me and return it to the store. Oh I can't wait the get my hands dirty eating curacha, haven't been home in 5 years. Also try SATTI if ever you're in Zambo. Thanks for the help.
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