Do we still need GPS when we can use Smartphone?

[jeffvasquez28]

I still use my Garmin GPSs....

Problem now is I cannot update two of them, as both cannot be recognized by the computer (through the USB port)- tried at least 10 USB cables already on various computers and USB ports.

Worse, both do not recognize the supplemental map in the SD card port.... Oh well,- the old maps generally work okay, still....

Sir CVT try turning on the Garmin GPS before connecting it to the computer via USB cable. I discovered this out of frustration as I could not figure out why my PC can't detect my Garmin GPS before. Normally, most usb devices are and should be detected by the computer whether it is turned on or off.

[jeffvasquez28]

I always use my Garmin GPS. Helped me a number of times when I got lost on the side streets here in Metro Manila. I also use Waze, pero usually before driving just to check for traffic.

[garci]

I have Waze, Google Maps, and Navigator in my phone pero I prefer my car's built-in GPS (AVT).. Hassle kasi dati nung phone pa gamit ko na pag naliligaw ako I had to pull out my phone, turn on the gps, turn on the app, key in my destination, plug sa charger, ikabit sa car mount and wait for the phone mag-lock sa satellites before I can go. Tapos biglang tatawag or magtetext.

Whereas sa built-in, I only need to press a few keys and pwede na sumibad in a few seconds since mabilis mag-lock sa satellite.
Only disadvantage is kailangan pa maghintay ng updates from AVT.

[crosswind]

I still prefer the GPS installed in vehicles,
kasi pag sa smartphone tagal maghanap yung gps lalo napag sa
province hirap talaga kailangan ng wifi or dapat postpaid smartphone mo

[JonJon Villegas]

I got no problem using waze with my ipad mini r with globe plan, compare sa smartphone ang bilis ma drain battery, sa ipad mini ang tagal. Kahit 4 hours ako nasa kalsada without charging go pa rin si ipad mini ko. Pero of course i also want to try yung built in baka nga less hassle. Problem ko lang is HU ko has this gps card slot, but i dont have the card when i bought this car. Sabi nila gagastos ako ng mga 6k just to have this micro sd card para mapagana ko yung gps sa HU ko. Nagdadalawang isip pa rin ko, effective naman sa akin si waze pa.


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[miLes]

i use BBT, better than any gps or smartphone.

Baba Bintana Tanong

anyway i have handheld gps and phone's map if BBT does not work (no signal)

[viper888]

I also use my phone, I usually use Google Maps as its less data intensive compared to waze
But my issue is that I loose GPS signal in even in the smallest overpass and it takes an eternity to get a lock again. It becomes kinda useless in Edsa because it always looses signal when Im under the MRT or an underpass.

What inexpensive standalone GPS do you recommend? I have looked around and the cheapest ones I can find (Garmin) are around 7k and that costs as much as a basic android phone with GPS already.

Another question. Who has tried a GPS re-radiating antenna? I found one in sulit for P2300 and it apparently improves the signal inside the car

[Louie Anson Ng]

I got no problem using waze with my ipad mini r with globe plan, compare sa smartphone ang bilis ma drain battery, sa ipad mini ang tagal. Kahit 4 hours ako nasa kalsada without charging go pa rin si ipad mini ko. Pero of course i also want to try yung built in baka nga less hassle. Problem ko lang is HU ko has this gps card slot, but i dont have the card when i bought this car. Sabi nila gagastos ako ng mga 6k just to have this micro sd card para mapagana ko yung gps sa HU ko. Nagdadalawang isip pa rin ko, effective naman sa akin si waze pa.


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Sir is your car by any chance a Montero GLX?

[JonJon Villegas]

I wished, but NO.


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[Louie Anson Ng]

I wished, but NO.


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haha, either way, may paraan naman to spend just half for the sd card, just PM me nalang

[nori]

i use BBT, better than any gps or smartphone.

Baba Bintana Tanong

anyway i have handheld gps and phone's map if BBT does not work (no signal)

worst in my personal experience. hehehe o baka puro dayo lang din napagtanungan ko?

[cardict]

GPS in HU is much better than using our smartphone,just enable the voice navigator ,di mo na kailangan tumingin lagi sa screen,at dis advantage pa ng smart phone,daling ma drain,kaya kailangan lagi naka plug sa lighter socket,just my opinion

[RF02]

napaisip narin ako nito noon bago ako nagkaron ng garmin (surprise gift ni gf sakin) haha


pag sa HU kasi yun gps for me ang layo ng i-lilingon ko from windshield tapos hindi pa ako makapag play ng music or dvd

unlike sa garmin gps ko ngayon nilagay ko sya under ng rear view mirror kaya kitang kita ko peripheral view akala nga ni gf hindi ko na tinitignan gps nya eh

mula nuon hanggang ngayon kahit alam ko yun pupuntahan inaactivate ko parin yun gps parang high-tech kasi ang dating lalo na sa mga nakisakay na friends kong walang gps sa oto nila...

[Jun aka Pekto]

I don't know about the newer GPS devices now. But, my Garmin doesn't warn about police speed traps like the GPS in my friend's cellphone. No wonder he was speeding on the New Jersey Turnpike.

[Jim Cainglet]

For me, Much better pa rin yung built in GPS/ or stand alone navigator compare to smartphone. Sa smartphone kasi, kelangan may good 3G coverage in order to use Google Maps, Waze and other navigation apps.I experience it while I drove from Davao City to North Cotabato, many areas na walang 3G coverage, unlike kung may GPS kahit saan may coverage, maliban na lang kung di pa updated yung road na yun. Pero mostly naman especially highways covered na ng GPS maps.


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[strawhat]

I prefer smartphone. Mainly because I can easily transfer or move it from one vehicle to another. Now, I am saving up to buy a tablet for a bigger screen. I don't want to buy a stand alone gps navigation system because I can get its functionality from a smartphone tsaka I don't want to bring extra device just for that sole purpose.

Daming application na offline ang navigation, no need for internet connection. Just download the map to you phone and you have an offline navigation system

[yobma]

Unless the vehicle has a built in GPS... i'd still prefer google maps on my smartphone

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[Newcomer123]

I like Nokia's OVI maps best. That's why I still keep my N6730c, despite its tiny 2" screen

[jayteecie]

Garmin on my iPhone. Nothing beats my GPS on my HU though.


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[bmacavanza]

Yes. I am using Navman EZY40