Does Roadguide.ph Contributor Map Work with Non-Portable Garmin?

**gwapster** · May 23rd, 2010 05:43 PM

I'm considering getting a Garmin module for my Kenwood 8034BT LCD head unit, so that I would have an integrated navigation + AV + handsfree phone system. Currently have a Garmin 1490T portable unit, and I'm sure with this one I can use the Roadguide.ph contributor maps once I get a contributor status. However, I'm not sure if in-dash Garmin modules such as the Kenwood G431 would still be able to unlock contributor maps.

Anyone here using such non-portable Garmin units? Any luck with Roadguide.ph contributor maps?

I just wanted to make sure before I go ahead buying the Garmin module, coz it's quite expensive.

**kinyo** · May 25th, 2010 01:49 AM

* sir gwapster ... where can we buy Kenwood G431? And how much is it?

I think the free map would readily work on it while the contributor's map would work only with an unlock key.

**gwapster** · May 25th, 2010 02:47 AM

The G431 would normally be available from Kenwood dealers. I got my Kenwood head unit from LA Car Accessories in Makati, and they have the G431. But since its price is 28K, nag-pass muna ako on the G431 coz I need time to think if it's worth it (advantage: integration) especially since meron naman akong Garmin 1490T.

About the standard Roadguide.ph map, it's how I would start, of course. But when time comes na contributor na ako, I would have the unlock code. I just don't know if unlocking the map works the same way with the G431.

**lurkercar** · October 10th, 2010 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by gwapster

The G431 would normally be available from Kenwood dealers. I got my Kenwood head unit from LA Car Accessories in Makati, and they have the G431. But since its price is 28K, nag-pass muna ako on the G431 coz I need time to think if it's worth it (advantage: integration) especially since meron naman akong Garmin 1490T.

About the standard Roadguide.ph map, it's how I would start, of course. But when time comes na contributor na ako, I would have the unlock code. I just don't know if unlocking the map works the same way with the G431.

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