GPS Navigation System [merged threads]

[StraightSix]

yes the maps at http://www.freewebs.com/phroadguide are compatible with latest nokia's. google on a how to (garmin mobile xt).

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cheers,
phroadguide

http://www.freewebs.com/phroadguide

Thank you! You are now on top of my "Good Guys" list.

I didn't know that Garmin has an application for smartphones until now. I have a fairly recent Nokia and WinMobile PDA that are both running on Tomtom, and I will definitely try GM XT and the Philippine map on them very soon. Cheers.

[StraightSix]

Update:

I now have my Nokia N95 working with Garmin Mobile XT and had loaded CHL's Philippine map.

*Jetjock - Just as I thought, you can browse the Philippine map even if you're out of the country. Just follow the instructions posted by CHL and make a backup copy of your map files.

To CHL and phroadguide, thanks again.

[phroadguide]

Hi all,

new mapversion is available at http://www.freewebs.com/phroadguide

this version is (should be) compatible with all garmin models (so street search etc will work).

cheers,
phroadguide

[afterglow]

That last update brings the nuvi to a whole new level. Perfect!! Thanks!!!

[phroadguide]

That last update brings the nuvi to a whole new level. Perfect!! Thanks!!!

more then welcome.
please contribute your data so we can keep improving the map. you can send the tracks and waypoints to ph.roadguide at gmail.com

[mbclubph]

My brother bought Hanman Vit*s D720G navigation in singapore he sent me the system anyone here can help me put manila map so that i can use it. thanks

http://www.hanman.net/D720G.html

[sirfstar]

what i'm using in lieue of a real gps nav system...dahil la naman full map
software para sa pinas... laptop+gps+goops... for tracking lang...

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showflat....rt=&PHPSESSID=

[s_quilicot]

bro how much ba ang entry leve and high-end nyo?

Hi, we had a customer for TxtAlert GSM/GPS car alarm and he also have a mapsource for his PDA. What we did at that time is to connect the coordinates that our unit is giving to his unit and presto, he got a security system and a navigational system on his fortuner! Mas mura pa ang inabot ng system nya kasi he doesn't need to buy the GPS since it's already built in na sa device namin. What's good is that we use a 20 channel GPS module unlike ung ibang GPS na 12 channel lang. Mas accurate ang bato ng coordinates. So those who wanted to have security and navigation system all in one, u can consider our device.

[raptormnl]

I will be having my Nuvi 200 come in in about two weeks, how do you initially set it up? Just out of the box and it would work immediately? Please advise. Thanks!

Just follow the instructions below -

1. Install MapSource on your computer. Note that the disk is DVD and not a CD.
2. Download the 5.00 Beta version of the maps from the site - http://www.freewebs.com/phroadguide/index.htm

3. Run the exe progam that you downloaded. This will install the maps in your MapSource.
4. Open MapSource. In the drop down list of the the maps, select Phillipines Routable v5.00 Beta.
5. Using the Map select tool, highlight the map segments (or all of them) that you want to load to your GPS unit.
6. Connect your GPS unit to your computer with the USB cable.
7. Click the Send to Device button in MapSource.
8. When the Send to Device dialog box comes up, select your GPS unit or your SD card as the destination.
9. Be sure the Maps check box is checked.
10. Click Send.
11. Clik Ok when MapSource is done sending the maps.
12. Disconnect your GPS unit from your computer.
13. Once the unit boots up, check to be sure the maps are selected. Wrench/Settings > Map > Map Info
14. Pan and browse the map to the area where the maps are located. You should see the outline boxes of the map segments.
15. Zoom in.

[Jetjock]

Thank you po sa tip!

Update:

I now have my Nokia N95 working with Garmin Mobile XT and had loaded CHL's Philippine map.

*Jetjock - Just as I thought, you can browse the Philippine map even if you're out of the country. Just follow the instructions posted by CHL and make a backup copy of your map files.

To CHL and phroadguide, thanks again.

[raptormnl]

Hi Guys,
I recently bought a Garmin Nuvi 200 in the US and brought it here in the Philippines.



The device works well with the Philippine road map. The only caveat is that it does not know that some of the roads in our area in Paranaque City are closed by several village associations - but no problem with me, I know the place very well anyway.


The Nuvi 200 is very useful in navigating other areas of Metro Manila that I'm not familiar with.


By the way, Nuvi 200 is the entry level product. I bought it for $239 in Orlando FL. The reason for buying the entry level was that it was basically experimental on my part, as I'm not sure if it will work in the Philippines. I should have bought the Nuvi 200W though, have I known that it is only around $20-$30 more expensive - it has a bigger screen of 4.3".


I'm satisfied however with the Nuvi 200 that I bought. It worked wonders for me in Orlando, and it is working well so far here in Manila.


Other useful functions of the Nuvi 200 are as follows - world map, world time, currency converter, calculator, and picture viewer.

[gbaltaza]

Hi peeps.

The Garmin Nuvi 200 is now on sale here in the US. I just hope this unit will work in the Philippines (Manila, Laguna, and Cavite area) because I'm sure gonna buy one and install it on my Hyundai Getz.

Anyone of you ever tried this unit and used it in the places I listed above?

Thanks.

[wilfy819]

Hi Guys,
I recently bought a Garmin Nuvi 200 in the US and brought it here in the Philippines.



The device works well with the Philippine road map. The only caveat is that it does not know that some of the roads in our area in Paranaque City are closed by several village associations - but no problem with me, I know the place very well anyway.


The Nuvi 200 is very useful in navigating other areas of Metro Manila that I'm not familiar with.


By the way, Nuvi 200 is the entry level product. I bought it for $239 in Orlando FL. The reason for buying the entry level was that it was basically experimental on my part, as I'm not sure if it will work in the Philippines. I should have bought the Nuvi 200W though, have I known that it is only around $20-$30 more expensive - it has a bigger screen of 4.3".


I'm satisfied however with the Nuvi 200 that I bought. It worked wonders for me in Orlando, and it is working well so far here in Manila.


Other useful functions of the Nuvi 200 are as follows - world map, world time, currency converter, calculator, and picture viewer.

I will be having my Nuvi 200 come in in about two weeks, how do you initially set it up? Just out of the box and it would work immediately? Please advise. Thanks!

[OTEP]

Where did you get the map for the Garmin?