GPS Navigation System [merged threads]

[ghosthunter]

Sir GH great link thanks! I too also have the 6110, can I ask how much it cost you to get the maps for Pinas? Also how is the charging calculated? via 3G usage?

Kasi on the website of Navfone from the link you provided earlier it states the following:

NAVFone Pro is a 100% onboard solution. Since all information is on the city map data and it does not communicate to the mobile network, which means zero operating cost to you!
NAVFone Pro includes the new GprX? technology for 3G & GSM networks. In supported cities, when you cannot use the GPS (e.g. indoors), GprX? provides an approximate location fix based on the cellular network.

Sorry po, but Im just a little confused. I just want to make sure I understand the whole solution before trying to download anything

GPS uses the US military GPS satellite signals, not your 3G or GPRS signals. In fact you can still use the GPS feature of your 6110 even if you have taken out the simm card.

The software and map of choice(s) is saved within the phone itself. So when you need to use the GPS navigation software, just launch the application anytime, no worries about needing a data connection because you don't need it.

GPSX is a feature where supplemental location data is taken from celfone towers. Unfortunately for us, Globe and Smart seems to prefer to keep their celfone tower location data secret. So you can just turn off this feature and rely to pure GPS signals to navigate. The only time you'll have problems navigating via pure GPS is when you are driving through areas with tall buildings like Makati business district. Otherwise, signal strength is decent even when I was driving under the Skyway (signals came from the sides too, not just from directly above). It guided me from some place deep in Alabang back to SSH.

Price... well, maps are US$25, update of software ... I don't remember. Product activation will require for the phone to send a single international SMS message for the activation code to be sent to your phone directly.

The site will require you to register your phone before you can begin transaction. It will keep tabs of your downloads.

Maps available:

Map of Singapore USD 25.00
Map of Northern Malaysia USD 25.00
Map of Central Malaysia USD 25.00
Map of Southern Malaysia USD 25.00
Map of Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) USD 25.00
Map of Hanoi (Vietnam) USD 25.00
Map of Jakarta (Indonesia) USD 25.00
Map of Surabaya (Indonesia) USD 25.00
Map of Bandung (Indonesia) USD 18.00
Map of Bali (Indonesia) USD 25.00
Map of Yogyakarta (Indonesia) USD18.00
Map of Metropolitan Manila (Philippines) USD25.00
Map of Cebu (Philippines) USD 25.00
Map of Boracay (Philippines) USD 25.00
Map of Davao (Philippines) USD 25.00