GPS Navigation System [merged threads]

**archangel_1911** · August 14th, 2007 02:06 AM

so matagal pa tong project na to? baka maunahan kayo ng iba pag matagalan pa kayo? I hope somebody start this fast and im sure many will avail this unit basta fair and affordable sya.

**k19k19** · October 17th, 2007 10:06 AM

Your gps system is so cool. I wud love to see the actual unit. Can we get in touch? Please contact me at 7427836 to 38 or 09178297991.

**Carlos H. Lopez** · October 18th, 2007 07:29 PM

me using Garmin Nuvi 610 . Map available free from http://mapcenter2.cgpsmapper.com.

**StraightSix** · October 19th, 2007 05:19 AM

Originally Posted by Carlos H. Lopez

me using Garmin Nuvi 610 . Map available free from http://mapcenter2.cgpsmapper.com.

Thanks for the offer! Are the maps compatible with other Nuvi - or maybe even StreetPilot - models? I'd try it if I ever get a Garmin.

Here's what I have in the UK:

- O2 XDA Exec running TomTom for PPC, with a SiRF III receiver.
- NavMan ICN510 standalone unit.
- Nokia N95 running Smart2Go.
- Sony Ericsson P910i running TomTom for Symbian, with an MTK receiver.

I recently gave the SE P910i's Bluetooth GPS receiver to a friend in the Philippines. He has an XDA IIs PDA and after installing the MapKing software (with a Manila map), the receiver worked beautifully. All the usual features you'd find on a regular satnav is on the software ... and here's a sample screenshot, but with a different map:

The Manila map's detail is down to street-level, but my friend claims a number of small streets are missing.

**Carlos H. Lopez** · October 19th, 2007 09:41 AM

yup , it's compatible with most Garmin products like Nuvi and StreetPilot. If you have Mapsource, just download the installer , run it on Windows XP, and it should automatically install Philippine Routable as a map option on Mapsource. Be careful not to overwrite maps existing on your SD card. Suggest you use a new one.

if you don't have Mapsource, you'll have to use a program like SendMap20 (also availabel for free) from internet and convert the .img file to GMAPSupp.img which you can copy to SD card GARMIN directory. Suggest you use a new SD card so as not to overwrite other maps you have on old SD card.

**StraightSix** · October 19th, 2007 12:43 PM

Thanks again. If I get the chance I'll borrow a friend's Nuvi, and try your map before getting one. Cheers!

**Chip** · October 19th, 2007 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Carlos H. Lopez

me using Garmin Nuvi 610 . Map available free from http://mapcenter2.cgpsmapper.com.

so i can buy any GPS unit from abroad and download these maps so that theyll work here in the phils?

**afterglow** · January 12th, 2008 05:53 PM

Sorry for resurrecting a thread back from the dead but I'd like to report that I got my Nuvi 650 today.....loaded up the Philippine maps and everything works!!

What a hoot!!

**Chip** · January 13th, 2008 01:02 AM

just the answer ive been looking for!!!

dude where did you get the maps? :D

**DonT** · January 13th, 2008 04:02 AM

Originally Posted by afterglow

Sorry for resurrecting a thread back from the dead but I'd like to report that I got my Nuvi 650 today.....loaded up the Philippine maps and everything works!!

What a hoot!!

How much for the Nuvi 650? is it avail locally? Where to get the map?