GPS Navigation System [merged threads]

**jbserbael** · December 27th, 2008 11:20 PM

Thanks a lot straight six! well explained. I guess I wont bother using GPS on the Iphone since it is not as reliable here as it is in the States.

Gracias amigo...

**StraightSix** · December 28th, 2008 12:16 AM

* DBanker - Best to just try adding a small video file on the SD card. Try converting a small video file into different formats (.AVI, .MP4, etc.) and see if it'll work on your GPS device. WinAVI Video Converter is a good software for conversions, and it's free. Just don't forget to make a backup copy of your original SD card. And If the file won't fit on the SD card (because of capacity), try another SD card.

It'll most probably work ... if you use the right video format.

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* jbserbael - You're welcome. But keep your ears open ... Some people may have a different opinion on the iPhone's GPS.

**Psylocke** · December 28th, 2008 02:02 AM

I'm using an Ipaq 612c with MapKing 2007. works ok

**DBanker** · December 28th, 2008 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by StraightSix

* DBanker - Best to just try adding a small video file on the SD card. Try converting a small video file into different formats (.AVI, .MP4, etc.) and see if it'll work on your GPS device. WinAVI Video Converter is a good software for conversions, and it's free. Just don't forget to make a backup copy of your original SD card. And If the file won't fit on the SD card (because of capacity), try another SD card.

It'll most probably work ... if you use the right video format.

- okey sir... thanks much!

**allanctan** · January 15th, 2009 12:52 PM

In a matter of few months, Google has improved its Philippines map.
Check out:http://www.google.com/mapmaker

Even includes buildings, gasoline stations, etc.

I'm sure it will get better in the few months.... something to look out for.

**engr_mjbperez** · January 19th, 2009 09:40 AM

question mga sir....
lahat ba ng gps na garmin ay nagana dito sa pilipinas? lalo na ang GARMIN STREETPILOT 7200, i am planning to buy that kind of model because of wide wide screen. and i also have a 2 din head unit of pioneer P6850 dvd in my car, pde ko ba lagyan un ng gps at san nakakabili ng panglagay dun? or ano mas maganda ko gawin dun to have gps. tnx

**jonski** · January 19th, 2009 11:32 AM

Naghahanap din ako ng reliable GPS na madali sundin yung map gaya ng sa 3 series ng BMW. Meron ba map from Lagun - Metro Manila - Pangasinan?

**StraightSix** · January 21st, 2009 03:31 AM

Originally Posted by engr_mjbperez

question mga sir....
lahat ba ng gps na garmin ay nagana dito sa pilipinas? lalo na ang GARMIN STREETPILOT 7200, i am planning to buy that kind of model because of wide wide screen. and i also have a 2 din head unit of pioneer P6850 dvd in my car, pde ko ba lagyan un ng gps at san nakakabili ng panglagay dun? or ano mas maganda ko gawin dun to have gps. tnx

AFAIK pwede yung freewebs Philippine map diyan sa StreetPilot 7200. I've browsed the available maps for the StreetPilot 7200 and it also uses Garmin City Navigator NT maps ... the same type of map for Garmin Nuvi's that also use the freewebs Philippine map.

I'm not familiar with the Pioneer AVH(?)-P6850. If it doesn't have an accessory like a GPS module then maybe you can just use a small portable GPS with a Video-Line output and feed it to the P6850's Video-In ... if all you're after is a bigger GPS screen.

**StraightSix** · January 21st, 2009 04:02 AM

Originally Posted by jonski

Naghahanap din ako ng reliable GPS na madali sundin yung map gaya ng sa 3 series ng BMW. Meron ba map from Lagun - Metro Manila - Pangasinan?

Di ba ang GPS sa BMW-Philippines eh Garmin Nuvi din? I remember a thread somewhere here in tsikot announcing that. And among the different Garmin Nuvi models, the basic functions and layout are all the same ... even that of Garmin Mobile XT that runs on phones or PDA's.

So you really don't have to look further.

Unless you're talking about the BMW Business/Professional Navigation Systems ... which can easily cost in the UK as much as an older car (like an E36) - £1.5k to £2k as an option for new cars but much much more expensive as a retrofit.

**ghosthunter** · January 21st, 2009 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by jonski

Naghahanap din ako ng reliable GPS na madali sundin yung map gaya ng sa 3 series ng BMW. Meron ba map from Lagun - Metro Manila - Pangasinan?

Nokia 6110 Navigator has a pretty good GPS system but map is limited to Metro Manila up to just past Susana Heights on the south bound area.

Other Philippine maps can be added but limited to Davao, Boracay, and Cebu so far.