Garmin Question

[g8crasher]

Hey all you Garmin users, would like to know if traffic situations are updated live thru the unit (if there is any such available info in the 1st place) ?

Solly I swaku, never use GPS b4 only armed with Singapore Street Directory n google maps.

[Guest ehwwong]

i have the garmin 255... and no, there is no such service available in singapore yet... pls correct me if i am wrong... :iconsalut:

[Guest Cklasse]

you will need an optional FM antenna to receive live traffic update. Some Garmin models will come with it.

Unfortunately, Singapore's road management is not up to the standard of US, so we don't have such service here.

[Guest NewC180]

you will need an optional FM antenna to receive live traffic update. Some Garmin models will come with it.

Unfortunately, Singapore's road management is not up to the standard of US, so we don't have such service here.

My Garmin unit came with the FM antenna. I used it in Europe 2 years back, and indeed you can get traffic updates like traffic jams or accident sites. There are news that such features will be available in SGP soon, but how soon I don't know.

[Guest ehwwong]

which model did you buy?

[Guest NewC180]

which model did you buy?

I think is 710 or something like that. Later I go see already let you know. I bought a Europe unit with built in European maps, and plug in SGP SD Card cos I was going to Europe 2 years back for a long holiday.

[g8crasher]

Bugger like that I will hold off purchasing the unit. I m still looking for a way to avoid jams more reliably. Cheers.

[Guest NewC180]

which model did you buy?

Just checked, the model that I have is Nuvi 660 Europe set.

[Guest ehwwong]

which model did you buy?

Just checked, the model that I have is Nuvi 660 Europe set.

ok thanks... i was wondering whether mine come with the FM transmitter, but its optional...

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Just checked, the model that I have is Nuvi 660 Europe set.

Probably paid the price of a bomb back then! :death:

[Guest NewC180]

Just checked, the model that I have is Nuvi 660 Europe set.

Probably paid the price of a bomb back then! :death:

Paid 1.2k for it 2 years back. But bo pian, I went for a 2+weeks driving holiday with my family and needed this badly. But it was really very useful over there, just can't survive without one! Enjoyed the trip thoroughly!

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Paid 1.2k for it 2 years back. But bo pian, I went for a 2+weeks driving holiday with my family and needed this badly. But it was really very useful over there, just can't survive without one! Enjoyed the trip thoroughly!

Couldn't agreed more that U definitely need 1 when U are on a driving holiday.

When I go back to my kampung in North Sumatra I also use it every time or else cannot find my kampung attap house....hehehe!

Knew how much U paid cos I have the 670...heheheheeh!!! :death:

KNN! Nowadays they are "so cheap" even with the newer Nuvi 7 & 8 series

BTW I think your D1S 6k bulbs are here.

Tmr I go to Post Office to collect them before I go Btm for work.

I will pass them to U @ next Sunday GTG. :thumbsup:

[Guest NewC180]

Paid 1.2k for it 2 years back. But bo pian, I went for a 2+weeks driving holiday with my family and needed this badly. But it was really very useful over there, just can't survive without one! Enjoyed the trip thoroughly!

Couldn't agreed more that U definitely need 1 when U are on a driving holiday.

When I go back to my kampung in North Sumatra I also use it every time or else cannot find my kampung attap house....hehehe!

Knew how much U paid cos I have the 670...heheheheeh!!! :death:

KNN! Nowadays they are "so cheap" even with the newer Nuvi 7 & 8 series

BTW I think your D1S 6k bulbs are here.

Tmr I go to Post Office to collect them before I go Btm for work.

I will pass them to U @ next Sunday GTG. :thumbsup:

Yes sir! Will collect the bulbs from you next Sunday!

[g8crasher]

looks like I am going to have to get the GPS unit sooner than expected.

Looking at the 765w. Any objections / recommendations ? Speak now or forever hold your peace...

[Guest jenvid]

looks like I am going to have to get the GPS unit sooner than expected.

Looking at the 765w. Any objections / recommendations ? Speak now or forever hold your peace...

Buy from Navicom.... Free Malsingmap under Garmin licensing... PI give free other country map...

[Guest kepiting1sg]

looks like I am going to have to get the GPS unit sooner than expected.

Looking at the 765w. Any objections / recommendations ? Speak now or forever hold your peace...

Buy from Navicom.... Free Malsingmap under Garmin licensing... PI give free other country map...

Main local Garmin sellers U have Navicom, Eastgear & Perferct Watch.

What's the diff. other than price, I dunno.

As far as MalsingMap local bought Garmin set get free latest MY/SG maps & updates - but dunno for how long.

Breakaway MalFreeMaps so far still dishes out free MY/SG maps and getting better day by day. Maps more stylo milo with nice location icons

Jerome Wee donation site SG/JHR maps are part of MalsingMaps anyway.

Unker still using the old Garmin 670 - waiting for 3D maps with lane assist features to be swee swee boh chow chwee before I change my GPSR ;D

Was told that the Garmin 765T runs on 3D maps.

Bluetooth HP connections must have - no need to wait for handovers from Merc. :bootyshake:

[g8crasher]

Ok sifus thank you very much for the useful information. I was just clouding my judgement again by reading more reviews for more devices.

TomTom (I like the sound of this device) has a really interesting feature called MapShare that allows users to update changes to maps via contributions (ie roadworks, change of lane direction). Also just found out that TomTom has finally released their iPhone 3G/S map application to the tune of US$99.95. GPS via iPhone will definitely be a slower experience compared to it's purpose built competition but the car cradle kit is really damn cool PLUS you can use the phone etc.

Garmin's Lane assist sounds really good though.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Ok sifus thank you very much for the useful information. I was just clouding my judgement again by reading more reviews for more devices.

TomTom (I like the sound of this device) has a really interesting feature called MapShare that allows users to update changes to maps via contributions (ie roadworks, change of lane direction). Also just found out that TomTom has finally released their iPhone 3G/S map application to the tune of US$99.95. GPS via iPhone will definitely be a slower experience compared to it's purpose built competition but the car cradle kit is really damn cool PLUS you can use the phone etc.

Garmin's Lane assist sounds really good though.

Leon!

How about maps & updates?

[g8crasher]

TomTom maps for Sing/Mal/Aus/US are readily avail. but not sure if the iPhone uses a ported version of the maps.

[Guest stealth123]

i was keeping an eye out for the TomTom for iPhone. From the iTunes store - it seems that they only ported the US and Europe maps leh.

(Really hope that I am wrong...)... cause i am looking around for a GPS solution now - and a USD99 bucks one that can work with my iPhone is really appealing!

There is a turn by turn GPS solution for the iPhone out already - but apparently the reviews aren't that great.

For those who are interested.. here is the link - http://www.imerlion.com/search/label/GPS

[g8crasher]

Think I'll wait till Comex happens on 10th Sept before I splash the cash. Till then... will keep ye posted on any good deals.

[Guest Quattro]

Hi, I am currently using the 765, it is cool with lane assist.

[Guest jenvid]

Eastgear is a PI , Perfect Watch takes from ABT but I think it is more ex than Navicom.

ABT & Navicom gives full Msia/SG map. Think it is free all the way.... go check malsingmap forum for more details.

Jerome's map is good but only SG & Johor nia. To make use of both requires a little kunghu...

[Guest angela]

Hi, I am currently using the 765, it is cool with lane assist.

bro, wondering does the lane assist really work?

[Guest Quattro]

Hi, I am currently using the 765, it is cool with lane assist.

bro, wondering does the lane assist really work?

yes, work very well. we all experienced it during our recent Malacca trip, no miss turn at all.