Sitex is here and just nice I am hunting for a GPS for my future trip to Malaysia…. Hehe… if it really happen lah! Wah lau eh! Really a great knowledge if you really wanna to buy a GPS. I had been reading it this few days. I went into Cnets to see the editor commends, reading some of the forum, and viewing the specs from the web.
Oh…… So many things need to be considered (got the below from one of the website).
1) Screen size and sound are important. Must be readable and bright during days and nights. Buttons must be big enough for our fingers. Sound quality must be there as driving noise can make it difficult to hear. Must be loud and clear.
2) Downloadable maps and memory. Good to purchase one that has the ability to download maps, so that your map doesn’t get outdated. Able to update maps frequently. Some of the forum mentioned that certain brand can download S’pore and M’sia Maps only, such as Shinco. They do not have the ability to download other country maps so must be careful.
Some GPS had pre-download Maps, but some might not and you will need to pay for the maps. There are a few website which you can download the maps such as http://www.mapking.com.sg/ and http://www.malsingmaps.com/portal/.
3) The time it takes a GPS to find and display information. Now, I know in total there are 40 satellites out there in the space. And half of the world is using 20 of them and the other half of the world is using the other 20 of them (info get from Sitex exhibitor – hopefully it is correct.). So in a GPS, the more channels the unit has the better the reception it is.
4) Do the GPS have Text to speech function? This not only tell you “Turning left or right”, but also telling you street names.
5) Types of Batteries are used with the GPS. Lithium or AA battery or special manufacturer bat.
6) Bluetooth. Do you need a Bluetooth while driving? With Bluetooth the driver can make and receive hand-free calls through the unit’s speaker and microphone, and view their telephone book and access caller ID on the screen.
After reading up the info from web and attended the Sitex…… I really gain lots of knowledge about GPS…. Haha…..
I personally feel that the trickiest part would be the Downloadable maps and memory. Many manufacturers or Sellers or traders play trick on this. Hum….. how to say leh…… Hummmm…… They can make it so customize that they programmed it to certain limit and just make you go back to them to buy the maps and don’t allow you to used Free Download maps. They provide you a certain period (such as 1 year) free updates. And subsequently, you need to pay a sum to purchase the update or new maps.
I guess this is the way they earn money for long term.
Initially, I wanna to buy the high end GPS, Garmin, and I think it is really the best compare to other brand such as Mobella, Mio, Holux and a brand from Korea (forget the brand name) in the show. But after consideration, I got a Mio C320 instead. It is at a price of SGD299.
Of course the price…… I think I will not use this toy very often. I still can manage Singapore Road. Although I get lost sometimes, but the road sign in Singapore are so clear. I don’t really need to relay on GPS unless I am in a hurry and not time to flip through street directory. My main purpose is Malaysia usage only.
And this device is good enough for Malaysia. It has a wide screen of 4.3”. The screen is very readable at all angles and with or without lights. The speaker is loud and clear. They are using Tele Altas Maps (Europe well know maps provider, even Garmin also using it). The cons is can’t download Malsing Map. It build in 1GB memory and expandable of SD Card. It had 20 Channels which compare to Garmin nuvi 205w only 12 Channels. They told me text to speech function can be updated in 2 weeks time. Presently, no Postal Code search, but upgradeable in 2 weeks time as well. And then I demand more such as Speed camera, Red light Camera and ERP gantry alert function……. And heehee…… they promise to programmed it for me at zero cost…… hahaha…… hopefully, they don’t break their promise. :p (Not every brand come with all this function). Using Lithium battery and no Bluetooth. Anyway, Bluetooth is not impt to me as I had a headset.
And if I am not wrong, it would be good to have only stand alone GPS without Bluetooth. The in coming call will affect the GPS such cut off the direction instruction when u are driving). Reason because you are having a conversation with the other party. (I think JFK told me that before also.)
And I will foresee this toy will not last years. I realize many people will tend to trade in after 1 or 2 years. Then they get a better model. Is like mobile phone. Will be more and more common and price will drop further. So at the time being, no point having the high end and no point getting the low end as well….. just an average one will do.
I saw the Holux and Mobella, wow….. have a lot of features but the quality of the maps vision is NOT good.
Ok. End here……….. This Sitex, I really grab a few things…… haha…. at the same times went over to John Little Mega Sales to grab a few dirt cheap items as well…. Haha…. What a great shopping! No money? Hum… next year then say! :p
Oh…… So many things need to be considered (got the below from one of the website).
1) Screen size and sound are important. Must be readable and bright during days and nights. Buttons must be big enough for our fingers. Sound quality must be there as driving noise can make it difficult to hear. Must be loud and clear.
2) Downloadable maps and memory. Good to purchase one that has the ability to download maps, so that your map doesn’t get outdated. Able to update maps frequently. Some of the forum mentioned that certain brand can download S’pore and M’sia Maps only, such as Shinco. They do not have the ability to download other country maps so must be careful.
Some GPS had pre-download Maps, but some might not and you will need to pay for the maps. There are a few website which you can download the maps such as http://www.mapking.com.sg/ and http://www.malsingmaps.com/portal/.
3) The time it takes a GPS to find and display information. Now, I know in total there are 40 satellites out there in the space. And half of the world is using 20 of them and the other half of the world is using the other 20 of them (info get from Sitex exhibitor – hopefully it is correct.). So in a GPS, the more channels the unit has the better the reception it is.
4) Do the GPS have Text to speech function? This not only tell you “Turning left or right”, but also telling you street names.
5) Types of Batteries are used with the GPS. Lithium or AA battery or special manufacturer bat.
6) Bluetooth. Do you need a Bluetooth while driving? With Bluetooth the driver can make and receive hand-free calls through the unit’s speaker and microphone, and view their telephone book and access caller ID on the screen.
After reading up the info from web and attended the Sitex…… I really gain lots of knowledge about GPS…. Haha…..
I personally feel that the trickiest part would be the Downloadable maps and memory. Many manufacturers or Sellers or traders play trick on this. Hum….. how to say leh…… Hummmm…… They can make it so customize that they programmed it to certain limit and just make you go back to them to buy the maps and don’t allow you to used Free Download maps. They provide you a certain period (such as 1 year) free updates. And subsequently, you need to pay a sum to purchase the update or new maps.
I guess this is the way they earn money for long term.
Initially, I wanna to buy the high end GPS, Garmin, and I think it is really the best compare to other brand such as Mobella, Mio, Holux and a brand from Korea (forget the brand name) in the show. But after consideration, I got a Mio C320 instead. It is at a price of SGD299.
Of course the price…… I think I will not use this toy very often. I still can manage Singapore Road. Although I get lost sometimes, but the road sign in Singapore are so clear. I don’t really need to relay on GPS unless I am in a hurry and not time to flip through street directory. My main purpose is Malaysia usage only.
And this device is good enough for Malaysia. It has a wide screen of 4.3”. The screen is very readable at all angles and with or without lights. The speaker is loud and clear. They are using Tele Altas Maps (Europe well know maps provider, even Garmin also using it). The cons is can’t download Malsing Map. It build in 1GB memory and expandable of SD Card. It had 20 Channels which compare to Garmin nuvi 205w only 12 Channels. They told me text to speech function can be updated in 2 weeks time. Presently, no Postal Code search, but upgradeable in 2 weeks time as well. And then I demand more such as Speed camera, Red light Camera and ERP gantry alert function……. And heehee…… they promise to programmed it for me at zero cost…… hahaha…… hopefully, they don’t break their promise. :p (Not every brand come with all this function). Using Lithium battery and no Bluetooth. Anyway, Bluetooth is not impt to me as I had a headset.
And if I am not wrong, it would be good to have only stand alone GPS without Bluetooth. The in coming call will affect the GPS such cut off the direction instruction when u are driving). Reason because you are having a conversation with the other party. (I think JFK told me that before also.)
And I will foresee this toy will not last years. I realize many people will tend to trade in after 1 or 2 years. Then they get a better model. Is like mobile phone. Will be more and more common and price will drop further. So at the time being, no point having the high end and no point getting the low end as well….. just an average one will do.
I saw the Holux and Mobella, wow….. have a lot of features but the quality of the maps vision is NOT good.
Ok. End here……….. This Sitex, I really grab a few things…… haha…. at the same times went over to John Little Mega Sales to grab a few dirt cheap items as well…. Haha…. What a great shopping! No money? Hum… next year then say! :p
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