GPS in the Philippines

[emailroy2002]

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I'm only using the built in Maps app sa iPhone. It needs an internet connection at first para ma download ang map sa imong current location. After which, pwede na siya wala internet connection. One thing to note is you can no longer zoom in or out sa map if wala na ka internet connection.

yep, i like that built in GPS, so cool

[cooldude75ph]

ohh..so i still have to buy a Garmin gps.... how much is that sir? and asa ta pwede kapalit ana dri cebu?

Naa man sa CFG Ayala (all their branches man siguro naa) og Recreational Outdoor eXchange (R.O.X.) sa Active Zone sa Ayala. But IMHO, way overpriced ilang mga garmin units compared to those you can buy online (i.e. tipidpc, roadguide.ph's sari-sari store, sulit). Almost twice ilang price.

If you're a newbie to GPS and don't want to be hassled into learning where and how to load a PH map, then there's the official Garmin nüvi® 1360 (Philippine Edition) which is preloaded with Garmin's own PH maps. The downside is that updates to the maps are AFAIK up to a year lang after you've registered your unit online.

If you're on a budget, you can just buy those GPS Navigators from CDRking. They're all running on Windows CE and at least one of them is already preloaded with Philippine map (and AFAIK) based on older versions of roadguide.ph maps. You can just install Garmin Mobile XT on it and then load the latest roadguide.ph or OSM-Phil maps on it.

Some phones also can load Garmin Mobile XT like the Nokia 5800XM and load garmin compatible maps on it.

You can also try the netbook + gps dongle (or netbook + internal gps module <for those with gps module builtin) approach where you just install Garmin Mobile PC and some maps.

I've tried an the Garmin Mobile XT and Garmin Mobile PC approaches na

Daghan kaayo possibilites ;D

[cooldude75ph]

Bumblebee walking along N. Bacalso

[dominate]

Naa man sa CFG Ayala (all their branches man siguro naa) og Recreational Outdoor eXchange (R.O.X.) sa Active Zone sa Ayala. But IMHO, way overpriced ilang mga garmin units compared to those you can buy online (i.e. tipidpc, roadguide.ph's sari-sari store, sulit). Almost twice ilang price.

If you're a newbie to GPS and don't want to be hassled into learning where and how to load a PH map, then there's the official Garmin nüvi® 1360 (Philippine Edition) which is preloaded with Garmin's own PH maps. The downside is that updates to the maps are AFAIK up to a year lang after you've registered your unit online.

If you're on a budget, you can just buy those GPS Navigators from CDRking. They're all running on Windows CE and at least one of them is already preloaded with Philippine map (and AFAIK) based on older versions of roadguide.ph maps. You can just install Garmin Mobile XT on it and then load the latest roadguide.ph or OSM-Phil maps on it.

Some phones also can load Garmin Mobile XT like the Nokia 5800XM and load garmin compatible maps on it.

You can also try the netbook + gps dongle (or netbook + internal gps module <for those with gps module builtin) approach where you just install Garmin Mobile PC and some maps.

I've tried an the Garmin Mobile XT and Garmin Mobile PC approaches na

Daghan kaayo possibilites ;D

wooow. i never knew gps dongles for netbooks exist diai.. kita pud ko mga cdr king gps device but very hesitant to buy coz "cdr king" lagi...i only buy mga accessories sa ila, mouse, usb, readers, etc.hahaha

magtan.aw 2x nya sa ko sa mga stores u mentioned. and also compare prices online.

thanks sa mga Tips sir!

[cooldude75ph]

R.O.X. prices

nuvi 1310 - P12900
nuvi 1200 - P9900

[Hot Ice]

I think okay ra pud nang naa sa CDRKing bro. But, pila nalang hinoon ka thousand ang difference makakuha na kag Garmin receiveres sa ebay. Sa gamay nga difference sa price, sure naka nga maayo nga brand then naa pa gyud sila ana ila tawag nga GPS HOTFIX technology..

[dominate]

I think okay ra pud nang naa sa CDRKing bro. But, pila nalang hinoon ka thousand ang difference makakuha na kag Garmin receiveres sa ebay. Sa gamay nga difference sa price, sure naka nga maayo nga brand then naa pa gyud sila ana ila tawag nga GPS HOTFIX technology..

reluctant ko mu buy sa ebay sir.. kai wa pa ko kasuway gud.. hadlok ko mupagawas og money first, den ipa ship ang product. nindut ang cash on delivery or meet-ups like dri sa istorya.. but maybe naa kai ma recommend na powerseller selling those kinds of gps sir?

[cooldude75ph]

Got hold na gyud sa City Navigator® Philippines NT 2011.10

Minimal differences in terms of POIs when I made a cursory look between City Navigator® Philippines NT 2011.10 and City Navigator® Southeast Asia NT v6.5...

Makati City - City Navigator® Philippines NT 2011.10



Makati City - City Navigator® Southeast Asia NT v6.5



Cebu City - City Navigator® Philippines NT 2011.10



Cebu City - City Navigator® Southeast Asia NT v6.5



Davao City - City Navigator® Philippines NT 2011.10



Davao City - City Navigator® Southeast Asia NT v6.5



City Navigator® Philippines NT 2011.10 still has many double pois and pois in wrong locations. Because of this mas better gihapon ang latest roadguide contributor map

[Hot Ice]

reluctant ko mu buy sa ebay sir.. kai wa pa ko kasuway gud.. hadlok ko mupagawas og money first, den ipa ship ang product. nindut ang cash on delivery or meet-ups like dri sa istorya.. but maybe naa kai ma recommend na powerseller selling those kinds of gps sir?

Hmmm.. Wla hinoon. But my GF has bought a lot of items through ebay, including a camera and lens accessories para sa camera. so far so good. If hesitant ka, try nalang sa roadguide.ph nga forum, naa didto sari sari nga thread..

[EarlZ]

Unsay nindot nga GPS software paras andriod phone with turn by turn navigation for Philippines?