GPS

[Robbo]

using garmin nuvi.. the vehicle can customise too.. =)

[Chickenbackside]

Not at all. My C320 using old technology (pre SIRF III) still works just fine.

 

Your Nuvi 310 has the SIRF III chipset and is one of the fastest commonly available consumer GPS technology you can buy today. No matter what new technology comes out, your Nuvi will continue to work exactly as it has. New maps (as long as it's Garmin format) will continue to work on your device.

 

Think of it this way:

 

GPS chipset is a water tap. GPS satellite signals is water supply. Newer taps have better flow, better ergonomics. Regardless of whether you use an old tap or a new Grohe designer tap, water will still flow out of the tap. How it flows out, how much water can flow out is the only difference. But you will still get your water.

[Auron]

btw, for those using the holux gps. how to check what is the version of the mapking that i'm using?

[Beei]

insert your memory card into your computer, then go to the map folder.. there will be indication the date of the maps..

every time there is an update on the mapking map, they will send u a email also..

[Chickenfarm]

Apologies for the noob question...do we have to pay for the updated maps on the mapking site?

[Auron]

there are quite a few files under the directory map.

so which one is for the mapking.

[Beei]

No..

[Beei]

all should have the same date since they come under one package..

[Contax]

any idea where can one get the Holux now ?

[Rskeisuke]

www.eastgear.com

[atlantis]

To experienced users of 53CLife:

 

The mini-USB looking jack on the Holux 53CLife, which is used for charging using the AC charger provided. ... is that really a USB connector for updating the SD card with new maps provided by Kingmap? I don't have a SD reader/writer hence I am checking if I can use PC to update the SD card directly via the GPS.

 

Thanks.

 

Note: the package does not include a mini<---->normal USB cable

Edited September 29, 2007 by atlantis

[Rskeisuke]

the mini usb port is only used for charging purpose (either with the supplied ac adapter or the car charger). To update the maps, you need to shove the Mapking SD card into a card reader.

[Chickenfarm]

How long is the battery life after charging? 2 hours? Thanks

[Auron]

battery life is quite short. about 2 hours. but since it come with car charger kit, it not a big issue.

[Chickenfarm]

Thanks Bro It would be good if they could eventually come up wif something like the Garmin where it cam be mounted on a bean bag dash board stand

 

One more question...does it give you a countdown to turning? eg. right turn in 200, 100, 50m...Right turn now.

[Apollo]

goto U-R-Who auction lor...

[Auron]

yes it does.

turing right in 500m

turing right in 300m

turn right at the next intersection

[Chickenfarm]

Thank you Bro Think I'll check the GPS out