GPS Maps

mira4bai4 · Oct 25th, 2004, 05:59

The GPSMAP 276C*RRP: AUD $1,659.00*Our Price: $1,329.00
GPSMAP76 AUD$561 (8MB), GPSMAP76S AUD$693 (24MB), GPSMAP 76CS AUD$970 (112MB), GPSMAP60C AUD$814, GOPSMAP60CS AUD$899

These smaller ones are handheld, size of a PDA with compass etc, the 276 is a monster for auto and marine not for walking the streets or co-piloting the taxi in India. They all use data cards for uploading maps and logically one can have extra data cards or move data between pc and card to change content etc. I am sure that one could get larger memory card up to 1GB if needed, if it is built in memory this may be expensive but if it is expandible then could be very viable with Kingston Memory.

All this sounds expensive but a 20GB iPod in India is AUD$899. double what we pay here, maybe there will be some softare to put the maps on the iPod, now there's a thought after all the iPod is evolving quickly.

mira4bai4 · Nov 2nd, 2004, 18:26

Another contact has come my way "giving our very best prices"
RAJESH AGARWAL
TRICO INDIA
A-105 , HANS BHAWAN,
BHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG,
NEAR TILAK BRIDGE,
NEW DELHI- 110002.
INDIA.
contact no :- +91-11-23378399
+91-11-55750262
Mob :- +91-98-181-60606
Fax :- +91-11-23378399

Nick-H · Dec 5th, 2004, 15:23

Got my Chennai CD a couple of days ago. There is quite a lot of detail there, including streets that are not shown/named in the Eicher book.

Ititial reaction is that it is certainly worth the money.

mira4bai4 · Dec 8th, 2004, 12:17

By the time that I get to India I think the detail will be quite good as you found Nick-H on your CD. The excellent thing about it that once you have it then you are almost localised as it doesn't take long to get familiar with a place with a decent map.

I think the last guy in Delhi that was talking to me about his GPS products was over the top price wise for his maps and trying to make a buck before the good ones come out.

I have just got my Palm TE and need to now get GPSy the Mac GPS program, then I am ready to use it on the PowerBook or Palm via any GPS link that I get. I would prefer the GPSMAP76 as it has a few extras such as an altimeter but will have to wait until the house sells before I can do anything else.

I feel like I am at an airport in the departure lounge waiting for a flight which has been severely delayed. Our bags have been packed (really) since July when we had a contract on our house fall over.

Nick-H · Dec 8th, 2004, 13:19

Oh yes! Map = Freedom

With my Eicher Chennai City Map book I was able to set out on foot, explore, and even direct auto drivers.

I still own a house too (well, I've only made a feeble effort to sell it so far). I wasn't really planning to sell until next summer, and the bank balance is diminishing fast, so expensive GPS toys will have to wait.

Just rememebred a friend is going to US this week! I'll check trhe prices to see if I'd save much: he did offer to get me some shopping next time he went.

ksrao801 · Nov 13th, 2005, 03:13

There is a GPS map and software for pocketPC and PC available with mapking version 7, for DElhi. It is available only for Delhi available at http://www.mapking.com/shopping/en/ . I am using it. It does not have the routing etc that you can get in US and European gps products.

gpsinindia · Jul 30th, 2007, 17:20

Here's a wiki listing ALL available map products for GPS in India. Have a look. There is a complete list of GPS dealers, which may be of interest

GPS in India | Main / Maps browse

GPS in India | Main / Vendors browse

anjuna mark · Oct 8th, 2007, 00:52

I’ve been driving around south India using GPS navigation for a few years.
I use an old laptop connected to an old Garmin handheld receiver. This will work on the dashboard of a car, but needs an external antennae in a vehicle with a vertical windscreen, like a van or truck.
The laptop has the advantage of a huge screen, massive memory and processor. Contrary to common belief, the hard drive has had no trouble with vibration from the road or diesel engine.
The downside of course, is that it’s hard to mount.
I use several programs, but for India it’s exclusively ozi explorer [ www.oziexplorer.com ]. This program has the ability to import a huge variety of map formats, but I found no digital maps of India at all when I started. I scanned a set of Nelles maps, reassembled them in photoshop, and calibrated them in oziexplorer using data from delorm global explorer.
Now of course, we have Google maps and Earth, which is beautifully accurate. Apparently if you pay you can download larger images [even use it directly with your GPS if you could get a mobile internet connection, which you can’t]. I download the free screen size images and reassemble them for high definition maps, but it’s a lot of work. I’ve used this system to validate [invalidate actually] claimed property boarders, it’s accurate to within meters.
I have a scanned calibrated map of Goa, and the India maps if anyone wants them. The file sizes are large though, due to the huge high definition Jpeg scans. They would probably have to be emailed in multiple parts. These will work in Oziexplorer and perhaps a couple of similar programs.
I have tried to buy calibrated map sets of Indian cities, but had no luck finding anything I was willing to pay for. If anyone has good city data to share, please send me a pm.
I don’t know if I’ll be traveling through India again though [anyone want to buy a big custom built camper?].

abhi182 · Nov 15th, 2007, 03:26

i picked up maps from a hyderabad based firm called SatNav
Their city maps are pretty detailed and fairly accurate

All India maps are only at a highway level though

Dilliwala · Dec 3rd, 2007, 22:47

MapMyIndia GPS Navigator

edwardseco · Jan 1st, 2008, 12:09

I encountered someone who uses I think the first system and loves it. And they have Hyderabad! Not sure if they have the little dirt road nalla to my area and a warning about dodging the mother dog and pups. Next trip to India for sure..

hobbesian · Apr 28th, 2009, 16:02

To revive an old thread--

I'm looking to use GPS, mainly for driving / navigation purposes (in Delhi mostly). Looking for a simple, inexpensive option - was thinking of using my Blackberry + a GPS for phones from mapmyindia

http://inav.mapmyindia.com/product/i...avConnect.html

It's around Rs 2,000 so very reasonable. Has anyone tried this? Also, any other suggestions would be very welcome. Thanks.

Nick-H · Apr 28th, 2009, 17:10

Take a look at the product list -->here.

The one you picked needs data communication; the more expensive ones work by GPS only.

Nokia Maps covers the major Indian cities pretty well: not blackberry? I can get unlost in Chennai with what came with my phone; no need to buy anything else. Once out of the city, though, it is a blank screen (well, if I zoom out far enough I can see I'm in India!)

hobbesian · Apr 30th, 2009, 17:20

Nick, thanks for the reply.

The other two INav Loaded and Loaded WF don't work for Blackberry phones. I have unlimited data access, so I should be covered.

I can't find any Blackberry maps for India. I have a Nokia 5310 too, but it doesn't support Nokia maps...sigh. I don't know if I can use Google Maps to get turn by turn & voice directions. So far this seems to be the best option. Any ideas about other free tools or inexpensive better tools? Thanks.

Nick-H · Apr 30th, 2009, 22:53

There's a lot of conversation about this on www.Team-Bhp.com. I'm not really interested in vast downloads followed by periods of hacking, but if you are, it can all be done, I think, and I don't think it requires a degree in computer science (phone science?)to do it. Suggest you take a look!

Dec 5th, 2004, 15:23	#18
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	MapCue CD update Got my Chennai CD a couple of days ago. There is quite a lot of detail there, including streets that are not shown/named in the Eicher book. Ititial reaction is that it is certainly worth the money.

Nov 13th, 2005, 03:13	#21
ksrao801 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 27	GPS map of Delhi There is a GPS map and software for pocketPC and PC available with mapking version 7, for DElhi. It is available only for Delhi available at http://www.mapking.com/shopping/en/ . I am using it. It does not have the routing etc that you can get in US and European gps products.

Jul 30th, 2007, 17:20	#22
gpsinindia Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: india Posts: 1	Complete list of GPS Maps for India Here's a wiki listing ALL available map products for GPS in India. Have a look. There is a complete list of GPS dealers, which may be of interest GPS in India \| Main / Maps browse GPS in India \| Main / Vendors browse

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Oct 25th, 2004, 05:59	#16
mira4bai4 Lost in Space Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ND PaharGanj Permanently/Temporarily Posts: 1,245	The GPSMAP 276CRRP: AUD $1,659.00Our Price: $1,329.00 GPSMAP76 AUD$561 (8MB), GPSMAP76S AUD$693 (24MB), GPSMAP 76CS AUD$970 (112MB), GPSMAP60C AUD$814, GOPSMAP60CS AUD$899 These smaller ones are handheld, size of a PDA with compass etc, the 276 is a monster for auto and marine not for walking the streets or co-piloting the taxi in India. They all use data cards for uploading maps and logically one can have extra data cards or move data between pc and card to change content etc. I am sure that one could get larger memory card up to 1GB if needed, if it is built in memory this may be expensive but if it is expandible then could be very viable with Kingston Memory. All this sounds expensive but a 20GB iPod in India is AUD$899. double what we pay here, maybe there will be some softare to put the maps on the iPod, now there's a thought after all the iPod is evolving quickly.

Nov 2nd, 2004, 18:26	#17
mira4bai4 Lost in Space Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ND PaharGanj Permanently/Temporarily Posts: 1,245	Another contact has come my way "giving our very best prices" RAJESH AGARWAL TRICO INDIA A-105 , HANS BHAWAN, BHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG, NEAR TILAK BRIDGE, NEW DELHI- 110002. INDIA. contact no :- +91-11-23378399 +91-11-55750262 Mob :- +91-98-181-60606 Fax :- +91-11-23378399

Dec 8th, 2004, 12:17	#19
mira4bai4 Lost in Space Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ND PaharGanj Permanently/Temporarily Posts: 1,245	By the time that I get to India I think the detail will be quite good as you found Nick-H on your CD. The excellent thing about it that once you have it then you are almost localised as it doesn't take long to get familiar with a place with a decent map. I think the last guy in Delhi that was talking to me about his GPS products was over the top price wise for his maps and trying to make a buck before the good ones come out. I have just got my Palm TE and need to now get GPSy the Mac GPS program, then I am ready to use it on the PowerBook or Palm via any GPS link that I get. I would prefer the GPSMAP76 as it has a few extras such as an altimeter but will have to wait until the house sells before I can do anything else. I feel like I am at an airport in the departure lounge waiting for a flight which has been severely delayed. Our bags have been packed (really) since July when we had a contract on our house fall over.

Dec 8th, 2004, 13:19	#20
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	Oh yes! Map = Freedom With my Eicher Chennai City Map book I was able to set out on foot, explore, and even direct auto drivers. I still own a house too (well, I've only made a feeble effort to sell it so far). I wasn't really planning to sell until next summer, and the bank balance is diminishing fast, so expensive GPS toys will have to wait. Just rememebred a friend is going to US this week! I'll check trhe prices to see if I'd save much: he did offer to get me some shopping next time he went.

Oct 8th, 2007, 00:52	#23
anjuna mark anjuna mark Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: unknown Posts: 86	I’ve been driving around south India using GPS navigation for a few years. I use an old laptop connected to an old Garmin handheld receiver. This will work on the dashboard of a car, but needs an external antennae in a vehicle with a vertical windscreen, like a van or truck. The laptop has the advantage of a huge screen, massive memory and processor. Contrary to common belief, the hard drive has had no trouble with vibration from the road or diesel engine. The downside of course, is that it’s hard to mount. I use several programs, but for India it’s exclusively ozi explorer [ www.oziexplorer.com ]. This program has the ability to import a huge variety of map formats, but I found no digital maps of India at all when I started. I scanned a set of Nelles maps, reassembled them in photoshop, and calibrated them in oziexplorer using data from delorm global explorer. Now of course, we have Google maps and Earth, which is beautifully accurate. Apparently if you pay you can download larger images [even use it directly with your GPS if you could get a mobile internet connection, which you can’t]. I download the free screen size images and reassemble them for high definition maps, but it’s a lot of work. I’ve used this system to validate [invalidate actually] claimed property boarders, it’s accurate to within meters. I have a scanned calibrated map of Goa, and the India maps if anyone wants them. The file sizes are large though, due to the huge high definition Jpeg scans. They would probably have to be emailed in multiple parts. These will work in Oziexplorer and perhaps a couple of similar programs. I have tried to buy calibrated map sets of Indian cities, but had no luck finding anything I was willing to pay for. If anyone has good city data to share, please send me a pm. I don’t know if I’ll be traveling through India again though [anyone want to buy a big custom built camper?].

Nov 15th, 2007, 03:26	#24
abhi182 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Madras! Posts: 90	i picked up maps from a hyderabad based firm called SatNav Their city maps are pretty detailed and fairly accurate All India maps are only at a highway level though

Dec 3rd, 2007, 22:47	#25
Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: 28N 077E / दिल्ली Posts: 4,798	MapMyIndia GPS Navigator

Jan 1st, 2008, 12:09	#26
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,844	I encountered someone who uses I think the first system and loves it. And they have Hyderabad! Not sure if they have the little dirt road nalla to my area and a warning about dodging the mother dog and pups. Next trip to India for sure..

Apr 28th, 2009, 16:02	#27
hobbesian Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 35	To revive an old thread-- I'm looking to use GPS, mainly for driving / navigation purposes (in Delhi mostly). Looking for a simple, inexpensive option - was thinking of using my Blackberry + a GPS for phones from mapmyindia http://inav.mapmyindia.com/product/i...avConnect.html It's around Rs 2,000 so very reasonable. Has anyone tried this? Also, any other suggestions would be very welcome. Thanks.

Apr 28th, 2009, 17:10	#28
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	Take a look at the product list -->here. The one you picked needs data communication; the more expensive ones work by GPS only. Nokia Maps covers the major Indian cities pretty well: not blackberry? I can get unlost in Chennai with what came with my phone; no need to buy anything else. Once out of the city, though, it is a blank screen (well, if I zoom out far enough I can see I'm in India!)

Apr 30th, 2009, 17:20	#29
hobbesian Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 35	Nick, thanks for the reply. The other two INav Loaded and Loaded WF don't work for Blackberry phones. I have unlimited data access, so I should be covered. I can't find any Blackberry maps for India. I have a Nokia 5310 too, but it doesn't support Nokia maps...sigh. I don't know if I can use Google Maps to get turn by turn & voice directions. So far this seems to be the best option. Any ideas about other free tools or inexpensive better tools? Thanks.

Apr 30th, 2009, 22:53	#30
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	There's a lot of conversation about this on www.Team-Bhp.com. I'm not really interested in vast downloads followed by periods of hacking, but if you are, it can all be done, I think, and I don't think it requires a degree in computer science (phone science?)to do it. Suggest you take a look!