Hema Navigator goes Android - HX-1 Navigator
Submitted: Thursday, Oct 06, 2016 at 15:48
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Interesting - looks like they have given OziExplorer the flick though details a bit vague..
Hema HX-1 Navigator
Wonder if you can still use your own maps?
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Reply By: Kevin S - Life Member (QLD) - Thursday, Oct 06, 2016 at 19:42
Thursday, Oct 06, 2016 at 19:42
Does this new model replace the HN7?
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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Thursday, Oct 06, 2016 at 20:01
Thursday, Oct 06, 2016 at 20:01
I assume so ..ultimately (some overlap period). But dont quote me on that. Just guessing.
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Follow Up By: Bob Y. - Qld - Thursday, Oct 06, 2016 at 21:40
Thursday, Oct 06, 2016 at 21:40
Have seen some sizeable discounts on the HN-7 from a number of suppliers today.
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Reply By: ExplorOz Team - Michelle - Friday, Oct 07, 2016 at 00:15
Friday, Oct 07, 2016 at 00:15
No you can't use other maps in the HX1 - the HN7 is the product for that.
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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Friday, Oct 07, 2016 at 11:16
Friday, Oct 07, 2016 at 11:16
Yes - I have established (by way of a little bird) that the HX-1 runs the Hema Explorer App which has been around for a while and available for other Android devices. I am lead to believe the Hema Explorer App only allows the use of proprietary format maps downloaded via the App itself.
Also the unit itself runs a version of Android that is "locked" so the average punter can't add other Android Apps.
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Friday, Oct 07, 2016 at 14:18
Friday, Oct 07, 2016 at 14:18
Hi Greg
If that is the case, it sounds like a backward step, as like many users, I have added lots of more detailed maps to my Hema Navigator.
Or it could be a smart business move to get you to spend more money to add maps that you can only buy from the app?
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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Friday, Oct 07, 2016 at 14:33
Friday, Oct 07, 2016 at 14:33
Yes - all about making money - Locking the program so it can only use maps you have to buy from the same device/app manufacture has been the way for a while e.g. existing Hema Apple and Android apps. Fair enough I suppose - a successful business plan requires a profit to be made.
Anyway it is one reason I am never likely to buy one....not for work anyway.
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