GPS Navman

Submitted: Saturday, Dec 08, 2007 at 22:15

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Member - Mick (Forbes)

Looking to purchase my first GPS after a few wrong turns on a recent desert trip. Looking to down load trecks from ExploreOz any advice on best brands etc appreciated. Looking at a NavmanS50 or S80, will this do the trick ?

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Reply By: Skippy In The GU - Saturday, Dec 08, 2007 at 22:59

Saturday, Dec 08, 2007 at 22:59

No!! I don't think any auto routing Navigators will give directions out in the desert.
It's best to use a Garmin or magellan GPS or maps through OziExplorer will be a better option

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Reply By: Shaker - Saturday, Dec 08, 2007 at 23:23

Saturday, Dec 08, 2007 at 23:23

You can buy a PDA with inbuilt GPS, street navigation software & windscreen mount etc for as little as $420.00, (Mitac Mio P350) these come with Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system that will allow you to install OziExplorer CE & then use your own mapping for off road use.

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Reply By: Member - Doug T (FNQ) - Sunday, Dec 09, 2007 at 07:32

Sunday, Dec 09, 2007 at 07:32

Mick
Have a browse here , Navmans are OK for city people

GPS Guide

Garmin In-car Navigators

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Follow Up By: Flash32 - Sunday, Dec 09, 2007 at 10:18

Sunday, Dec 09, 2007 at 10:18

Mio now own Navman...SAME product different name
RodnEls

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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (FNQ) - Sunday, Dec 09, 2007 at 13:29

Sunday, Dec 09, 2007 at 13:29

Flash32
Please provide Proof , A statement, take over Bid,

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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Sunday, Dec 09, 2007 at 14:04

Sunday, Dec 09, 2007 at 14:04

Google "Mitac and Navman" for all the information......

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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Sunday, Dec 09, 2007 at 14:06

Sunday, Dec 09, 2007 at 14:06

Though they are not the same product by any stretch....just companies owned by the same corporation.

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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (FNQ) - Sunday, Dec 09, 2007 at 15:29

Sunday, Dec 09, 2007 at 15:29

Andrew
Thank you,
So it will Same schitt, different owner

Mio parent Mitac has apparently acquired rival handheld GPS gadget maker Navman, but the deal will not necessarily boost the company's own GPS division.

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