emap gps

Submitted: Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 17:21

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Member - Neil (N.S.W.)

hi all
looking at the emap garmin $540 thru op/lock dont want a lap top but may be some map software later on at least some refence to main roads for the time been
yes or no other options and maybe price variation to above GONE WOOP-WOOP

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Reply By: diamond (bendigo) - Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 19:13

Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 19:13

gday neil.
have a look on ebay several there brand new $200-$300.
theese are american i think but plenty of people over here have them.
i know luke from here just bought one and i know hes had no probs.
and with the savings you may get a cheap laptop—~‘¬‘¥•s’B

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Follow Up By: Member - Neil (N.S.W.) - Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 19:40

Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 19:40

thaks Diamond
Do they still have the aust base map?
GONE WOOP-WOOP

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Follow Up By: diamond (bendigo) - Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 19:51

Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 19:51

if you go back about 17 posts eric was asking about gps and luke left a response clic kon lukes response and he should be able to answer your question im not sure but i was very impressed with lukes and he got it very cheap.—~‘¬‘¥•s’B

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Follow Up By: Luke - Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 22:20

Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 22:20

Hi Neil,

I can't comment on the Garmin unit you're talking about as I'm not familiar with it (ie know of it - but haven't used one).

Diamond is right though, I recently bought a Magellan Meridian through eBay. Brand new, in original packaging - factory sealed etc for $280 landed to my front door using express insured shipping. :-)

I love the Meridian, and am very happy with my purchase.

If you are interested in more details, I'd be happy to fill you in - email me :-)

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Cheers,

Luke.

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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 22:45

Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 22:45

Garmins you kant change the basemaps on.

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Reply By: BurnieM - Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 20:09

Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 20:09

If that is just a basic Emap then it is $100 too high.
Try Johnny Appleseedwho do mail order all over Aus and have a good reputation.

You may also want to consider a power cable, data cable and mount.
GPSozin Sydney, are best for cables.
For mounts you can use the Garmin mount or, if your dash is the right shape, just a piece of velcro.

The Australian basemap is pretty basic with only a reasonable coastline and main highways.
You may wish to consider the Mapsource Metroguide mapping CD and a data card.

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Follow Up By: Member - Neil (N.S.W.) - Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 22:10

Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 22:10

thnks Burnie,
You just saved me $100 i owe u a 6pac. GONE WOOP-WOOP

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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 22:47

Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 22:47

Neil, for $500 u can get one from the states, but you can get a Magellan Platinum, not a basic one, but a very good one.

They are $1000au, you can get for $270us,($500ish)! Thats new as well.

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Follow Up By: Niko - Thursday, Aug 28, 2003 at 21:47

Thursday, Aug 28, 2003 at 21:47

If you want to buy all at the one place go to octapc, that way you don't have to pay for two lots of postage and handling

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Follow Up By: Niko - Thursday, Aug 28, 2003 at 21:48

Thursday, Aug 28, 2003 at 21:48

www.octapc.com that is.

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Reply By: Member - Neil (N.S.W.) - Saturday, Aug 23, 2003 at 15:36

Saturday, Aug 23, 2003 at 15:36

Well thanks for the info evry1, am still leaning towards the emap.
johnny appleseed emap& car mount $485.00 C.O.D. with free map roamer scale
& hard wire power cable from gpsoz $52.00 C.O.D. GONE WOOP-WOOP

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Reply By: waynob - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 01:07

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 01:07

Hi Neil,
I just a gps last week on the net from www.olbis.com.au .After speaking with there sales team,they said if i want a mapping gps i should go for a magellan ,magellan have spent a lot of time on aust. mapping
If you dont want mapping go for garmin.I purchased a garmin gps 72 after hours or phone calls.there price was the cheapest price i found,great service and support.
wayne
p.s. there garmin emap price is $440.00

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Follow Up By: Member - Neil (N.S.W.) - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 19:38

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 19:38

Thnks Waynob,
good site my prob was $540.00 maxxxxxxxxxxx from the boss
but i got emap, emap car mount & hard wire cable $537.00
mate its the best b/day prezzy i could wish for.
it will be a while before any thing better.
I looked at it, ok the maps arnt great but enough guide to help u back to a main road if need be.
But hey chrissy just around the corner may be santa might bring some
pc software for me if i work hard & dont drink to much..........nah.
soo
GONE WOOP-WOOP

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