Hema navigator

Er, it has a bit more than that. From the website:

Hema 4WD track data, speed and red light cameras, OziExplorer and Memory Map Moving Map Software, and 1:250K topographical maps.

... and Route66 street nav

"... and Route66 street nav"

from what I hear Route66 isn't very good

Still don't think Hema is worth $900 +

You can buy a cheap Garmin Nuvi 250 for about $200 and buy a cheap unit that runs WinCe from $200 then you can run 2 units at the same time

Mine has all of this. You can set them up to run street nav programs
and OziCE.

Peter

It is very true that you can configure various PND's to run Oziexplorer. I myself use a IPAQ 312. However remember that with the Hema Navigator you are paying for a device where all the configuration work has been done for you to get Ozi etc working.

On the other hand if you are willing to hack a device yourself you can get similar features to a Hema Navigator for less than $500, including purchasing software and map licenses

GB, that is NavNGo, Igo 8 too for the street navigation just looking at the closeups. That is the Prince of systems that I have in my dash. Note with a capital 'P'. Really good.

Note that VMS have been doing the Hema too before this. I have taken issue with them on the Memory Map software which is like a super LITE Ozi version 1

Such a great site with many answers and peoples keen to help..Will have a close look at VSM looks very interesting. That was my first post so thanks to you all .

I mean VMS 4x4...

I had a look at the SEEKA website. It looks very interesting.

At last, a decent size screen. These things are advancing at a rapid rate.

The unit that SEEKA have is the same as sold from Ebay for about $300. Again, its very simple to setup OziCE.

Peter

many on here already purchased Oziexplorer and 250K maps previouesly but the Ozi Ce is only $40 Running Garmin Mobile XT is cheaper than Route66 and works better

Sigmund

I totally agree.

Considering the base cost of a Mio, and I doubt Hema would get the same deal as Harvey Norman, the $880 is a bargain. Allowing for the cost of the software and mapping licences, and a reasonable profit margin for Hema and the retailer then what they charge seems eminently reasonable.

Bob

Hi - true but make sure you use the right prices ...

OziexplorerCe is (as mentioned above) $40
250K maps are included in the Hema 4wd Map package - so no need to re-purchase these. Many unlockable units (eg Mio/Navman) already have city navigator style software installed so no need to specifically purchased Route 66 in most cases (plus Im not sure it would be the best choice anyway). Memory Map software is installed on the HN but my understanding is that no actual useable maps are included - you have to purchase these separately. Looks like a marketing ploy more than anything else – Hema possibly get payed by MM to put it on there.

So example
Mio Moov (includes street Nav software) - $260
OziCE - $40
Hema (inlcudes all Hema maps and 250K maps) - $179

= $479

This is why people justifiably bag the price of HN.
Other issue I see is that the "normal" version of OziCe has more features than the HN version (HN doesn’t use a windows mobile operating system), though I suppose they will offer an update at some stage of the game. Not saying HN is bad choice despite its "higher than one would expect" price. Suits perfectly those with the dosh and no desire to mess with unlocking similar devices - some value in that as well.

Cheers
Greg

No - just a "special" version of OziCE. They recommend you just use the free demo version of Ozi PC as that has sufficent features to keep you happy until you decide you need full version.

Cheers
Greg