In-car Navigation... (Again)

Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 at 14:12

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Member - Nathan & Lyndsey (WA)

Hi everyone,

Just a quick one on navigation... bore, bore i know. But I just spent the last three hours reading through old posts and hopefully I have this right.

Ok, so I am thinking of going with the Laptop setup in car as we plan to use internet and DVD also.

Is this all I need?

1. OziExplorer $160.00
2. Natmaps $99.00
3. GPS mouse $75.00
4. Laptop converter $60.00
5. Laptop mount $150.00

Total $544.00

Thanks Lyndsey

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Reply By: The Explorer - Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 at 14:37

Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 at 14:37

Hi...You should be up and running with that setup.

One thing though...just get OziExplorer (not the package that includes OziCe and/or 3D) - this is all you will need and will save you ~$37 - OziExplorer

Would also suggest getting the ustralia 4WD Raster Map Collection on DVD if you can scrape up another $80. It includes the Natmaps plus wide range of Hemas maps as well which are good for planning.

Cheers
Greg

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Follow Up By: Member - Nathan & Lyndsey (WA) - Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 at 17:20

Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 at 17:20

Hi Greg,

Thanks for the reply. The 4wd Raster map sounds better as we will be mostly off-road anyway. Is the 3-D not worth it ?

Cheers
Lyndsey

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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 at 17:30

Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 at 17:30

Hi

It is not possible for me to decide if Ozi3D is worth it or not, for you (though ~$30 isnt a huge sum of money). I have it, but dont use it much (though I dont run a laptop in the car either) - you may use it lots ?? It has its uses. You can download a copy from the OziExplorer website. Without a reg code it has some limitations on what you can do but at least its possible to have a little play before buying.

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Greg

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Follow Up By: Member - joc45 (WA) - Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 at 18:53

Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 at 18:53

Hi Lyndsey,
Cheap laptop adaptor:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5530
or
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5647

Prices are in $US, but the $A is good at present, and the postage is free. All ex-HK.
No connection, just a happy customer.

Hi Greg,
got that $100 5" navigator from the same web site, very happy, runs OziCE just fine.

cheers,
Gerry

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