GPS Compatiable with 1:250 Maps and OziExplorer

Submitted: Monday, Jan 16, 2012 at 21:09

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Member - Wayne B (NSW)

I have just purchased a New Vehicle and want to fit a in Dash Sat Nav System to it. ( Complete GPS and Audio System)
There are several systems around can you recommend a system to use Ozi Explorer and Nat Geo 1:250 outback Maps.
For example Below are the Specifications I found on E Bay. Is this any good??

GPS Section: Advantage: GPS store space main frequency 400MHZ
Main chip model number: SAMSUNG S3C2440A-40
Memory: 64MB
Store space: 64MB (Can extend to 4GB)
Navigation software store: SD card
Operating system: WinCE 6.0 core, can read 3D map
Support audio type: MP3/ PCM/ WMA
Support video type: ASF/ AVI/ WMV/ DIV
Video decodes function: QVGA> 25 frame/S
Software compilation type: ARMV4I
Video output type: CVBS/ Y/ C/ YPbPr
Resolution: 800* 480
Audio output: Stereo CD quality
Audio power: Stereo 0.25W/ Chanel

I have ozi Explorer Softwear and Nat Geo Maps 1:250

Please be advised I am a NONG when it comes to this type of technology.

Thank you
Wayne Bell

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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Monday, Jan 16, 2012 at 21:31

Monday, Jan 16, 2012 at 21:31

With a WindowsCE operating system, you would need OziExplorerCE to run on the device. A fairly cheap addition if you already own OziExplorer. The cost is $38 for OziExplorerCE through the ExplorOz shop and you need OziExplorer installed on a PC or Laptop to import maps, etc.
The problem may be in the installation of OziExplorerCE and the digital mapping software if you are a novice on computer technology.

Another very good in dash Navigation/Audio system is the VMS Touring Series, however it comes with Mud Map as the preinstalled off-road navigation software plus iTopo 4x4 topographic maps.
This unit will accept OziExplorerCE and digital maps such as NatMap Premium and/or Hema Maps can be installed , but again would require some knowledge of computer technology in the installation process.

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Follow Up By: Member - Wayne B (NSW) - Monday, Jan 16, 2012 at 21:37

Monday, Jan 16, 2012 at 21:37

Hi Sand Man
I have access to a friend of my daughter, he is a Geek so for a few beers he said he can do computer side for me.

Had a look ad VMS, very impressive but also cost heaps. I was looking for something on the cheaper side. Or at least on the minus side of $1000.

Thanks

Wayne B

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Follow Up By: vk1dx - Tuesday, Jan 17, 2012 at 15:49

Tuesday, Jan 17, 2012 at 15:49

One of my sons got a system from the net and put Ozi on it. Ozi works fine but he cannot listen to music or the radio etc at the same time as having Ozi displayed.

Keep this in mind.

Phil

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Reply By: Member - tdv - Tuesday, Jan 17, 2012 at 10:35

Tuesday, Jan 17, 2012 at 10:35

Hi Wayne

I have used the portable version from this mob and have had no troubles at all. They sell in-dash units as well but I have no experience with those. No affiliation etc etc just a happy customer.

Brash Imports

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Follow Up By: koshar1 - Tuesday, Jan 17, 2012 at 18:43

Tuesday, Jan 17, 2012 at 18:43

i went a samsung galaxy note with androzic and hema maps downloaded from festy.

get a car mount kit and you have the map side licked,

for audio load all your music on a microSD card and plug it.

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l416/koshar1/note.jpg

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