Using a GPS Receiver in the Car

shamanth · 30th November 2009, 11:23

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Originally Posted by wanderernomad

I have a mio digiwalker. Presently the map loaded on sd card shows only street addresses and I dotn know if its genuine version of the maps or not. My question is can I buy MMI or some other maps on a sd card and just put it in to work? If yes how much will just the map cost?

MMI sells maps for Garmin devices at Rs 7000. Not sure if it will suit your device. You can chat live with their customer care they can help you i think.

Here is link for Maps for Garmin

MapmyIndia Navigator - India's choice in In-car GPS navigation

shamanth · 30th November 2009, 11:30

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Originally Posted by Swift

Would like to know how good is Garmin 215w (MMI price 16990). Anybody got any experience with this device? Or is it better sense to go with VX140? What is the difference?

Difference i found out before purchasing VX-140

* VX-140 you can view .avi movies copying your movies into SD card. but Garmin 215w does not support video.

Apart from Video playing facility of VX-140 i feel all other main features are pretty much same.

wanderernomad · 30th November 2009, 13:10

Thank you shamanth for the link. No MMI maps do not work with the mio digiwalker. Now from where can I source the maps for it?

kavu75 · 30th November 2009, 14:39

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Originally Posted by shamanth

As nairrk was quoting i was the one who brought VX-140

Before i purchased i had made detailed enquiry with MMI about this seller and i got information from MMI that autoworld08 is MMI's Channel partner. So you can buy with confidence. I registered the VX-140 in MMI website also successfully.

Thanks a lot nairrk, shamanth.
With in a week time i will decide on this. Will update you guys.

nairrk · 3rd December 2009, 13:15

Today I got the 5%(or max Rs.500/-) discount voucher from ebay.
Placed order for one MMI VX140 and expected the product to reach in couple of days. Shall revert more details once I recieve the Navigator.

manjo · 12th December 2009, 05:21

I am planning to buy a GPS device for my Punto. I dont need the bluetooth and all but video player if there is good. PLease suggest whether to go for MMI or SatNav with Garmin or Nuvi. If precise model the better. Also what screen size is easy eniugh to use.

kavu75 · 14th December 2009, 17:55

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Originally Posted by nairrk

Today I got the 5%(or max Rs.500/-) discount voucher from ebay.
Placed order for one MMI VX140 and expected the product to reach in couple of days. Shall revert more details once I recieve the Navigator.

I came to know that MMI is having tie up with GM dealers. Saturday i spoke with Kropex and they told me they are dealing with MMI products. Today morning got a call from MMI marketing guy, he came to my office for a demo. I am looking for VX140. He showed me some quick demo. The price he quoted is 14990, but i will get some discount from dealers that's what he told me.
Today evening i am going to Kropex to find more details.
Shall revert with more details.

shamanth · 14th December 2009, 18:45

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Originally Posted by kavu75

I came to know that MMI is having tie up with GM dealers. Saturday i spoke with Kropex and they told me they are dealing with MMI products. Today morning got a call from MMI marketing guy, he came to my office for a demo. I am looking for VX140. He showed me some quick demo. The price he quoted is 14990, but i will get some discount from dealers that's what he told me.
Today evening i am going to Kropex to find more details.
Shall revert with more details.

Saw lot of VX140 kept for display at Hottracks near lifestyle in bangalore.

kavu75 · 15th December 2009, 08:54

Yesterday i have purchased VX140 from Kropex. They gave me a discount of Rs 500.
Just started using it today morning, correctly guide me from Marthahalli Outer ring road to St Marks road. Voice prompt is also good.

androdev · 29th December 2009, 19:41

Why is garmin 215W with MMI maps priced more than mapmyindia vx140 even though vx140 offers video/music playback while 215W doesn't? Only the brand factor, or is 215w a better GPS device?

janitha · 29th December 2009, 20:23

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Originally Posted by androdev

Why is garmin 215W with MMI maps priced more than mapmyindia vx140 even though vx140 offers video/music playback while 215W doesn't? Only the brand factor, or is 215w a better GPS device?

As far as I know, it is like a Nokia or SE compared to a Chinese phone with every feature in the world included. Garmin is one of the most reputed GPS devices.

phamilyman · 29th December 2009, 21:24

How do I transfer/save the data from Garmin Mobile XT onto my laptop? Any ideas folks?

NetfreakBombay · 29th December 2009, 23:39

You need to export it to GPX. That GPX can be converted to KML or other formats once on laptop.

Are you trying to export tracks or POIs ?

EDIT : This is done via : Tools->Manage my data->Select "My Locations" or "Tracks" and press "Manage" on lower left to Import / Export GPX.

phamilyman · 30th December 2009, 00:57

Doesnt work for either! :(
Manage only gives options for new location, or delete all. Does not have anything for import/export GPX.

NetfreakBombay · 30th December 2009, 11:52

You are opening "My Locations" or "Tracks".

Instead of opening these, just select it and then press "Manage" on that screen.

30th November 2009, 13:10	#1128
wanderernomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 2,536 Thanked: 1,279 Times View My Garage	Thank you shamanth for the link. No MMI maps do not work with the mio digiwalker. Now from where can I source the maps for it?
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3rd December 2009, 13:15	#1130
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,441 Thanked: 677 Times View My Garage	Today I got the 5%(or max Rs.500/-) discount voucher from ebay. Placed order for one MMI VX140 and expected the product to reach in couple of days. Shall revert more details once I recieve the Navigator.
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12th December 2009, 05:21	#1131
manjo BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 62 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	I am planning to buy a GPS device for my Punto. I dont need the bluetooth and all but video player if there is good. PLease suggest whether to go for MMI or SatNav with Garmin or Nuvi. If precise model the better. Also what screen size is easy eniugh to use.
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15th December 2009, 08:54	#1134
kavu75 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Banglore Posts: 406 Thanked: 188 Times View My Garage	Yesterday i have purchased VX140 from Kropex. They gave me a discount of Rs 500. Just started using it today morning, correctly guide me from Marthahalli Outer ring road to St Marks road. Voice prompt is also good.
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29th December 2009, 19:41	#1135
androdev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3,199 Thanked: 24,137 Times	Why is garmin 215W with MMI maps priced more than mapmyindia vx140 even though vx140 offers video/music playback while 215W doesn't? Only the brand factor, or is 215w a better GPS device?
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29th December 2009, 21:24	#1137
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,974 Thanked: 4,663 Times	How do I transfer/save the data from Garmin Mobile XT onto my laptop? Any ideas folks?
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29th December 2009, 23:39	#1138
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 1,093 Times	You need to export it to GPX. That GPX can be converted to KML or other formats once on laptop. Are you trying to export tracks or POIs ? EDIT : This is done via : Tools->Manage my data->Select "My Locations" or "Tracks" and press "Manage" on lower left to Import / Export GPX. Last edited by NetfreakBombay : 29th December 2009 at 23:43.
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30th December 2009, 00:57	#1139
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,974 Thanked: 4,663 Times	Doesnt work for either! :( Manage only gives options for new location, or delete all. Does not have anything for import/export GPX.
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30th December 2009, 11:52	#1140
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 1,093 Times	You are opening "My Locations" or "Tracks". Instead of opening these, just select it and then press "Manage" on that screen.
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