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cheeph
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Re: Garmin Devices - General Discussion

Postby cheeph » Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:37 pm

can someone out there teach me step by step how to use garmin gpsmap296 as i m totally new to this thingy. wat i need is how do i download the software and from where do i need to downlaod? i heard that malsingmaps.com is a good site, rite?
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adjust voice prompt to speak within 10-20m before next turn

Postby zuree » Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:03 pm

hii gang...anyone know how to adjust voice prompt to speak within 10-20m before turn? for me i don't want my nuvi speaks too early within 200-300m before next turn...and i miss the turn.. :-k
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Re: adjust voice prompt to speak within 10-20m before next turn

Postby silverbeauty » Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:02 pm

zuree wrote:hii gang...anyone know how to adjust voice prompt to speak within 10-20m before turn? for me i don't want my nuvi speaks too early within 200-300m before next turn...and i miss the turn.. :-k


Sorry, that is not a user option.
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Re: Garmin Devices - General Discussion

Postby azizy » Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:10 pm

I bought a China gps device. it was install with garmin nav n go iGO 8 v8.0.0.44898. Can i insert the maps in here to this device and how? i browse through the sd card but cannot find item related to maps...where to paste the maps?
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Re: Garmin Devices - General Discussion

Postby alyem » Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:21 pm

azizy wrote:I bought a China gps device. it was install with garmin nav n go iGO 8 v8.0.0.44898. Can i insert the maps in here to this device and how? i browse through the sd card but cannot find item related to maps...where to paste the maps?


Welcome to MFM.

1st your posting should have post here >>http://www.malfreemaps.com/viewforum.php?f=15

2nd . Dunno about China GPS device but you can try download MFM map. Here >>http://www.malfreemaps.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=468
3rd How to download.. you can try Here >>http://www.malfreemaps.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=662

Next.... We need some helping hand Here >>http://www.malfreemaps.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=470

:rox:

Good Luck..
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Garmin Nuvi Imitation

Postby zom » Sun Nov 23, 2008 7:57 pm

Dear all,

Just read through the authorized distributor page stating that there are Imitation on Garmin Nuvi model selling in malaysia below are the quote from the distributor

" IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR GARMIN CUSTOMERS

It has come to our attention that there are imitation unit of Garmin's nuvi models currently being sold in Malaysia. These products operate on the Microsoft Windows CE platform. Kindly be informed that all genuine Garmin nuvi products operate on Garmin’s proprietary operating system and NOT on Microsoft Windows CE ."

Kindly take note on this just trying to share with every 1 :)


got it from http://www.aeco.com.my/ . Thanks :rox:
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Re: Garmin Nuvi Imitation

Postby WeiQi00 » Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:07 pm

"BEWARE OF IMMITATION PRODUCTS !! BUY ORIGINAL !!! INSIST ON ORIGINAL !!!"

Just surf http://www.aeco.com.my, found above word.

Just wonder to know IMMITATION and IMITATION whether the meaning is the same ? :D
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Re: Garmin Nuvi Imitation

Postby zom » Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:28 pm

WeiQi00 wrote:"BEWARE OF IMMITATION PRODUCTS !! BUY ORIGINAL !!! INSIST ON ORIGINAL !!!"

Just surf http://www.aeco.com.my, found above word.

Just wonder to know IMMITATION and IMITATION whether the meaning is the same ? :D


hahaha guess they miss spelled it lol :lol: ](*,)
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Re: Garmin Nuvi Imitation

Postby chew85 » Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:54 pm

i just saw someone selling at lowyat forum, it using garmin xt mobile software! price is 400-600~! Quality no idea~!

Just support original GARMIN~! It works perfectly with MALFREEMAPS~!

example photo from lowyat forum:
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Re: Garmin Nuvi Imitation

Postby jeremaze » Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:49 pm

They turn Mobile XT become like Mapking or Papago to install in the Win Ce, the device can work with few GPS software like what PDA is doing.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/10000-People-Request-Garmin-to-provide-Compiler-to-MFM-Malfreemapscom/256105137738698
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