Garmin or Papago is better?

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Re: Garmin or Papaga is better?

Postby hngch76 » Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:44 pm

moeyhc wrote:For Garmin you can get World wide coverage for maps most of the time/places.... Papaga.... Good luck! A GPS is a Global thing... don't be short sighted when you buy your 1st unit unless you plan to stay home forever... :lol:

The JCV thing.... you only hear half the story... Garmin supply JCV local maps too. Google it!...but, be warn of the quality of the Garmin JCV map (comparatively speaking).

Hope this helps.... Cheers!


If Garmin, any model can u recomand for me which is within my budget?
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Re: Garmin or Papaga is better?

Postby moeyhc » Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:21 pm

My preference is the Nuvi 255W. It is not the latest model but still a very good workhorse and it does not suffers from Garmin's restrictions of functions while using MfM maps. It is also very affordable @ <RM600.00

The newer model of Garmin do have better features but there are restrictions when using MfM Maps. Our experts here have so far overcome most of it... but there will come a time that this will halt. It is also fair to note that all these features can disappear from the Nuvi 2xx models if Garmin releases a new firmware to target these units. Hence, stop the firmware update if your GPS is working fine.....

Hope this really helps... Cheers!
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Re: Garmin or Papaga is better?

Postby tlchuan » Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:34 pm

Go for 255w mysg version it support JVC for malaysia maps
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Re: Garmin or Papaga is better?

Postby zamad » Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:00 pm

moeyhc wrote: It is also fair to note that all these features can disappear from the Nuvi 2xx models if Garmin releases a new firmware to target these units. Hence, stop the firmware update if your GPS is working fine.....

I own a 205W, and since flashing it for tracklogs to be saved on SD card, I have not upgraded the firmware ever since. I've had the opportunity to use the newer models, but, for tracking, I still prefer the 205W since it shows a lot more POIs.
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Re: Garmin or Papaga is better?

Postby hngch76 » Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:02 pm

moeyhc wrote:My preference is the Nuvi 255W. It is not the latest model but still a very good workhorse and it does not suffers from Garmin's restrictions of functions while using MfM maps. It is also very affordable @ <RM600.00

The newer model of Garmin do have better features but there are restrictions when using MfM Maps. Our experts here have so far overcome most of it... but there will come a time that this will halt. It is also fair to note that all these features can disappear from the Nuvi 2xx models if Garmin releases a new firmware to target these units. Hence, stop the firmware update if your GPS is working fine.....

Hope this really helps... Cheers!

Thanks for ur info.
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Re: Garmin or Papaga is better?

Postby hngch76 » Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:04 pm

tlchuan wrote:Go for 255w mysg version it support JVC for malaysia maps

Is it mean I have to buy from Malaysia Garmin's Dealer? What is the price?
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Re: Garmin or Papaga is better?

Postby tlchuan » Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:20 pm

price around 500 to 850 choose wisely
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Re: Garmin or Papaga is better?

Postby hngch76 » Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:56 pm

Where can i buy it?
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Re: Garmin or Papaga is better?

Postby moeyhc » Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:02 am

Where are you located?
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Re: Garmin or Papaga is better?

Postby hngch76 » Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:56 am

I'm in Temerloh, Pahang.
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