Garmin-Asus nüvifone A50 (Android OS)

[zamad]

AFAIK, Garmin does not release their apps for Android, only pre-installed ones for the garmin-asus/nuvifone. As 'screen size being too small', these are for smartphones, not for tablets. Why do you say 'small screen usually cause accidents'?

[zeevon]

Just like to check back any other forummer having this phone?

I'd like to get one A50 for phone + navigation purposes. Really fed-up with 'regular' android phones, satellite lock taking 2-3 minutes and sensitivity very poor.

I've used a Garmin BT receiver before which can lock even 10 meters from nearest window.

So my question is, A50 cold start takes how long? Sensitivity good enough in extra urban streets?

You must not have no doubt on A50. You can still lock satellite signal at 1st floor of 2-3 storey concrete shop house. Normally without A-gps turn on, 3-10sec. Never worried about the satellite locking signal. Trust me!!!
Oh! I saw in yesterday newspaper, if you buy A50 at Senq, free 19" led TV. Check it out!

[myday]

when i driving in malaysia and singapore , this garminfone A50 (local set) is unable to pop out the junction view when in major junction,
but lane assist is shown. and my garmin 205W ( locat set ) junction view is fully working when in malaysia and singapore.
my garmin A50 and 205W is using the same map 2011.30

i did google it but cant find any answer , is it setting problem ? map problem ? or other

hope all big bro , give me some help and tip , big thank

below is my A50 spec

--os 2.1 , android
--map is Garmin 2011.30 ( my garmin 205W using it also ,with fully working JV )
--but lane assist is ok

garmin A50 (SG set/Local set) -junction view is not function

thank

[zamad]

below is my A50 spec

--os 2.1 , android
--map is Garmin 2011.30 ( my garmin 205W using it also ,with fully working JV )
--but lane assist is ok

The map you are using is from malsing, not from mfm. FYI, mfm Garmin map does not have Junction View or Lane Assist.

[myday]

thank for your reply

i also dont know , which to choose both is good map

MFM - very very updated and full of POI , full of content....

Malsingmap - only the JV and Land asist is very very useful , when junction u almost get 100% right direct,
without it , i always dont know which junction to choose...

thank

i a bit kaisun , i use 2 gps at my trip , one is mfm , other is malsingmap

[Liongsan]

Hi Each & Everyone,
Just got myself the A50 ~ like it coz it's GPS and cellphone in one.
However, it drains the battery in a matter of 2-3 hrs GPS usage.
Will someone shed some light on external battery pack.
A Chinese site has something like 2200mAh to 15000mAh battery packs.
What does that mean? Which is recommended?

Liongsan

[zamad]

Hi Each & Everyone,
Just got myself the A50 ~ like it coz it's GPS and cellphone in one.
However, it drains the battery in a matter of 2-3 hrs GPS usage.
Will someone shed some light on external battery pack.
A Chinese site has something like 2200mAh to 15000mAh battery packs.
What does that mean? Which is recommended?

Liongsan

Yes, 2 -3 hours is about the normal duration you'd get if you run the GPS on its internal batteries.

[silverbeauty]

Hi Each & Everyone,
Just got myself the A50 ~ like it coz it's GPS and cellphone in one.
However, it drains the battery in a matter of 2-3 hrs GPS usage.
Will someone shed some light on external battery pack.
A Chinese site has something like 2200mAh to 15000mAh battery packs.
What does that mean? Which is recommended?

Liongsan

mAh is a measure of a battery capacity. For example 2200 means that should a device drains 2200 mA of current, it should last 1 hour.

Buy the largest capacity possible in the smallest size to match your budget. And make sure the unit come with the appropriate plugs to match your device.

[Liongsan]

Thanks for the info friends
Now I know which external battery to buy.
(Btw, I have not placed an order yet)

Liongsan

[c2kbas2005]

hope some one can help, please and thank you first.........

i have just got a set of A50 phone/gps device yesterday and been trying to learn how to used, and first thing i try to put in is my personal poi from my old device into this, but i cant find the same file/folder to install into........... any advice from the pro here.

thanks a million, hope you guys all the best.........cheers