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SD Card GPS software

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  • 10-07-2011 1:52pm
    #1
    Wazdakka
    Registered Users Posts: 4,467 ✭✭✭


    Hi Folks.

    Right, So i got a new stereo (Chinese nobrand unit from Lightinthebox.com) for my car with an integrated GPS.
    It doesn't have any software or maps installed on it but can load them from a SD card.

    I don't know too much about GPS's.. Used a few but never really had a reason to own one.

    Has anyone any suggestions on what the best software I could download for the card would be?

    I don't mind if it's free or "pay for" software but I'm just looking for something that is well laid out and has good maps for Ireland and the UK.

    Any suggestions or links with info would be great.

    Cheers,


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    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    Generally these generic devices are poor for getting map updates.
    Is there a status screen which gives you any information as to Brand, Model & what maps are being used?


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    Wazdakka
    Registered Users Posts: 4,467 ✭✭✭Wazdakka


    KoolKid wrote: »
    Generally these generic devices are poor for getting map updates.
    Is there a status screen which gives you any information as to Brand, Model & what maps are being used?

    Ok.
    From looking at the unit's specs Here.

    GPS Processor Samsung S3C2440A-40
    Main Frequency 400MHZ
    Store Space 64MB
    GPS Card Slot Standard SD Card
    Support Map Finean,IGO,Route66,TOMTOM
    GPS Map Language Portuguese,Traditional Chinese,English ,Japanese ,Russian,German,French,Korean,Spanish,Polish
    Voice Guidance Cruise Yes
    GPS Antenna 1 GPS antenna interface on the back
    GPS Dual Zone Yes,you can enjoy music and radio while navigation

    I may have just answered my own question :o
    I'll try just downloading the tomtom maps for Ireland, put them on a SD cand, stick it in and see what happens.

    I've got a feeling it won't be that easy, but you never know :p


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    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    You could check with TomTom if they support that device.
    There Forums are here
    http://discussions.tomtom.com/
    Their Support Page also has other contact options.


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