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Thetyim · 20-06-2009, 05:03 PM

Do we have any GPS experts here .

If I buy a Garmin GPS in farangland and bring it to Thailand how easy is it to change the map?

klongmaster · 20-06-2009, 06:23 PM

Tetters: I got a Garmin GPS when i bought my MU7 and in large print in English they warned against downloading update from the internet...something about foking the system...I'll try and dig it our to see what it actually said...

It works a treat though...only problem is the map itself is in thai so you can't type anything in for directions unless of course your adept at the Thai keyboard...
Favs can be added in English of course and the voice is both thai & English...

Thetyim · 20-06-2009, 06:32 PM

^
Does yours have an SD memory card slot ?

bkkstoneman · 21-06-2009, 09:51 PM

I bought a Garmin Vista in the US..Came back to Thailand and downloaded the Garmin map for southeast Asia on Mininova...it works great

Stoneman

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Originally Posted by Thetyim

Do we have any GPS experts here .

If I buy a Garmin GPS in farangland and bring it to Thailand how easy is it to change the map?

Thetyim · 21-06-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bkkstoneman

it works great

So how did you load the Thailand map ?

AnthonyR1 · 21-06-2009, 10:39 PM

^ depends on which model you have but it's literally as simple as downloading the map you want...delete the existing map on the GPS and copy the new map on to your unit. it's very easy, not a big deal

Thetyim · 21-06-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyR1

it's very easy, not a big deal

Thanks, I will give it a go.
When I googled it up I read a load of stuff about unlock codes and complicated stuff .

I have downloaded Thailand V8.0 map
Is that the best one to have ?

Gerbil · 21-06-2009, 10:50 PM

^ I keep meaning to do this for my Magellan GPS, but map availability seems to be much more limited for this.

SEA Traveler · 21-06-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Thetyim

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Originally Posted by bkkstoneman

it works great

So how did you load the Thailand map ?

Thai maps for Garman GPS with an SD slot may be purchased on an SD card directly from Garman or on Amazon.com. I have a Garman with an SD slot, purchased the Thai maps on an SD card through Garman or Amazon can't say for sure, and if functions exceptionally well. Voice directions in English and because of the model GPS I have provides street names as well. Would be lost without it. I did a quick search and I see where Garmen has discontinued the SD card. Hummmm. I'll have to look into this a little more. I'm sure there is an option though. Just need to find out what it is.

mrsquirrel · 22-06-2009, 12:02 AM

I have a Binatone X-350 running the latest tomtom maps here in the UK.

Sure it can't be that hard to do for LOS.

Thai Pom · 22-06-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SEA Traveler

Would be lost without it.

That why you have it, isn't it?

Marmite the Dog · 22-06-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Thetyim

If I buy a Garmin GPS in farangland and bring it to Thailand how easy is it to change the map?

I don't think it has enough detail to show you the way around your garden, so I wouldn't bother mate.

Thetyim · 22-06-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mrsquirrel

Sure it can't be that hard to do for LOS.

There isn't a TomTom map for Thailand yet
That's why I have decided to go for a Garmin

Thetyim · 22-06-2009, 10:54 AM

I just found this which looks promising so I will post it in case anyone else has a use for it.
The maps are unlocked and the language glitches are explained

1. Thai address search function require Garmin Thai version and use Thai menu.
2. Choose only one language to draw map otherwise it will draw twice.
3. Unzip and rename to gmapsupp.img
Thailand v8.1 EN + Unlocked
RapidShare: Easy Filehosting
Thailand v8.1 TH + Unlocke
RapidShare: Easy Filehosting
Thailand v8.1 EN duo with TH + Unlocked
- Address searchable only English
- POI searchable both English and Thai
- Can draw map English or Thai
[url=http://rapidshare.com/files/139207351/TSM_81_NOPAIN_EN_DUO.zip.html]RapidShare: Easy Filehosting[/url]

jaiyenyen · 22-06-2009, 11:54 AM

I bought a Garmin 200W in the UK about 3 months ago. It has an SD card slot. When I got to Thailand I got a shop in Pantip2 to download the Thailand map and install it for me, they did everything for 800 baht. I've been using it since, and there have been no problems so far.
I saved almost 10,000 baht by buying it in the UK.

mrsquirrel · 22-06-2009, 01:58 PM

tl;dr » Installing TomTom on the Binatone X350 satnav

Have a read of The PC Tailor as well.

Butterfly · 22-06-2009, 02:29 PM

always wanted to buy a GPS here, great info

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20-06-2009, 06:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Thetyim ssshhhhh Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mousehole Posts: 14,626	^ Does yours have an SD memory card slot ?

21-06-2009, 10:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
AnthonyR1 Sukhothai Last Online: Yesterday 03:46 PM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangkok Posts: 323	^ depends on which model you have but it's literally as simple as downloading the map you want...delete the existing map on the GPS and copy the new map on to your unit. it's very easy, not a big deal

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Gerbil Sesquipedalis Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:46 PM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scrotum deep in a SLAGDOG. Posts: 5,447	^ I keep meaning to do this for my Magellan GPS, but map availability seems to be much more limited for this.

22-06-2009, 12:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
mrsquirrel Jarvis fellates goats 4 $ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a rather cold and dark place Posts: 12,157	I have a Binatone X-350 running the latest tomtom maps here in the UK. Sure it can't be that hard to do for LOS.

22-06-2009, 10:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
Thetyim ssshhhhh Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mousehole Posts: 14,626	I just found this which looks promising so I will post it in case anyone else has a use for it. The maps are unlocked and the language glitches are explained 1. Thai address search function require Garmin Thai version and use Thai menu. 2. Choose only one language to draw map otherwise it will draw twice. 3. Unzip and rename to gmapsupp.img Thailand v8.1 EN + Unlocked RapidShare: Easy Filehosting Thailand v8.1 TH + Unlocke RapidShare: Easy Filehosting Thailand v8.1 EN duo with TH + Unlocked - Address searchable only English - POI searchable both English and Thai - Can draw map English or Thai [url=http://rapidshare.com/files/139207351/TSM_81_NOPAIN_EN_DUO.zip.html]RapidShare: Easy Filehosting[/url]

22-06-2009, 01:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
mrsquirrel Jarvis fellates goats 4 $ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a rather cold and dark place Posts: 12,157	tl;dr » Installing TomTom on the Binatone X350 satnav Have a read of The PC Tailor as well.

22-06-2009, 02:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
Butterfly Suspended Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16,886	always wanted to buy a GPS here, great info

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