GPS Ebay v Hema 7
Submitted: Monday, Nov 24, 2014 at 11:49
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Member - Trouper (NSW)
Some months ago a poster inquired about the Hema 7 and the cost etc etc. A reply came in saying that it was cheaper to buy a GPS from Ebay (and supplied a link) and Purchase a copy of Ozi explorer and the Oztopo maps and that the cost would be about $300 cheaper. Does anyone remember this? or can someone guide me in the right direction with a view to going this way.
I find it difficlut to justify the $729 for the Hema 7 with the Oztopo maps installed currently on offer from ExplorOz. I must say I do like their mapping software. My Garmin 1450T has just given up and am now on the
lookout for a replacement that will accept the Oztopo mapping software
Cheers
Reply By: Member - Rosco from way back - Monday, Nov 24, 2014 at 12:00
Monday, Nov 24, 2014 at 12:00
G'day Trouper
Original poster may have been me as I did buy an El Cheapo Chinese GPS off evil bay.
At the end of the day I got a replacement for the first which was a dud, as was the second, but I got an adequate refund from the seller so all worked out OK, apart from the stuffing around.
I have since sourced what I believe to be a better quality chinese unit from a bloke in Oz who has been very good to deal with .....
http://off-road-gps.com/
Their units seem to be up to the job and
well priced compared with Hema et al.
I have noticed they are primarily for Topo aps and the street maps module supplied as a bonus leaves much to be desired. However for around town I find my normal phone perfectly adequate for the job.
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Follow Up By: garrycol - Monday, Nov 24, 2014 at 12:07
Monday, Nov 24, 2014 at 12:07
What street turn by turn gps software is included?
Doesn't seem to say on their website and there does not seem to be maps in their buy maps section.
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Follow Up By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Monday, Nov 24, 2014 at 14:37
Monday, Nov 24, 2014 at 14:37
Here is their ebay store.
Aaron-on-ebay
Regards
Derek
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Follow Up By: Member - Rosco from way back - Monday, Nov 24, 2014 at 15:19
Monday, Nov 24, 2014 at 15:19
I can't recall the actual name of the street maps, but it's the one used by virtually all Chinese GPS units. It shows the streets and where you are, but if you enter a "Go To" address it merely shows an "As the crow flies" line between you and where you want to go.
As I said above ... not the best for this, hence I use my phone with turn commands etc.
As I understand it the maps can be purchased from a number of sources.
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Follow Up By: garrycol - Monday, Nov 24, 2014 at 17:19
Monday, Nov 24, 2014 at 17:19
Thanks - Most of the Chinese Units are fitted with unauthorised copies of IGO 8 - which is actually quite good.
Cheers
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Reply By: Lost John - Thursday, Dec 18, 2014 at 10:36
Thursday, Dec 18, 2014 at 10:36
By now you've probably found a solution, so this reply is redundant. However ...
For years I used the cheap chinese gps units with Ozi, but eventually got sick of crashing, poor screen light, poor unit stability, poor battery life, etc.
Now a Samsung Galaxy is the go, and I couldn't be happier with it. OziCE for topographical maps, then google maps in the city for street direction if required (using the phone as an internet connection). Good screen size, clarity and brightness, and good battery life.
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