What brand / model of GPS you are using?

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Permalink Reply by narry on April 23, 2010 at 2:00pm

hi
i am using garmin this best gps for china until now i have used it got all the cameras on it maps
i have driven many place like sanya yiwu kuming etc
is simple the best
narry

Permalink Reply by Ocho Lopez on September 2, 2011 at 10:37am

Does Garmin have the Metro line on it?   I was hoping to find one with that since I know my way from Metro already.

Permalink Reply by Tisa on April 29, 2010 at 10:41pm

You may have interest in these ......sense mobile radar "流动测速" & fixed camera "固定测速"
http://www.gogogps.com.cn ...... click "English"
http://www.deczh.com .................... " " ......
(http://www.google.cn/products?q=dec+gps&aq=3m&oq=gps)
http://www.link-create.com.cn
There's many others :
http://english.chinagps.cc
http://www.newsmy.com/en/Products.asp
http://www.google.cn/products?q=gps&aqf
http://gps.pconline.com.cn
http://www.vanhe.com ..........can add accessary for "流动测速"
http://www.careland.com.cn (map)

Permalink Reply by Winston Sterzel on October 11, 2010 at 8:29pm

I'm using the google maps application on my phone.. I'll be honest it's the best solution


1) I can copy and paste SMS messages into it and find addresses in Chinese
2) You can search in English or Chinese
3) It has live traffic updates
4) It displays street names in English and Chinese
5) It has things like Wikipedia hotspots on the map, and all live content etc

It is the one and only final solution to the GPS question.

Permalink Reply by Paul on October 11, 2010 at 9:46pm

But afaik Google Maps needs an active internet connection to work. I currently using Garmin Mobile XT on my phonewith Pinyin map, works pretty well, the only disadvantage is that you cant search for places in other cities. So in order to find a restaurant in Guangzhou you first have to drive there or know the address beforehand.

Permalink Reply by Winston Sterzel on October 11, 2010 at 9:55pm

Yeah it does need an active connection.. which can be very inconvenient when you run out of airtime ;)

Permalink Reply by Sebastian on October 18, 2010 at 2:05pm

I did a few roadtrips with Google Maps on the iPhone. It worked, but:
- many maps are out of date
- GPS is very inaccurate when used in China
- other GPS systems warn you of speed cameras

Permalink Reply by Winston Sterzel on October 18, 2010 at 3:09pm

Well perhaps it's been fixed since it's 100% accurate for me and the maps are up to date (all the new highways and roads that have been completed only months ago are there), plus you get the satellite / map hybrid view with live traffic updates etc, that satellite hybrid is great to look out for landmarks etc if you're not sure if you're going the right way or not. No speed cameras yes, keep your eyes peeled for those manually

Permalink Reply by Niko on October 19, 2010 at 6:51pm

i am using the in built, didnt think to buy a new one, just update it and it works fine, and according to mine, its accurate.....dont know abt the rest....

Permalink Reply by Sebastian on October 20, 2010 at 12:43pm

Interesting. Which iPhone are you using? The 3G i am using is really not accurate, when you switch from map view to satellite view you will always be off a few hundred meters. Same when you use it on your computer, satellite and map are not overlapping correctly.

Permalink Reply by Winston Sterzel on October 20, 2010 at 1:29pm

Ah, that'd be your problem, the iphone only uses a web based google maps app, my HTC uses a stand alone application, and yes the web version is inaccurate. It's cool since you can also use latitude

Permalink Reply by Niko on October 24, 2010 at 1:23pm

i didnt buy sepratley, i buyed the Honda CRV, high end, and the music system comes with GPS thought it chinese made, still work accurate, i need to upgrade to new one, but didint getting time to do it..............

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