[resuwen]

Hi all, this is a question from a beginner...

Mapking aside, what other GPS software can run and display properly on HP6515's 240x240 screen ?

When I installed Mapking on my HP6515, I recalled it required a special edition for this HP6515 because of its screen size. This Mapking runs and displays ok on HP6515. I now try to get maps for other countries (Asia Pac, Europe and US) but Mapking doesn't seem to have very good coverage of these countries, or charge very high price compared to other GPS software/maps (e.g. Destinator etc).

I am therefore thinking of installing another GPS software for other world regions. I'm not sure if this 240x240 screen is going to cause me trouble.

Could someone please advise ?

Thanks :smile:
resuwen

[xentra]

You can try Tomtom's Navigator 5 software for European countries. So far, I am using Tomtom with Germany GPS maps and it works really well with HP6515. I must say its way better than Mapking(although Mapking doesn't has Europe maps).

While I am travelling Germany highways, the GPS updates quickly and accurately to a point that whenever the car passes a bridge, it reflects almost exactly on the screen.

[resuwen]

Thanks xentra.

I think Mapking does have Europe maps (though I have no intention of trying them out), check out:
http://www.mapking.c...ion=GE&device=1

[xentra]

resuwen, on Jul 26 2005, 02:19 PM, said:

Thanks xentra.

I think Mapking does have Europe maps (though I have no intention of trying them out), check out:
http://www.mapking.c...ion=GE&device=1

I see. Mapking is good for Asia map but think it isn't for Europe. I place my bet on Tomtom. Afterall its a European GPS software maker.

[keeping]

to me, they're using the same interface.

[xentra]

keeping, on Jul 27 2005, 05:54 PM, said:

to me, they're using the same interface.

Tomtom has a better interface and more user-friendly. The software also runs smoother and zooming is very fast.

[keeping]

xentra, on Jul 30 2005, 09:06 PM, said:

Tomtom has a better interface and more user-friendly. The software also runs smoother and zooming is very fast.

too bad, tomtom is only supporting europe & US.....

[lohwj]

keeping, on Jul 30 2005, 01:08 PM, said:

too bad, tomtom is only supporting europe & US.....

Not true. If you look at the tomtom plus section of the site, it seems that singapore and hong kong maps are now available to buy as well.

Think they're £30 each.

[epicurean]

Just came back from a driving vacation of Eastern Canada. Tom Tom 5 map works very well. Except when it went a little crazy with the u turns in Ottawa, everything went well. The POIs probably need updating by now, but its a neat, simple and effective GPS road software.

Destinator 3, on the other hand was NOT so good. Its interface was significantly more cubersome and the switching of maps between the provinces/regions really bothered me.

MapKing, afaik is presently still the best bet for Singapore roads.