Comments on: GPS Receiver Types http://thegpstimes.com/2007/09/11/gps-receiver-types/ GPS News from a South African Perspective Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:18:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Andre http://thegpstimes.com/2007/09/11/gps-receiver-types/comment-page-1/#comment-191 Andre Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:48:28 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=25#comment-191 My problem is the one exactly described by your article Built=in GPS in Vehicles !! I have a BMW built-in unit which is SO outdated and ridiculously expensive to update that it is absolutely outrageous ! There must surely be a solution for the MANY disgruntled BMW, Audi and Volkswagen owners !! Please HELP !! My problem is the one exactly described by your article Built=in GPS in Vehicles !! I have a BMW built-in unit which is SO outdated and ridiculously expensive to update that it is absolutely outrageous !

There must surely be a solution for the MANY disgruntled BMW, Audi and Volkswagen owners !!

Please HELP !!

]]> By: MadMapper http://thegpstimes.com/2007/09/11/gps-receiver-types/comment-page-1/#comment-85 MadMapper Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:03:09 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=25#comment-85 Hi Ryan Hahahahahaha, classic man, classic :-) Seriously though, if you are looking for basic OEM GPS modules for industrial purposes then take a look at <a href="http://www.rfdesign.co.za/pages/5645456/Products/GPS-Products/Antaris-4-Modules.asp" rel="nofollow">this website</a>. Otherwise, for that price range, you are going to have to wait a couple of years for GPS technology to become "<em>old</em>" technology. Even then... cellphones have been in the mainstream market for a lot longer than GPS and you can't even get GSM chips for that price ;-) P.S. Oh yes, and if you want detailed GPS maps to use with the GPS unit, they alone would cost you upwards of R1000. Hi Ryan

Hahahahahaha, classic man, classic :-)
Seriously though, if you are looking for basic OEM GPS modules for industrial purposes then take a look at this website. Otherwise, for that price range, you are going to have to wait a couple of years for GPS technology to become “old” technology. Even then… cellphones have been in the mainstream market for a lot longer than GPS and you can’t even get GSM chips for that price ;-)
P.S. Oh yes, and if you want detailed GPS maps to use with the GPS unit, they alone would cost you upwards of R1000.

]]> By: Ryan http://thegpstimes.com/2007/09/11/gps-receiver-types/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Ryan Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:05:01 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=25#comment-80 Where can I find a "basic" usb GPS receiver/antenna that I can use on a laptop, that won't break the bank, I've done some searching on local sites and they all charge R600 - R700 for a receiver, in my opinion if any one charges anything over R200 - R300 for just a receiver is commiting daylight robbery and crazy, can you help, I don't care if you source me a second hand one as long as it works Greatfull for advice and desperate for a break. Where can I find a “basic” usb GPS receiver/antenna that I can use on a laptop, that won’t break the bank, I’ve done some searching on local sites and they all charge R600 - R700 for a receiver, in my opinion if any one charges anything over R200 - R300 for just a receiver is commiting daylight robbery and crazy, can you help, I don’t care if you source me a second hand one as long as it works
Greatfull for advice and desperate for a break.

]]> By: MadMapper http://thegpstimes.com/2007/09/11/gps-receiver-types/comment-page-1/#comment-84 MadMapper Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:18:11 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=25#comment-84 Hi Pereira Why not have a look at the <a href="http://www.gps-shop.co.za/shop/product.asp?pID=390&cID=7" rel="nofollow">Garmin Nuvi 200</a> or <a href="http://www.gps-shop.co.za/shop/product.asp?pID=402&cID=7" rel="nofollow">Nuvi 200W</a> Hi Pereira

Why not have a look at the Garmin Nuvi 200 or Nuvi 200W

]]> By: pereira http://thegpstimes.com/2007/09/11/gps-receiver-types/comment-page-1/#comment-79 pereira Sat, 05 Jan 2008 13:25:31 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=25#comment-79 Hi , I will be extensively travelling to Johannesburg from Bloemfontein. And i am afraid i get lost all the time and have to stop at the filling station to ask for direction. So what gps system should i buy for my car so that detailed road map is covered ?? please reply regards Hi ,
I will be extensively travelling to Johannesburg from Bloemfontein. And i am afraid i get lost all the time and have to stop at the filling station to ask for direction.
So what gps system should i buy for my car so that detailed road map is covered ??
please reply regards

]]> By: MadMapper http://thegpstimes.com/2007/09/11/gps-receiver-types/comment-page-1/#comment-83 MadMapper Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:46:42 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=25#comment-83 Hi Lindo It's good to see that GPS technology is becoming more mainstream, even to the extent of being used for study purposes ;-) Please sign up for our free email course '<a href="http://www.gps-shop.co.za/training/e_course_subs.htm" rel="nofollow">What you should know before buying a GPS</a>'. The email course is broken down into 7 easy-to-digest sections which will be emailed to you over a 7 day period. This will give you all the basics as well as some important background information on GPS technology as it stands today. Hi Lindo

It’s good to see that GPS technology is becoming more mainstream, even to the extent of being used for study purposes ;-)
Please sign up for our free email course ‘What you should know before buying a GPS‘. The email course is broken down into 7 easy-to-digest sections which will be emailed to you over a 7 day period. This will give you all the basics as well as some important background information on GPS technology as it stands today.

]]> By: Lindoh http://thegpstimes.com/2007/09/11/gps-receiver-types/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Lindoh Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:46:34 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=25#comment-78 Hi admin I am a final year student at technikon, I am doing design project111. The project I am doing uses a GPS so now I need to understand how does it work and types of satellites used in South Africa (Durban). I got one GPS which need to be loaded before it is used on my project. I will be happy if you would be able to respond on my e-mail, please help Regards Lindo Hi admin
I am a final year student at technikon, I am doing design project111. The project I am doing uses a GPS so now I need to understand how does it work and types of satellites used in South Africa (Durban). I got one GPS which need to be loaded before it is used on my project.

I will be happy if you would be able to respond on my e-mail, please help
Regards
Lindo

]]> By: MadMapper http://thegpstimes.com/2007/09/11/gps-receiver-types/comment-page-1/#comment-82 MadMapper Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:36:13 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=25#comment-82 Hi Ray Yes, there are many brands that are starting to appear in SA, which is a good thing as far as competition goes (I see that Laipac is more involved in the GPS tracking and OEM industry than in the navigation industry though). The biggest problem with all the new brands in SA is the availability of good South African mapping software as well as technical support for these products, especially on the navigation side of things - after all, a navigation GPS unit is only as good as the maps it uses. Also, Garmin have such a strong hold on the market at the moment that it is going to take a tremendous effort from any new entries to the market to catch up. And when they finally get to the stage that Garmin are at now, where will Garmin be? Hi Ray

Yes, there are many brands that are starting to appear in SA, which is a good thing as far as competition goes (I see that Laipac is more involved in the GPS tracking and OEM industry than in the navigation industry though).

The biggest problem with all the new brands in SA is the availability of good South African mapping software as well as technical support for these products, especially on the navigation side of things - after all, a navigation GPS unit is only as good as the maps it uses.

Also, Garmin have such a strong hold on the market at the moment that it is going to take a tremendous effort from any new entries to the market to catch up. And when they finally get to the stage that Garmin are at now, where will Garmin be?

]]> By: raymond http://thegpstimes.com/2007/09/11/gps-receiver-types/comment-page-1/#comment-77 raymond Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:44:48 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=25#comment-77 Hey Guys Thanks for the article, as usually not much to choose from in South Africa as far as GPS products go but if you get a chance have a look at Laipacs products that are starting to arrive in SA Thanks Ray Hey Guys
Thanks for the article, as usually not much to choose from in South Africa as far as GPS products go but if you get a chance have a look at Laipacs products that are starting to arrive in SA

Thanks Ray

]]> By: MadMapper http://thegpstimes.com/2007/09/11/gps-receiver-types/comment-page-1/#comment-81 MadMapper Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:21:34 +0000 http://thegpstimes.com/?p=25#comment-81 Thanks Chris, glad that the articles are helpful. Thanks Chris, glad that the articles are helpful.

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