MapMyIndia GPS Navigator (A-max 06GP5A)

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MapMyIndia GPS Navigator (A-max 06GP5A)

Frazier Barretto, Nov 29, 2007 1610 hrs IST

If you're shy asking for directions from strangers, here's some potential help

All India Map with in-detail road map, Simple to use, SD Support, Entertainment Device as well.

No local Language, Need to know roads around the destination, Navigation problematic at times.

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If you mention Global Positioning System (GPS) to an average Joe (or Ravi) in India, he'll probably not be aware of it. That's because wake for GPS devices in our country is still to come about. There are very few people in our country who go around looking for a GPS device or service for their car. But since evolution is part of everything, things can't stay the way they are for long.

Most of you must be familiar with Google Earth or Google Maps on mobile phones. These provide you with just the road-maps and then you have to locate the roads to reach the point where you are looking to go.

A GPS device, on the other hand, provides you with a route, and the shortest one at that to reach a destination that you select. Today we have such a device for you from an Indian company which specializes in specifically collecting Indian road data. They have a site as well called MapMyIndia.com and are soon to come out with a Google Maps competitor which will turn your phone into a GPS device, provided it has the required capabilities. For now, let's see what they have to offer on the GPS device front.

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A-max 06GP5A

SD Card

USB Cable

Windshield & Dashboard mount

Wall & Car Charger

Owner's Kit (Manual, CD, Warranty Slip)

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(43) Comments

Achyuta keshav

,Vrindavan, on Apr 01, 2011 12:11 AM

Best is to buy some GPS device from ebay should be 5" touch screen running on windows 6 and should have SiRF V GPS chip for faster location tracking and processor should be 600MHz or more for faster processing of maps data. and install satguide maps on it. This is the best solution in india as on date.

Ashok

,Pune, on Oct 26, 2010 02:01 PM

I have ordered a mobile Map from MapMyIndia on 21-10-2010. I must say that the after sales experience with MapMyIndia is much below my expectations. I have not received any calls from MapMyIndia after placing the order and I have to track the status with them by myself. I waited for 3-4 days to receive the navigation system at my address. However still after 5 days nobody have a clue about the delivery of the parcel. I have ordered plenty of items online from other companies and all of them reached me within 1-2 days and also the agency confirms the address and keeps the customer updated about the status of delivery. However, MapMyIndia is way behind the others. I have been given the PAFEX Tracking Number: 620938592 which always show me the status as InTransit in some Delhi location. However the parcel has to reach Pune. V poor service.

Babu

,Chennai, on Oct 25, 2010 12:32 PM

Hi, I have been using my GPS which I bought from Mapmyindia for the last few months and I am very happy with it. I tried it several occassions and it promptly took me to the destination. The touchscreen is very pathetic. Also, most of the time the complete address doesn't show any result. We need to depend upon the POIs. I have only used it in Chennai city limits.

Sirresha

,Mumbai, on Sep 20, 2010 06:00 PM

MapMyindia is hunky dory with nothing inside.... maps and GPS activation are pathetic.... I am the sufferrer... stay away from it... check for other alternatives for mapmyindia... do not waste your time fixing the device rather than driving to the destination... i tried so many times and always it failed...

Prateek Parag

,Patna, on Apr 12, 2010 07:11 PM

A GPS device is now gaining popularity in India. Many GPS providers are now offering GPS services in India at quite an affordable rate and with lot of accuracy and some quality services. Just now also SatGuide has slashed prices to more than 50% on its navigation softwares and maps. The GPS services at such an affordable rate is a profit for the people as now they don't have to take their guest for a ride by disturbing their work. All they need is to just provide them a GPS device. Also SatGuide has reduced costs for most of their GPS devices and softwares. Also the 24*7 customer service provided by SatGuide is quite nice. GPS services now also make parents happy as now they don't have to ring to their children to know where they exactly are. They just have to enable locator softwares in their mobile phones and they can keep track of their kids. All I have to say that GPS will be a very helpful and useful device in coming 3-4 years.

Sonu anand

,delhi, on Jun 15, 2009 03:31 PM

I am sonu using gps systum in g35 its product of gogoindia. its realy nice here use litest featcher like Fm Transmeter and Bluthooth its realy nice work, Fm transmeter save my money and bluthoth make comfertable in driving.Its is a car gaject.

Chetan

,mumbai, on Mar 12, 2009 04:02 PM

I suggest the Map My India device .... i have been using it and with reviews of my friends who bought other devices ... i would choose mapmyindia ..over other .. i belive they have the best maps and the most comprehensive data ... a close friend told me about another Gps company ... but he isint happy with them .... their device keeps conking off ... i guess if you are buying sometiing ... but it from someone reliable ... i guess map my india would be my choice ... they are running some offers too ...check them on there website .... hope this helps . Chetan Singh

Madhu

,Pune, on Mar 05, 2009 09:12 AM

Choosing between mapmyindia navigator & satguide mobile gps reciver, which one should i choose? CAN SOMEONE HELP ME FASTTTTT????

Rajiv Sharma

,New Delhi, on Feb 03, 2009 03:49 PM

Hello Everyone , I just bought a Map My India Navigator from Map My India website , and to my surprise , i got the GPS device in 3 days and i am very happy with it . I happen to use it almost all the time when i am driving and its now become a habit . All i wish was the volume was a bit high as sometimes i am listning to loud music and happen to miss instructions ...though Map My India has the best maps possible but i guess a lot of it can be improved over time as india is fast changing ...still these guys have done a great job . using the Navigator is like using my mobile now ...i have a bad sense of driving and its quite handy ... connaught place was one area i used to dread going ...cause iused to get lost always but now its like ...EASY ! :D over all a good buy i must say ... you guys can see the products on www.mapmyindia.com/navigator Regards Rajiv Sharma New Delhi

Madhu

,Pune, on Mar 04, 2009 08:03 AM

Hey thats good!! I am also planning to buy one but can't decide b/n satguide & maymyindia. I need to buy one which can be used with fon, what do u suggest?

Dilip Kumar.V

,Ernakulam, on Nov 30, 2007 09:13 AM

Sir I am using Mapmyindia's nav for the last 1 month.Overall the experience has been good...Waiting for the map updates for my state kerala now.They assure me that updates will be available on december.

Frazier

,Techtree Testlabs, on Nov 30, 2007 11:55 AM

Yes the updates will be available in December and if you have purchased the device a month back it should be free. :)

gurdeep singh

,delhi, on Nov 30, 2007 05:48 PM

hey how much did u buy for

Ashish Rai

,Noida (delhi), on Dec 04, 2008 11:51 AM

what about the readability? and is it user frndly in pointing out the roads? or directions? I've never used it, would u recommend me to buy one? regards Ashish

Anil

,new delhi, on Jun 09, 2008 10:33 PM

can anyone tell me about the difference between the delphi and max sound volumn

BuNnY

,Delhi, on Jun 11, 2008 10:11 PM

If u planning to buy GPS, buy the Delphi one, its better than the other model sold by maymyindia. I am using this delphi model, its good. If u planning to buy, contact me,, i want to sell my gps...09899121221

Nav

,pondicherry, on Jan 23, 2008 11:43 AM

i am interested in purchasing a gps navigation system in india. i am in chennai, pondicherry area and am looking for a place to buy one. if you know please forward me any locations to my email - basaiks@hotmail.com . thank you.

ricky

,delhi, on Feb 21, 2008 04:05 PM

if u wanna buy this product contact gurdeep 09811081445

Arun

,Bangalore, on Jan 12, 2008 05:22 PM

Any Idea on How the updates on maps are provided and how many of them are free? Also Can you tell me how is this on the highways? I get lost easily in Karnataka roads especially in the night.

Vishvesh

,Gurgaon, on Jan 09, 2008 05:40 AM

Can you mail me the following: 1.Cost of equipment. 2.How to buy? 3.Would you be able to arrange for a demo in Gurgaon? I am using GPS TOM TOM 1 in US and I found it very useful. I want to buy one for my brother who lives in Gurgaon.

Virtual Archite

,Mumbai, on Nov 30, 2007 04:35 PM

Can u download all ur stored POIs or routes etc -the history - that u feed-in (i.e. YOUR inputted data) into this GPS unit - back to ur computer? My Garmin Plus3 did not allow this (sob!). Worst still it had some storage battery - which when it went drained complete led to the loss of ALL my stored-in info, data in terms of the way points etc ... The vector-route of 500km should stay n not trail like an earthworm ... only then the route u took can be 'stored' and u can travel that route again in the future. In fact i'd love if it can store the history of the exact routes (much like all nos. dialled as done by a cellphone). How many waypoints can it store (My Garmin cud store the recent 500 of them). When is this device hitting the markets. I m crazy @ GPS ..........!

Vikash

,Thane, on Dec 30, 2007 05:50 PM

For seeing a demo of the device, call me on 9867979376

r.r.saraf

,thane, on Nov 30, 2007 05:55 PM

It is going to be very usfull for car drivers

Vikash

,Thane, on Dec 30, 2007 05:46 PM

Contact me on _91-9867979376, if u wish to buy one

ashish

,bangalore, on Nov 30, 2007 10:09 AM

Can you put up a small video showing the exact process as to how you enter your destination, HOW it then guides you find your way etc. etc.. Wud be much much more useful than pics i guess..GPS seems like a good buy for ppl like me who cant navigate to save their life !! how much cost?

Hemant Arya

,New Delhi, on Dec 07, 2007 04:06 PM

Here are two videos on the MapmyIndia Navigator to tell you exactly how it works - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohPnlDdCXIo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDcpBFjqBwk MapmyIndia Navigator costs Rs. 21,000 in Delhi and Rs. 22,000 in other cities.

Michael

,Chennai, on Dec 07, 2007 12:31 AM

well for now with my SE W810i itself Im able to get something like maps and stuff called www.8motions.com... go to the site register free and get ur mobile with the software it detects when u connect to wap and www.8motions/m then u can actually see places like in google earth or map mode.... quite ok only hope hutch or vodafone doesnt jack me with huge bills... I guess this too needs external GPS device to be fully functional whereas some smart phones already have that facility...

krsih

,pune, on Nov 30, 2007 10:50 AM

don jus blindly rely on GPS ,coz dey cant position manholes which r d night mares of indian roads. haahahahaahaha

Michael

,Chennai, on Dec 07, 2007 12:19 AM

ur bang on with that bro... haha where are the roads to show GPS for first of all?? GPS and Road tax will be the same for no roads!!! or maybe they might come up with X marks on the GPS!!! ; ) it will be like watching XXX if they ever reach chennai!!!

Raj

,Mumbai, on Dec 03, 2007 07:49 PM

Hi, i have an imate JasJam, does Map my India sell the GPS reciever for this phone , and also maps for Mumbai, Chennai?

ricky

,shillong, on Nov 30, 2007 07:40 PM

I have 02 cell phone which have gps,can i down load the map of India for routes and guide

kapil

,delhi, on Nov 30, 2007 09:59 AM

Can you put up a small video showing the exact process as to how you enter your destination, HOW it then guides you find your way etc. etc.. Wud be much much more useful than pics i guess..GPS seems like a good buy for ppl like me who cant navigate to save their life !!

Rohan

,New Delhi, on Nov 30, 2007 10:05 AM

There are a couple of demo films on the MapmyIndia Navigator website (http://www.mapmyindia.com/navigator) showing how to use the product, and also a bunch of other reviews on the MapmyIndia channel on Youtube - Just go to youtube.com and search for mapmyindia

riks_7

,Delhi, on Nov 30, 2007 05:57 PM

hey if u r interested, we can arrange a demo for u

milind

,chiplun, on Nov 30, 2007 06:07 AM

how much cost?

Motha Milind

,Dapoli, on Nov 30, 2007 09:05 AM

Milind, Last page, Khali bagh re, price mentioned aahe !!

Mani

,Bangalore, on Nov 30, 2007 09:37 AM

Scroll through the entire article, so that Techtree can show one hundred advertisments in the process! And finally, you will know that the cost is 21,000 at the very bottom of the article. I wonder why TechTree cant put it right on top, along with positives and negatives...

gurdeep singh

,delhi, on Nov 30, 2007 05:45 PM

its costin 21000, if u need and demo, than can contact me

gurdeep singh

,delhi, on Nov 30, 2007 05:43 PM

hey if need this navigator, than contact me on 9811081445 or riks_7@yahoo.co.in

vivek

,mumbai, on Nov 30, 2007 10:39 AM

it is costly as compared to htc p3300 is a mobile, fm, oprated on windows+ can open & edit word & exel sheets.

Murtaza

,Bangalore, on Nov 30, 2007 10:44 AM

u need to buy the maps in HTC, n they sound expensive .. neways i too wud prefer htc .. netime

jssandhu

,pune, on Nov 30, 2007 06:15 AM

dear sir I have very poor opinion on SATGUIDE,navigator as it does not work also maps are not updated,for cen

c.r.nanda

,Pune, on Nov 30, 2007 09:17 AM

JSS SATGUIDE is not as bad but yes they do not update maps as they promise. Specially the Pune map. PCMC area is just missing. Now it looks they are releasing the upgrade today eveing but there is a charge. Everyone gives the first upgrade free. I have req, them to let us first evaluate to see if it worth getting the upgrade before we spend on upgrade. But at the moment it is not worth recommending anyone as such.

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