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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

Expert Rating:

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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EXPERT REVIEW

The Device

The MapMyIndia Navigator is available in 2 versions. We received the latest of the 2 -- the Amax 06GP5A.

The Amax 06GP5A has a SiRF star III antenna to provide good GPS connectivity and also has a touch screen providing a very interactive interface to work with.

Weighing 177g, the device is quite light and with the provided accessories, can be comfortably placed either on the windshield, or the dashboard of a car. It can also be easily carried in a pocket, in case you need directions while trekking.

It has a large 3.5-inch TFT screen with a 320x240 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 4:3. The device not only helps you with navigation, but can also provide entertainment. So for those trips where you don't need the navigational help, especially when following a daily route, you can use the device to play videos, audio, and even view images.

If you're wondering how this is made possible -- it's because the device is powered by a Samsung processor and a Win CE.net Core OS.

The navigator has an SD card slot with a maximum supported capacity of 2GB. All the maps come loaded on this, therefore updating the maps isn't much of a trouble though the SD also contains the OS.

The device has a speaker of its own to voice out commands, but in case you plan to use it as a PMP, be sure to carry along your headphones or if your car audio system has a Line-in option, nothing like it.

USER COMMENTS

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.

by Sonu anand, delhi, on Jun 15, 2009 03:31 PM, Report abuse Reply

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

by Chetan, mumbai, on Mar 12, 2009 04:02 PM, Report abuse Reply

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

by Madhu, Pune, on Mar 05, 2009 09:12 AM, Report abuse Reply

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

by Rajiv Sharma, New Delhi, on Feb 03, 2009 03:49 PM, Report abuse Reply

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?

by Madhu, Pune, on Mar 04, 2009 08:03 AM, Report abuse

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.

by Dilip Kumar.V, Ernakulam, on Nov 30, 2007 09:13 AM, Report abuse Reply

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

by Frazier, Techtree Testlabs, on Nov 30, 2007 11:55 AM, Report abuse

hey how much did u buy for

by gurdeep singh, delhi, on Nov 30, 2007 05:48 PM, Report abuse

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

by Ashish Rai, Noida (delhi), on Dec 04, 2008 11:51 AM, Report abuse

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

by Anil, new delhi, on Jun 09, 2008 10:33 PM, Report abuse Reply

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

by BuNnY, Delhi, on Jun 11, 2008 10:11 PM, Report abuse

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.

by Nav, pondicherry, on Jan 23, 2008 11:43 AM, Report abuse Reply

if u wanna buy this product contact gurdeep 09811081445

by ricky, delhi, on Feb 21, 2008 04:05 PM, Report abuse

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.

by Arun, Bangalore, on Jan 12, 2008 05:22 PM, Report abuse Reply

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.

by Vishvesh, Gurgaon, on Jan 09, 2008 05:40 AM, Report abuse Reply

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 ..........!

by Virtual Archite, Mumbai, on Nov 30, 2007 04:35 PM, Report abuse Reply

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

by Vikash, Thane, on Dec 30, 2007 05:50 PM, Report abuse

It is going to be very usfull for car drivers

by r.r.saraf, thane, on Nov 30, 2007 05:55 PM, Report abuse Reply

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

by Vikash, Thane, on Dec 30, 2007 05:46 PM, Report abuse

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?

by ashish, bangalore, on Nov 30, 2007 10:09 AM, Report abuse Reply

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.

by Hemant Arya, New Delhi, on Dec 07, 2007 04:06 PM, Report abuse

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...

by Michael, Chennai, on Dec 07, 2007 12:31 AM, Report abuse Reply

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

by krsih, pune, on Nov 30, 2007 10:50 AM, Report abuse Reply

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!!!

by Michael, Chennai, on Dec 07, 2007 12:19 AM, Report abuse

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

by Raj, Mumbai, on Dec 03, 2007 07:49 PM, Report abuse Reply

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

by ricky, shillong, on Nov 30, 2007 07:40 PM, Report abuse Reply

by kapil, delhi, on Nov 30, 2007 09:59 AM, Report abuse Reply

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

by Rohan, New Delhi, on Nov 30, 2007 10:05 AM, Report abuse

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

by riks_7, Delhi, on Nov 30, 2007 05:57 PM, Report abuse

how much cost?

by milind, chiplun, on Nov 30, 2007 06:07 AM, Report abuse Reply

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

by Motha Milind, Dapoli, on Nov 30, 2007 09:05 AM, Report abuse

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...

by Mani, Bangalore, on Nov 30, 2007 09:37 AM, Report abuse

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

by gurdeep singh, delhi, on Nov 30, 2007 05:45 PM, Report abuse

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

by gurdeep singh, delhi, on Nov 30, 2007 05:43 PM, Report abuse Reply

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

by vivek, mumbai, on Nov 30, 2007 10:39 AM, Report abuse Reply

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

by Murtaza, Bangalore, on Nov 30, 2007 10:44 AM, Report abuse

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

by jssandhu, pune, on Nov 30, 2007 06:15 AM, Report abuse Reply

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.

by c.r.nanda, Pune, on Nov 30, 2007 09:17 AM, Report abuse