Superstore Gonav s600a GPS $99.98

[nzoka]

Gonav s600a GPS navigator unit $99.98 at Superstore - some at Coventry Hills and Country hills. Maybe other locations too.

[StoneColdWhat]

100 bux for a gps could be a great deal looking up some reviews now.

[nzoka]

100 bux for a gps could be a great deal looking up some reviews now.

Have a look at the following thread, when it dropped to $199.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=381633

[tokiwadai]

how good/ bad is this system? :|

[hesp]

any hacks for this? (like the mio?)

[Kamloops]

even for 100 bucks I would not touch it.

[Desolatax]

I may have to get one! Even if it is a POS, you can still return it. Always worth a shot.

thx4daheadsup!

[StoneColdWhat]

well that one guy didnt like it and i couldjnt find much review on the net for this one caz its a taiwan brand, an other opinions ??? does it talk ?

[hesp]

im charging it right now and will take it on the road in a bit; will give an update later

[zoomzoom]

I may have to get one! Even if it is a POS, you can still return it. Always worth a shot.

thx4daheadsup!

same with me... for a $100, I'll give it a try too. From what I can tell, it does have sirfIII in it so at least that's a good start.

[hesp]

looks like Iguidance software to me. its well packaged but wondering if it can be hacked though

[mr-gq]

superstore and loblaws suppose to have the same prices/sales ?

if superstore is on sale, will loblaws match it etc. ?

[big_raji]

Came from Winnipeg Polo Park location. Picked one up. Still 7 on the shelves behind the counter, and 2 in the display case.

Thanks OP!

[deko]

Got it! Thanks OP!
vancouver marine drive has 4 left when I left at 4:30PM.
one is in the case and three are on the floor behind the cashier counter.

[eh^]

can additional maps/software be downloaded ?

[willy]

http://www.computex.biz/photo/images/news/20060517_003_00002.jpg

[riskit]

http://www.computex.biz/photo/images/news/20060517_003_00002.jpghttp://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/58-145-001-04.jpg


.AUDIOVOX NVX226 3.5 Inch Touch Screen Portable Navigation - Retail (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16858145001)


System specifications
The GoNav S600A has the following specifications:
• SiRF Star III GPS chipset
• Freescale M9328MX21 (ARM926EJ-S™) 266Mhz CPU
• 64 MB SDRAM + 8 MB NOR flash onboard
• 3.5-inch 26K Colors TFT LCD with touch panel
• SD memory slot for map expansion
• Built-in 1 W speaker with external 3W speaker on cradle
• Built-in GPS antenna
• USB 1.1 connector for Active Sync and map download
• WinCE.NET 4.2+ OS Kernel
• Up to 4 hours Battery Life (Rechargeable Internal Lithium-polymer
battery 1300 mA )
• Host Start: 1 sec., average
• Warm Start: 38 sec., average
• Cold Start: 42 sec., average
• Weight: 193 g
• Dimensions: 120 (L) x 87 (W) x 21.5 (T) mm

[zoomzoom]

http://www.computex.biz/photo/images/news/20060517_003_00002.jpghttp://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/58-145-001-04.jpg


.AUDIOVOX NVX226 3.5 Inch Touch Screen Portable Navigation - Retail (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16858145001)




Riskit, Thanks for the "equivalent" find! This IS the correct unit that's been rebadged from AudioVox. On page 2 of the Audiovox pdf, it shows the GoNav screen:

http://www.audiovox.com/manuals/owners/1287693.pdf (AudioVox NVX226 Manual)


Mine is charging as I type this, but I won't be able to test it out until sometime tomorrow :)

[hyperion]

How much memory does this have? The audiovox has 1GB and this one has 64MB??

[nzoka]

How much memory does this have? The audiovox has 1GB and this one has 64MB??

From my previous post:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4418276&postcount=20

The website information indicates the unit includes 1 GB Flash memory with full U.S. mapping.


and Page 50 (last page) of the Audiovox manual at:
http://www.audiovox.com/manuals/owners/1287693.pdf

The Audiovox unit is also listed as having 64MB SRAM + 8MB NOR flash onboard.

Maybe the 1GB is an included SD card with US Maps. The technology used for the SD card is flash memory.

[Aske001]

The Gonav units being sold at Superstore come with a 512 Mbyte SD card, enough to hold the Cdn maps. These units don't have any on-board data storage, unlike the Mio which has 512 Mbytes built in (or 1 Gbyte in the U.S. models). Also note that this Gonav unit has a 266 MHz Arm processor, while the Mio has the 400 MHz XScale version of the Arm processor, which may make a difference in how snappy the response is. The Mio screen is specified as having 65K colours, while the above Audiovox specs say 26K colours.

[tonychouca]

Came from Winnipeg Polo Park location. Picked one up. Still 7 on the shelves behind the counter, and 2 in the display case.

Thanks OP!

CAN ANYBODY TELL ME IS WHAT IS THE UPC NO#FOR THIS.THANKS.

[hero]

The Gonav units being sold at Superstore come with a 512 Mbyte SD card, enough to hold the Cdn maps. These units don't have any on-board data storage, unlike the Mio which has 512 Mbytes built in (or 1 Gbyte in the U.S. models). Also note that this Gonav unit has a 266 MHz Arm processor, while the Mio has the 400 MHz XScale version of the Arm processor, which may make a difference in how snappy the response is. The Mio screen is specified as having 65K colours, while the above Audiovox specs say 26K colours.

Good post Aske001. Plus I doubt there's gonna be enough support or update in the future. BTW, how recent is the canada map?

[yoshi838]

http://www.gonav.net/pix/GPS_S600A.jpg

[good deal bc]

CAN ANYBODY TELL ME IS WHAT IS THE UPC NO#FOR THIS.THANKS.


0061783030929

[tonychouca]

is there any stocks in GTA?thanks.

[good deal bc]

awesome deal on it.

bought 3 - one for me, one for my mom, one fro my brother in law...

can anyone confirm if it is clearance or a new regular price.

anyone know if you can use the gps to tether to a laptop to use Microsoft Steets and Trips?

[good deal bc]

called most GVA stores - lots left

[YLSF]

Wow... Soon GPS units will be as cheap as DVD players.... Good news....

I am interested in hearing more reviews on this. I guess I will go and see if I can get one tomorrow... Still not sold on the quality of this thing. Even checked the audiovox one out and it has mixed reviews...

[mark_in_2k]

Sirf Star III chipset is a definate advantage.

I'm running iGuidance 3.0 on my Dell PDA right now. I may grab one of the Gonav's in the morning and compare it to my PDA equuvalent and see if it has an updated map (I doubt it does though)

For $100, it's worth taking a look at, even if I just return it.

[midget_man]

Good post Aske001. Plus I doubt there's gonna be enough support or update in the future. BTW, how recent is the canada map?

NAVTEQ 2005 North America

[Kamloops]

NAVTEQ 2005 North America???

[good deal bc]

are the maps upgradeable?

[jochooi]

Holy ****, 99 bux for Iguidance SIRF3 units ? What is this world coming to?:lol:

[mark_in_2k]

Maps should be upgradle, but probably at a cost.

Navteq 2005 aren't the most up to date (getting on to 2 years old), but not bad for this price.

[midget_man]

NAVTEQ 2005 North America???

NAVTEQ 2005 North America

[hesp]

well i tested it on a short trip and it was ok; it seem sluggish when driving; felt like it was a step behind. either than that it was pretty good. Probably going to return it though. I thought it would be hackable in terms of playing mp3s or video but I don't think it would work.

[microserf]

called most GVA stores - lots left

Which Stores did you call? I went to the one at Grandview Hwy, North Van, Richmond and Metrotown. None of them had any in stock

[midget_man]

Operating System: Windows CE.net 4.2 build 021006
Software Version: GoNav v.N1.0.0
Map Version: NAVTEQ 2005 North America

Copyright (C) Netropa Corporation
Copyright (C) 2006 NAVTEQ Corporation
Copyright 2005 Microsoft Corporation


Although the below link is for iGuidance for PocketPC, the navigation screens look almost identical and have most of the same features.

http://www.inavcorp.com/products/iguidance21_qtour.html

[good deal bc]

Which Stores did you call? I went to the one at Grandview Hwy, North Van, Richmond and Metrotown. None of them had any in stock

all other stores - surrey, langley, coquitlam, abby, chwk, mission

[stampeder]

In for 1. Thanks ,OP.

The only problem I have so far is that I am not able to pull the stylus out of the body. Can anyone tell me how to do that? thanks.

[good deal bc]

In for 1. Thanks ,OP.

The only problem I have so far is that I am not able to pull the stylus out of the body. Can anyone tell me how to do that? thanks.

it just slides out of the side - it extends after you pull it out. it is tight to pull out.

[big_raji]

In for 1. Thanks ,OP.

The only problem I have so far is that I am not able to pull the stylus out of the body. Can anyone tell me how to do that? thanks.

Pull hard.

And when you put it in, make sure you put it in straight and hard.

Yes, I'm actually serious.

[big_raji]

well i tested it on a short trip and it was ok; it seem sluggish when driving; felt like it was a step behind. either than that it was pretty good. Probably going to return it though. I thought it would be hackable in terms of playing mp3s or video but I don't think it would work.

Looks very easy to hack actually.

Replace the "\Netropa IntelliNav\IntelliNav.exe" on the SD card with a standard WinCE explorer.exe

Voila. A WinCE desktop. From there, you can do anything. Remember to backup the original IntelliNav.exe file

[dealtaker]

Originally Posted by big_raji
Looks very easy to hack actually.

Replace the "\Netropa IntelliNav\IntelliNav.exe" on the SD card with a standard WinCE explorer.exe

Voila. A WinCE desktop. From there, you can do anything. Remember to backup the original IntelliNav.exe file

Have you confirmed that this will work?

[stampeder]

it just slides out of the side - it extends after you pull it out. it is tight to pull out.

Thanks, finally i pulled it out. It is stupid hard to pull.:mad:

[helphelp911]

Looks very easy to hack actually.

Replace the "\Netropa IntelliNav\IntelliNav.exe" on the SD card with a standard WinCE explorer.exe

Voila. A WinCE desktop. From there, you can do anything. Remember to backup the original IntelliNav.exe file

wow..this hack is much more easier than mio c310.
i will go grab one and try tomorrow

:cheesygri :cheesygri

[StoneColdWhat]

I got 1 at edmonton south, 2 left. I'llplay with it tomorrow.

[sandman101]

One demo and one open box at the 401 and Winston Churchill store ,one demo
and one open box Oakville as of 7:30 am

[hero]

Irresistable price... so eventually decided to buy and try this morning (7am to be exact) :lol:
In case other true RFDers want to know, I bought it at Eglinton/Don Mills RCSS and there're still 6 left at the counter.

First impression, not as good looking as the mio C310. The 26k color really can't compete w/ mio's 65k. And the interface looks or feels like the design back in Windows 3.1 or at most Windows 98 era. But hey, for $99 plus taxes, you won't be able to find it anywhere.

My gonav's battery is charged but I'm still charging it just in case it's not full yet. Detailed review will follow after my first use later this afternoon. Better get some sleep again now.

[hero]

Thanks, finally i pulled it out. It is stupid hard to pull.:mad:

yeah, i can't pull out the stylus too. i gave up and decided to use my pda phone's stylus intead... :mad:

[humansoul]

Irresistable price... so eventually decided to buy and try this morning (7am to be exact) :lol:
In case other true RFDers want to know, I bought it at Eglinton/Don Mills RCSS and there're still 6 left at the counter.

First impression, not as good looking as the mio C310. The 26k color really can't compete w/ mio's 65k. And the interface looks or feels like the design back in Windows 3.1 or at most Windows 98 era. But hey, for $99 plus taxes, you won't be able to find it anywhere.

My gonav's battery is charged but I'm still charging it just in case it's not full yet. Detailed review will follow after my first use later this afternoon. Better get some sleep again now.

what an rfd ripple effect...

after reading your post, i went over to the same exact location...arrived just after 8:30. the staff said that two other customers took the last ones. from what he said..one took two and the other three. hope they give them to their loved ones rather than just trying to make a profit and sellin em on craigslist :-0

ahh well..that's $100 saved...great deal tho! would have loved one since I can test it out on our little trip to Barrie and heading down to florida this coming spring.

[hesp]

i just returned mine; its alright for the price but its slow

[hyperion]

I bought one that some idiot must have bought and returned because he set it up wrong. Took me like 2 hours to fix it, since I have no experience with GPS. Now I have some questions:

I plugged it in with the AC charger, it turns on but it never turns off on its own like its meant to since its inactive. So, if I pressed Power and turned it off, is it still charging? Is there an indicator of when it is charged?

[hyperion]

Oh, and here is the instruction PDF straight off the CD it comes with, for those curious:

http://www.rogepost.com/n/7748804877

[microserf]

There are no more in Surrey. I picked two of them this morning. Thanks OP.
Now I am going fully charging them up and try them out tomorrow. Then will report the performances.

[thomas997]

Nothing at the marine dr. location.

Anyone in vancouver interested in selling theirs?

[gheart008]

i just returned mine; its alright for the price but its slow

Darn did you return it at the Granview location? Just went there and there was none.

[mdonaldson]

[QUOTE=thomas997;4420949]Nothing at the marine dr. location.

Anyone in vancouver interested in selling theirs?[/QUOTE/]
My bf picked up one at Coquitlam Westwood, they were sold out at 11:00am. We called Coquitlam Silvercity and they were sold out. He went to Pitt Meadows and got another one for me at 11:30am and there were 5 left.

We are testing them out... we need an SD reader to download the software. So far the one we have only has Manitoba maps. I'll let folks know whether we return or sell them.

:) mdonaldson

Thanks OP!

[mark_in_2k]

I think I'm going to return the one that I got. I have a Dell PDA with the same software setup that I'm going to keep instead.

If anyone in the Kitchener Waterloo area would like it, for what I paid for it, then please PM me, otherwise I'll take it back next week.

[NG]

one took two and the other three. hope they give them to their loved ones rather than just trying to make a profit and sellin em on craigslist :-0


Next time I see the manager of my local Superstore (I'm a regular shopper there for groceries and run into him now and again) I'm going to ask if he'd consider mentioning to his district manager that perhaps they should consider placing a limit of one per customer for the clearance electronics since it's not like they're having a problem selling them and regular customers are getting screwed for people buying in bulk and selling them on ebay. Perhaps if others did the same it might become Superstore policy.

Aside from that I was actually able to grab one. Been wanting a GPS for awhile. Perhaps I can drive outside my city now without getting lost :lol:

[stampeder]

Another stupid problem: The calibration screen asked to press "Enter" key or "ESC" key. What buttons in the device are supposed to be these keys? >:(

[hyperion]

Another stupid problem: The calibration screen asked to press "Enter" key or "ESC" key. What buttons in the device are supposed to be these keys? >:(

I assumed it was the middle button in between the arrows, the one with the square on it.

[hyperion]

For people that don't know how to download stuff to the SD card, you can use Microsoft ActiveSync, just google it. It was my first time using it and it was very simple.

[microserf]

I believe the map comes with it is Iguidance 2.0. If you can upgrade to version 3.0, you may not see any more lagging. The old version I did try on my computer it updates very slow same as Gonav. Is there anyone trys to upgrade to version 3.0 instead. There are lot of features to addon. I will play with it for a while before I load the newest version.

[riskit]

has anyone mange to find USB cable that's works?

[NG]

[QUOTE=thomas997;4420949] So far the one we have only has Manitoba maps. I'll let folks know whether we return or sell them.


Mine were defaulted to Manitoba maps however I was able to switch to Ontario so I think they're all already on the card.

However I got 3 cds in my package for maps so perhaps I'm wrong.

[hyperion]

has anyone mange to find USB cable that's works?

I use the same one I use for my mp3 player and camera, it's the same size, and the as*hole who returned my unit kept the original cable.

So, does anyone know for sure how we can update the maps, or maybe the map program? I'm very interested in getting the latest.

[NG]

Looks very easy to hack actually.

Replace the "\Netropa IntelliNav\IntelliNav.exe" on the SD card with a standard WinCE explorer.exe

Voila. A WinCE desktop. From there, you can do anything. Remember to backup the original IntelliNav.exe file

+1 for getting a confirmation on that. I wouldn't mind be able to make this a PDAa as well by just swapping SD cards.

With the joypad on the right this would make an excellent .nes rom game player.

[NG]

Is there an indicator of when it is charged?

I'm wondering that as well. Mine was charged out of the box so I know it works but wouldn't mind knowing if the light in the lower right should blink or not.

[NG]

I use the same one I use for my mp3 player and camera, it's the same size, and the as*hole who returned my unit kept the original cable.

So, does anyone know for sure how we can update the maps, or maybe the map program? I'm very interested in getting the latest.

They gotta start factory sealing gadgets for exactly this reason - however mine looks all fresh and new but didn't come with a USB cable to my PC. I think that port is for the cig charger since it's the same size and that it actually doesn't come with a USB cable. Anybody else get one with their unit?

It is the standard mini-usb port on the GPS so perhaps it can be used to sync it up to the PC as well.

[hesp]

Darn did you return it at the Granview location? Just went there and there was none.


yup; it could be behind the customer service desk

[aximrocks]

They gotta start factory sealing gadgets for exactly this reason - however mine looks all fresh and new but didn't come with a USB cable to my PC.


It says on the box that USB cable is optional. mine didn't come with one either.

[Kamloops]

All of canada and the northern USA is on the card. You have to change it to your province. I bought one and for 100 bucks works great. I was not going to get one but decided to give it a try.

Went skiing to Sunpeaks today and it worked like a charm. It was spot on.

[QUOTE=thomas997;4420949]Nothing at the marine dr. location.

Anyone in vancouver interested in selling theirs?[/QUOTE/]
My bf picked up one at Coquitlam Westwood, they were sold out at 11:00am. We called Coquitlam Silvercity and they were sold out. He went to Pitt Meadows and got another one for me at 11:30am and there were 5 left.

We are testing them out... we need an SD reader to download the software. So far the one we have only has Manitoba maps. I'll let folks know whether we return or sell them.

:) mdonaldson

Thanks OP!

[nzoka]

They gotta start factory sealing gadgets for exactly this reason - however mine looks all fresh and new but didn't come with a USB cable to my PC. I think that port is for the cig charger since it's the same size and that it actually doesn't come with a USB cable. Anybody else get one with their unit?

It is the standard mini-usb port on the GPS so perhaps it can be used to sync it up to the PC as well.

I have a wm5 GSM PDA/phone ( Qtek s200) which I sync to my PC. So I just connected my usb cable to the unit, and 'activesync' recognized it. I am able to browse all the files on the GPS unit just as I do with my phone, by selecting 'mobile device' in 'My computer' on my XP desktop.

Now any gurus to suggest how to install other programs?

[NG]

It says on the box that USB cable is optional. mine didn't come with one either.

Hmmm mine says "power and data USB Y-Cable" in the items included on the back however it doesn't matter since the cable is pretty common and I have a few around here. I'd assume that none of these came with the computer cable.

Thanks for the FYI

[NG]

yup; it could be behind the customer service desk

That's where mine was.

[NG]

has anyone mange to find USB cable that's works?

It's the standard mini-usb jack that most mp3 players/digicams use. If you don't have one they'll sell them at Best Buy (but I'd check a dollar store first since BB is always over priced for cables).

[NG]

I have a wm5 GSM PDA/phone ( Qtek s200) which I sync to my PC. So I just connected my usb cable to the unit, and 'activesync' recognized it. I am able to browse all the files on the GPS unit just as I do with my phone, by selecting 'mobile device' in 'My computer' on my XP desktop.

Now any gurus to suggest how to install other programs?

Nice. Hopefully a reason to hook it up to the PC will show up :D

[boy80]

anyone get this thing to display the start menu bar yet? I can get to the start button and use it before it loads up the navgo software, but cant seem to get it to show up again once I exit navgo. I have a explorer shortcut on the desktop, but would like to access the start button.

Neato lil thing, will need a mp3 player to play music off it. Will have to start looking for wince software to play on it. WOnder if this thing can hadle divx....

[mattdg]

Here is the guy I guess that bought 3 of them from the Superstore! :)

http://cgi.ebay.ca/GONAV-S600A-GPS-IN-CAR-SATELLITE-NAV-BRAND-NEW-RRP-399_W0QQitemZ140069614487QQihZ004QQcategoryZ73332Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Looks ok, and tempting price, but I will stick to my MIO!! Excellent unit and worth every penny $199 + tax!

[NG]

For those of you with a Manitoba location I *think* I know what's up and it's not good.

Looking in my "GPS info" menu I see alot of zero's for UTC, Local, Lat, lon, and spd with alt unknown. Also when I first power on the unit it's fine but then when I turn it off then on again it won't work (gets stuck at the start screen) unless I do a hard reset (and it then loses the touch pad sync settings you do when you first turn it on as well as setting it to km's instead of miles).

I'm betting because I've just been able to find a way to set the destination and not the start point that it gets the start point from the GPS info and the device thinking it's in Manitoba is all part of it being defective.

I've already called up Superstore and put one one hold for me to exchange tomorrow. You might want to do the same.

[jtplayte]

Maybe this info will help

http://www.fatwallet.com/t/74/668933

Here is hoping, really interested in playing divx and mp3 etc....games of any kind would be a big bonus.

jP

p.s. Where do you get windows ce explorer.exe files etc. ?

[newkid]

i got the manitoba issue...and im hwy 39 in MB...but im here in scarborough...been trying to fix it

i'll come back and check if someone figures it out

[Kamloops]

My booted up with Manatoba as well, just had to change it to BC. Works great now.

For those of you with a Manitoba location I *think* I know what's up and it's not good.

Looking in my "GPS info" menu I see alot of zero's for UTC, Local, Lat, lon, and spd with alt unknown. Also when I first power on the unit it's fine but then when I turn it off then on again it won't work (gets stuck at the start screen) unless I do a hard reset (and it then loses the touch pad sync settings you do when you first turn it on as well as setting it to km's instead of miles).

I'm betting because I've just been able to find a way to set the destination and not the start point that it gets the start point from the GPS info and the device thinking it's in Manitoba is all part of it being defective.

I've already called up Superstore and put one one hold for me to exchange tomorrow. You might want to do the same.

[newkid]

woah...i just left on the GPS for a few minutes (plugged into the AC adapter this time) and im back in scarborough...

[pmdoit]

Ok, i bought the display unit with an additional 15%. The unit is new, but when i come home the ac adapter missing in the box, i'll return tommorow to see if they don't have it and if not i will ask for another discount ;). I already have an ac to car adapter so i can use it at home.I plug it and turn it on, after 2 minutes he give me a very accurate position with the map of Montreal, he was allready set in french language, i ask for a destination and he give me a good solution(not the best one but very good). I play a little with the main menu and seems that a lot of maps are already on the sd card. If i turn it off i have the same problems that peoples reports already he stuck at the start screen, but if you use the master power switch to turn on/off he restart without problem. Some info about my unit:
Operating System: Windows CE.net 4.2 build 021006
Software Version: GoNav v.N1.0.0
Map Version: NAVTEQ 2005 North America

[R3V]

I got the last one from Superstore Coventry in Calgary. It is missing the CD. I am wondering if I can borrow or copy the Cd from anybody who bought this unit.

I tried to turn on the GoNav but it is not loading. I'm wondering if I need the Cd to run this thing.

Please Pm me if I can create an image of your CD.

[hyperion]

I got the last one from Superstore Coventry in Calgary. It is missing the CD. I am wondering if I can borrow or copy the Cd from anybody who bought this unit.

I tried to turn on the GoNav but it is not loading. I'm wondering if I need the Cd to run this thing.

Please Pm me if I can create an image of your CD.

Try turning it on with the AC adapter plugged in.

Anyone know how to install Iguidance 3.0?

[R3V]

I tried that. It is still giving an error linkinfo.bin error. How do you reinstall the software on this thing? Does the CD came with the software installation?

thanks in advance

[midget_man]

Kamloops wrote:
All of canada and the northern USA is on the card. You have to change it to your province. I bought one and for 100 bucks works great. I was not going to get one but decided to give it a try.

Went skiing to Sunpeaks today and it worked like a charm. It was spot on.


Hmmmmm -- correct me if I am wrong, but is someone posting unbeknownst to you from your account?? They must be, because it seems someone posted this with the exact same user name, avatar, join date etc. just yesterday in this same thread:

Kamloops
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I bought one and for 100 bucks works great.
even for 100 bucks I would not touch it.

I bought one and for 100 bucks works great.
even for 100 bucks I would not touch it.

I bought one and for 100 bucks works great.
even for 100 bucks I would not touch it.

I bought one and for 100 bucks works great.
even for 100 bucks I would not touch it.

I bought one and for 100 bucks works great.
even for 100 bucks I would not touch it.

I bought one and for 100 bucks works great.
even for 100 bucks I would not touch it.

I bought one and for 100 bucks works great.
even for 100 bucks I would not touch it.

I bought one and for 100 bucks works great.
even for 100 bucks I would not touch it.

I bought one and for 100 bucks works great.
even for 100 bucks I would not touch it.

I bought one and for 100 bucks works great.
even for 100 bucks I would not touch it.

I bought one and for 100 bucks works great.
even for 100 bucks I would not touch it.

I bought one and for 100 bucks works great.
even for 100 bucks I would not touch it.

[Kamloops]

Maybe you shold have read a little closer. "I was not going to get one but decided to give it a try."

What is you problem? I changed my mind and decided to try it. No risk I figured with the 14 day return policy. So far so good but I am not holding my breath.[/QUOTE]

[midget_man]

Maybe you shold have read a little closer. "I was not going to get one but decided to give it a try."

What is you problem? I changed my mind and decided to try it. No risk I figured with the 14 day return policy. So far so good but I am not holding my breath.

My problem?? No problem here bud.

Just resume your everyday web surfing.

http://bothsidesofthemouth.blogspot.com/

[microserf]

If you have the problem by only display the italic "Gonav", that means the system can not initialize with few seconds. If it does will display the regular screen with "GoNav" and shows up "Please wait...." at the bottom left corner. Few more seconds will display the program agreement. After you press "I agree", will show up the map and waiting for the signal lock in(at least 3-4 sats). The best way to pick the signal quickly, you have to lay the unit close to the window. The first time to lock on the present location will take about few minutes. Be patient to waiting for. If you don't see this happen, you have to do the hard reset (at the back of unit). If you try that still does work, will have to reinsert the SD card again (make sure it sit properly in the slot). The last solution you can do is to reload the software from those 3 cds.
Good luck and enjoy the best worth value device.

[mjl]

I bought one the THunder bay store had 4 left this morning. I dont need one for my home town but I visit the states and it will come in handy. I tried it today it was a tad slow but a hell of alot better than the old lady reading the map!

[Kamloops]

So any hacks yet. Sure would love to play movies and have windows ce as my main menu. I put the card in my card reader but refused to let me copy data off it?

[timko]

I picked one up last night. It is great for the price.

I did have trouble loading maps in to it for an upcoming trip to the USA.

When I included southern california, "GoNav Map Loader" crashed with "Internal error line 4251 Please Contact technical support." If I did not select southern california, I did not have any problems creating the new maps.

However, when I loaded the maps on the SD card, the GoNav software would no longer start. It crashed with:

Wrong File Version Data file:
linkinfo.bin: LI07 != LI08

I did some searching, and it means that it is expecting version LI08 maps, but the maps are LI07.

I then copied the software from the SD card folder on the CD. This allowed the GPS to work, but the software is an earlier version. The version number reported is the same, but I did notice that the battery indicator is on the oppisite side of the original software.

Did anyone generate new maps and not have to revert the software on the SD Card? I am hoping that someone has a newer version of the CDROM than the one that came with mine. And that generating a map with southern california works.

[andyfreelane]

Just picked up the last unit at 130 Ave location in Calgary. I've got it from the display, they told me someone returned it. Has no box or CDs, just unit itself with SD card, cradel and car charger. If I turn it on without SD card it is asking me to insert it. When I insert it, it just displays "GoNaV Navigator" screen, and does not go any further, does not respond to any other buttons and even on/off button. Sounds like SD card has nothing on it. Can someone spare install CDs? Also, if anyone is thinking about returning working unit in Calgary area could you please PM me?

[Hugh Jass]

My problem?? No problem here bud.

Just resume your everyday web surfing.

http://bothsidesofthemouth.blogspot.com/


:cheesygri :cheesygri :cheesygri :cheesygri

[Kamloops]

did you press the little reset button on the bottom back?

Just picked up the last unit at 130 Ave location in Calgary. I've got it from the display, they told me someone returned it. Has no box or CDs, just unit itself with SD card, cradel and car charger. If I turn it on without SD card it is asking me to insert it. When I insert it, it just displays "GoNaV Navigator" screen, and does not go any further, does not respond to any other buttons and even on/off button. Sounds like SD card has nothing on it. Can someone spare install CDs? Also, if anyone is thinking about returning working unit in Calgary area could you please PM me?

[andyfreelane]

Yes I did. I also tried to insert into it another SD card, which I know has nothing on it (just opened the store package). The same result, so I assume that SD card coming with this GPS has some kind of OS loader or somthing. Still need CDs...

[timko]

Yes I did. I also tried to insert into it another SD card, which I know has nothing on it (just opened the store package). The same result, so I assume that SD card coming with this GPS has some kind of OS loader or somthing. Still need CDs...

Do you have a card reader to check what is on the card? If not, you can install Microsoft Active Sync and then connect to the USB port on the GPS. You can then read/write the contents of the SD card.

[ditto]

Maybe this info will help

http://www.fatwallet.com/t/74/668933

Here is hoping, really interested in playing divx and mp3 etc....games of any kind would be a big bonus.

jP

p.s. Where do you get windows ce explorer.exe files etc. ?

I was able to play with winCE on this unit:

1. turn it on and run the nav software
2. push the setting button, and then click the "i" icon on the upper-left corner, this will display the info screen
3. click "exit", you will close the nav software and display the empty desktop
4. press anywhere on the screen with your stylus (this like right-click on mouse), then you have a choice to create a new folder on the desktop
5. double click the folder you created, then you will see the explorer
6. then if you have any winCE software on your SD card (for example any MP3 player app) you can play with that

However, this is not a real hack! I would like to see someone get the "start" button at the bottom...

where can we get an explorer.exe file to be copied on the SD card? I tried to connect the unit with my PC and found the explorer.exe, however, it is in the ROM and do not allow me to copy it.

I also have IGuidance 3.0 which is working on my iPaq wonderfully but would like to know how to update on this unit.

Thank everybody who is willing to work on this...

[blkm3]

I would also love to see a hack. I hope there is one soon.
When I first loaded mine it gave me an error msg. Then i took the sd card out. Pushed the reset button in the back. Put the sd card back let the rest button go changing from a white screen to the gonav screen, Then it all worked properly..

The box said it comes with the USB cable but I did not get any USB cable did anyone else experiance that. I am guessing I can just use any mini USB cable am I correct.

Thanks

[hyperion]

I picked one up last night. It is great for the price.

I did have trouble loading maps in to it for an upcoming trip to the USA.

When I included southern california, "GoNav Map Loader" crashed with "Internal error line 4251 Please Contact technical support." If I did not select southern california, I did not have any problems creating the new maps.

However, when I loaded the maps on the SD card, the GoNav software would no longer start. It crashed with:

Wrong File Version Data file:
linkinfo.bin: LI07 != LI08

I did some searching, and it means that it is expecting version LI08 maps, but the maps are LI07.

I then copied the software from the SD card folder on the CD. This allowed the GPS to work, but the software is an earlier version. The version number reported is the same, but I did notice that the battery indicator is on the oppisite side of the original software.

Did anyone generate new maps and not have to revert the software on the SD Card? I am hoping that someone has a newer version of the CDROM than the one that came with mine. And that generating a map with southern california works.

I had the same error. I didn't delete anything. I just did everything in the PDF and overwrote the maps then copied over the bin.

[timko]

I had the same error. I didn't delete anything. I just did everything in the PDF and overwrote the maps then copied over the bin.

Can you generate a map of southern California?

[hyperion]

Can you generate a map of southern California?

Sorry, I generated the map only for Ontario. I figured I only need that one for the short term, so why crowd up the memory with other crap I won't use. I'll load more as needed.

[NG]

If you have the problem by only display the italic "Gonav", that means the system can not initialize with few seconds. If it does will display the regular screen with "GoNav" and shows up "Please wait...." at the bottom left corner. Few more seconds will display the program agreement. After you press "I agree", will show up the map and waiting for the signal lock in(at least 3-4 sats). The best way to pick the signal quickly, you have to lay the unit close to the window. The first time to lock on the present location will take about few minutes. Be patient to waiting for. If you don't see this happen, you have to do the hard reset (at the back of unit). If you try that still does work, will have to reinsert the SD card again (make sure it sit properly in the slot). The last solution you can do is to reload the software from those 3 cds.
Good luck and enjoy the best worth value device.

Thanks man! You were right about that italic thing. My is booting up fine now however I still can't get it to aquire the GPS location. It's by the window so I'll let it sit for a bit before I try the hard reset, reload the cds or just exchange it.

[corran]

You can "hack" this GPS unit easily once you know how it works.

You only need to replace the IntelliNav.exe in the Netropa IntelliNav folder on your SD card with the application of your choice and it will launch at boot.

I also have the start menu available after using a different application. (Click the bottom of the touch screen)

I renamed ns.exe from the nScriptm 0.104 package here:

http://s-k-tools.com/index.html?m_util.html

to IntelliNav.exe and then modified this file from here to launch TomTom 6 (The touch screen is backwards unless you run screenrotate.exe (google for it) twice before launching TomTom and you need to run the unit upside down but it works!):

It's a two step process as ns.exe launches and then you need to launch your tomtom.ns file from the application. I'm sure there is a better launching method but I'm really only interested in GPS on my unit.

http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=72478&whichpage=11

Here's my modified TomTom launcher file for the S600A:

(If you want to use TomTom, you need to set the GPS baud rate to 38400 on Com 1)

// --------- copy from here to end in a tomtom.ns file --------------
//-------------------------------------------
//
// Make Invion Ready for TomTom to be run from Favorites menu.
// use the ns.exe from the HPCARM folder
// rename ShincoUpdate.exe to ceDesktop.exe and rename ns.exe to ShincoUpdate.exe
// Create the apps folder in the root of the sd card and put shortcut to tomtom execuable there.
// Put the ns.exe, shincoupdate, screenrotate and releasegps in the root folder of the sd card
//
// Step 1: At power on, open this tomtom.ns file and click on french 'Yes' OUI to get the desktop.
// Step 2: Start tomtom from the Favorites menu.
// Enjoy! - raveen
//-------------------------------------------

#option(explicit)

#import(command\*.ns)

//-------------------------------------------
// main
//-------------------------------------------

Function main()
{
var cmd;
var dir;

puts("Welcome to Script for TomTom\n\n");


rgset ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE", "\Explorer\Shell Folders", "My Documents", "\\sdmmc", "REG_SZ");
rgset ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE", "\Explorer\Shell Folders", "Favorites", "\\sdmmc\\", "REG_SZ");
rgset ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE", "\Software\Microsoft\Shell\AutoHide", "Default", 1, "REG_DWORD");
// rgset ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE", "\Explorer\Shell Folders", "Desktop", "\\ResidentFlash\\rac", "REG_SZ");
// rgset ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE", "\Explorer\Shell Folders", "Startup", "\\sdmmc disk\\apps", "REG_SZ");

//cmd = "ceDesktop.exe";
//Execute(cmd);
//cmd = "ReleaseGPS.exe";
//Execute(cmd);
cmd = "\\sdmmc\\ScreenRotate.exe";
Execute(cmd);
Execute(cmd);
cmd = "\\sdmmc\\TomTom.exe";
Execute(cmd)

}

//-------------------------------------------
// File execution
//-------------------------------------------
Function Execute(file)
{
var cmd;
var param;

if(file =~ "^\""){
"^\"%cmd%\"( %param%)?$" = file;
}else{
"^%cmd%( %param%)?$" = file;
}
if(Shell(cmd, param) == -1){
puts("command \"%file%\" not found\n");
}
}

Jay

[corran]

Replying to myself but if you want to launch explorer:

Download this file:

AutoBoot File (http://tfgbd.web1000.com/autorun%20(launch%20explorer%20by%20anthema).zip)

Extract both files in your Netropa IntelliNav folder and rename autoboot.exe to IntelliNav.exe (backup original IntelliNav.exe) and, after a reset, explorer will start at boot.

I think you should also have the start menu available but it autohides by default.

Enjoy!

Jay

[andyfreelane]

Do you have a card reader to check what is on the card? If not, you can install Microsoft Active Sync and then connect to the USB port on the GPS. You can then read/write the contents of the SD card.

Yea, I have a card reader on my desktop, but when I insert GoNav SD card in it nothing comes up, I suppose it is empty, may not even be formatted, becase it does not come up as a drive.

[aximrocks]

ok, I figured out how to play divx/mp3 on this unit.

1. run the gonav software, go to the menu screen and click on the "i" icon. it will take you to the system information page, click on the "Exit" button. it will close the software and display the empty desktop.

2. install activesync on your PC

3. connect the unit to PC via USB cable

4. open activesync and click on the "explore" button, then go into windows folder, create a short cut to explorer.exe and drag it to "desktop" folder, you will see a shortcut appeared on the unit

5. run the TCPMP setup program (dixv/mp3 player, tcpmp.corecodec.org), choose SDMMC as the destination, it will transfer a bunch of files to the unit. then click the middle button of the D-Pad on the unit to select the
destination folder.

6. double click the shortcut to launch the explorer. browse to \SDMMC\TCPMP folder, double click "player" to play

now I need to figure out a way to enter data. Is there a on-screen keyboard for winCE similiar to the Pocket PC's built-in SIP keyboard?

[hyperion]

I think my unit won't hold a charge. I tried plugging it in with the adapter and leaving it on to charge, also tried turnining it off and leaving it plugged in the AC adapter. I tried both of these ways for a couple of hours. I'm not sure if it was charging at all during this time, since there's no indication of charge, but when I try to power it without having it hooked up to a cigarette lighter or to the AC adapter, it does not turn on.. :confused:

[sunny923]

wow, for $100, it has SIRFIII chipset and 3.5" touch screen, it is a steal!

[zoomzoom]

I think my unit won't hold a charge. I tried plugging it in with the adapter and leaving it on to charge, also tried turnining it off and leaving it plugged in the AC adapter. I tried both of these ways for a couple of hours. I'm not sure if it was charging at all during this time, since there's no indication of charge, but when I try to power it without having it hooked up to a cigarette lighter or to the AC adapter, it does not turn on.. :confused:

Sounds like the battery is gonzo... when the battery is charged and the unit is running on battery power, there is a light-green color 3-bar battery symbol on the lower right of the screen.

[dealcatcher]

You can "hack" this GPS unit easily once you know how it works.

You only need to replace the IntelliNav.exe in the Netropa IntelliNav folder on your SD card with the application of your choice and it will launch at boot.

I also have the start menu available after using a different application. (Click the bottom of the touch screen)

I renamed ns.exe from the nScriptm 0.104 package here:

http://s-k-tools.com/index.html?m_util.html

to IntelliNav.exe and then modified this file from here to launch TomTom 6 (The touch screen is backwards unless you run screenrotate.exe (google for it) twice before launching TomTom and you need to run the unit upside down but it works!):

It's a two step process as ns.exe launches and then you need to launch your tomtom.ns file from the application. I'm sure there is a better launching method but I'm really only interested in GPS on my unit.

http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=72478&whichpage=11

Here's my modified TomTom launcher file for the S600A:

(If you want to use TomTom, you need to set the GPS baud rate to 38400 on Com 1)

// --------- copy from here to end in a tomtom.ns file --------------
//-------------------------------------------
//
// Make Invion Ready for TomTom to be run from Favorites menu.
// use the ns.exe from the HPCARM folder
// rename ShincoUpdate.exe to ceDesktop.exe and rename ns.exe to ShincoUpdate.exe
// Create the apps folder in the root of the sd card and put shortcut to tomtom execuable there.
// Put the ns.exe, shincoupdate, screenrotate and releasegps in the root folder of the sd card
//
// Step 1: At power on, open this tomtom.ns file and click on french 'Yes' OUI to get the desktop.
// Step 2: Start tomtom from the Favorites menu.
// Enjoy! - raveen
//-------------------------------------------

#option(explicit)

#import(command\*.ns)

//-------------------------------------------
// main
//-------------------------------------------

Function main()
{
var cmd;
var dir;

puts("Welcome to Script for TomTom\n\n");


rgset ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE", "\Explorer\Shell Folders", "My Documents", "\\sdmmc", "REG_SZ");
rgset ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE", "\Explorer\Shell Folders", "Favorites", "\\sdmmc\\", "REG_SZ");
rgset ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE", "\Software\Microsoft\Shell\AutoHide", "Default", 1, "REG_DWORD");
// rgset ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE", "\Explorer\Shell Folders", "Desktop", "\\ResidentFlash\\rac", "REG_SZ");
// rgset ("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE", "\Explorer\Shell Folders", "Startup", "\\sdmmc disk\\apps", "REG_SZ");

//cmd = "ceDesktop.exe";
//Execute(cmd);
//cmd = "ReleaseGPS.exe";
//Execute(cmd);
cmd = "\\sdmmc\\ScreenRotate.exe";
Execute(cmd);
Execute(cmd);
cmd = "\\sdmmc\\TomTom.exe";
Execute(cmd)

}

//-------------------------------------------
// File execution
//-------------------------------------------
Function Execute(file)
{
var cmd;
var param;

if(file =~ "^\""){
"^\"%cmd%\"( %param%)?$" = file;
}else{
"^%cmd%( %param%)?$" = file;
}
if(Shell(cmd, param) == -1){
puts("command \"%file%\" not found\n");
}
}

Jay


which tomtom6 can be work on this unit? Tomtom6 for pocket PC or PALM? Please specify?

[microvibe]

is tomtom6 that much better then iguidiance intellinav version3? So far i have added movie playback to my gonav. i wouldnt maybe adding some pda apps to this thing if its possible, i guess as long as it suports wince and the arm processor you can add anything. worth the 99$ imo at least for the tinkering value since this my first gps unit.

[dealcatcher]

is tomtom6 that much better then iguidiance intellinav version3? So far i have added movie playback to my gonav. i wouldnt maybe adding some pda apps to this thing if its possible, i guess as long as it suports wince and the arm processor you can add anything. worth the 99$ imo at least for the tinkering value since this my first gps unit.


what's the size of the sd card do you use? Is the unit required the map sd card in order to run? can I insert another sd card to the gps for movie storage ?

[drk3p]

I got one of 2 (All i saw was 2) at Loblaws College Square in Ottawa
I worked 12am-8am sat so I bussed over right away.
I had to fight with the guy for 4 min just to get him to scan it.
Me "Hi there, can I get a price check on that please?"
Him "Its 199 marked down from 299"
Me "Ok, but I herd it was 99$ at RCSS"
Him "Nope 199, Loblaws isn't the same thing as RCSS, we dont have the same prices"
(I'm thinking err, yah, you just happen to be owned by the same cooperation, have the same products, and on 90% or items have the same prices)
Me "Ok well sometiems your prices are the same, can you just scan it please?"
Him "Well I'm telling you, unless prices changed overnight, its 199, I put up the price tag myself"
Me "Scan it and Il buy it"
Him "Hmm, I guess prices changed over night"

[montward]

I think my unit won't hold a charge. I tried plugging it in with the adapter and leaving it on to charge, also tried turnining it off and leaving it plugged in the AC adapter. I tried both of these ways for a couple of hours. I'm not sure if it was charging at all during this time, since there's no indication of charge, but when I try to power it without having it hooked up to a cigarette lighter or to the AC adapter, it does not turn on.. :confused:

Are you sure the master power switch (located on the bottom left side) is on ?:?:

[cheapbast]

I have a gps total noobie question. Can this gps be used for geocaching?

[money1]

any more left in TO?

[daffod]

windshield suction mount is included ??? please help.
cheers.

[timko]

Sorry, I generated the map only for Ontario. I figured I only need that one for the short term, so why crowd up the memory with other crap I won't use. I'll load more as needed.

I just wanted to know everyone had the same map loader software problem that I have. I am trying to find out if there is different versions of the CDROM.

You don't have to save the map to the SD card, just generate it with the map loader program. You can save it your C drive.

If you map loader software is like mine, it will crash in the middle of generating it.

[Kamloops]

ok, I figured out how to play divx/mp3 on this unit.

1. run the gonav software, go to the menu screen and click on the "i" icon. it will take you to the system information page, click on the "Exit" button. it will close the software and display the empty desktop.

2. install activesync on your PC

3. connect the unit to PC via USB cable

4. open activesync and click on the "explore" button, then go into windows folder, create a short cut to explorer.exe and drag it to "desktop" folder, you will see a shortcut appeared on the unit

5. run the TCPMP setup program (dixv/mp3 player, tcpmp.corecodec.org), choose SDMMC as the destination, it will transfer a bunch of files to the unit. then click the middle button of the D-Pad on the unit to select the
destination folder.

6. double click the shortcut to launch the explorer. browse to \SDMMC\TCPMP folder, double click "player" to play

now I need to figure out a way to enter data. Is there a on-screen keyboard for winCE similiar to the Pocket PC's built-in SIP keyboard?

Thanks so much for the hacks you guys are figuring out. I did this one but when I run the player it freezes up? Any ideas? also seems I keep loosing the explore icon on my desktop?

[Kamloops]

I scewed up mine as well and ended up coping the old software from the cd.

I bought 2 units so I hooked the one I did not mess with and with activesync backed up the sdcard to my PC then put in the other unit and copied it back. Would not work with a reader only using activsync


I picked one up last night. It is great for the price.

I did have trouble loading maps in to it for an upcoming trip to the USA.

When I included southern california, "GoNav Map Loader" crashed with "Internal error line 4251 Please Contact technical support." If I did not select southern california, I did not have any problems creating the new maps.

However, when I loaded the maps on the SD card, the GoNav software would no longer start. It crashed with:

Wrong File Version Data file:
linkinfo.bin: LI07 != LI08

I did some searching, and it means that it is expecting version LI08 maps, but the maps are LI07.

I then copied the software from the SD card folder on the CD. This allowed the GPS to work, but the software is an earlier version. The version number reported is the same, but I did notice that the battery indicator is on the oppisite side of the original software.

Did anyone generate new maps and not have to revert the software on the SD Card? I am hoping that someone has a newer version of the CDROM than the one that came with mine. And that generating a map with southern california works.

[riskit]

windshield suction mount is included ??? please help.
cheers.

this is what is included

http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/58-145-001-09.JPGhttp://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/58-145-001-08.JPG

http://marvin.kset.org/~chatko/happy-new-year.jpg

[corran]

I'm used to TomTom and I have a legit copy so I have the benefits of using both.

This is a Windows CE.net 4.2 device so it uses Pocket PC/Windows Mobile 2003 software.

Iguidance is fine as well.

The only thing you need to remember on this device is that you have to put everything on the SD card and run it from there. Nothing is saved when you do a hard reset. Shortcuts on the desktop aren't remembered, personalization of your windows is erased, etc. You can use the nscriptm to build a script to do this but you'll need to tinker with it.

Jay

is tomtom6 that much better then iguidiance intellinav version3? So far i have added movie playback to my gonav. i wouldnt maybe adding some pda apps to this thing if its possible, i guess as long as it suports wince and the arm processor you can add anything. worth the 99$ imo at least for the tinkering value since this my first gps unit.

[corran]

You can have as many SD cards as you want, my tinkering has been on a 2GB SD card. You need to, at a minimum, copy the nk.bin from the CD/original SD card to the root directory, make a Netropa IntelliNav directory and rename an application to IntelliNav.exe to start at boot.

It seems you need to format the card as FAT (not FAT 32) as the file system or it won't boot. (My experience)

Jay

what's the size of the sd card do you use? Is the unit required the map sd card in order to run? can I insert another sd card to the gps for movie storage ?

[riskit]

Started a Gonav s600a GPS navigator updates and hacking thread here (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4423960#post4423960) in Computers & Electronics can you please copy your updates or hacks.

[meatwork]

I bought the last one @ the RCSS London, Oxford and Gamage.

Great unit a bit of a delay as your moving, seems about 10m behind where your moving. The speed and distance are spot on though. I think I'll learn to use the unit before I start hacking it, making a back first of course.

Thanks again to the RFDs crew, I love this site!

So many deals, so little time.

[hyperion]

Are you sure the master power switch (located on the bottom left side) is on ?:?:

Yes.

[RedMosquito]

I was at RCSS in Grimsby this morning, they had one unit. I passed on it.

[tal65]

I can't seem to find a headphone plug in this thing, am I missing something?

I don't know about you guys but if I'm hacking this for videos or mp3's i'd like to be able to use my headphones. I may have to return this because of that and finding addresses are so difficult with this software. I live in St.Albert, Alberta and can't find my house or my family members in Edmonton.

Anyone have this with the same isues? Try doing a home address search, thanks.

[dkq]

I can't seem to find a headphone plug in this thing, am I missing something?

I don't know about you guys but if I'm hacking this for videos or mp3's i'd like to be able to use my headphones. I may have to return this because of that and finding addresses are so difficult with this software. I live in St.Albert, Alberta and can't find my house or my family members in Edmonton.

Anyone have this with the same isues? Try doing a home address search, thanks.

I agree that if there is no headphone jack it will be useless for MP3/4. But you might be able to open the cover and fit a 3.5mm or 2.5mm jack there in between speaker wires (this voids warranty and I guess it might be mono instead of stereo, from the photo it looks like stereo speakers?). This looks like hardware hack instead of software hack:-(

Good luck:-)

[daffod]

i love my tomtom 700 but bought last one in KW to play hacks.
100 bucks is worth taking risk..

[mjl]

is the cigarette plug not a charger? My unit is saying the main batteries are low and its turning itself off. THe light is on the charger plug would it not charge as i drive?

[crazdefool]

bought one today in oshawa, the first one was an obvious return, had a canon 16mb sd card in it!! so i returned that and got a new one, everything is working great. there was one still on the shelf and a display box so there is one on display somewhere (didnt see it though)

[Hugh Jass]

Checked out the Weston Rd/401 location at 4pm. Was one on display and it's box was in the glass case below and looked like a returned one. I asked a guy about it and he said that they'd be getting more in and $99 is the regular price. I asked if I could have the display model and he said no, great salesman huh? I didn't care anyway.

[zoomzoom]

Checked out the Weston Rd/401 location at 4pm. Was one on display and it's box was in the glass case below and looked like a returned one. I asked a guy about it and he said that they'd be getting more in and $99 is the regular price. I asked if I could have the display model and he said no, great salesman huh? I didn't care anyway.

I'm going out on a limb here, but I don't think they're going to get any more. I wouldn't be surprise if the salesguy just buys it for himself.

[Hugh Jass]

I'm going out on a limb here, but I don't think they're going to get any more. I wouldn't be surprise if the salesguy just buys it for himself.


He can have it, it looked like crap ;)

[En4cer]

hey where can i get IGuiadance 3.0? and how do i install it?

[Boyboy]

hey where can i get IGuiadance 3.0? and how do i install it?

http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/usglobalsat/iguidance30.htm

[chuckydee]

Picked up the last demo unit at Ajax, they had it on hold for me, when I got there two other Guys wanted it. Also 10% off for open box.

[boy80]

He can have it, it looked like crap ;)

it doesnt look that nice but its not like a cube that the garmin c300 series GPS are so you can carry it with you when strolling abouts.

Try finding ANY comparable GPS nav system for a $100....good luck...cause you will need it.

I have this and its pretty neat. Was running mp3s off it and playing divx pretty good. Cant complain cause its $100, the Garmin c320 I used is much better built/use but can not run divx/mp3 like this guy can and costs 3x more. And it works pretty good as a nav sys.

The mini USB plub on the unit does not charge thru the cig lighter, gotta go through the cradle.....dum design.

[mjl]

I finally read the instructions so far this unit has handled well and I am going to keep it. The cradle has the outlet for recharge so thats not to bad and the ac for other uses.

[Saca_Saca]

I'm going out on a limb here, but I don't think they're going to get any more. I wouldn't be surprise if the salesguy just buys it for himself.

They have to wait till the barcode is removed from the system before they can sell the display model.
They will not be stocking this model again.

[zoomzoom]

I am happy with my purchase too. Definitely a hot deal for $100. This is my first-ever GPS unit, so I'm not sure what is good vs. bad. The unit does seem just a little slow to realize when I need to do a turn off the street, etc. But, if you're watching the street signs and occassionally glancing at the screen to see the name of the street to make a turn, it's good enough for me. I am not sure if the slowness is just the nature of how the gps signal works, or if there is a correlation between slowness and the data processing capability of the unit.

I did also manage to test my unit in the downtown core surrounded by many many tall builds and the unit performs "ok". It did at times seem dis-oriented (for example, when the vehicle was stopped), but as soon as the vehicle was moving, the unit did quickly manage to orient itself again. The velocity measurement is very accurate, and I also like how it automatically (through a setting), switches from daytime to nighttime driving mode by changing the color of the screen. THe screen is also very readable in varying sunlight conditions.

In terms of having the program crash on me, it has happened twice now when I'm playing around with it at home (maybe I was navigating through the options menu too fast or something). Using it on the road, it has been up and running 100% with no problems.

I haven't tried loading more maps (or for that matter, generating more maps) yet. I think it should be quite straightforward though when I need to load more maps. I will probably not be hacking my unit as I have other devices for watching movies and listening to mp3's in the car. I may try the hacks if the maps get out-dated. However, by that time, there may be another hot deal on a newer GPS model. :)

[04BlkVibe]

Awesome deal. Bought 1 from RCSS in Newmarket. They had about 5 available when i was there on Saturday. Just had a chance to use it driving back from Huntsville, Ontario to Markham yesterday. Direction was good...and I'm extremely satisfied w/ it especially for $100. I was about to buy the Staples unit,...but glad i hold off and got this instead.

I'm new to GPS system..and I'm not sure how the maps gets updated.

Anyone that bought this figured out how to set the time? Mine seems to be an hour ahead...

I had the issue w/ Manitoba at boot up. Just change it to Ontario..and it worked.

And no..it does not come w/ USB cables. Says it is optional on the box.

[YLSF]

Time with GPS units are set via the satellite link-up.

In the configuration screen you can select something about day light savings time (I think it says DST)....

EDIT: BTW, what is really nice about this unit is the speaker in the cradle. It is nice and loud. With my pocketpc solution I always had to keep the radio really low to hear it...

[eipromb]

I bought mine on Sat, not too satisfied with though. Good unit but I can't see myself using it too often (I'm always in the city). Anyways I'll be returning mine within the week, but if anyone wants it PM me. Its barely used and I still have most of the packaging and receipt, I did toss the plastic wrap for the cables etc.. out though.

located @ m5t3a2

[mjl]

there are 2 left in the Thunder bay store. The sales tag over the front counter makes it look like they are sold out but they are in the case.

[v82slo]

Eipromb you have PM.

[good deal bc]

Abbotsford BC store has 10 left.

[enforcerviper]

If anyone is thinking about returning or selling theirs, please pm me.

Thanks

[Kamloops]

Wow - I am eating a big crow pie! For 99 bucks this thing is cool.

Have it playing mp3's and right now watching an episode of house in Divx on it. Works pretty good.

Just need to get a 2gig card as all I had around the house was a 1 gig.

Just have to upgrade the gps software, though I dont mind what it has it works well for me.

Thanks to all the guys that helped with the hacks!

I will be watching the hack thread closely for more.

Happy new Years!

[dreamnet]

want to buy one, dont know if it is still availble
and want to know if the unit can choose either fastest way or shortest way ?:lol:

[loomechy]

same with above^^
if you got one you dont want
let me know

[royal]

yup, same here, if anyone wants to get rid of thiers .. PM me and i wil ltake it.

thanks.

[eipromb]

just sold it to someone who turned out to live fairly close to me, sorry for those that pm'ed me before.

[helphelp911]

does any Vancovuer BC store have stocks? or Richmond, or Burnaby?

[craftsman]

does any Vancovuer BC store have stocks? or Richmond, or Burnaby?

According to earlier post, none are available. I personally checked the Metrotown, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam... they are all out...

[good deal bc]

According to earlier post, none are available. I personally checked the Metrotown, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam... they are all out...

Abbotsford is the only one

[missjosie]

any units left in calgary???

[gsrrr]

any units left in calgary???

I picked mine up at the Westhills location on Monday. I think I saw 3 or 4 left in the display case.

[xt21]

Sold out in most GTA locations >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

[loomechy]

just came back from the one in aurora
they have at least 2 left
well i saw 2 units left after i got mine
so hurry up and pick yours up
theres one in the shelf
and one BNIB

[dkq]

Just let you all know, I called NewMarket and Aurora store, none left:-(

[wlee]

Just let you all know, I called NewMarket and Aurora store, none left:-(
thx, i was about to ... :)

[blkm3]

that was fast !!.... I guess this is sold out in the GTA..

[loomechy]

wow really?
i left at 830
and they had 2 left min.
i think its best you visit the store

[loomechy]

btw
can some one pm me or post it
about how i can play mp3 and movies on this thing
thanks

[xt21]

Man I'm not gonna drive all the way to Aurora for a GPS.... thanks for the information though.

They are def not gonna restock this item since it was on clearance.

[pmdoit]

btw
can some one pm me or post it
about how i can play mp3 and movies on this thing
thanks
All is here
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4423960#post4423960

[loomechy]

so where can i buy this locally?
iguidance 3.0 thing?
is it updated maps? or just software update?
how much is it?
anyone runing the 3.0 wit this device?

[sjweyman]

Anybody pick this up in Moncton? I went to the Main Street location and asked the staff if they carried any GPS units and he told me no. Maybe just sold out? I took a good look around as well and didn't see any lying around the store.

[Yuan]

sold out in Dufferin & Steeles store (GTA)

[yuprules]

Montreal update:

Sold out:
Cote Des Neiges Sold out
DDO (West Island on St. Jean) Sold out
Ville Saint Laurent Sold out

[Yenkosupercars]

IIRC the Moncton, main street location had one when it was 200$, but after that I didn't see it

It was behind the counter close to the mp3/memory cards display

[mizer]

7... no...6:twisted: available in St Catharines...

thought I'd give it a go....I'm fed up with setting up the laptop to use my Staples price error GPS with streets and trips I picked up for $35 a year ago...

I used it on the way home....not half bad IMHO....:) good value for $100

[yuprules]

I have a gps total noobie question. Can this gps be used for geocaching?

No, this is a CAR GPS.

[green5lgt]

Has anyone tried to upload any additonal maps then what is on the SD card??

[yuprules]

Has anyone tried to upload any additonal maps then what is on the SD card??

Yes, see the first few pages. Someone installed California (an error, but they fixed it later on in the thread).

[mustanglover76]

If anyone has a NIB one they don't want, let me know, i'd be interested in buying this unit unless anyone knows where i could find one in GTA. Thanks guys...

[tchai]

Anyone know if this is available at the RCSS(es) at

1. Oakville (Trafalgar & Dundas)
2. Toronto (Eglinton & Don Mills)

[yuprules]

Anyone know if this is available at the RCSS(es) at

1. Oakville (Trafalgar & Dundas)
2. Toronto (Eglinton & Don Mills)

The answer to 1. is in the thread already.

[mustanglover76]

Confirmed with 2 stores (Oakville & Oshawa) that they are out of stock and will not get anymore...

[jtplayte]

Hi All,

My cigarette lighter adapter is bad. Confirmed with a second unit I got my parents and all is fine. The adapter actually gets VERY hot and has a burning smell. I really want to keep this GPS, but need to power the cradle through car lighter....anyone know of an easy fix ???

jP

[loomechy]

some guy is selling it on TPC

http://www.hondaprelude.to/forums/showthread.php?t=77562

but not for the $100 price tho

[eyey123]

Hi All,

My cigarette lighter adapter is bad. Confirmed with a second unit I got my parents and all is fine. The adapter actually gets VERY hot and has a burning smell. I really want to keep this GPS, but need to power the cradle through car lighter....anyone know of an easy fix ???

jP

i think, it's really trying to light/ burn a cigarette... :lol:

[R3V]

Can I get a copy of the CDs that came with the GPS? mine did not came with it.

Thanks again in advance

[andreid]

I bought the last one but open boxed.

It is stuck on the Gonav italics screen. The SD card contains all the software.
Should I re-install the software or it is hopelessly defective? Thanks for the help...

[GromitDog]

Went to Langley superstore and they had 2 on the shelf. Supposedly someone went in there and had them call all the neighboring superstores and look for more stock. That same person cleaned out all 5 they had at the time and the staff found 2 more after the guy left. The one left looks like it has been repackaged as the sides are bulging so be sure to check it before you leave the store. I say LOL because when the clerk was relaying the story of the guy making them call other stores i commented that he must have been a real nut job and they laughed and said yeah.

[microserf]

andreid, first you have to reset the system by pressing the reset button at the back. If it shows the italic Gonav for about 5 seconds then goes into regular Gonav with the green power light on, it is okay. Otherwise you have to reload the software into the SD card.

[hyperion]

Went to Langley superstore and they had 2 on the shelf. Supposedly someone went in there and had them call all the neighboring superstores and look for more stock. That same person cleaned out all 5 they had at the time and the staff found 2 more after the guy left. The one left looks like it has been repackaged as the sides are bulging so be sure to check it before you leave the store. I say LOL because when the clerk was relaying the story of the guy making them call other stores i commented that he must have been a real nut job and they laughed and said yeah.

For every 100 good RFDers, there's one of these idiots/profiteers. Remember that other guy from the RCSS clearance sale, who went in with the list printed off RFD and told them he wants all the stock of any of those items that they have. These kind of people piss me off.

[GromitDog]

For every 100 good RFDers, there's one of these idiots/profiteers. Remember that other guy from the RCSS clearance sale, who went in with the list printed off RFD and told them he wants all the stock of any of those items that they have. These kind of people piss me off.

I don't get why anybody would do that. At 100 bucks it is enough of a deal for me to bite, but not much room for profit to cover the hassles of selling, perhpas the guy sells them on ebay? When zellers had thier $1 clearance on things like powerbars etc the girl there told me that the guy buying all thier stock said he was going to turn around and sell them at a flea market. I guess all the power to the guys doing it as its business but it would be nice if stock were limited on the really hot deals, ironic that places like future shop limit quantites on thier lame 'deals' and when a real deal comes along people can come in and scoop up all of em. I try not to be stupid and overbuy allthough this rfd thing is bordering on an addiction/sport, and when i leave something behind i inform others by posting location/quantity/condition info.

[money1]

anyone have a lead on a unit in the GTA or surrounding areas?

[andyfreelane]

I bought the last one but open boxed.

It is stuck on the Gonav italics screen. The SD card contains all the software.
Should I re-install the software or it is hopelessly defective? Thanks for the help...

I've got last unit from the display too, it also keeps getting stuck on the Gonav screen, probably because the SD card which came with this unit is empty (thanks to whoever screwd it up an returned to the store). But I didn't even get any installation CDs. Is there any minimal set of files I can copy to my SD card and at least boot into basic OS? Whould someone be willing to make an image of the system files so I could finally boot my unit up.

Cheers,

Andy

[tchai]

I went to check the RCSS at Oakville, Ontario (Trafalgar/Dundas St.) tonight (2 Jan 2007)
Sold Out

[Kamloops]

I've got last unit from the display too, it also keeps getting stuck on the Gonav screen, probably because the SD card which came with this unit is empty (thanks to whoever screwd it up an returned to the store). But I didn't even get any installation CDs. Is there any minimal set of files I can copy to my SD card and at least boot into basic OS? Whould someone be willing to make an image of the system files so I could finally boot my unit up.

Cheers,

Andy

I can make you a full image of the sd card if you like. I could zip it up and out it on my server for download. You want the stock one or the one with divx player and screen rotate? You would need at least a 1gig sd for that

[ATLien69]

Damn you RFD another $115 well wasted! :) My dad picked up one too after finding out the price. :) Used it today...works ok for a GPS unit, but GREAT for a $99 GPS unit! :) (Crashed once so far, and freezes on the Gonav screen sometimes like others... (why???))

[tetris]

Today I was at My RCSS, but its sold out, ask the salesperson to check other store if they have any, He was nice and called the other store, also sold out. Its almost a dead deal.

[loomechy]

what software version did you get with the unit?
mine is GoNav v.n1.0.0
navteq 2005 northamerica

[andreid]

Despite resets, I still get stuck on the Gonav screen. I'll try a re-install.

RE: your disks couldn't you just install with the MIOmap (which is similar to Gonav)? There is a well seeded torrent at thepir*teb*y dot org.
Else I'll seed the disks for you. Pls. PM

I've got last unit from the display too, it also keeps getting stuck on the Gonav screen, probably because the SD card which came with this unit is empty (thanks to whoever screwd it up an returned to the store). But I didn't even get any installation CDs. Is there any minimal set of files I can copy to my SD card and at least boot into basic OS? Whould someone be willing to make an image of the system files so I could finally boot my unit up.

Cheers,

Andy

[andyfreelane]

I can make you a full image of the sd card if you like. I could zip it up and out it on my server for download. You want the stock one or the one with divx player and screen rotate? You would need at least a 1gig sd for that

How big the images are going to be? Can you PM me please?

[JNW]

Just let you all know, I called NewMarket and Aurora store, none left:-(

Hey Sorry Dude, I bought the last two units at Newmarket on the Dec 31st at 4:00pm...

[JNW]

Hi All,

My cigarette lighter adapter is bad. Confirmed with a second unit I got my parents and all is fine. The adapter actually gets VERY hot and has a burning smell. I really want to keep this GPS, but need to power the cradle through car lighter....anyone know of an easy fix ???

jP
U can pick u a pretty generic charger for this. I used my Blackberry car charger, it works. Just to Pacific Mall and pick up a cheap charger.

[Shambo]

Someone PM me with a UPC and I should be able to tell you which stores, if any, have them (Ontario only).

[ripinosu]

I can make you a full image of the sd card if you like. I could zip it up and out it on my server for download. You want the stock one or the one with divx player and screen rotate? You would need at least a 1gig sd for that

Kamloops, can you send me the link too? I would really apreciate your help in getting the one with the divxplayer.

[En4cer]

what software version did you get with the unit?
mine is GoNav v.n1.0.0
navteq 2005 northamerica

mine was the same version

still tryig to find out how to update it

[Kamloops]

Ok I am just making the image now. Will post soon. I found if you just try to copy stuff onto the sd card with a card reader it gets corrupted at least for me it does,,maybe its the $5.00 sandisk reader from Zellers? If I use activesync I dont have any problem. Remeber you have to format your sdcard fat not fat32 which xp defaults to.

I watched an episode of House today well driiving to the skihill on it. Spoke on the phone and had a coffee at the same time as well :eek:

[ripinosu]

Ok I am just making the image now. Will post soon. I found if you just try to copy stuff onto the sd card with a card reader it gets corrupted at least for me it does,,maybe its the $5.00 sandisk reader from Zellers? If I use activesync I dont have any problem. Remeber you have to format your sdcard fat not fat32 which xp defaults to.

I watched an episode of House today well driiving to the skihill on it. Spoke on the phone and had a coffee at the same time as well :eek:

Thanks a lot!

[Hugh Jass]

I watched an episode of House today well driiving to the skihill on it.


Wow. You can drive this thing too. For a hundred bucks it's an amazing mode of transport. You must be tiny though.

[Kamloops]

:arrowu: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Good one!

[loomechy]

JNW no way you got the last 2.
i went there today and there was 2 left in the morning
unless you meant today not dec 31

[loomechy]

hey
post pictures of where you mount your unit
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4436185#post4436185

[Kamloops]

Ok here they are:

www.kyra.ca/gpshack/gonavfactory.rar
www.kyra.ca/gpshack/gonavhack.rar

They are around the 230 meg mark.

The first one is what comes on the sdcard from the Factory.
The Second one has that on it but is set up to boot into Windows CE Explorer.

Has ScreenRotate.exe as well as TCPMP The Core Pocket Media Player

If you want to run the GPS from the hacked card go to Netropa IntelliNav and run runIntelliNav.exe

All you have to do is extract them to separate folders and then use activesync to transfer the files to the card on the gonav. The Card on the gonave will show up as SDMMC. Dont forget to format the card fat not fat32

I dont have much bandwidth so this is going to cost me some money. If anyone else can host them please let me know. I will only leave it up for a few days.

Let me know if it works.

[terranaj98]

Ok here they are:

www.kyra.ca/gpshack/gonavfactory.rar
www.kyra.ca/gpshack/gonavhack.rar

They are around the 230 meg mark.

The first one is what comes on the sdcard from the Factory.
The Second one has that on it but is set up to boot into Windows CE Explorer.

Has ScreenRotate.exe as well as TCPMP The Core Pocket Media Player

If you want to run the GPS from the hacked card go to Netropa IntelliNav and run runIntelliNav.exe

All you have to do is extract them to separate folders and then use activesync to transfer the files to the card on the gonav. The Card on the gonave will show up as SDMMC. Dont forget to format the card fat not fat32

I dont have much bandwidth so this is going to cost me some money. If anyone else can host them please let me know. I will only leave it up for a few days.

Let me know if it works.

thanks kamloops u da man !
uhhh did u get tomtom on the 2nd version?
how does that work?
also.. IMPRESSIVE multitasking mister..
coffee/tv-house/phone AND DRIVING WHOAAA...
someone buy this man a robot so the robot can do all this :D
and buy it from RCSS to make him happy :razz:

[Kamloops]

thanks kamloops u da man !
uhhh did u get tomtom on the 2nd version?
how does that work?
also.. IMPRESSIVE multitasking mister..
coffee/tv-house/phone AND DRIVING WHOAAA...
someone buy this man a robot so the robot can do all this :D
and buy it from RCSS to make him happy :razz:

Sorry cant put tomtom on it, I dont have it plus that could get me in trouble.

[big_raji]

I dont have much bandwidth so this is going to cost me some money. If anyone else can host them please let me know. I will only leave it up for a few days.


I highly recommend you take the links off your post, and just PM them to people that ask for now. You are going to get a ton of people downloading these 230mb files just for the hell of it.

[Kamloops]

I highly recommend you take the links off your post, and just PM them to people that ask for now. You are going to get a ton of people downloading these 230mb files just for the hell of it.

Ok I have taken out the links

[dealtaker]

Ok I have taken out the links
You've got a pm.
Thanks

[R3V]

Ok I have taken out the links


PM'd

[zoomzoom]

Ok I have taken out the links


PM'ed from me too. Thanks!

[NG]

Kamloops:

Why not just break it up into 5 (or whatever parts so each are under 100MB) using winrar and post them to five Google Pages websites?

Might be easier than responding to everybodies PMs and it's free, unlimited, lifetime bandwidth.

If you need a google account PM me (when you create a gmail account you'll get a few invites in your mail account which you can use to re-invite yourself for the other accounts)

[Kamloops]

Sorry guys. I did not realize the response I would get on this. Its gonna cost me in bandwidth bigtime.

I have shut down the links for now untill I can fiugure a way that is not gonna cost me.

[Ren]

Try rapidshare with split archives. Megaupload works too.

[danhenry]

Sorry guys. I did not realize the response I would get on this. Its gonna cost me in bandwidth bigtime.

I have shut down the links for now untill I can fiugure a way that is not gonna cost me.

www.rapidshare.de

Split the archives 3 times and host them off of that. :) Hopefully that works for ya!

edit: Or try and make a torrent out of it and give the files to a couple people who can seed it for a bit. Maybe we could get some RFDers to help out a bit.

[zoomzoom]

Please, no torrent download:( I tried a torrent download a few weeks ago and it was a horrendous experience for me (granted I'm new at this), but I cannot wait a few days for file that is relatively small.

rapidshare is good and maybe what NG recommended might be also an option.

[brunes]

Please, no torrent download:( I tried a torrent download a few weeks ago and it was a horrendous experience for me (granted I'm new at this), but I cannot wait a few days for file that is relatively small.

rapidshare is good and maybe what NG recommended might be also an option.

Just open an account at pages.google.com and put the file there.... unlimited BW and no splitting the archive BS - and best of all no rapidshare :)

[marklin]

I was at RCSS Kanata store last night and they had only the display model, I noticed the price tag is the regular one, so I question the clerk and he said the price will stay at $100 for a while, and they expect some more by Thursday!!

I am still struggling whether to get it or not, as I am quite good driving around town and I can rely on google maps when going on trips.. besides, this unit doesn't seem to give you turn-by-turn voice directions, this sounds like a big deal to me... I need more positive reviews to justify!!

[ripinosu]

I was at RCSS Kanata store besides, this unit doesn't seem to give you turn-by-turn voice directions, this sounds like a big deal to me... I need more positive reviews to justify!!

it does give you turn-by turn voice directions!

[mizer]

Hey Kamloops :) -I'll host those files for you - if you put them up and pm a link for me I will put up a special page for RFD'ers....;)

If anyone else has images worth uploading I'll put them up too...

Now we need a deal on SD cards...

Originally Posted by Kamloops
Ok here they are:

www.kyra.ca/gpshack/gonavfactory.rar
www.kyra.ca/gpshack/gonavhack.rar

They are around the 230 meg mark.

The first one is what comes on the sdcard from the Factory.
The Second one has that on it but is set up to boot into Windows CE Explorer.

Has ScreenRotate.exe as well as TCPMP The Core Pocket Media Player

If you want to run the GPS from the hacked card go to Netropa IntelliNav and run runIntelliNav.exe

All you have to do is extract them to separate folders and then use activesync to transfer the files to the card on the gonav. The Card on the gonave will show up as SDMMC. Dont forget to format the card fat not fat32

I dont have much bandwidth so this is going to cost me some money. If anyone else can host them please let me know. I will only leave it up for a few days.

Let me know if it works.

[Shambo]

Sorry, I won't be able to check stock until hopefully tomorrow.

[mustanglover76]

Sorry, I won't be able to check stock until hopefully tomorrow.

Do you work at the Superstore?

[Kamloops]

The file(s) will be available for 5 days here but I am sure someone else will post them.
Ok I have reposted the files at :


http://www.mailbigfile.com/469717cb0067127430e3ae9e35690a9f/listFiles.php
http://www.mailbigfile.com/4479140cc48e331c223d9572692bebc5/listFiles.php

They are around the 230 meg mark.

The first one is what comes on the sdcard from the Factory.
The Second one has that on it but is set up to boot into Windows CE Explorer.

Has ScreenRotate.exe as well as TCPMP The Core Pocket Media Player as well

If you want to run the GPS from the hacked card go to Netropa IntelliNav and run runIntelliNav.exe

All you have to do is extract them to separate folders and then use activesync to transfer the files to the card on the gonav. The Card on the gonave will show up as SDMMC. Dont forget to format the card fat not fat32

[newfbc]

There are LOTS of these left here in St. John's (Christmas Vacation for me!). I picked up one.. could get at least 6 more. If someone in Vancouver wants one in my luggage with a few $$ for my time, and you deal with Vancity and can do a transfer.. I'll grab one. Will be back in Vancouver Thursday night.

Ron.

[yuprules]

There are LOTS of these left here in St. John's (Christmas Vacation for me!). I picked up one.. could get at least 6 more. If someone in Vancouver wants one in my luggage with a few $$ for my time, and you deal with Vancity and can do a transfer.. I'll grab one. Will be back in Vancouver Thursday night.

Ron.

Sigh, I wish there were some in Montreal.

[dealcatcher]

The file(s) will be available for 5 days here but I am sure someone else will post them.
Ok I have reposted the files at :


http://www.mailbigfile.com/469717cb0067127430e3ae9e35690a9f/listFiles.php
http://www.mailbigfile.com/4479140cc48e331c223d9572692bebc5/listFiles.php

They are around the 230 meg mark.

The first one is what comes on the sdcard from the Factory.
The Second one has that on it but is set up to boot into Windows CE Explorer.

Has ScreenRotate.exe as well as TCPMP The Core Pocket Media Player as well

If you want to run the GPS from the hacked card go to Netropa IntelliNav and run runIntelliNav.exe

All you have to do is extract them to separate folders and then use activesync to transfer the files to the card on the gonav. The Card on the gonave will show up as SDMMC. Dont forget to format the card fat not fat32


oh no... files are no longer available? Please repost?

[ripinosu]

Sigh, I wish there were some in Montreal.

I just bought one from Montreal at Maxi & Cie.

[jackass_ca]

Why was this moved to expired deals. People are still talking about stores having stock, and besides, there is the LIST OF HOT DEALS forum still open in the Hot Deals Forum for RCSS when those items have been out of stock since before Christmas.

[newfbc]

I've been driving around with mine all afternoon.. I love it.. even here in St. John's where streets go everyway.. lol.. it works quite well.

Ron.

[yuprules]

I just bought one from Montreal at Maxi & Cie.

Where?! I tried DDO, Saint Laurent and Cote Des Neige, where did you get it from and where there any left? Please help!

[ripinosu]

Where?! I tried DDO, Saint Laurent and Cote Des Neige, where did you get it from and where there any left? Please help!


My advice is to ask the store clerk to call other stores to check their stock. I am from Toronto so I do not remember the streat name, but it was in Longueil.

Good luck!

[yuprules]

My advice is to ask the store clerk to call other stores to check their stock. I am from Toronto so I do not remember the streat name, but it was in Longueil.

Good luck!

CRAP, that's too far. I know which one you are talking about.

I did, I had them call the ones ON the island of Montreal. But not off the island (the ones off the island are pretty FAR out of the way).

EDIT: Where there many left? And when was this?

[mjl]

6 more units showed up at the THunder bay store

[yuprules]

6 more units showed up at the THunder bay store

New stock? Strange, I thought this GPS was on CLEARANCE. Maybe not!

[Alienxx45]

So is this deal dead?
Any stock in locations around GTA??

[mustanglover76]

I have 2 of these units on hold for me at a location. I only need one and i figured if someone here wants the other one I'd pick it up? Let me know before 6:30 if you want it but you have to be willing to pay extra for the gas I will be using to get it as it's not close for me but I'm willing to get it.

[gheart008]

I have 2 of these units on hold for me at a location. I only need one and i figured if someone here wants the other one I'd pick it up? Let me know before 6:30 if you want it but you have to be willing to pay extra for the gas I will be using to get it as it's not close for me but I'm willing to get it.

err... wouldn't you have to pay for that gas anyways since you're going to get a unit for yourself?

[mustanglover76]

err... wouldn't you have to pay for that gas anyways since you're going to get a unit for yourself?

Yes, but I'd figure if somebody wants one as badly as i do they'd be willing to share the gas money i'd have to use to get it for them as there are none in the GTA. If it was local, i wouldn't ask, but since I'm wasting about half a tank of gas, i think it's fair if they want it to share the cost. I'm not trying to make money off the unit and I'm only buying them both because i know a lot of people on here want one.

[Crazykaka]

Yes, but I'd figure if somebody wants one as badly as i do they'd be willing to share the gas money i'd have to use to get it for them as there are none in the GTA. If it was local, i wouldn't ask, but since I'm wasting about half a tank of gas, i think it's fair if they want it to share the cost. I'm not trying to make money off the unit and I'm only buying them both because i know a lot of people on here want one.

I'm down with that! Bring it on :D

[brunes]

Anybody pick this up in Moncton? I went to the Main Street location and asked the staff if they carried any GPS units and he told me no. Maybe just sold out? I took a good look around as well and didn't see any lying around the store.

Dunno about Moncton, but as of ~ 1 hour ago Fredericton has two left.

I picked up the 3rd last one... can't wait to try her out!

[mustanglover76]

looks like it's been moved back to Hot Deals as there are still a few in stock, but not for much longer.

[Shambo]

I tried checking, but stock is updated on Saturdays. Its showing alot of stores have them, but after reading the posts I'm guessing its off. The only way to tell is when I check Monday.

If you live by larger Loblaws/Zehrs/Fortinos stores, some of them had them, however, I'm unable to check the price at this time.

It will probably never be stocked again as the last time any warehouse in Canada got them was in May.

I will post on Monday

[mizer]

ok - all the images/hacks are available at www.11k.org (http://www.11k.org):)

[mustanglover76]

I tried checking, but stock is updated on Saturdays. Its showing alot of stores have them, but after reading the posts I'm guessing its off. The only way to tell is when I check Monday.

If you live by larger Loblaws/Zehrs/Fortinos stores, some of them had them, however, I'm unable to check the price at this time.

It will probably never be stocked again as the last time any warehouse in Canada got them was in May.

I will post on Monday

From Saturday to today, i doubt any RFD'er has missed a location to pick one up. But I didn't know that Fortino's sells them also.

BTW, the second unit has been spoken for already to the first person who asked.

[Alienxx45]

I can take you up on that offer!...but its after 630....can u still get it?!

Yes, but I'd figure if somebody wants one as badly as i do they'd be willing to share the gas money i'd have to use to get it for them as there are none in the GTA. If it was local, i wouldn't ask, but since I'm wasting about half a tank of gas, i think it's fair if they want it to share the cost. I'm not trying to make money off the unit and I'm only buying them both because i know a lot of people on here want one.

[mustanglover76]

I can take you up on that offer!...but its after 630....can u still get it?!

I'm leaving here in 10 minutes, but the second unit has been spoken for. If the deal doesn't go through, i will PM the second person who PM'd me.

[Master]

ok - all the images/hacks are available at www.11k.org (http://www.11k.org):)


Well done! nice website! Thanks.

I have a question though, can I format the SD with just activesync with a USB cable? Or do I need to use a SD reader?

[aragingbull]

ok - all the images/hacks are available at www.11k.org (http://www.11k.org):)

i couldn't see anything info for gonav on your url

[Alienxx45]

Cool...i'll pay u unit price + gas + a little somethingsomething extra for the effort..($)

I'm leaving here in 10 minutes, but the second unit has been spoken for. If the deal doesn't go through, i will PM the second person who PM'd me.

[mizer]

i couldn't see anything info for gonav on your url


might have taken some time for the nameservers to propagate... Godaddy can be painfully slow:mad: ... try it again

[hyperion]

ok - all the images/hacks are available at www.11k.org (http://www.11k.org):)

Very nice.

[aragingbull]

i still can't see it..., i refreshed many times..., oh well, i'll keep trying.

[mizer]

i still can't see it..., i refreshed many times..., oh well, i'll keep trying.


try clearing your cache:)

[aragingbull]

try clearing your cache:)

i tried but still getting the go daddy stuff. i'll try this when i get home from work. tnx.

[aragingbull]

thanks for putting that together..., i can finally see it.

[zoomzoom]

Thanks Kamloops for putting it all together and to Mizer for hosting! Much appreciated!

[andreid]

ok - all the images/hacks are available at www.11k.org (http://www.11k.org):)

Thank you!

We're really spoiled here: good product, excellent price, easy hacking...

[mjl]

thanks i will give it a try , but first I need a large sd card

[En4cer]

ok what exactly do i need to do to put upgrade it for Iguidiiance 3.0 i bought the program and i have it now but what do i need to do to put it in the gps and how to get it working

[Bargain_Junkie]

Are there anymore available in the Great Vancouver Area???????

This will work on any vehicle right? Doesn't it have to plug in somewhere?

I've never had a GPS on one of my vehicles before that's why I ask.

[brunes]

ok what exactly do i need to do to put upgrade it for Iguidiiance 3.0 i bought the program and i have it now but what do i need to do to put it in the gps and how to get it working

Yes.... can anyone please post a howto for this or a link to one? Or is it as simple as copying a folder to the SD card?

Thanks!

[NG]

Are there anymore available in the Great Vancouver Area???????

This will work on any vehicle right? Doesn't it have to plug in somewhere?

I've never had a GPS on one of my vehicles before that's why I ask.

Don't know about the GVR thing (perhaps try calling around) but it'll work on any vechicle.

You don't need to plug it in since it has a built in battery but there is a dock that you can connect to it to be able to hook up a cig charger for extra power. You'll need to use this dock to use the car charger since the unit doesn't have a port for a cig charger (that and the no headphone jack are it's biggest faults imho).

[Alienxx45]

are there still any of these within GTA? or is anyone thinking of returning theirs?

[mustanglover76]

ok what exactly do i need to do to put upgrade it for Iguidiiance 3.0 i bought the program and i have it now but what do i need to do to put it in the gps and how to get it working

where did you buy it from and how much if i can ask?

[andyfreelane]

ok - all the images/hacks are available at www.11k.org (http://www.11k.org):)

Big thanks to mizer and kamloops, I downloaded hacked image and finally got my unit up. As I expected SD card was just missing a boot loader. Good job guys!

[andyfreelane]

Don't know about the GVR thing (perhaps try calling around) but it'll work on any vechicle.

You don't need to plug it in since it has a built in battery but there is a dock that you can connect to it to be able to hook up a cig charger for extra power. You'll need to use this dock to use the car charger since the unit doesn't have a port for a cig charger (that and the no headphone jack are it's biggest faults imho).

As far as I understand this thing also can charge from a PC USB port. When I was trying to fix my unit I hooked up a car cradel to the PC using USB cable, a kind you would use with your MP3 player or digital camera, and the charge light on the cradel when on.

[brunes]

As far as I understand this thing also can charge from a PC USB port. When I was trying to fix my unit I hooked up a car cradel to the PC using USB cable, a kind you would use with your MP3 player or digital camera, and the charge light on the cradel when on.

This is true - the parent poster was wrong. The unit has a mini-usb port right on it - you can charge the unit from your PC with OR WITHOUT the cradle.

Also, the cig. charger is a mini-usb port as well, so you can skip the cradle in your car too if you want.

Also - the unit has a built in speaker. The cradle speakers are amlified and larger, but not required.

[ttoommyy]

Hi Guys, help me! I got a big problem

In order to get enough space to install iGuidance 3, I am stupid and delete all date in SD card. Then no padkey is functionable. and the screen freezed when I turned on the GPS. and ActivSync can not connect with Gonav again. What should I do? because that I don't have a card-reader to copy the original file back to the SD card.

[yuprules]

Hi Guys, help me! I got a big problem

In order to get enough space to install iGuidance 3, I am stupid and delete all date in SD card. Then no padkey is functionable. and the screen freezed when I turned on the GPS. and ActivSync can not connect with Gonav again. What should I do? because that I don't have a card-reader to copy the original file back to the SD card.

Reload the software off the CD using the USB cable.

[yuprules]

I tried checking, but stock is updated on Saturdays. Its showing alot of stores have them, but after reading the posts I'm guessing its off. The only way to tell is when I check Monday.

If you live by larger Loblaws/Zehrs/Fortinos stores, some of them had them, however, I'm unable to check the price at this time.

It will probably never be stocked again as the last time any warehouse in Canada got them was in May.

I will post on Monday

Please check Montreal thanks!

[ttoommyy]

Thank you. But my unit doesn't come with a CD. it is an open box. Can you upload a CD or tell me where to download? Thank you

Reload the software off the CD using the USB cable.

[yuprules]

Thank you. But my unit doesn't come with a CD. it is an open box. Can you upload a CD or tell me where to download? Thank you

I believe the hacking thread (toward the last few pages) has the cd, if not ask there for it.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386475

[Kamloops]

Hi Guys, help me! I got a big problem

In order to get enough space to install iGuidance 3, I am stupid and delete all date in SD card. Then no padkey is functionable. and the screen freezed when I turned on the GPS. and ActivSync can not connect with Gonav again. What should I do? because that I don't have a card-reader to copy the original file back to the SD card.


You will need a card reader at this point. Its the only way. Activesyn will not be able to connect at this point. I would not bother with the files on the CD use the files I uploaded, the factory one or the hacked one. That version is newer than what is on the CD

[andyfreelane]

Hi Guys, help me! I got a big problem

In order to get enough space to install iGuidance 3, I am stupid and delete all date in SD card. Then no padkey is functionable. and the screen freezed when I turned on the GPS. and ActivSync can not connect with Gonav again. What should I do? because that I don't have a card-reader to copy the original file back to the SD card.

activesynk would not recognize this unit until basic OS is loaded. You've got to get a card reader and copy at least a file with BIN extension to SD card, this is a boot loader as far as I understand. I had exactly the same problem, somebody just deleted all files from SD card and returned it back to the store. Just download an image provided by kamloops from www.11k.org put together by mizer and copy BIN file back to SD card.

Now, I have question. Is there a way to syncronize my schedule and contacts from MS Outlook with this unit. That would be really nice, a GPS + orginizer in one unit. Unfortunately I have no expirience with mobile devices other then PDA.

[ttoommyy]

Can I put the SD card into my Canon camera and connect camera with computer? Will computer alow me to upload file into SD card by camera?
Or Syncronize will help me this time?


activesynk would not recognize this unit until basic OS is loaded. You've got to get a card reader and copy at least a file with BIN extension to SD card, this is a boot loader as far as I understand. I had exactly the same problem, somebody just deleted all files from SD card and returned it back to the store. Just download an image provided by kamloops from www.11k.org put together by mizer and copy BIN file back to SD card.

Now, I have question. Is there a way to syncronize my schedule and contacts from MS Outlook with this unit. That would be really nice, a GPS + orginizer in one unit. Unfortunately I have no expirience with mobile devices other then PDA.

[JugaJatt]

Any in stock within gta ( oakvlle, Burlington, Mississauga, Brampton) Thx

[yuprules]

Can I put the SD card into my Canon camera and connect camera with computer? Will computer alow me to upload file into SD card by camera?
Or Syncronize will help me this time?

Yes that is a GREAT IDEA, put the SD card in the camera...connect the camera to the computer and it will show up as a driver letter. The nyou can copy what you need from the hacking thread.

[yuprules]

Any in stock within gta ( oakvlle, Burlington, Mississauga, Brampton) Thx

Oakville was answered a few pages back, nope sold out.

[Kamloops]

Can I put the SD card into my Canon camera and connect camera with computer? Will computer alow me to upload file into SD card by camera?
Or Syncronize will help me this time?

Oh man that is such a good idea! Why did I not think of that. I love these discussions!

YES, this will work. Or at least it should?

[andyfreelane]

Can I put the SD card into my Canon camera and connect camera with computer? Will computer alow me to upload file into SD card by camera?
Or Syncronize will help me this time?

If after you connect your camera to PC you'll see that SD card as a separate drive in your file manager, then the answer is yes. Just make sure you copy *.bin file to the root file system on the SD card (meaning not to a directory). After that you should be able to use activesync.

But in case if you cannot see your SD card on the PC directly, and you will be forced to use Canon's software this may not work, becase syncronisation software tends to copy files to the directory on the SD card, in this case the Gonav unit simply won't see a boot loader. But you can give it a try anyway. Good luck.

[enricor]

that's how i did it with my D50 ...just delete the folder and file(s) the camera adds before you take it out of the camera ...it works pretty much the same as a card reader.

[ibear]

Dominions in St. John's also carries this GPS for the same $99.98 price if anyone is interested:)

[Alienxx45]

Anywhere within the GTA that this unit is in stock?!?

Dominions in St. John's also carries this GPS for the same $99.98 price if anyone is interested:)

[slgta]

Anywhere within the GTA that this unit is in stock?!?

I would love to get one too.
Couldn't talk my wifey to go with the Staples $200 MIO C310. Probably easier with the $99 Gonav. :D

[MJB]

Any in stock within gta ( oakvlle, Burlington, Mississauga, Brampton) Thx

I was at the RCSS - 401 and Weston Rd store when the last one was put on hold (I assume picked up) yesterday.

[turtletom]

I was at the RCSS - 401 and Weston Rd store when the last one was put on hold (I assume picked up) yesterday.

I was at that store at lunchtime today and there was a display model only left. I didn't ask if they would sell the display. He said they 'may' get more in, and to call Monday to see.

[aragingbull]

how can u tell it's fully charged? i read it's supposed to be 4 hrs for a full charge but there's no indicator / light on the unit. also, do u switch the master power on before charging or does it matter if it's in the off position???

[tal65]

Here's more questions for someone who might know. If you dont use it for a while, should you shut the switch to the off position? The only thing I don't like about doing that is you have to recalibrate again.

[mustanglover76]

I was at that store at lunchtime today and there was a display model only left. I didn't ask if they would sell the display. He said they 'may' get more in, and to call Monday to see.

From the stores i called, they said since it's a clearance item, they will not get any more in stock. This was mentioned a few pages earlier. You will be very hard pressed to find one in the GTA but doesn't hurt to keep calling. I picked up the last 2 last night at one location.

[dkq]

In case if it runs out of battery or reset, the links might be gone for good. You can re-generate the links through ActiveSync. So I don't think that downloadable SD card image would get all the MP3/DIVX-Player/Rotatescreen/WindowsExplorer automatically before you run ActiveSync. This is a wonderful unit simply for its hackable Pocket PC/WinCE capability. The LCD is great and I finished watching 007 movie on it last night.

GTA folks, I got a spare unit from RCSS in a Kingdom of Far Far Away:-( This one was for my sister. But she decided not to take it since she does not drive lots. PM me *tonight* (meaning before Friday Jan. 5th) you can come to pick it up Friday if you are closeby. It is in absolutely original unopen box and with original RCSS receipt:-) I am in Mississauga near Pearson Airport.

[GromitDog]

I tried loading on new maps for bc and washington state and got some error where it said it was expecting .007 instead of .008 or somehting like that, is there a fix for that error?

[StoneColdWhat]

mmm not sure where my manual is but how do you get it to display a map of the city you're in, not just set the destination ?

[Tnguyen74]

In case if it runs out of battery or reset, the links might be gone for good. You can re-generate the links through ActiveSync. So I don't think that downloadable SD card image would get all the MP3/DIVX-Player/Rotatescreen/WindowsExplorer automatically before you run ActiveSync. This is a wonderful unit simply for its hackable Pocket PC/WinCE capability. The LCD is great and I finished watching 007 movie on it last night.

GTA folks, I got a spare unit from RCSS in a Kingdom of Far Far Away:-( This one was for my sister. But she decided not to take it since she does not drive lots. PM me *tonight* (meaning before Friday Jan. 5th) you can come to pick it up Friday if you are closeby. It is in absolutely original unopen box and with original RCSS receipt:-) I am in Mississauga near Pearson Airport.

ygpm dkq

[.EE.]

In case if it runs out of battery or reset, the links might be gone for good. You can re-generate the links through ActiveSync. So I don't think that downloadable SD card image would get all the MP3/DIVX-Player/Rotatescreen/WindowsExplorer automatically before you run ActiveSync. This is a wonderful unit simply for its hackable Pocket PC/WinCE capability. The LCD is great and I finished watching 007 movie on it last night.

GTA folks, I got a spare unit from RCSS in a Kingdom of Far Far Away:-( This one was for my sister. But she decided not to take it since she does not drive lots. PM me *tonight* (meaning before Friday Jan. 5th) you can come to pick it up Friday if you are closeby. It is in absolutely original unopen box and with original RCSS receipt:-) I am in Mississauga near Pearson Airport.
I'm really close to your area. I can pick it up tonight. Check your PM.

[Shak]

I have some questions for you people who use these units. Where do you keep them when you park your car?

I can't see it being very convenient to carry this whenever you leave your car. I would be be worried about theft, especially since it's just sitting there on the dash not attached to anything.

Anyone have any tips or stories?

Too bad you couldn't track your unit using GPS...lol

[jackass_ca]

So, I found a unit today in Windsor RCSS, it was sitting behind the checkout in the electronics department. However, on the side of this, it says that the USB cable is optional, even though on the back it says it is included... well, mine does not have a USB cable, do I need this in order to use the unit, or can map and information data be loaded with a card reader? If I need one, can I use the one from my digital camera that is similar this the slot on this?
Also, was there supposed to be an actual instruction manual? Mine only had a french and english guide, much like a quick set up guide...

Any details would be greatly appreciated.

[blainehamilton]

Full instructions are on the discs. Only basic sheets are in the box.

A standard usb mini cable like 1000's of cameras and mp3 players use is the type of cable it needs. Very common, can be bought anywhere or used from another device you own.

[jackass_ca]

Full instructions are on the discs. Only basic sheets are in the box.

A standard usb mini cable like 1000's of cameras and mp3 players use is the type of cable it needs. Very common, can be bought anywhere or used from another device you own.

Thanks, yeah, I noticed just after I posted that the disc said manual on it. Is there supposed to be a cable supplied? Also, what is the cable for? Can you flash or update the software to play mp3's and such, as I have read?
Oh, sorry, also, is all the Map data pretty much already loaded to this unit, and the discs are just backup, or is it just basic data? I am waiting for the unit to charge, (which I have no idea if it really is, how do you know?) so I can play around with it!

[theastroboy]

Anyone in the proximity of Markham/Richmond Hill area who has an extra one for whatever reason (buyer's remorse, didn't like it after your first trial, etc.), please PM and I will buy it off you for my Dad's fishing trips.

[Bargain_Junkie]

So is this thing worth the 100$$$???

It navigates properly right? Is there anyway you can attach it into your vehicle? It doesn't have any sound right?

Anyone find any in the GVR???

[midget_man]

So is this thing worth the 100$$$???

It navigates properly right? Is there anyway you can attach it into your vehicle? It doesn't have any sound right?

Anyone find any in the GVR???

You are really going to have to read through this thread -- it is an auto gps with sound.

[brunes]

Thanks, yeah, I noticed just after I posted that the disc said manual on it. Is there supposed to be a cable supplied? Also, what is the cable for? Can you flash or update the software to play mp3's and such, as I have read?
Oh, sorry, also, is all the Map data pretty much already loaded to this unit, and the discs are just backup, or is it just basic data? I am waiting for the unit to charge, (which I have no idea if it really is, how do you know?) so I can play around with it!
It's called a mini USB cabe. You can get them anywhere - I just bought one for my PDA at Canadian Tire this past weekend for $9.99. Best price I could find at the time, was in a pinch for one.

[jackass_ca]

It's called a mini USB cabe. You can get them anywhere - I just bought one for my PDA at Canadian Tire this past weekend for $9.99. Best price I could find at the time, was in a pinch for one.

I understand that, I have a few from digital cameras, but what I am wondering is, what do I use it for? Does anyone know about flashing these things with different software or programs, I thought I read something about it somewhere but I don't know if it was about this unit.

Oh and how do you know if the unit is charging? Or fully charged. I had it plugged into the car lighter for about an hour, on my drive home and the battery on the screen shows full but I am sure it isn't!

[mjl]

I have applied the hack supplied (thanks) I transfered a full divix to a 2 gig card. I am finding the file locks up and or freeze ups. Should I be repackaging this like a psp movie?

[rayner55]

is it just me, or is anyone else having a hard time taking the stylus out of its holder

[mustanglover76]

is it just me, or is anyone else having a hard time taking the stylus out of its holder

it is nearly impossible to get out...i just use my finger if i can't take it out...soo tough.

[Shambo]

So is this thing worth the 100$$$???

It navigates properly right? Is there anyway you can attach it into your vehicle? It doesn't have any sound right?

Anyone find any in the GVR???

I read some where that the original price was $399.

I'm not 100% sure, but I think they're only available in Ontario & Quebec.

[rayner55]

that stylus was a real pain in the @ss, i almost thought it was a defective fit,
the 3 grip grooves were a joke to grasp onto, i found that using a swiss army knife (the can opener blade of the swiss army) works really well to get the stylus out

[jtplayte]

I have applied the hack supplied (thanks) I transfered a full divix to a 2 gig card. I am finding the file locks up and or freeze ups. Should I be repackaging this like a psp movie?


I had the same problem. Just need to re-encode with something like pocket DVD etc.

jP

[jackass_ca]

that stylus was a real pain in the @ss, i almost thought it was a defective fit,
the 3 grip grooves were a joke to grasp onto, i found that using a swiss army knife (the can opener blade of the swiss army) works really well to get the stylus out

Yes, the grooves on mine are gone already, between using a knife, key and my teeth, I have worn them right off... makes sense that it would be that tough eh> Fighting with a stylus while cruising the highway, perfect!:confused:

[money1]

any left in TO or surrounding areas?

[brunes]

Yes, the grooves on mine are gone already, between using a knife, key and my teeth, I have worn them right off... makes sense that it would be that tough eh> Fighting with a stylus while cruising the highway, perfect!:confused:

You don't need the stylus for anything after the fist time you hard boot the device and calibrate it... all the rest of the buttons are huge, designed to just tap with your finger.

[brunes]

I understand that, I have a few from digital cameras, but what I am wondering is, what do I use it for? Does anyone know about flashing these things with different software or programs, I thought I read something about it somewhere but I don't know if it was about this unit.

Oh and how do you know if the unit is charging? Or fully charged. I had it plugged into the car lighter for about an hour, on my drive home and the battery on the screen shows full but I am sure it isn't!

The green light on it is lit if it is charging.

[yuprules]

I have applied the hack supplied (thanks) I transfered a full divix to a 2 gig card. I am finding the file locks up and or freeze ups. Should I be repackaging this like a psp movie?

When you re-encode the Divx, just select POCKET PLAYER or POCKET VIDEO in the Divx encoding options.

This unit's CPU speed can't handle FULL SIZED videos you normally play on a TV or computer screen.

Someone please find me a unit in Montreal, sniff sniff :(

[aztekasaur]

Called RCSS in Aurora yesterday. The guy in electronics said that they were out of stock and that's it. When I mentioned that some locations were re-stocking he checked the orders and said that he can order some for delivery next week. It's worth asking instead of walking away when they're out of stock. Who knows....maybe we'll all get one next week. :cheesygri

[ttoommyy]

Hi, I've put the empty SD card into my Canon SD30 camera and connect the camera to the computer. However, it looks that I can only download the files from the camera, but NOT copy any file to the camera. Does anyone have experience to upload file to camera SD card? Thank you


If after you connect your camera to PC you'll see that SD card as a separate drive in your file manager, then the answer is yes. Just make sure you copy *.bin file to the root file system on the SD card (meaning not to a directory). After that you should be able to use activesync.

But in case if you cannot see your SD card on the PC directly, and you will be forced to use Canon's software this may not work, becase syncronisation software tends to copy files to the directory on the SD card, in this case the Gonav unit simply won't see a boot loader. But you can give it a try anyway. Good luck.

[markj]

anyone see any in MTL?

[sale]

hi everyone

has anyone else experienced the unit not being able to work (track your location) when it's cloudy outside ? it's stuck on the Manitoba highway 39 screen - or do I have a defective unit - it just started to not work in the past 2 days when it's been really cloudy (and raining) outside

thanks in advance

[Kamloops]

hi everyone

has anyone else experienced the unit not being able to work (track your location) when it's cloudy outside ? it's stuck on the Manitoba highway 39 screen - or do I have a defective unit - it just started to not work in the past 2 days when it's been really cloudy (and raining) outside

thanks in advance

I wass in a snow storm last night and it worked perfect

[tal65]

I do find sometimes it locks up and has trouble finding a signal. If this happens which is rare, I just so a soft reset and it picks up the signal fairly quickly after that. It also keeps your destination so you don't have to enter it again.

hi everyone

has anyone else experienced the unit not being able to work (track your location) when it's cloudy outside ? it's stuck on the Manitoba highway 39 screen - or do I have a defective unit - it just started to not work in the past 2 days when it's been really cloudy (and raining) outside

thanks in advance

[yuprules]

anyone see any in MTL?

I went to ALMOST every store on the island and OFF it is gone:

City Saint Laurent
City of DDO
Cote Des Neiges (got sold about 3 hours before I got there)
Longueuil

Feel free to stop by the east end one and report back...I gave up myself :)

[Kamloops]

http://tw.autonet.com.tw/news/img/2005/12/ba51201192.jpg

Wish I got one of those with my GONAV!

[bluespecv]

Wish I got one of those with my GONAV!

Oh you didn't get one? I guess its cuz I'm an ass and got all the stock. Check it on ebay soon! don't worry theres no reserve on the auction.

[riskit]

I went to ALMOST every store on the island and OFF it is gone:

City Saint Laurent
City of DDO
Cote Des Neiges (got sold about 3 hours before I got there)
Longueuil

Feel free to stop by the east end one and report back...I gave up myself :)

I went in to the Vimont Maxi in Laval and pick one up at 3pm for a co-worker, the sales kid said he had three this morning and I got the last one.

[daffod]

wow hostile for some thing no one have???? did any one try tomtom 6 on this machine?
if yes please PM me

[daffod]

that stylus was a real pain in the @ss, i almost thought it was a defective fit,
the 3 grip grooves were a joke to grasp onto, i found that using a swiss army knife (the can opener blade of the swiss army) works really well to get the stylus out

i think its made to piss off customers.

[zoomzoom]

http://tw.autonet.com.tw/news/img/2005/12/ba51201192.jpg

Wish I got one of those with my GONAV!



wowzers wowzers wowzers!

[Hugh Jass]

She'd do I suppose :)

[Bargain_Junkie]

Any available anywhere in the GVA?????????????????????????????????????

[JNW]

Selling a GONAV. I bought two, one for my father and an extra unit. I hot a Garmin NUVI for Xmas, so now I have GONAV for sale. If no one is interested I will probably return it next week.

[.EE.]

JNW, I'm right in your area. Check your PM!
Selling a GONAV. I bought two, one for my father and an extra unit. I hot a Garmin NUVI for Xmas, so now I have GONAV for sale. If no one is interested I will probably return it next week.

[Woah!]

http://tw.autonet.com.tw/news/img/2005/12/ba51201192.jpg

Wish I got one of those with my GONAV!

Very nice,but wouldn't you be hungry again about an hour later....:D

[dkq]

I thought you only charge this unit by plug in the docking port at the bottom. I tried usb data port but seems to me no charge.

Also the green LED is on if the unit is on. But if you push the power button (not th slide switch on the bottom) to turn off unit while charging, the LED is OFF. For this, I am confused since there is no way I would know it reaches full charge unless I turn into NAV function or go through control panel ... so are you sure the green LED is the charging indicator?

The green light on it is lit if it is charging.

>>Oh and how do you know if the unit is charging? Or fully charged. I had it plugged into the car lighter for about an hour, on my drive home and the battery on the screen shows full but I am sure it isn't!

[andreid]

If using the hacked version posted here, you can click on the battery button which will give you its state.


Also the green LED is on if the unit is on. But if you push the power button (not th slide switch on the bottom) to turn off unit while charging, the LED is OFF. For this, I am confused since there is no way I would know it reaches full charge unless I turn into NAV function or go through control panel ... so are you sure the green LED is the charging indicator?[/QUOTE]

[pmdoit]

I went to ALMOST every store on the island and OFF it is gone:

City Saint Laurent
City of DDO
Cote Des Neiges (got sold about 3 hours before I got there)
Longueuil

Feel free to stop by the east end one and report back...I gave up myself :)
OOS at:
Montreal Jean Talon east
Rive Sud:
- Chemin de Chambly
- Rue Nobel Boucherville
- Boulevard Cousineau(i bought the demo here last week)
- St Jean Sur Richelieu

[jochooi]

How come I can't get wondows CE taskbar on the desktop after I exit iguidance?

[yuprules]

I went in to the Vimont Maxi in Laval and pick one up at 3pm for a co-worker, the sales kid said he had three this morning and I got the last one.

I debated if I should go that far...I guess I should have. Thanks for the update!

Anybody checked Loblaws (with electronics section) yet for the same deal?

[tonychouca]

I GOT two GONAV S600A on Last week from a far away place

NO MORE PMS,SOLD OUT,THANKS FOR YOUR GUYS.

[theastroboy]

Auction style sale is not allowed on RFD. If you want to auction them, go eBay.

The fair price is only what you paid for it, plus compensations for gas and time to hunt them down.

I hope you didn't get the unit with the sole intention to make a profit. You got them because you heard about them on RFD. Then you turned around and tried to benefit off RFDers who couldn't get them because of you?

As much as I want one for my dad, I am not feeding a profiteer.

I have also included a private message from JNW at the bottom when I asked about his/her unit.

If making a profit wasn't your intention in buying the unit, then I apologize.

I GOT two GONAV S600A on Last week from a far away place, if anybody interested in it,please PM me,and tell me what is the best price you can offer.
brand new in box.
I'm in Toronto.
thanks.

I have an offer for $145. First one to offer $150 gets it. Willing to meet up and drop off.

[Terry Graham]

I am happy with my purchase too. Definitely a hot deal for $100. This is my first-ever GPS unit, so I'm not sure what is good vs. bad. The unit does seem just a little slow to realize when I need to do a turn off the street, etc. But, if you're watching the street signs and occassionally glancing at the screen to see the name of the street to make a turn, it's good enough for me. I am not sure if the slowness is just the nature of how the gps signal works, or if there is a correlation between slowness and the data processing capability of the unit.

I did also manage to test my unit in the downtown core surrounded by many many tall builds and the unit performs "ok". It did at times seem dis-oriented (for example, when the vehicle was stopped), but as soon as the vehicle was moving, the unit did quickly manage to orient itself again. The velocity measurement is very accurate, and I also like how it automatically (through a setting), switches from daytime to nighttime driving mode by changing the color of the screen. THe screen is also very readable in varying sunlight conditions.

In terms of having the program crash on me, it has happened twice now when I'm playing around with it at home (maybe I was navigating through the options menu too fast or something). Using it on the road, it has been up and running 100% with no problems.

I haven't tried loading more maps (or for that matter, generating more maps) yet. I think it should be quite straightforward though when I need to load more maps. I will probably not be hacking my unit as I have other devices for watching movies and listening to mp3's in the car. I may try the hacks if the maps get out-dated. However, by that time, there may be another hot deal on a newer GPS model. :)


Let us know if you manage to load more maps. Several of us have reported difficulties.

[Terry Graham]

any units left in calgary???

Westhills store had 2 in stock on Jan 3. Ibought one ans should have bought the other 2.

[baomin]

I GOT two GONAV S600A on Last week from a far away place, if anybody interested in it,please PM me,and tell me what is the best price you can offer.
brand new in box.
I'm in Toronto.
thanks.

Sell it in Ebay and let RFDers feel more comfortable.

[Terry Graham]

Yes, see the first few pages. Someone installed California (an error, but they fixed it later on in the thread).

I haven't found the fix. Can you say what message showed a fix?

[dkq]

Seems like impossible to *ADD* any maps into my SD card. I tried different OS/PC/SD-CARD and the only time I could have it done was when I either load Ontario *only* or just 2 or 5 maps *total*. Otherwise it just crashes:mad:

One message said after remove Southern California then it worked - wonder if only N California got loaded?

Any one has any luck or solution for this issue? thanks in advance

[Terry Graham]

This is true - the parent poster was wrong. The unit has a mini-usb port right on it - you can charge the unit from your PC with OR WITHOUT the cradle.

Also, the cig. charger is a mini-usb port as well, so you can skip the cradle in your car too if you want.

Also - the unit has a built in speaker. The cradle speakers are amlified and larger, but not required.

Have not tried the cigarette plug yet, but unit does not appear to charge over USB port from PC.

[Terry Graham]

I tried loading on new maps for bc and washington state and got some error where it said it was expecting .007 instead of .008 or somehting like that, is there a fix for that error?

Any responses to this problem?

[NG]

Sell it in Ebay and let RFDers feel more comfortable.

Agreed.

Didn't someone get banned in the Superstore deals thread just for talking about scalping their finds on ebay/craigslist let alone trying to sell them in that thread?

[NG]

I thought you only charge this unit by plug in the docking port at the bottom. I tried usb data port but seems to me no charge.


It is. The people who are saying it can be charged in the car without the cradle are mistaken. Would be nice but it's a no go.

[tal65]

How long does your battery last? I can't use mine for more than a day on a charge, it lasts about an hour of straight usage, maybe little more.

The strange thing is in win ce it says there around 50% charge left, but the unit will start complaining about low battery and start shutting down.

Anyone else notice this too?

[JNW]

Auction style sale is not allowed on RFD. If you want to auction them, go eBay.

The fair price is only what you paid for it, plus compensations for gas and time to hunt them down.

I hope you didn't get the unit with the sole intention to make a profit. You got them because you heard about them on RFD. Then you turned around and tried to benefit off RFDers who couldn't get them because of you?

As much as I want one for my dad, I am not feeding a profiteer.

I have also included a private message from JNW at the bottom when I asked about his/her unit.

If making a profit wasn't your intention in buying the unit, then I apologize.



Hey Astroboy.
Just an FYI to u. Try driving all the way to Whitby then Oshawa and then Newmarket. Have u ever thought of how much gas and time that was??? I guess u don't travel much right. Thought u might want to know before u start accusing someone of profiteering.

[dkq]

USB data port on this unit never would charge the battery. That's why on the packing box there is a USB Y cable BUT it relabelled as 'optional'.

From USB Mini plag, it might be able to charge the unit through the bundled dual-speaker docking station I guess?

Also notice the battery meter is not acurate enough and I had sudden death on the road even couple minutes before that I was more than half full on the green battery meter:-(

[tonychouca]

Auction style sale is not allowed on RFD. If you want to auction them, go eBay.

The fair price is only what you paid for it, plus compensations for gas and time to hunt them down.

I hope you didn't get the unit with the sole intention to make a profit. You got them because you heard about them on RFD. Then you turned around and tried to benefit off RFDers who couldn't get them because of you?

As much as I want one for my dad, I am not feeding a profiteer.

I have also included a private message from JNW at the bottom when I asked about his/her unit.

If making a profit wasn't your intention in buying the unit, then I apologize.


HI,man,if you can understanding people used the 7 hours more and gas driving around to get the last two units device.
you won't say the words like that.

I posted information here,hope somebody who want to get it and who didn;t get it and don;t want to waste their time to drive around.
When you say something,please think about it,then say.

I have a question here for you.if you get 2 from a far away place and used your 7 hours get the unit. would you like to sell it for $99.98 plus tax=$114.97
really think about it,then answer this question.

Thanks for your understanding.

If nobody need it.I'd like to keep it for myself or the gift for the friends.

NO MORE PMS.SOLD OUT.THANKS YOUR GUYS.

[Mike_C]

I GOT two GONAV S600A on Last week from a far away place, if anybody interested in it,please PM me,and tell me what is the best price you can offer.
brand new in box.
I'm in Toronto.
thanks.

PM sent....

[tal65]

Not to question what you are doing, I think it's good you are helping people out who missed this deal, but shouldn't you be posting in the buy/sell forum instead of here?

I mean can't everyone who sees a good deal just pick up all the stock then post it here for a few bucks extra for "gas" money and make money this way? It's pretty obvious the "hot deals" forum gets the most trafic on this site, so I can understand why the mod's don't let people normally sell on the "hot deals" forum.

Again, I think it's good what you are doing and helping other rfds get in on a good deal, I'm just saying that's why the other user questioned what you are doing.

HI,man,if you can understanding people used the 7 hours more and gas driving around to get the last two units device.
you won't say the words like that.

I posted information here,hope somebody who want to get it and who didn;t get it and don;t want to waste their time to drive around.
When you say something,please think about it,then say.

I have a question here for you.if you get 2 from a far away place and used your 7 hours get the unit. would you like to sell it for $99.98 plus tax=$114.97
really think about it,then answer this question.

Thanks for your understanding.

If nobody need it.I'd like to keep it for myself or the gift for the friends.

[tonychouca]

just helped the guy who missed the deal,really reasonable price.

no more pm's,thanks your guys.

[theastroboy]

tonychouca,

How about you both read RFD rules and my post first before replying?

I did say a fair price includes compensations for gas and time to hunt them down, didn't I? If you drove 7 hours to get them, factor in the gas and time by all means. However, you cannot run an auction on RFD and you MUST post a price. While rules also say your post should be more appropriately posted in BST, I personally agree it is better to be posted in the same thread for people who want it.


JNW,

I am sure many have tried driving around looking for the unit just to find they are OOS because some individuals cleaned them out for a profit.

Let me tell you. I did visit several stores to look for it, not for myself, but for my father.

Again, I did mention it is fair to include gas and time in my post, didn't I?

From what I remember, your initial intention wasn't profiteering because it was bought for someone in your family. So my accusation of profiteering would not apply to you, but to the true profiteers. I was merely pointing out that it is against RFD's rules to have an auction-style sale, as implied in your PM.

To all,
Profiteering is profiteering, no matter how you try to glorify it.

I apologized already if you are indeed not profiteering, even before you posted, didn't I? If your intention was not to make a profit, why would my post bother you?

Enough of my ranting. Life moves on with or without a GPS system. :)

FYI, here are the related RFD rules:
Hot Deals: Post the hot deals you find here! This forum is not for the posting of private sales.
You MUST post a price for ALL For Sale (FS) and For Sale/For Trade (FS/FT) topics.
No auction style posts will be allowed. The posting of eBay links by themselves is prohibited. eBay links are allowed if the poster is willing to sell the item(s) to forum members at a specified, POSTED price.



HI,man,if you can understanding people used the 7 hours more and gas driving around to get the last two units device.
you won't say the words like that.

I posted information here,hope somebody who want to get it and who didn;t get it and don;t want to waste their time to drive around.
When you say something,please think about it,then say.

I have a question here for you.if you get 2 from a far away place and used your 7 hours get the unit. would you like to sell it for $99.98 plus tax=$114.97
really think about it,then answer this question.

Thanks for your understanding.

If nobody need it.I'd like to keep it for myself or the gift for the friends.

Hey Astroboy.
Just an FYI to u. Try driving all the way to Whitby then Oshawa and then Newmarket. Have u ever thought of how much gas and time that was??? I guess u don't travel much right. Thought u might want to know before u start accusing someone of profiteering.

[tonychouca]

tonychouca,

How about you both read RFD rules and my post first before replying?

I did say a fair price includes compensations for gas and time to hunt them down, didn't I? If you drove 7 hours to get them, factor in the gas and time by all means. However, you cannot run an auction on RFD and you MUST post a price. While rules also say your post should be more appropriately posted in BST, I personally agree it is better to be posted in the same thread for people who want it.


JNW,

I am sure many have tried driving around looking for the unit just to find they are OOS because some individuals cleaned them out for a profit.

Let me tell you. I did visit several stores to look for it, not for myself, but for my father.

Again, I did mention it is fair to include gas and time in my post, didn't I?

From what I remember, your initial intention wasn't profiteering because it was bought for someone in your family. So my accusation of profiteering would not apply to you, but to the true profiteers. I was merely pointing out that it is against RFD's rules to have an auction-style sale, as implied in your PM.

To all,
Profiteering is profiteering, no matter how you try to glorify it.

I apologized already if you are indeed not profiteering, even before you posted, didn't I? If your intention was not to make a profit, why would my post bother you?

Enough of my ranting. Life moves on with or without a GPS system. :)

FYI, here are the related RFD rules:
Hot Deals: Post the hot deals you find here! This forum is not for the posting of private sales.
You MUST post a price for ALL For Sale (FS) and For Sale/For Trade (FS/FT) topics.
No auction style posts will be allowed. The posting of eBay links by themselves is prohibited. eBay links are allowed if the poster is willing to sell the item(s) to forum members at a specified, POSTED price.

froget about it everything,just calm down.peaceful.thanks.

let's not waste the forums source now.

I'm not really doing any auction right here, just want to help who missed the deal for a reasonable price, I'm not living on this deal.it won;t let me rich.

Hope everybody can understanding. thanks again.

[microserf]

First of all, Canada wholesaler are not planning to let us update the software or try to make the money on us. It also prevent us abuse the device. Actually it comes with it from factory. I will try to talk to the wholesaler (RGC groups) in Canada. That cable suppose to charge the internal battery with two power lines connected (no connections on the others). The reason say it does charge with the car charger cable is because it does not sit there long enough for charging. The problem is happened on no indication. If they modify either the software or hardware by using the power light flashing to tell it is charging now and fully charged light solid.
The people using the cradle must be carefull, only start up the car first before insert into the cradle, it will prevent the damage of the device.:cheesygri

[blkm3]

ok I have 1 extra unit as my friend decided not to take it . I was thinking of returning it to my closest RSCC but since this is in such a demand I have decided to let it go to someone who REALLY needs it. I did however drive far to get these. I will be selling it for the price I paid for it as I think this is how we can help each other. I am guessing if you read this 30 mins from now it is sold so please don't pm me as I do not want my msg box to fill up .
Thanks

[BB88]

blkm, you've got PM

[blkm3]

Sold .. if it falls through I will let you guys know
Thanks

[NG]

The people using the cradle must be carefull, only start up the car first before insert into the cradle, it will prevent the damage of the device.:cheesygri

That deserves to be quoted so everyone can see it.

[terranaj98]

does anyone know how to get TOMTOM 5 OR 6 on this thing..
i tried.. but it stalls at the boot screen.. of tomtom

[wiebecj]

STILL ALIVE! I picked up the 2nd last one at the Superstore on St. James in Winnipeg (I picked the open box one to get the extra 10% off - the guy said that it hadn't ever been turned on and it was behind glass where customers couldn't get it. So... Good luck getting the last one!

[beni]

I was at the RCSS in Brockville, Ont today and they had 6 or 7 left, plus one on display.
I picked one up, seems a little bit buggy (froze 4 times in 4 hours of use) but not to bad

[tjuzer]

Is this better than Staples one?

[ibear]

Is this better than Staples one?

from what i read here, the staples one seems better, but this one is much cheaper

[coolmody]

I picked up the last one at Westhills Calgary last night. Price scanned in at $199.98. Price tag still said $99.98. I had to get a Manager to override the price.

I must say its a pretty sweet system for only $99.98! :D

[newfbc]

I picked up the last one at Westhills Calgary last night. Price scanned in at $199.98. Price tag still said $99.98. I had to get a Manager to override the price.

I must say its a pretty sweet system for only $99.98! :D

If Superstore participates in Scanning Code of Practice (SCOP) you should have gotten $10 off.

Ron.

[Aske001]

from what i read here, the staples one seems better, but this one is much cheaper

The Mio C310SX (from Staples or Costco) has these advantages:

- Faster processor (400 MHz vs. 266 MHz)
- Built-in 512 Mbytes flash drive
- Screen with more colour resolution (65K colours vs. 26K colours)
- Slimmer case
- stereo headphone jack and built-in MP3 player software
- iGO nav software with more functions than the version of Intellinav software included with the Gonav

But the Gonav has:

- 512 Mbyte SD card included
- more control buttons (handy for other hacked software)
- More powerful speaker on cradle
- and the big one: it uses Navteq maps which are generally considered better than the TeleAtlas maps included with the Mio

Otherwise the two are very similar.

Both are very flexible WinCE-based units that can be easily hacked to perform other PDA functions and run other nav software. Mio has a more active online user support community because it has been sold widely in Europe for some time.

Overall the Gonav is an amazing deal for $99, and there's nothing wrong with it as a car nav system. The Mio C310SX cost at least twice as much, even during the Boxing Week sale at Staples.

[daffod]

Hey Astroboy.
Just an FYI to u. Try driving all the way to Whitby then Oshawa and then Newmarket. Have u ever thought of how much gas and time that was??? I guess u don't travel much right. Thought u might want to know before u start accusing someone of profiteering.

i am capitolist i dont do business without profit..if i wanna do business without profit i will go to Cuba

[daffod]

from what i read here, the staples one seems better, but this one is much cheaper

you are correct mostly you get what you pay for.

[midget_man]

Would this screen protector fit this unit. I know it would have to be cut a bit, but I do not know what the dimensions of the PSP screen are, so as long as it is bigger all around (or bang on on one side), then trimming is not a problem. Anyone know??

http://www.ledshoppe.com/Product/ts/SP1009.htm

[markj]

if anyone bought this but dont want to keep it PM me im interested in buying from you...

[Kamloops]

Would this screen protector fit this unit. I know it would have to be cut a bit, but I do not know what the dimensions of the PSP screen are, so as long as it is bigger all around (or bang on on one side), then trimming is not a problem. Anyone know??

http://www.ledshoppe.com/Product/ts/SP1009.htm

The sceeen protectors that zellers have for $1 worked great, except I found the tiuch screen function did not work as well.

[coolmody]

Would this screen protector fit this unit. I know it would have to be cut a bit, but I do not know what the dimensions of the PSP screen are, so as long as it is bigger all around (or bang on on one side), then trimming is not a problem. Anyone know??

http://www.ledshoppe.com/Product/ts/SP1009.htm

Mine came with a screen protector already on it? If you look really closely at the edges you can see they put a screen protector on it from the factory.

[dkq]

Any one figure out to put headphone connector on it?

I was wondering what is that square rubber on the right side of "+" button?
Was that for headphone or for antena extension?

From cradle, it looks stereo. It has PT chip with 2wx2 seperated. I would have to make a sepcial stereo mp3 to 'confirm' it:-)

[midget_man]

The sceeen protectors that zellers have for $1 worked great, except I found the tiuch screen function did not work as well.

Do they still have them for $1? What are the called? What do the look like? Thanks.

[Kamloops]

Do they still have them for $1? What are the called? What do the look like? Thanks.

Gemini LCD Screen Protector Sheets. $1.00 if they still have em. They work great no glue. Blue package

[jochooi]

Mine came with a screen protector already on it? If you look really closely at the edges you can see they put a screen protector on it from the factory.

Mine too.

[sale]

I picked up one of these units for $99 and it worked for about a day so I thought I got a great deal - however the next day when I turned it on, it would not pick up any satelites. It's frozen on highway 39 in Manitoba (I live in Ontario) - all of the other menu buttons work - but it just refuses to find any GPS signals - I tried a soft reset, hard reset etc but nothing works - has this happened to anyone else - any ideas ?

many thanks in advance

[tal65]

I've had that happen once also. I just did a soft reset and it picked up the sat after around 40 seconds. Perhaps just do a soft reset, wait a bit and see what happens.

I picked up one of these units for $99 and it worked for about a day so I thought I got a great deal - however the next day when I turned it on, it would not pick up any satelites. It's frozen on highway 39 in Manitoba (I live in Ontario) - all of the other menu buttons work - but it just refuses to find any GPS signals - I tried a soft reset, hard reset etc but nothing works - has this happened to anyone else - any ideas ?

many thanks in advance

[NG]

I picked up one of these units for $99 and it worked for about a day so I thought I got a great deal - however the next day when I turned it on, it would not pick up any satelites. It's frozen on highway 39 in Manitoba (I live in Ontario) - all of the other menu buttons work - but it just refuses to find any GPS signals - I tried a soft reset, hard reset etc but nothing works - has this happened to anyone else - any ideas ?

many thanks in advance

Have you tried taking a drive with it? Mine picked up the sat signal once I hit the road and started driving.

[dkq]

Try to drive 'cause somehow unit could still try to figure out which direction you are heading at the moment so it can tell you to do 'U' turns or something else. Also make sure the unit 'sees' the sky aka=sat.

If it still not getting signal after reset... then the unit is not good.

[michelb]

I picked up one of these units for $99 and it worked for about a day so I thought I got a great deal - however the next day when I turned it on, it would not pick up any satelites. It's frozen on highway 39 in Manitoba (I live in Ontario) - all of the other menu buttons work - but it just refuses to find any GPS signals - I tried a soft reset, hard reset etc but nothing works - has this happened to anyone else - any ideas ?

many thanks in advance

Let me know if you figure anythign out. I picked one up for my brother and it seemed to work fine when I tested it out of the box but he said he was driving with it yesterday and got the same problem (never picked up any statelites after about 10km and 10-15 minutes of driving I think).

[ibear]

i think i'll stick with my bluetooth gps for now.

[markj]

so are lots of people having problems with this staying linked to the satellite or do a few people just have defective units?

[tokiwadai]

i think i'll stick with my bluetooth gps for now.

I second that... :|

[ATLien69]

mine too...I can't figure it out!

does anyone know how to get TOMTOM 5 OR 6 on this thing..
i tried.. but it stalls at the boot screen.. of tomtom

[hesp]

thats why I returned mine; it has descent specs but the performance is not that good; I'll stick with my bluetooth GPS as well.

[4flava]

so are lots of people having problems with this staying linked to the satellite or do a few people just have defective units?

hence the reason why it's on clearance. It also has a slow processor that's getting phased out.

[pmdoit]

I have this unit from 10 days now and i have no problem with, and it was the demo unit. I do some trips around Montreal and all works great, today i do a trip to Ottawa and i never lost signal, i just put an adress in Ottawa and that it. I always wait 3-5 minutes when i start the unit to get the satellites signal and when is done i start driving. I am very happy with my unit

[mustanglover76]

haven't had this unit for too long but besides the screen freezing on occasion while i'm fooling around with it at home, no issues at all while driving. For $99 I am very happy with this unit and all my friends want one also.

[terranaj98]

OK.. listen up FOR THOSE WHO BOUGHT THIS ITEM AND DOESNT THINK THE GPS SIGNAL WORKS

heres a solution that might help you

LEAVE the gps IN UR CAR outside
cause basically what the gps system does is from the last point of usage
mine was manitoba to where i live in bc. it takes a couple minutes to an hr to relocate the sattelites
so leave it in ur car powered on and check back in a few minutes
if it has changed positions after 5 hours well then u do have a problem
but if it has bingo it works :)
so before u return this gem try it and then wait on it..

[mjl]

Its been a week now and I am very comfortable to say that this thing is worth every penny. Santa bought himself a winner this time! I am off to Edmonton in a few days so I am counting on this sucker.

[jochooi]

Don't mean to make this deal sound any hotter than it has been.

Just figured out that the maps on the Gonav CDroms are Iguidance Version 3 - that is the latest Navteq revision!

[NG]

Don't mean to make this deal sound any hotter than it has been.

Just figured out that the maps on the Gonav CDroms are Iguidance Version 3 - that is the latest Navteq revision!

So does that mean we'll just be able to get the new maps from Iguidence and copy n paste them on to the GoNav SD card or would hacking be involved?

[fadimin]

I was playing around with my unit today and entered the destination of Halifax, Nova Scotia from toronto (not really going, just trying it out) and although I have ferries enabled in the setup section, it told me that the area is not reachable. Im wondering if this is just a general software flaw or is it limited to my unit. I hope that I never need to go to the maritimes and rely on this unit.

[Bargain_Junkie]

ARE THERE IN ANYWHERE IN THE GVA???????!!!!!

Also where do you people mount these on your vehicles??? Do you just throwem on the dash?

[brunes]

I was playing around with my unit today and entered the destination of Halifax, Nova Scotia from toronto (not really going, just trying it out) and although I have ferries enabled in the setup section, it told me that the area is not reachable. Im wondering if this is just a general software flaw or is it limited to my unit. I hope that I never need to go to the maritimes and rely on this unit.

Did you make sure all the maps for that route are loaded?

I had a bit if a similar issue, where I tried to enter a destination in NY state from here, and it said no route, even though I had loaded the whole US eastern seaboard. However, I read something on another forum that it can't route across international borders, so I am not to worried. I will just route to Maine, then route to NY.

[WiseOx]

Looks like a great unit, I'm sorry I missed the boat. If anyone in the GTA has an extra, or is thinking on returning their, please PM me. Would love to have one.

Cheers.

[michelb]

Let me know if you figure anythign out. I picked one up for my brother and it seemed to work fine when I tested it out of the box but he said he was driving with it yesterday and got the same problem (never picked up any statelites after about 10km and 10-15 minutes of driving I think).

I had this problem again when I turned it on and it didn't pick up the satellites right away and didn't pick them after a few minutes. I simply did a soft reset (power off/on) on the keypad and it immediately came back up with full 'connection' to sats. It's good to mention that I was actually moving at the time and it was able to lock-in while moving (I wasn't sure if you had to initially find the sats from a stand-still).

I've also noticed it freeze on me when I pressed the 'i' for information on the settings page (nothing seemed to respond after that and I had to do a hard reset (switch on the bottom of the unit)).

Overall, I'm still extremely pleased with it for the price.

[money1]

anyone have a lead on any in the gta?

[Kamloops]

I've also noticed it freeze on me when I pressed the 'i' for information on the settings page (nothing seemed to respond after that and I had to do a hard reset (switch on the bottom of the unit)).


Thats the windows CE Desktop. Not really frozen and there is a way around that. If you are not aware there is a thread started on hacking this unit. Lots of good info there.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386475

[Kamloops]

ARE THERE IN ANYWHERE IN THE GVA???????!!!!!

Also where do you people mount these on your vehicles??? Do you just throwem on the dash?

Use the windshield mount and cradle that comes with it.

[sale]

I had this problem again when I turned it on and it didn't pick up the satellites right away and didn't pick them after a few minutes. I simply did a soft reset (power off/on) on the keypad and it immediately came back up with full 'connection' to sats. It's good to mention that I was actually moving at the time and it was able to lock-in while moving (I wasn't sure if you had to initially find the sats from a stand-still).

I've also noticed it freeze on me when I pressed the 'i' for information on the settings page (nothing seemed to respond after that and I had to do a hard reset (switch on the bottom of the unit)).

Overall, I'm still extremely pleased with it for the price.
---------
Thanks to everyone who responded to my problem - still no progress unfortunately - I mounted it on my windshield and drove for a couple of days - the screen is still stuck on highway 39 in Manitoba - even after a choose another destination in Ontario - it did seem to work for a day - tried all the reset options (hard, soft) - all the other menu options and buttons work - when I check the GPS info - there are no bars telling me that it is trying to track satelites.

[crasher]

So does that mean we'll just be able to get the new maps from Iguidence and copy n paste them on to the GoNav SD card or would hacking be involved?

The maps on the CD included, are with recent updates, and dont need any more update for years to come.

[dkq]

The maps on the CD included, are with recent updates, and dont need any more update for years to come.

Only if mapload.exe does not crash. I had zero luck on loading more than 2 states/provinces maps :confused:

[mustanglover76]

Only if mapload.exe does not crash. I had zero luck on loading more than 2 states/provinces maps :confused:


I'd hate to go through all 29 pages to see if somebody already posted this but do i need to install the maps from the CD or is the unit ready to go right from the box?

[Crazykaka]

I really think this deal is dead.

I know one of the clerks said that some more may be coming in, but really, it's a clearance item, and the clerk was probably misinformed. it wouldn't be the first time a clerk was misinformed.

The thread should be moved to dead deals or off topic

[riskit]

I'd hate to go through all 29 pages to see if somebody already posted this but do i need to install the maps from the CD or is the unit ready to go right from the box?



Gonav s600a GPS navigator updates and hacking thread (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386475)

[yuprules]

I really think this deal is dead.

I know one of the clerks said that some more may be coming in, but really, it's a clearance item, and the clerk was probably misinformed. it wouldn't be the first time a clerk was misinformed.

The thread should be moved to dead deals or off topic

Except if you go back one or two pages, people are still buying them.

[ttoommyy]

I got the last open one in Sherwood Park on last Tuesday. Yesterday, I went to Superstore again. The price of this GPS was changed back to 198 CND with tempertory OOS tag. Thus, I think the deal is over, even they come back to stock.

[mjl]

so should i unistall the maps that came pre installed and then install the ones from cd1 or are they the same?

[bonzo]

I saw some guy buy two brand new units from the windsor Superstore...so the deal is still alive.

[Newbii]

Gents, Very good info, I have couple of things to ask:
1- Does anyone know how to mute this without going to the menu
2- My map loader crashes when loading ne maps from CD's, any ideas??:|

[c3uo]

I bought one and have decided to return it. It is like new, but I like my Pocket PC + Iguidance better.

If you're interested PM me and for a reasonable price I would package it up and mail it to someone instead of returning it (I would provide original receipt for warranty).

[jochooi]

I bought one and have decided to return it. It is like new, but I like my Pocket PC + Iguidance better.

If you're interested PM me and for a reasonable price I would package it up and mail it to someone instead of returning it (I would provide original receipt for warranty).

oboy . . . get ready ... duck. . .

[Saca_Saca]

Gents, Very good info, I have couple of things to ask:
1- Does anyone know how to mute this without going to the menu
2- My map loader crashes when loading ne maps from CD's, any ideas??:|


If you follow the instructions in the readme file on CD 1, you can load the maps from the CD's.
After the update the info screen on the GPS still indicates that the map ver. is Navteq 2005 North America?

[good deal bc]

Just got back from my local RCSS - they got 4 in this weekend. sold out today. They have another shipment on Thurs


DEAL IS NOT DEAD

[sienna]

:?: :?: :?: oboy . . . get ready ... duck. . .

[dealtaker]

Just got back from my local RCSS - they got 4 in this weekend. sold out today. They have another shipment on Thurs


DEAL IS NOT DEAD
Care to tell us what that location was?

[ibear]

Care to tell us what that location was?

i think you can guess he is somewhere in BC:)

[Newbii]

If you follow the instructions in the readme file on CD 1, you can load the maps from the CD's.
After the update the info screen on the GPS still indicates that the map ver. is Navteq 2005 North America?

-When I try to load Canadian maps and multi US maps from the CD's, the loader crashes with "Internal error, call support" or "this program perform illegal operation"

- In regards to the mute thing, if I loaded the original SD software from the CD, then the mute button is the Down arrow, but with the version on the SD card that was shipped with the unit, the down arrow will toggle 3D off/on.
Thanks for your reply Saca_Saca ;)

[sale]

I had this problem again when I turned it on and it didn't pick up the satellites right away and didn't pick them after a few minutes. I simply did a soft reset (power off/on) on the keypad and it immediately came back up with full 'connection' to sats. It's good to mention that I was actually moving at the time and it was able to lock-in while moving (I wasn't sure if you had to initially find the sats from a stand-still).

I've also noticed it freeze on me when I pressed the 'i' for information on the settings page (nothing seemed to respond after that and I had to do a hard reset (switch on the bottom of the unit)).

Overall, I'm still extremely pleased with it for the price.

Geez, still can't get it to pick up a satelite signal (other than the first day when it worked fine) - I drove around, did a soft reset, hard reset, etc. When I check the GPS Info page, it doesn't show any SAT information like it's suppose to according to the manual (the SAT info - number of satelites it's tracking) should be below the SPD info - but my case, the SAT is totally missing - this might explain it - anyone else have this problem (missing SAT info) ?

thanks

[midget_man]

Geez, still can't get it to pick up a satelite signal (other than the first day when it worked fine) - I drove around, did a soft reset, hard reset, etc. When I check the GPS Info page, it doesn't show any SAT information like it's suppose to according to the manual (the SAT info - number of satelites it's tracking) should be below the SPD info - but my case, the SAT is totally missing - this might explain it - anyone else have this problem (missing SAT info) ?

thanks

When you boot it up, and it shows that street in Manitoba, enter the destination where you are located and hit MAP to get it to go there - or try entering the destination as the place where you are - sometimes the signal picks up more effectively when it does not think you are 3000kms from that street in Manitoba.

[zoomzoom]

Geez, still can't get it to pick up a satelite signal (other than the first day when it worked fine) - I drove around, did a soft reset, hard reset, etc. When I check the GPS Info page, it doesn't show any SAT information like it's suppose to according to the manual (the SAT info - number of satelites it's tracking) should be below the SPD info - but my case, the SAT is totally missing - this might explain it - anyone else have this problem (missing SAT info) ?

thanks



I don't want to say this, but I think you might have a defective unit. If after doing all those things and it still can't pickup the signal, then that's what I would have to assume. I believe that usually after a cold reset (eg. all power off and then back on again), it should only take a few minutes to pick up the signal. On a warm reset, it should be able to pick up the signal in a minute or less.

[gheart008]

i think you can guess he is somewhere in BC:)

BC is a big place.

Went to two locations on the weekend and still OOS.

[good deal bc]

Care to tell us what that location was?


abbotsford bc

[NG]

It's good to mention that I was actually moving at the time and it was able to lock-in while moving (I wasn't sure if you had to initially find the sats from a stand-still).

That solved my problem earlier. For anybody having problems I'd recommend making sure you've taken a drive with it and see if it fixes the problem.

[Donkey_boy]

anyone wanna trade there GONAV for a Jvc DV- camera???? located in GTA scarborough.

[.EE.]

Gonav has the potential. Just to give you all an idea, below is my new shell (thanks to torowl's post in the Mio thread). All the applications are freeware (besides the GPS software it came with) and stored on the SD card. In case of a hard reset or dead battery, it remains the same on every boot up.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4120/eegonavs600ashellpp2.jpg

[brunes]

Gonav has the potential. Just to give you all an idea, below is my new shell (thanks to torowl's post in the Mio thread). All the applications are freeware (besides the GPS software it came with) and stored on the SD card. In case of a hard reset or dead battery, it remains the same on every boot up.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4120/eegonavs600ashellpp2.jpg

Can you link to this thread pls? Or post a copy of your SD card image somewhere?

[dealtaker]

i think you can guess he is somewhere in BC:)

lol - fair enough.

[damnbiker]

I don't want to say this, but I think you might have a defective unit.

Wow, that's waaaaay too personal! TMI...:lol:

[money1]

any one want to sell theirs or knows if their is a re-stock in the gta area?

[jochooi]

Gonav has the potential. Just to give you all an idea, below is my new shell (thanks to torowl's post in the Mio thread). All the applications are freeware (besides the GPS software it came with) and stored on the SD card. In case of a hard reset or dead battery, it remains the same on every boot up.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4120/eegonavs600ashellpp2.jpg

Cooool...:-0

[gheart008]

Wow, that's waaaaay too personal! TMI...:lol:

lol that was funny

[aragingbull]

Gonav has the potential. Just to give you all an idea, below is my new shell (thanks to torowl's post in the Mio thread). All the applications are freeware (besides the GPS software it came with) and stored on the SD card. In case of a hard reset or dead battery, it remains the same on every boot up.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4120/eegonavs600ashellpp2.jpg

that's well done. i like the battery indicator on there. looks like you have a media player, picture viewer, calc, notepad, settings, clock / worldtime, gps, and windows ce.

can u post a zip file or a quick guide to setting that shell up on the sdcard?

[Kamloops]

Gonav has the potential. Just to give you all an idea, below is my new shell (thanks to torowl's post in the Mio thread). All the applications are freeware (besides the GPS software it came with) and stored on the SD card. In case of a hard reset or dead battery, it remains the same on every boot up.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4120/eegonavs600ashellpp2.jpg


Please post an image of this for others to use? I would love mine to look like this with a picture of my choice for wall paper

[Newbii]

Gonav has the potential. Just to give you all an idea, below is my new shell (thanks to torowl's post in the Mio thread). All the applications are freeware (besides the GPS software it came with) and stored on the SD card. In case of a hard reset or dead battery, it remains the same on every boot up.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4120/eegonavs600ashellpp2.jpg

Cool Looking Shell, Can you please post a guide (how to), or maybe SD image, Thanks Bro.;)

[NG]

Another vote for an image. Nice job! Might be able to make the bandwidth less heavy if the image just contained the secondary programs and shell since we all have the GoNav maps etc on the SD card.

For those wondering about finding a unit for sale I'm starting to wonder if these will be coming back in stock (at the reg $199 price tag).

Some people here have said they've been told it'll be restocked and I was told when I bought mine that the 14 day refund applied if I didn't like it and the tag on the shelf didn't have that "DNO" text on it like everything else final sale I've seen at Superstore.

[mustanglover76]

Gonav has the potential. Just to give you all an idea, below is my new shell (thanks to torowl's post in the Mio thread). All the applications are freeware (besides the GPS software it came with) and stored on the SD card. In case of a hard reset or dead battery, it remains the same on every boot up.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4120/eegonavs600ashellpp2.jpg


That is extremely cool...just curious, was that difficult to do? I'm going to try to fool around with my unit maybe tonight and see what happens, would it be recommended to maybe purchase a larger card (2 gig or so)??

[montward]

Did you make sure all the maps for that route are loaded?

I had a bit if a similar issue, where I tried to enter a destination in NY state from here, and it said no route, even though I had loaded the whole US eastern seaboard. However, I read something on another forum that it can't route across international borders, so I am not to worried. I will just route to Maine, then route to NY.


My GoNav routes me flawlessly from Southwestern Ontario to any point in Michigan ? So that is international ........it's either bridge, tunnel or ferry for crossing access to Michigan from Southwestern Ontario ....so maybe it depends on the locations of the international boundaries between Canada/US as to how or if it will "navigate" ?

When using POI features, it actually shows various POI's for Michigan (hopsitals/restaurants/schools etc) when I am within a 25 mile distance from the Michigan/Ontario border...which I usually am. :?:

[Newbii]

That is extremely cool...just curious, was that difficult to do? I'm going to try to fool around with my unit maybe tonight and see what happens, would it be recommended to maybe purchase a larger card (2 gig or so)??

I got 2gb sd card on mine and it's great, I keep some songs plus movies on it, the only thing left is getting that cool shell to work :)

[Donkey_boy]

great working DV-cam for trade for your GONAV in GTA area.

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/4802/cimg0806mn5.jpg

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/585/cimg0807vy1.jpg

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/6421/cimg0808wv2.jpg

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4200/cimg0810xa5.jpg

[Woah!]

Uuuuuuuuummmmmm.......well Ron...or do you prefer Mr. Hedgehog????
Do you have any home movies you could throw in to sweeten the deal??????;)

Sorry,J/K...couldn't resist with that avatar of yours.:D

[QUOTE=Donkey_boy;4471617]great working DV-cam for trade for your GONAV in GTA area.

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/4802/cimg0806mn5.jpg

[Shambo]

Deal is dead, price should be going up to $289.84 tommorrow morning. I don't know if its a mistake.

[Kamloops]

Deal is dead, price should be going up to $289.84 tommorrow morning. I don't know if its a mistake.

And you know this how?

[montward]

For those wondering about finding a unit for sale I'm starting to wonder if these will be coming back in stock (at the reg $199 price tag).

Actually NG...the regular price on the GoNav units at my RCSS about 6 weeks ago were $399.99 !! I felt the original regular price was way, way over priced.

It was only about 3 weeks ago the price dropped to $199.99 and then finally to the great price of $99.98 !!

Sure hope RCSS gets more of these units in so that others can pick up the great deal ...this is a great little GPS navigation device for $99.98 :)

[newfbc]

great working DV-cam for trade for your GONAV in GTA area.

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/4802/cimg0806mn5.jpg

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/585/cimg0807vy1.jpg

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/6421/cimg0808wv2.jpg

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4200/cimg0810xa5.jpg

I'd think about trading if you were in Vancouver. I'm pretty much done playing with mine, and thinking about selling it... seeing I don't have a car here in Vancouver (I bought it while on vacation and had access to a car). I used it all over St. John's, worked great.

Ron.

[dealcatcher]

Cool Looking Shell, Can you please post a guide (how to), or maybe SD image, Thanks Bro.;)


yes, please share this with every one.

[blainehamilton]

$99.98 deal is confirmed dead. Found a second unit at St Albert RCSS today, scanned at $199.98. Only way to get it cheaper is if they still have the old tag up.

[andreid]

Make your own *.bmp file, name it GoNav.bmp and replace it in \Windows\
Tocheck if everything Ok: go to MyComputer, then Control and then to Display Properties.




That is extremely cool...just curious, was that difficult to do? I'm going to try to fool around with my unit maybe tonight and see what happens, would it be recommended to maybe purchase a larger card (2 gig or so)??

[rubberband]

I bought one and have decided to return it. It is like new, but I like my Pocket PC + Iguidance better.

If you're interested PM me and for a reasonable price I would package it up and mail it to someone instead of returning it (I would provide original receipt for warranty).

I'll give you retail cost + shipping.

[Aske001]

$99.98 deal is confirmed dead. Found a second unit at St Albert RCSS today, scanned at $199.98. Only way to get it cheaper is if they still have the old tag up.

I should point out that $199.98 is still one of the best deals around at the moment for a car nav system, though $99.98 was an amazing deal.

Maybe the title of the thread should be changed to "...199.98" rather than "...[Dead]"

[tomtong]

I should point out that $199.98 is still one of the best deals around at the moment for a car nav system, though $99.98 was an amazing deal.

Maybe the title of the thread should be changed to "...199.98" rather than "...[Dead]"

Does it come with the following like MIO C310?
USB Cable, In-Car charger, Map DVD, Device Holder, Mount.

[bb_00]

At $100, the GoNav is a hell of a deal, but at $200, my recommendation is the Mio. The Mio feels, looks and functions much nicer. It also has a better screen (more colours) and a faster CPU.

I had both units at the same time few weeks ago, but I decided to return the GoNav and kept the Mio as I found it more suitable for me. The one thing that I wish the GoNav should have (which is the main reason why I got rid of it) is a head jack. With it, you can much more uses out of it such as to connect to your car stereo (if you have a audio input), use a bluetooth headphones (one w/ bt dongle), use regular head/earphones, or connect to a FM transmitter.

[brunes]

At $100, the GoNav is a hell of a deal, but at $200, my recommendation is the Mio. The Mio feels, looks and functions much nicer. It also has a better screen (more colours) and a faster CPU.

I had both units at the same time few weeks ago, but I decided to return the GoNav and kept the Mio as I found it more suitable for me. The one thing that I wish the GoNav should have (which is the main reason why I got rid of it) is a head jack. With it, you can much more uses out of it such as to connect to your car stereo (if you have a audio input), use a bluetooth headphones (one w/ bt dongle), use regular head/earphones, or connect to a FM transmitter.

Sorry, you've lost me. This is a dash mount GPS - why would I want to use headphones with it? I don't see why you'd ever want to do that - you should never wear headphones while driving, in fact it's against the law in a lot of places since they block out sirens.

And why would I want to connect it to my car speakers when it has a perfectly powerful amplified built in speaker in the mount? If I had it plugged into the stereo I couldn't listen to music at the same time as hear the directions. I can hear both fine with the GoNav, even with my music cranked almost to the max - the GoNav is plenty loud.

And as far as the functions - if you like the Mio's software better, just put it on the GoNav. Theyre both running the same OS. I already have mine upgraded to iGuidence 3.0 and also have Fugawi GPS on it for off road stuff. It's a piece of cake.

[tal65]

Although I love my Gonav, I have to admit that is the biggest issue I find as well. The other things that bother me is the short battery life, can't charge through usb, almost non existant POI and no onboard flash to save anything.

Still a great deal for the price. I also had the Mio and found the Gonav navigation to be more accurate. Also the Mio had no home adapter charger only usb charger, no case and no stylus.

Since they are both hackable, both are good units. I mainly kept the Gonav because I am going to use a GPS as a GPS, and the more accurate navigation made the biggest difference for me. Too bad there just isnt more POI like the Mio.

Edit : Anyone know of good mapping software for Hong Kong for this thing? I hope to take a trip in the next year and this would be handy. Thanks

At $100, the GoNav is a hell of a deal, but at $200, my recommendation is the Mio. The Mio feels, looks and functions much nicer. It also has a better screen (more colours) and a faster CPU.

I had both units at the same time few weeks ago, but I decided to return the GoNav and kept the Mio as I found it more suitable for me. The one thing that I wish the GoNav should have (which is the main reason why I got rid of it) is a head jack. With it, you can much more uses out of it such as to connect to your car stereo (if you have a audio input), use a bluetooth headphones (one w/ bt dongle), use regular head/earphones, or connect to a FM transmitter.

[.EE.]

I'd like to say thanks for the overwhelming response I've received for my shell setup. Even some offers of money! I'm still not complete with it. I'm going to do some scripting to autoload settings on boot up. This should make it even easier to use.

I wanted to make the Gonav easy to use with it's full potential. I don't intend to carry it around with me much, so I chose applications that are free to use, simple and can be used in the car with fingers, rather than the stylus (when possible). For that reason, I made extra large icons on the shell so you can see what each one does and use your finger to select while in the car (stopped, of course!)

To give you an idea:

Media player - This one require stylus and even a soft keyboard for certain features.
Picture viewer - Simple, view in slideshow with fingers and hard buttons.
Clock/calendar - Big display of the current time in digital/analog with current calendar month. Also functions as an alarm clock.
Calculator - Use fingers again to crunch numbers (has memory features too).
Memo - No need for a soft keyboard. Quickly jot down notes while in the car (it records like you write with a pen).

(if you'd rather not use the provided stylus while in the car, a rounded bottom of a pen works just fine - don't worry, the Gonav comes with a factory screen protector on it)

I did not write any of the applications. They are available all over the net for free download. The trick is spending time finding ones that will work on the Gonav. For instance, ones that work in the landscape mode and don't require screen rotation...easy to use with fingers...compatible with wince 4.2...missing .dlls...etc.

For those who wanted instructions: I got started looking at the Mio thread. However, for customizations to work on the Gonav, though not difficult, do require familiarity with computer software. My setup requires only 5MB of space, not including the GPS software w/maps. If you're looking for a SD card, you'll need 5MB+GPS software w/maps+pics/music/videos. So the size depends on what you intend to store on it.

Unfortunately, since some of the applications have licenses (even though they are free to download and distribute in it's original form), I'm not permitted to distribute the applications in the form of my SD card image. I, will, however post instructions on how to do my setup along with downloads of the actual shell program (no license) with my configurations & scripts. You'll need to be familiar with computers somewhat. I'll do this by the weekend :)

It will be posted in this thread:

Gonav s600a GPS navigator updates and hacking thread
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386475

[Kamloops]

.EE.!

You are awesome!

Cant wait for the instructions.


I'd like to say thanks for the overwhelming response I've received for my shell setup. Even some offers of money! I'm still not complete with it. I'm going to do some scripting to autoload settings on boot up. This should make it even easier to use.

I wanted to make the Gonav easy to use with it's full potential. I don't intend to carry it around with me much, so I chose applications that are free to use, simple and can be used in the car with fingers, rather than the stylus (when possible). For that reason, I made extra large icons on the shell so you can see what each one does and use your finger to select while in the car (stopped, of course!)

To give you an idea:

Media player - This one require stylus and even a soft keyboard for certain features.
Picture viewer - Simple, view in slideshow with fingers and hard buttons.
Clock/calendar - Big display of the current time in digital/analog with current calendar month. Also functions as an alarm clock.
Calculator - Use fingers again to crunch numbers (has memory features too).
Memo - No need for a soft keyboard. Quickly jot down notes while in the car (it records like you write with a pen).

(if you'd rather not use the provided stylus while in the car, a rounded bottom of a pen works just fine - don't worry, the Gonav comes with a factory screen protector on it)

I did not write any of the applications. They are available all over the net for free download. The trick is spending time finding ones that will work on the Gonav. For instance, ones that work in the landscape mode and don't require screen rotation...easy to use with fingers...compatible with wince 4.2...missing .dlls...etc.

For those who wanted instructions: I got started looking at the Mio thread. However, for customizations to work on the Gonav, though not difficult, do require familiarity with computer software. My setup requires only 5MB of space, not including the GPS software w/maps. If you're looking for a SD card, you'll need 5MB+GPS software w/maps+pics/music/videos. So the size depends on what you intend to store on it.

Unfortunately, since some of the applications have licenses (even though they are free to download and distribute in it's original form), I'm not permitted to distribute the applications in the form of my SD card image. I, will, however post instructions on how to do my setup along with downloads of the actual shell program (no license) with my configurations & scripts. You'll need to be familiar with computers somewhat. I'll do this by the weekend :)

It will be posted in this thread:

Gonav s600a GPS navigator updates and hacking thread
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386475

[Newbii]

I'd like to say thanks for the overwhelming response I've received for my shell setup. Even some offers of money! I'm still not complete with it. I'm going to do some scripting to autoload settings on boot up. This should make it even easier to use.

I wanted to make the Gonav easy to use with it's full potential. I don't intend to carry it around with me much, so I chose applications that are free to use, simple and can be used in the car with fingers, rather than the stylus (when possible). For that reason, I made extra large icons on the shell so you can see what each one does and use your finger to select while in the car (stopped, of course!)

To give you an idea:

Media player - This one require stylus and even a soft keyboard for certain features.
Picture viewer - Simple, view in slideshow with fingers and hard buttons.
Clock/calendar - Big display of the current time in digital/analog with current calendar month. Also functions as an alarm clock.
Calculator - Use fingers again to crunch numbers (has memory features too).
Memo - No need for a soft keyboard. Quickly jot down notes while in the car (it records like you write with a pen).

(if you'd rather not use the provided stylus while in the car, a rounded bottom of a pen works just fine - don't worry, the Gonav comes with a factory screen protector on it)

I did not write any of the applications. They are available all over the net for free download. The trick is spending time finding ones that will work on the Gonav. For instance, ones that work in the landscape mode and don't require screen rotation...easy to use with fingers...compatible with wince 4.2...missing .dlls...etc.

For those who wanted instructions: I got started looking at the Mio thread. However, for customizations to work on the Gonav, though not difficult, do require familiarity with computer software. My setup requires only 5MB of space, not including the GPS software w/maps. If you're looking for a SD card, you'll need 5MB+GPS software w/maps+pics/music/videos. So the size depends on what you intend to store on it.

Unfortunately, since some of the applications have licenses (even though they are free to download and distribute in it's original form), I'm not permitted to distribute the applications in the form of my SD card image. I, will, however post instructions on how to do my setup along with downloads of the actual shell program (no license) with my configurations & scripts. You'll need to be familiar with computers somewhat. I'll do this by the weekend :)

It will be posted in this thread:

Gonav s600a GPS navigator updates and hacking thread
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386475

Thanks .E.E, looking forward for your post, Can't wait.:razz:

[zoomzoom]

I'd like to say thanks for the overwhelming response I've received for my shell setup. Even some offers of money! I'm still not complete with it. I'm going to do some scripting to autoload settings on boot up. This should make it even easier to use.

I wanted to make the Gonav easy to use with it's full potential. I don't intend to carry it around with me much, so I chose applications that are free to use, simple and can be used in the car with fingers, rather than the stylus (when possible). For that reason, I made extra large icons on the shell so you can see what each one does and use your finger to select while in the car (stopped, of course!)

To give you an idea:

Media player - This one require stylus and even a soft keyboard for certain features.
Picture viewer - Simple, view in slideshow with fingers and hard buttons.
Clock/calendar - Big display of the current time in digital/analog with current calendar month. Also functions as an alarm clock.
Calculator - Use fingers again to crunch numbers (has memory features too).
Memo - No need for a soft keyboard. Quickly jot down notes while in the car (it records like you write with a pen).

(if you'd rather not use the provided stylus while in the car, a rounded bottom of a pen works just fine - don't worry, the Gonav comes with a factory screen protector on it)

I did not write any of the applications. They are available all over the net for free download. The trick is spending time finding ones that will work on the Gonav. For instance, ones that work in the landscape mode and don't require screen rotation...easy to use with fingers...compatible with wince 4.2...missing .dlls...etc.

For those who wanted instructions: I got started looking at the Mio thread. However, for customizations to work on the Gonav, though not difficult, do require familiarity with computer software. My setup requires only 5MB of space, not including the GPS software w/maps. If you're looking for a SD card, you'll need 5MB+GPS software w/maps+pics/music/videos. So the size depends on what you intend to store on it.

Unfortunately, since some of the applications have licenses (even though they are free to download and distribute in it's original form), I'm not permitted to distribute the applications in the form of my SD card image. I, will, however post instructions on how to do my setup along with downloads of the actual shell program (no license) with my configurations & scripts. You'll need to be familiar with computers somewhat. I'll do this by the weekend :)

It will be posted in this thread:

Gonav s600a GPS navigator updates and hacking thread
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386475



Awesome! Thanks .EE. I initially wasn't go try hacking mine, but your screenshot and description looks so good that I'm going to give it a try when FS delivers my SD card that I ordered on Boxing Week! Looking forward to giving this a go. Hopefully, it's not 'too' complicated as I've never done any windows programming.

[Tnguyen74]

Awesome! Thanks .EE. I initially wasn't go try hacking mine, but your screenshot and description looks so good that I'm going to give it a try when FS delivers my SD card that I ordered on Boxing Week! Looking forward to giving this a go. Hopefully, it's not 'too' complicated as I've never done any windows programming.

There's no programming involved actually unless you want to automate a few things using scripting program such as MortScript or noscript. Most of it is putting the System Information v1.2 shell program files on your SD and modifying the text ini files in a text editor to direct the System Information program to where your files (i.e icons, script files, ini, program executable file) directories are located. Then just trial and error on the x and y placement of your icons on screen.

[04BlkVibe]

$99.98 deal is confirmed dead. Found a second unit at St Albert RCSS today, scanned at $199.98. Only way to get it cheaper is if they still have the old tag up.

Deal is very much dead now. Called today. The prices is actually at $289.84 according to one store i called.

[Kamloops]

There's no programming involved actually unless you want to automate a few things using scripting program such as MortScript or noscript. Most of it is putting the System Information v1.2 shell program files on your SD and modifying the text ini files in a text editor to direct the System Information program to where your files (i.e icons, script files, ini, program executable file) directories are located. Then just trial and error on the x and y placement of your icons on screen.

I put System Information v1.2 on my sd card but when I ran it just got lets of error messages in German. What am I doing wrong?

[Tnguyen74]

I put System Information v1.2 on my sd card but when I ran it just got lets of error messages in German. What am I doing wrong?

This was posted by Torowl in the Mios hacking thread on this site at http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384938&page=16&highlight=mio+hackhttp://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384938&page=16&highlight=mio+hack. Browse to message #230 to download his shell package and read the posted information in that message to tweak it the way you want. You will still need to locate applications for the icons though. There was a post on gpspassion in their french forum that actually had links to download already to use System Information v1.2 skins and all of the application for the Mio but can easily be modified to run on the GoNav S600A unit. I been hacking this unit for too many hours so I currently don't have the brain cells due to lack of sleep at the moment to recall that link. I will post it when I can locate it again. Have fun.

[Shambo]

Deal is very much dead now. Called today. The prices is actually at $289.84 according to one store i called.

Deal is dead, price should be going up to $289.84 tommorrow morning. I don't know if its a mistake.

As posted on Jan 9th. I will confirm tomorrow for Ontario

[Rocker-Mtl]

Hello All !
My Dad bought the gonav gps and drove with it from sudsbury ontario to quebec city , making stops in small towns off the main highways and reported that the unit functioned perfectly , oh and just to let you know he also had his friends garmin unit (sorry do not rember unit model) they both gave the correct information...
Now i would like to get one , i am in montreal , he bought his in brockville . would anyone know where i could get one???? sure would appreciate it , and what a deal for that price!

[yuprules]

Hello All !
My Dad bought the gonav gps and drove with it from sudsbury ontario to quebec city , making stops in small towns off the main highways and reported that the unit functioned perfectly , oh and just to let you know he also had his friends garmin unit (sorry do not rember unit model) they both gave the correct information...
Now i would like to get one , i am in montreal , he bought his in brockville . would anyone know where i could get one???? sure would appreciate it , and what a deal for that price!

The deal is dead, you are three weeks too late.

[blainehamilton]

Confirmed today. $289.44

[tal65]

And they are getting more stock?? Why would they sell it for $100 then? I thought they were clearing them out?

Confirmed today. $289.44

[mahjongmaniac]

Confirmed today. $289.44

that's funny... that price is indicating clearance, while the $99.98 price isn't...

[Shambo]

And they are getting more stock?? Why would they sell it for $100 then? I thought they were clearing them out?

For the billionth time, I've posted in this thread. NO MORE

[.EE.]

I'll be posting it on Monday or Tuesday!

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5540/eegonavs600ashell2hd7.jpg

Main Features:

* Added functionality: media player, picture viewer, clock/calendar, calculator, memo pad, file explorer, device settings, soft keyboard
* Automatically loads up a beautiful shell that includes big, clear buttons to select your application.
* Wallpaper and startup sound are both customizable to your liking!
* Autoload enabled. Even after a hard reset or drained battery, the unit will boot up just like before! (even with your own wallpaper and startup sound)
* Small download size with easy-to-follow instructions.
* Uses your existing Netropa IntelliNav GPS software that the unit came with.

Autoload Features:

* Automatically boots to shell.
* Custom wallpaper and startup sound.
* Volume adjustment.
* Detailed view with file explorer.
* Automatic stylus calibration.
* Time settings adjustment.
* Soft keyboard loading.
* Netropa IntelliNav stylus calibration by-pass.
* Automatic soft reset after installation.
* Desktop.ini removed (clears desktop for wallpaper).

[Newbii]

I'll be posting it on Monday or Tuesday!

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5540/eegonavs600ashell2hd7.jpg

Main Features:

* Added functionality: media player, picture viewer, clock/calendar, calculator, memo pad, file explorer, device settings, soft keyboard
* Automatically loads up a beautiful shell that includes big, clear buttons to select your application.
* Wallpaper and startup sound are both customizable to your liking!
* Autoload enabled. Even after a hard reset or drained battery, the unit will boot up just like before! (even with your own wallpaper and startup sound)
* Small download size with easy-to-follow instructions.
* Uses your existing Netropa IntelliNav GPS software that the unit came with.

Autoload Features:

* Automatically boots to shell.
* Custom wallpaper and startup sound.
* Volume adjustment.
* Detailed view with file explorer.
* Automatic stylus calibration.
* Time settings adjustment.
* Soft keyboard loading.
* Netropa IntelliNav stylus calibration by-pass.
* Automatic soft reset after installation.
* Desktop.ini removed (clears desktop for wallpaper).

Awesome awesome work, I'll have my eyes fixed on this art waiting for your post. :razz:

[.EE.]

Gonav S600A Software Mod v1.0 Released!

Look here :arrowd:

Gonav s600a GPS navigator updates and hacking thread
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386475&page=20

[Newbii]

Gonav S600A Software Mod v1.0 Released!

Look here :arrowd:

Gonav s600a GPS navigator updates and hacking thread
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386475&page=20

Thanks .EE, Will download and try, Good going.

[crazdefool]

anyone know where i can find stock? my is busted and i want another one..
in the gta

[andreid]

http://www.calcsandmore.com/tc/sd_cards_format.htm

[dkq]

http://factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=SE4000

For those looking to expand GoNAV for more movies or multiple GPS SW ...:-)

BTW, anyone knows what *EXACT* version of TomTom that can be installed on this? Thanks.

[Kamloops]

I posted most of the Hacks and download info at:

http://www.kyra.ca/Gonav a600s GPS Navigation System.html

Some cute Gonav Girls as well!

Please check it out and dont forget to click on my links :)

I ordered the 1gig sdcard with Igo on it for 60 bucks USD shipped. They sent it today. This is the response they gave me. Great guys at Gonav!

>The Netropa software that comes with your unit is a very old software.
>We do not use this software anymore on our devices, it is in fact
>discontinued. The device you bought probably came from one of the
>distributors who purchased from us long long time ago. We're sorry
>that we can't do anything with the Netropa software - it's really
>outdated - but would still like to help you out on this matter.
>
>The GPS devices we carry now use i-Go software, which has much more
>and better features and functions than any other GPS software
>available in the market. The entire and complete map database of North
>America - USA and Canada - is loaded in an 1-GB SD card. Map loadings
>from CDs are no longer required, and cross-border trips/navigations
>are now possible.
>
>This i-Go software can be purchased for $40. If you're interested,
>please kindly send us an 1-GB SD card along with a $40 cheque (or
>PayPal email: ), we will register i-Go permanent
>license and load this software for you in your SD card, and send it
>back to you.
>
>Or you can purchase an 1-GB SD card from us for $20.
>
>Please kindly understand we're not responsible for after-sales
>services for the products purchased from distributors. You in fact
>should turn into the person or store where you purchased it from.
>We're just the manufacturer of such GPS devices. Also, we do not make
>any money on the $40 software and the $20 SD card if you decide to go
>for it. This is what we pay for the suppliers of software/SD card.
>However, we understand your situation and would like to help you out
>with what we could.
>
>Let me know if you want this to be done, and thank you for your
>precious time writing us an email.
>
>GoNav Tech

[Rocker-Mtl]

Thanks for the great info , im sure im not the only one to appreciate it;)

[skywalker407]

Hi guys ,i bougth my gonav s600a @ a superstore in ville st-laurent on marcel laurin = Maxi on the 8th of february 2007,they had 1 left but box was torn up they gave me it but i haggled it down by 15 % from 100.00$ ,i took it home and realized the suction cup wasnt there ,the manager is giving me the run around that he cant get any accessories and at the same time there was another s600a in a pouch that they forgot but after trying it out it jams and i have to reset it ,my question is where can i find that suction cup holder or a equivalent that will do the job to fit the casing that the gps sits in thanx in advance

[jackass_ca]

Hi guys ,i bougth my gonav s600a @ a superstore in ville st-laurent on marcel laurin = Maxi on the 8th of february 2007,they had 1 left but box was torn up they gave me it but i haggled it down by 15 % from 100.00$ ,i took it home and realized the suction cup wasnt there ,the manager is giving me the run around that he cant get any accessories and at the same time there was another s600a in a pouch that they forgot but after trying it out it jams and i have to reset it ,my question is where can i find that suction cup holder or a equivalent that will do the job to fit the casing that the gps sits in thanx in advance

There is a company Supa-tech that is handling software issues right now for them, you can see if they are dealing with hardware as well, other than that, check Audiovox's site and see if they have accessories for sale, or as a last resort, ebay!

[xerophinity]

I'm guessing it's too late to get this little unit now is it? Anyone willing to sell it to me theirs at superstore price?

[markj]

I'm guessing it's too late to get this little unit now is it? Anyone willing to sell it to me theirs at superstore price?

me too anyone in montreal...will pay reasonable price for one?

[mjl]

well you could always go buy one in another store and return it without the suction cup. Thats a good price they are 289 in my home town.