GPS - Freeway GD-075 Walmart $64

[Danielson]

Hello,
Our local Walmart had (3) of these as of yesterday for 64$ each.

This deal has been on RFD before..

3.5" GPS based on the Horizon Navigation Inc software.
Has the Navteq 7.4 - Jun/08 maps installed.
Built in battery, SD card slot, USB port, audio out.
Live north of Prince George British Columbia and had all of the Major and minor roads in its database.
I have also tested it playing.. .mp3's, AVI's, WAV, JPG's
Cheap map for holidays....

http://www.freewaychina-na.com/gd075.html

Dan

[Matrixvibe]

are they hackable? and is this deal national wide or YMMV?

[Kamloops]

Nooo, not another cheap hackable GPS!

[Matrixvibe]

Nooo, not another cheap hackable GPS!

lol, isn't that supposed to be a good thing

[cpoole]

there looks to be a map upgrade for 55 USD

http://www.freewaychina-na.com/

[jackass_ca]

are they hackable? and is this deal national wide or YMMV?

Have seen them down our way for this price for a little while now, these are the ones that they had for Boxing week for $80
Not sure if they are hackable or not.

[l69norm]

there looks to be a map upgrade for 55 USD

http://www.freewaychina-na.com/

The Horizon page says the map update is Dec 2007:
https://eshop.horizonnav.com/product_detail.php?p_id=106

[JAC]

Could be a good deal, if it's hackable. The physical volume switch is nice, but I'm curious why the second power switch.

[hopsoid]

- Power Button: Press down and hold until
unit turns on. Repeat to turn unit off.

- ON/OFF: When in on position, internal battery is used and
allows charging. When in off position, internal battery is
bypassed

Could be a good deal, if it's hackable. The physical volume switch is nice, but I'm curious why the second power switch.

[cpoole]

The Horizon page says the map update is Dec 2007:
https://eshop.horizonnav.com/product_detail.php?p_id=106

Yep - i should have followed the link - the maps that ship must be at least a year older than that date.

[richierich1984]

I have one of these and it works great other than the car power cord connection is kinda loose were it hooks into the unit but on battery i have never had an issue.

[kleptodathief]

any specs of this unit? prolly wince 5.0 and sub 400mhz cpu i bet

[Rooster]

any specs of this unit? prolly wince 5.0 and sub 400mhz cpu i bet
By the looks of the windows calibration screen, It looks like a wince 5.0. This even be a better unit then the Curtis. This one have the DC charger and the manual volume control.

[Matrixvibe]

anyone get this? i would really like to know if its hackable...lol

[chinesedevil]

Yeah i missed out on the curtis, im also interested in knowing if its hackable. Also, anyone spot this deal in GTA?

[mahjongmaniac]

Nooo, not another cheap hackable GPS!
lol, isn't that supposed to be a good thing

he's speaking in context of the Curtis $47 GPS @ CT (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=707504) deal thread...

don't wanna brick that GPS while hacking... ;)

[curls00]

So does anyone know if this is hackable? I'd love to get one but I'd eventually have a need to have US maps on it... although I suppose that wouldn't need "hacking", per-se, just a copy of the North American NAVTEQ maps?

Any reviews on the speed of this unit for recalculating routes after a missed turn, or about the quality of the initial routes picked by the unit? What software does it run?

[curls00]

Actually according to the manuals linked on their site, the unit runs "NavMate". Is this software any good?

[curls00]

3rd consecutive post for me here, but a stock update:

Ottawa (Barrhaven) had about 8 units left, marked at $80.00 but rang up at $64.00. All GPS's are located in Electronics, EXCEPT THIS ONE -- it's in the Automotive area with the car stereo stuff, in a locked cabinet.

[Quiggie]

Pardon me for interupting, but what does it mean when a GPS is hackable?

[Kalvster]

Pardon me for interupting, but what does it mean when a GPS is hackable?

It means that you may revert back to the shell system (Windows CE) and load other firmware.

[Matrixvibe]

Pardon me for interupting, but what does it mean when a GPS is hackable?

It allows to run other applications and other navigation software (ie. Tom Tom, iGO, Garmin)

[curls00]

After playing around with it, and my wife taking it for a test-drive, it seems like a pretty good unit once on the road. Recalculations are nearly instantaneous for missed turns / new routes, directions are accurate (at least for the few places she went, and a few multi-city routes I tried at home using the route analyzer).

However, I can't seem to connect it to my PC. It says "USB Mode" when I connect it, but the computer only sees it as a removable disk, 0MB space, 0MB free, not explorable. I tried Microsoft ActiveSync and it doesn't even see the device. That means no hacking as far as I can tell, but the SD slot worked to display an AVI movie from my Canon camera, and MP3's as well. Didn't try pics. This is how new maps are loaded, however, which means it's at least upgradeable in the future from that aspect. I'd like to be able to load a ton of POI's (Tim Hortons', updated neighbourhoods, speed traps, etc...) but I don't know if it's possible. Then again, I'm a GPS newbie.

[dkq]

MIO C220S is $70 at FD:

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/combo_spec.php?pcode=FC4014&id=300

You may hack the hell of it:-)

[Rooster]

he's speaking in context of the Curtis $47 GPS @ CT (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=707504) deal thread...

don't wanna brick that GPS while hacking... ;)
Hey MJ, where have you been? We were wondering if you are OK. Nice to heard from you again.

[Rooster]

MIO C220S is $70 at FD:

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/combo_spec.php?pcode=FC4014&id=300

You may hack the hell of it:-)
Refurb...

[Tharyn]

After playing around with it, and my wife taking it for a test-drive, it seems like a pretty good unit once on the road. Recalculations are nearly instantaneous for missed turns / new routes, directions are accurate (at least for the few places she went, and a few multi-city routes I tried at home using the route analyzer).

However, I can't seem to connect it to my PC. It says "USB Mode" when I connect it, but the computer only sees it as a removable disk, 0MB space, 0MB free, not explorable. I tried Microsoft ActiveSync and it doesn't even see the device. That means no hacking as far as I can tell, but the SD slot worked to display an AVI movie from my Canon camera, and MP3's as well. Didn't try pics. This is how new maps are loaded, however, which means it's at least upgradeable in the future from that aspect. I'd like to be able to load a ton of POI's (Tim Hortons', updated neighbourhoods, speed traps, etc...) but I don't know if it's possible. Then again, I'm a GPS newbie.

Could you check if there are there any additional "USB Settings" in the GPS system menu? ie, being able to change from "USB Mode" to "ActiveSync" mode?

[curls00]

Could you check if there are there any additional "USB Settings" in the GPS system menu? ie, being able to change from "USB Mode" to "ActiveSync" mode?

I did look for anything like that last night and saw nothing of the sort. :(

[yuprules]

Anyone try creating a a file with "any text in it" named YFGo2CE.bld in the root of an SD card and restarting the unit? :)

(Curtis fans will know what I'm talking about).

mahjongmaniac, well the price isn't $47 for this GPS...so hopefully this thread won't go nuts and have over 200 pages :)

[curls00]

Anyone try creating a a file with "any text in it" named YFGo2CE.bld in the root of an SD card and restarting the unit? :)

(Curtis fans will know what I'm talking about).

mahjongmaniac, well the price isn't $47 for this GPS...so hopefully this thread won't go nuts and have over 200 pages :)

I'm willing to try hacking this one up if someone knows what I should do! :) I don't have an SD card reader, but will use my Canon camera to do the grunt work in that respect... lol.

Will that YFGo2CE.bld file boot it to Windows CE?

[yuprules]

I'm willing to try hacking this one up if someone knows what I should do! :) I don't have an SD card reader, but will use my Canon camera to do the grunt work in that respect... lol.

Will that YFGo2CE.bld file boot it to Windows CE?

We'll find out when you try :)

[andreid]

Nooo, not another cheap hackable GPS!

If he decides to buy this unit, prepare yourself for a lot of time replicating his hacks!

Cheers

[yuprules]

Montreal update:
None at Jean Talon / Decarie

[curls00]

Montreal update:
None at Jean Talon / Decarie

Did you check the car stereo locked cabinet near Automotive?

[yuprules]

Did you check the car stereo locked cabinet near Automotive?

All the GPS's in this store were located in the Electronics Department locked in a cabinet. (very odd indeed, your post below about it being with the car audio stuff).

[curls00]

All the GPS's in this store were located in the Electronics Department locked in a cabinet.

That is what I was told by the electronics employee at my store, but I ended up proving him wrong and found this unit, and only this unit, with the car audio stuff. Weird, but I'm not complaining!

[kleptodathief]

i emailed there support/info and they don't know jack chit lol :mad:


Hello,

Thank you for contacting Freeway Mobile Support, and I will try my best to answer your questions but since we are basically "customer service" I may not have all the answers for you!

1.
unknown (cpu speed)
2.
unknown (internal ram)
3.
unknown (o/s)
4.

320x240 RGB QVGA, Brightness 200cd/m2, Tough Sensitive Screen, 3.5" Four Wires Resistance Model
5.

Unit comes with a USB cable, car charger, and car suction mount.
6.

http://www.freewaychina-na.com/gd075.html
7.

The units are made in China.

If you do have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Freeway Mobile Support Team.

[curls00]

I emailed them this morning as well, and surprisingly had a response in mere minutes! I was actually expecting my email to never be answered but I was pleasantly surprised. I received answers to my questions (not as techie as your Q's) pretty quickly and with appropriate information/reponses.

No, the units are not compatible with ActiveSync (as least not without hacking? Just speculating here as he didn't go into that detail), and the USB is set to charge-only, not as a data pipe of any sort. He didn't think POI's could be added just by inserting an SD card but didn't know for sure.

[Geese_Howard]

i emailed there support/info and they don't know jack chit lol :mad:


Hello,

Thank you for contacting Freeway Mobile Support, and I will try my best to answer your questions but since we are basically "customer service" I may not have all the answers for you!

1.
unknown (cpu speed)
2.
unknown (internal ram)
3.
unknown (o/s)
4.

320x240 RGB QVGA, Brightness 200cd/m2, Tough Sensitive Screen, 3.5" Four Wires Resistance Model
5.

Unit comes with a USB cable, car charger, and car suction mount.
6.

http://www.freewaychina-na.com/gd075.html
7.

The units are made in China.

If you do have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Freeway Mobile Support Team.

lol I'm sorry, that has to be the worst customer support ever haha....

[Tharyn]

I emailed them this morning as well, and surprisingly had a response in mere minutes! I was actually expecting my email to never be answered but I was pleasantly surprised. I received answers to my questions (not as techie as your Q's) pretty quickly and with appropriate information/reponses.

No, the units are not compatible with ActiveSync (as least not without hacking? Just speculating here as he didn't go into that detail), and the USB is set to charge-only, not as a data pipe of any sort. He didn't think POI's could be added just by inserting an SD card but didn't know for sure.

Any luck on finding any possible advanced USB Settings on the device (ie: not just storage mode)?

[curls00]

Any luck on finding any possible advanced USB Settings on the device (ie: not just storage mode)?

My plan to use the SD card I have isn't gonna happen, as I don't have an SD reader and was planning to use my camera connected via USB to load the files on, but as I said, this isn't happenin'.

As for the settings, there are no other settings available from any menu that I can see. There might be a back-door method using an SD card but I'm not going to be the one to find out - I don't have the time nor the expertise to do so. For $64 it's a nice unit with clear voice, good directions, and is really fast a recalculations -- exactly what I wanted in a GPS, for under $80 taxes in.

[prufrock]

My local CT still has lots of the Curtis models lying around.

I would assume people considering this deal can't find one in their CTs?

[microserf]

Can you tell which CT still has some Curtis laying around? I think lot of people still interested to get ones. Thanks :D:D:D

[Matrixvibe]

Can you tell which CT still has some Curtis laying around? I think lot of people still interested to get ones. Thanks :D:D:D

+1, i am still looking for a curtis.

[yuprules]

My plan to use the SD card I have isn't gonna happen, as I don't have an SD reader and was planning to use my camera connected via USB to load the files on, but as I said, this isn't happenin'.

As for the settings, there are no other settings available from any menu that I can see. There might be a back-door method using an SD card but I'm not going to be the one to find out - I don't have the time nor the expertise to do so. For $64 it's a nice unit with clear voice, good directions, and is really fast a recalculations -- exactly what I wanted in a GPS, for under $80 taxes in.

Try that file I mentioned above in the root of the SD card. You might be surprised to see a desktop!

[jackass_ca]

Did you check the car stereo locked cabinet near Automotive?

All the GPS's in this store were located in the Electronics Department locked in a cabinet. (very odd indeed, your post below about it being with the car audio stuff).

That is what I was told by the electronics employee at my store, but I ended up proving him wrong and found this unit, and only this unit, with the car audio stuff. Weird, but I'm not complaining!

I can confirm as well at our store here, they are indeed locked in the cabinet with the car stereos, not in electronics and not in sporting goods with other handheld GPS units. Check the car audio section. Not sure why this one is in with the car stereos, and not in the cabinet with the other mio's etc in electronics.

[curls00]

Try that file I mentioned above in the root of the SD card. You might be surprised to see a desktop!

I wish I could help but I don't have an SD card reader, and my camera won't function as a mass storage device to enable me to access the root folder.

[ubuntu]

hi everyone,
Ca va?

got this cheap GPS, not that cheap as Curtis one but it has better design.

Well, put in the YFGo2CE.bld in the root of SD reboot the gps, mmmmm nothing

connected usb and it shows usb mode on screen, I believe it has to connect with some software of its own then it will recognize and transfer maps ...etc.

any suggestion...:lol:

[ubuntu]

I used to have my PDA dell X50 as my main GPS through the bluetooth gps receiver, but cracked the touch screen accidentay few weeks ago, so had to buy something chep.

Well.... let us talk about our little GPS Freeway GD-075

Although it is small and the program has its limitation, not that many function as Garmin or TT but it has all you need to travel within Canada or US (calibration will needed when crossing border, >> not my finding, from another froum info)

okay, what I found is that this little gps will accept your HCSD.

I have a class 6 8G transcent that I just put in and found all pictures in there.
it use picshow.exe for picture showing.
the CPU speed it a bit slow, but it finds all the folder in your HCSD.
This means that you could load your movies and see it while you're traveling (well not youif you're the driver)....

If I found some more little details I'll be around here.

Chaio!

[TorontoEh]

ubuntu: any updates as to how we can load US maps? I looked around my local wm none available

[jamzbe]

well, here's what I dug up...

https://eshop.horizonnav.com/product_detail.php?p_id=106

[ubuntu]

Hi TorontoEH,

Well, when you first started your gd-075 it shows us hwy location.
I think it is already loaded in this gps, the only thing is that the application is not that "smart" on routing calculation, so it might need to go into different file and therefore not capable of doing the whole trip from Canada to US. but I could be wrong. It also maybe a lock.
But from another thread of this site (use freeway as your key word) you will find others members share on this unit. they were able to go US but needed to "recalibrate" (I thing to reset) the
g
ps.

so far haven't had the time to take further look into this unit, hopfully someone with more knowdlege could help us to hack this
gps.
I'm sure it is based on Win CE therefore, skilled person will easily get into this unit!

[ubuntu]

okay < I 'll make your life easier, this is the link to that post!

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7689099&postcount=9

[curls00]

I've been using mine for a few days and the response times and startup times are all very good. The only problem with this unit that I can really see is the power cord is always loose in the unit, so on occasion the unit isn't charging while plugged in and may black out, depending on its charge before using it.

The solution to this is to have the power cord (or at least a few inches of it) hanging... gravity... so that it puts some pressure by itself onto the plug and then has no problem charging and keeping the red LED lit (power connection indicator). I wanted to install it near my gearshift below the radio as it'd be easier to punch in instructions, etc... but this power issue has prevented that. :(

[ubuntu]

Tried this unit in Calgary downtown yesterday, very nice weather BTW.
I was not able to get needed (three sat) signal to get it work.
I was on foot and couldn't receive more than one sat signal.

not sure if I want to keep it now....:confused:

[Bean Bean]

Try that file I mentioned above in the root of the SD card. You might be surprised to see a desktop!

I try the method and nothing happen.

However, I manage to find out by trial and error that you can get the WinCE desktop - with the power cable not attached to the device, turn on the device using the button at the right hand side, and before the Freeway menu comes on, press the power button several times at the top, then you will get to the WinCE.

Does this mean the device is hackable??? If yes, how? I am a newbie.


Bean Bean

[curls00]

BeanBean - I can't get that method to work. Do you mean turn it on with the little slider-switch that says "ON/OFF", or by pushing the volume dial inwards? And then pushing the silver power button at the top about 5-10 times repeatedly immediately afterwards?

The only thing that comes up for me is the menu with Navigation, Music, Movie, Photo, and Settings -- the basic Freeway menu.

[Bean Bean]

BeanBean - I can't get that method to work. Do you mean turn it on with the little slider-switch that says "ON/OFF", or by pushing the volume dial inwards? And then pushing the silver power button at the top about 5-10 times repeatedly immediately afterwards?

The only thing that comes up for me is the menu with Navigation, Music, Movie, Photo, and Settings -- the basic Freeway menu.

No need to press the volume button - just the "ON/OFF" and then the silver power button at the top.

[Bean Bean]

No need to press the volume button - just the "ON/OFF" and then the silver power button at the top.
ce desktop after that
The Freeway basic menu will come out anyway, but you'll have the Wince desktop after that.

[jamzbe]

I guess what you have to look for is a shell.ini file.

The next best thing is to put in a sd card and see how the sd card is addressed (e.g. sdmmc or storage card). Then look for the exe for the navigation software. You should then be able to use mortscript to redirect that exe to something else like bbmenu, or another navigation software on the sdcard.

I don't have one, but I'm be curious to see how this plays out.

[curls00]

BeanBean -- I can't get anything other than the Freeway splash screen (w/ the girl) and then it goes to the main menu as always.

What's the exact sequence of events and actions to get something else, and what does the CE desktop look like compared to the normal menu?

[Bean Bean]

Running IGO from SD card now. It works!

[curls00]

Wow, sweet! I think you might have to write up a "how-to" for this unit to run Garmin or iGo or whatever other software you test out. Sounds like it couldn't have been too difficult, although as I mentioned before, there was no WinCE desktop on mine no matter what I did. :(

[chinesedevil]

Does this mean its hackable?

[curls00]

Does this mean its hackable?

I can't verify this, but yes, if he can get IGO8 to run then he's effectively hacked the Freeway GPS.

I went and bought another one today and tried BeanBean's method to get to the CE desktop, and still no luck.

BeanBean -- can you check what version your Freeway is? In Settings -- System -- Version. Both of mine are 04-3C-54-01-00. Maybe yours is different and thats why you can get into WinCE and I can't?

[Bean Bean]

BeanBean -- can you check what version your Freeway is? In Settings -- System -- Version. Both of mine are 04-3C-54-01-00. Maybe yours is different and thats why you can get into WinCE and I can't?

Same version as yours.

Just wonder if there anyone here who can get to the desktop as well using my method?

[ubuntu]

Well got Curtis from Red Deer Canadian Tire for 59.99

Come back from there went directly to calgary's canadian tire and got Money back for price match so end up paying 47.99

freewayc 075 no Hack
Curtis is open for you to put in programs....

Good luck everyone!

[curls00]

Same version as yours.

Just wonder if there anyone here who can get to the desktop as well using my method?

Do you have an SD card in the unit before trying your method? Anything specific on it?

And just to be sure, you do the following?:
- Slide switch from OFF to ON
- immediately press the silver power button about 5 times
- Watch the Freeway splash screen come up and then you will see the WinCE desktop??

[chris103610]

damn. that is one terrible display..

if this isn't hackable.. i would stay away...

[renhui]

Have tomtom 6 running on it right now. thanks to Bean Bean.

Here is the procedure:

If you have a usb charger attached, remove it. also make sure no SD card in there.
slide the "on-off" switch on the right hand side of to "on" position (this is actually a charging switch, not actually the switch for the device).
turn on the device by pressing the ON/OFF button on top of the screen.
then you'll see Freeway boot splash screen
press the ON/OFF five times.
then you will go to the WinCE desktop with an error saying"gpsshell can't be found" something.

and here you can do all sorts of things.

if you want to boot into wince by default,

just rename the Datastorage/Gpsshell/gpsshell.exe to something else.

hope that helps.

p.s. tried to install tomtom 7 but got the "maps not found" error.

[grouch]

great, another gps to have fun with
i still have 3 nib curtis that i'm contemplating returning or saving to use as gifts
the cdn tire store in ptg la prairie has a few remaining, just be careful of opened returned units

[ubuntu]

yeah, got the Window's screen... from there you'll be able to do whatever you want with your GD-075

Nice hack BeanBen!!

How you found out? I'm curious...
By accident?

Cheers!

[curls00]

Weird, I followed that procedure exactly (many times) and neither of mine get into the windows screen. WTF?

[kleptodathief]

hmmm 64 bux ay..thats the value of one NEW released videogame:cheesygri

anyways, anyone confirm this price at any toronto walmarts? i mite pick up this unit to play with :idea:

can anyone please give me the SKU or upc code/part number ? im trying to call up walmarts to check if they have this unit..thnx

electronics or automotive? no ones picking up lol 20 rings!!!


i get thru finally to a TARD worker....tells me to call 'connection center' wtf , they do NOT have any locked car audio cabinet...man i hate walmart

[curls00]

hmmm 64 bux ay..thats the value of one NEW released videogame:cheesygri

anyways, anyone confirm this price at any toronto walmarts? i mite pick up this unit to play with :idea:

can anyone please give me the SKU or upc code/part number ? im trying to call up walmarts to check if they have this unit..thnx

electronics or automotive? no ones picking up lol 20 rings!!!

Call the automotive area, that's where it is. Tell them it's in the cabinet with the car stereos. It will probably be labelled at $80.00 but it'll ring up at $64.00 as it's a nationwide price set by head office (as is 99.99% of Walmart's stuff).

[izatzman]

Also tried Bean Bean's method. No joy.
Any other suggestions?

[ubuntu]

Well the method is proven to work... mmm I could say so.
However, it is not the five times, it is that you catch the sequence of the loading and you interrpat it so it create a error event and it cancel the normal loading sequence.

I had to go crazy to have the window CE coming out. so you could have it, it is matter of patience,,,,,,

good luck.

I returned mine to WM today:cheesygri

[izatzman]

Success!
Finally got to WinCE.
Now, how to install Igo 8?

[frank.waldner]

I've tried the sequence 20+ times and can't break into the shell.

Could ... you ... please ... go ... over ... it ... slowly ... step ... by ... step...

I remove the SD card, USB, and power and have the switch on the right turned to off. I then slide the switch to on.

The I hold the silver button on the top until the picture appears. I then click thr silver button 5 or 6 or 200 times and I always get into the main screen.

What are YOU doing different to break into the shell???

I've also tried YFGo2CE.bld, but we know that won't work. I want to hack this sucker, but it won't let me get started.

Please advise.

[izatzman]

It took me about an hour until I cracked it.
Here's how.
Make sure no SD card.
Make sure not connected with USB cable.
OK, slide the side switch on.
As soon as the picture of the girl appears, slowly start pressing and releasing the top button.
If you do it slowly, it seems to work.
Press the button in and hold it 2-3 seconds before releasing, then repeat.
If the regular main screen appears, start over.
By slowing down the button presses, and varying the time of the presses, after about one hour of trying, I finally got into the Win CE desktop.
It was a real pain!
Once I did, I immediately changed the name of the GpsShell file so I wouldn't have to do this over again.
I hope that helps.

[Matrixvibe]

Just got back from warden and eglinton supercentre an hour ago, couldn't find any of these, i guess they either didn't carry them or were sold out, i saw other gps on clearance though. Anyone know any locations with stock? thanks.

[curls00]

Just got back from warden and eglinton supercentre an hour ago, couldn't find any of these, i guess they either didn't carry them or were sold out, i saw other gps on clearance though. Anyone know any locations with stock? thanks.

Did you check the automotive locked cabinet? They are NOT in electronics, they're in automotive.

Side note, I did manage to get to the CE desktop. I find that holding the button for 2-3 seconds at a time will power cycle the unit, but continually doing this will get you into CE almost every time! However, my battery was dying so now it's charging, but just prior to that, it popped up with a windows messsage box saying "Gpsshell.exe does not exist!"... hope I didn't corrupt this thing!

[Matrixvibe]

Did you check the automotive locked cabinet? They are NOT in electronics, they're in automotive.

Side note, I did manage to get to the CE desktop. I find that holding the button for 2-3 seconds at a time will power cycle the unit, but continually doing this will get you into CE almost every time! However, my battery was dying so now it's charging, but just prior to that, it popped up with a windows messsage box saying "Gpsshell.exe does not exist!"... hope I didn't corrupt this thing!

i checked autotmotive too, where they keep the decks right? nothing there but they had another glass cabinet where they kept all the gps' but the freeway wasn't there

[Ikerr1974]

The SuperCentre in Windsor has about 6 of them left. I was going to purchase one but it only has Canadian Maps. No good for me. :mad:

[curls00]

Well guys I'm trying to hack this thing to run iGO 8 Amigo (or non-Amigo?) software but am currently finding it hard to get that software. Currently d/ling from a torrent place but it might be a while.

Overall, once I got into WinCE, it was pretty easy. Simply rename the [b]\DataStorage\GPSSHELL\GpsShell.exe to something like GpsShellOld.exe and from then on, the unit will always boot to WinCE. You can then get into the normal Freeway menu by running that exe you renamed, or, run some software from an SD card you put in it.

[frank.waldner]

With Izatzman's directions I was able to get into the Windows CE shell.

Thank you for the advice, Izatzman. Now, can anyone tell me how to install a better nav system and update maps? I have a 2GB SD card installed, so there is lots of room to work with.

I'm still hoping to score a Curtis.

I picked this Freeway unit up on Saturday at Hwy 7 and Jane St. There were two new units in the automotive section showcase. I got one. I don't know if the other one is still there.

GD-075 surely has its shortcomings. I noticed the power adapter plug was not secure and a bit of a jiggle made the display go thru a restart sequence. The problem I have is the silver on/off switch at the top sticks in the down position, this made it hard to get the CE shell to open.

Don't think I'm gonna keep it. If anyone thinks they want it, let me know so I can coordinate the time when I take it back to Walmart. I can leave it hacked, or put it back the way it came.

[Bean Bean]

Does this version support TTS? I have all map files (Canada, USA, Europe) and all TTS files for those areas, from another copy I downloaded yesterday. Does this version also have "Buildings" like the one I have? If so I will transfer that over too (and can send them to you if you'd like?).

Thanks,


This version support TTS but this BT is a "clean" version that have no TTS files. You have to get them some where and put them into proper directory.

I tried the TTS function. It works at first but after a while I have error message for out of memory. So I delete the TTS files then.

Don't have a chance to try "building" as I do not go to downtown Toronto these days.

[Buddy888]

Without much luck I could not find the specification of this unit.

Would any owners be able to post the specs (OS, RAM, CPU, etc) from their units for us?

Thanks!
Buddy

[Bean Bean]

Would any owners be able to post the specs (OS, RAM, CPU, etc) from their units for us?


WINCE 5.00 Build 1400
CPU ARM926T-AT4X0A
RAM 45152 KB

Hope this help.

[Bean Bean]

I download from BT from the following:

http://btjunkie.org/search?q=iGO.2008.ver.8.3.2.80621.March.10.2009

and then copy everything onto SD card.

Try and and it should work. If yes, then get map for your country to the map folder.

I do not touch anything about autorun, i.e. I cannot run iGo directly after boot up. I have to go to the iGo directory from window explorer and clock on the iGo8.exe to run it.

Good luck!

Hi again,

I got iGO working but cannot seem to get the Canada or USA maps to show up in the gui once I load them onto the SD card in the correct spot. All I see is Romania. However, I also am not getting GPS signal (yet) -- maybe it will not show other countries in the "Find" criteria, unless it knows where I am located?

If I look in the GPS Data section of the gui in iGO, I can see that the unit is receiving about 5-8 satellite signals at any given time, but ALL of them are red (ie: not being used by the unit). A little strange, no?

The Igo8 I gave out from the BT link does not contain Canada or US maps. You have to find it from some where.

I also have difficulty to get enough sat. signal from time to time. Don't know how to fix it.

I am still going through another link (no even half of the pages :mad:) : http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=707504&page=5
which has many useful information that can be use in this GPS device.

Good luck ...

[curls00]

Hey everyone,

Many thanks to Bean Bean. I have got iGO8 to run successfully with Canadian maps, and should have no problem loading US maps either. In short -- this device is hackable. You actually wouldn't even need to consider it 'hacking', more like 'supplementing it with better software', since all mods with the exception of one file rename, are done on a standalone SD card.

Also, for the record, I have searched around in the internal storage of the Freeway unit, and IT DOES NOT HAVE USA MAP DATA. It only has the Canadian data and that is all.

[l69norm]

WINCE 5.00 Build 1400
CPU ARM926T-AT4X0A
RAM 45152 KB
Hope this help.

I think this is the same CPU as the $47 Curtis (SIRF Centrality Atlas III ARM926T-AT4X0A)

[iJay]

I purchased one of these a while back @ the Oakville Walmart for $64, if you go anywhere out of the city this thing is useless, it was telling my I was on a road that didnt exisit. Then when I went to Niagara falls the word ends @ the border. I returned that Junk. The battery will rapidly loose its charge if not charged correctly, my friend bought one and she said after 30 days it would stay on with batery power for about 20 minutes.

[Bean Bean]

I have the device for more than a week now. The main purpose of it is of course for GPS. The map comes with the device is Canada only. For sure it is not enough. After hacking, I have now US map as well with iGo. I have another GPS software PolNav with Canada and US maps installed on the SD card as well.

Initially I have problem with iGo that I always lost satellite signals and then cannot regain the signal for navigation. This problem does not exist in PolNav. After a bit searching on internet, I guess the problem lies on the baud rate setting. So I change the baud rate in iGo to 38400, and the problem looks solved.

I installed bbmenu on the sd card but don't know how to make it appear automatically after the device boots - I am not familiar with Wince. Put a shortcut of bbmenu on the desktop but the shortcut disappears after reboot :mad:.

I have some games and book reader installed. Now I can read books, listen to music and watch movies on this device. I think this is really a nice device. I am looking for compatible calculator and calendar software for this device.

So far the battery can last for 3 to 4 hour approximately, I am not sure. If the battery cannot hold for 1 hour in 30 days, I will return it to Walmart.:cheesygri

Just sharing ......

[curls00]

I'm running the iGO software on it and have ZERO problems. I actually find I can put the unit into sleep mode and not lose my desktop shortcut to iGO8.exe, either.

According to the specs, this unit should last 45-60 minutes on a full battery charge (average mAh consumption / mAh capacity of battery). That's about typical and is reflected in (my) real world. However, it's never been a problem for me because when it's in the car, it's plugged into the DC outlet (and charging at the same time as I'm using it), and when at home, it has a full charge (and if just playing around in WindowsCE, the battery lasts a LONG time). I can always plug it into the USB and charge it for a few minutes if needed (which hasn't been the case yet).

iJay: I got from Ottawa to a specific address in Mississauga without a single problem on Easter weekend, using the normal Freeway GPS software (before hacking). There were no phantom roads or anything like that. Your unit, or placement of the unit, might have been problematic.

[kleptodathief]

so who has this AND the curtis... r they both the same specs pretty much?

[curls00]

I think they're the same processor (speed?) but the Freeway has less internal storage, which is OK for me as most stuff is run from the SD card anyhow.

I only own the Freeway but BeanBean says the Curtis has the same processor.

[jamzbe]

I installed bbmenu on the sd card but don't know how to make it appear automatically after the device boots - I am not familiar with Wince. Put a shortcut of bbmenu on the desktop but the shortcut disappears after reboot :mad:.

use mortscript...

http://gpd359.wikidot.com/article:bbmenu and do something similar.

but instead of customLaunch.exe
change it to:
gpsshell.exe
gpsshell.mscr
mortscript.exe

in the gpsshell directory.

in your gpsshell.mscr it should be something like
Datastorage/Gpsshell/gpsshell.exe

if (FileExists("\SDMMC\BBMenu.exe"))
Run("\SDMMC\BBMenu.exe")
else
Run("\Datastorage\Gpsshel\gpsshell.exe")
--->or Run("\windows\explorer.exe") (or whatever you want)
endif

when you run bbmenu, in the apps can you show explorer and show/hide taskbar? If it does then once you launch into bbmenu then you can easily get into winCE. Heck you might even be able to use active sync using the active sync utility included.

Caveat...I'm assuming that if you launch directly into bbmenu that you can still get into winCE by your power button method. I don't own a unit.

For lots of similar info check out the Curtis wiki...

[pompoco]

bought one of these units this morning...
CPU seem identical with curtis ARM CPU
WinCE 5.0
only 48 MB of RAM... and only 210 MB internal storage (compared to 64MB and 2Gig in the Curtis) ;-)
GPS sends on Com:7 and goes from 4800 up to 57600 baud.
The USB Port is available but only accesses SDMMC and even though its SDHC capable it's only USB 1.1 (12MBps)
GPS is a different no SirfStar/Atlas 20 Channel GPSr (and pretty weak too)

If you got a problem with the timing to reach the windows explorer ...
just create a directory named "Mobilenavigator" on your SDcard in which you put a file named "Mobilenavigator.exe" preferably a filemanager to ultimatly start "\windows\explorer.exe".
The Shell automaticly starts \SDMMC\Mobilenavigator\Mobilenavigator.exe if exist to use uptates.. or iGO8 ;-)

The builtin Navmate is pretty crappy imho but the splitscreen feature is rather nead.
I tried to start the software on my Curtis but no luck since the GPD Model ID is coded into the program...

So far it runs all the usual suspects iGO8, iGO Amigo (but no games since no GAPI (yet?)), Polnav, Navigon7, Destinator8, GarminXT, McGuider...
How good the Receiver runs with "good" Software we will se in the next days.

[Bean Bean]

If you got a problem with the timing to reach the windows explorer ...
just create a directory named "Mobilenavigator" on your SDcard in which you put a file named "Mobilenavigator.exe" preferably a filemanager to ultimatly start "\windows\explorer.exe".
The Shell automaticly starts \SDMMC\Mobilenavigator\Mobilenavigator.exe if exist to use uptates.. or iGO8 ;-)



Can you share these files? I'll be a great help to all ....

[curls00]

Can you share these files? I'll be a great help to all ....

I agree. A quick tutorial + the required files would be awesome. I'll host them if required (PM me).

[pompoco]

I agree. A quick tutorial + the required files would be awesome. I'll host them if required (PM me).
done.

1: Download this archive
http://rapidshare.com/files/224715014/Unlock_Freeway_GD-075.zip
2: Extract to your SDCard
3: Maybe read the readme.txt
4: reset/reboot
5: enjoy

I only used freeware tools in this archive!

Dont forget
"residentflash/Data storage" is only 210MB You'll be hard pressed to find another install for Canad which will fit.
RAM is only 48MB so be carefull with running mp3's, videos, navigation at the same time...
iGO8 with TTS seems to work
baud 4800 (more is not needed)
com port 7
(TIP: in iGO under setting . gps deselect receiver put in com 7 baud 4800 and enable gps again to switch from another com port...)
included videoplayer has its probs with MP4's (Hint: there is a new Coreplayer out ppcwarez (http://forum.ppcwarez.org/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=64594))


(OT: hope skippers forums are comming up again...)

[ibinlurking]

Once you get into the WinCE system. Do you have access to Window Media Player?

I would love to use this just as a MP3 player on my car.

[curls00]

done.


I won't bother hosting it since it's freeware and you have shared it via rapidshare, thanks!

However, if I were to rename igo8.exe to mobilenavigator.exe, how can I get it to boot into CE at some point in the future? Would I need to access the SD card (outside of the unit) in order to re-rename the .exe file back to something else, so that the thing auto-boots to CE?

Lastly, regarding your GPS receiver tip, why does this make a difference? I ran Auto-Detect and it's been working fine. Will I see better performance by performing "deselect receiver put in com 7 baud 4800 and enable gps again to switch from another com port..."?

[bahasad]

I bought one of these and returned it within like...3 hours. horrible unit, looks crappy, feels weak, and it couldn't get a signal on my location.

But...

if someone can get it to hack with good/updated US and Canadian Maps, I might reconsider. I myself have no idea about these devices.

[H2O Boy]

Could someone who has bought this unit provide the Wal-mart item number or SKU?

It should be on the receipt, and would make it much easier to call and find stock at stores.

Thanks!

[curls00]

Could someone who has bought this unit provide the Wal-mart item number or SKU?

It should be on the receipt, and would make it much easier to call and find stock at stores.

Thanks!

You're welcome!!

From my receipt (just happened to be in my wallet!):

NAVIGATION______6 94094 88075 0______$64.00 C (C = Clearance)

You likely should only give the middle-10 digits for the UPC if they're looking it up in their system, so drop the leading 6 and the trailing 0.

[curls00]

I bought one of these and returned it within like...3 hours. horrible unit, looks crappy, feels weak, and it couldn't get a signal on my location.

But...

if someone can get it to hack with good/updated US and Canadian Maps, I might reconsider. I myself have no idea about these devices.

Have you read the thread? It can easily run iGO 2008 software (pretty nice, actually) which you can add downloaded maps from basically any country in the world. I have the TeleAtlas series of maps for Canada from 2008 Q4, which are pretty damn new and are very good at showing the brand new streets in my area.

I'll be putting the US maps on my SD card this weekend once I have time.

[pompoco]

Version 2 now with my modified BBMenue...;-)
I put placeholder txt in the folder so that you know which exe will be started.

Little harder than expected since the original Mneue insists on being the topmost window...
so finaly I createt a mortscript which does the work...
The file is a little bigger this time since I included some free testmedia...

1: Download Freeway GD-075 Unlock V2 (http://rapidshare.com/files/224877929/Freeway_GD-075_UnlockV2.zip)

2:just copy/extract contents of the zip to your SDCard
3:insert SDCard into Freeway
4:Reboot or wait for the "ding"

next time you'll get a menue instead of navi...

Anybody noticed that the LED is flashing to the music? (when pluged in) ;-)
Sometimes you might see an error message or screen garble just ignore...

Now you are able to start up to 3 additional different Navigation Programs from your SDCard as well as use Windows and other nifties...
I created folders and links for iGO8, McGuider and Navigon in the file and you "just" need to copy the programs of choice in there. The menue is predefined to run
1: iGO8 - \SDMMC\iGO8\iGO8.exe
2: (Builtin) Navmate - \DataStorage\Mobilenavigator\Mobilenavigator.exe
3: McGuider - \SDMMC\Drive7\Drive.exe
4: Navigon - \SDMMC\Navigon\Navigon.exe
some Games - klick the cube...
some tools - click the "monitor"

Found that Polnav works very well imho (and has Speedcams) and with only 178MB for Canada it's a great contender for the replacement of the original Navigator on the internal Storage....
iGO8 works good with the "Stutter free" TTS settings...
The GPSReceiver is really weak but if used on the dash/frontwindow wit the mount it works pretty good and reliable. It was in sync with my Curtis GPD359 on some trips. When the GPS is not in "plain sight" the reliability drops drasticaly! and it likes to loose the GPS-Signal... probably a really weak antenna in this unit.

For tips and settings and information you could see the good ole GPD359 Wikidot (http://gpd359.wikidot.com/) since the Hardware is pretty similar.
Credits and thanks to Animous, Scanker, Skipper, Mirko Schenk, Daniel Schumann and a lot more people, because without they're help and enthusiasm it would have been much harder to get this running.
Thanks and everybody put your hands together for them.
I really hope skippers Forum comes back up soon ;-)

enjoy
pompoco/terminus

[curls00]

Thanks pompoco, that's great work! Will this new version basically automatically give the option of running iGO8 from the menu, or is renaming of the iGO8.exe file still required?

[pompoco]

Thanks pompoco, that's great work! Will this new version basically automatically give the option of running iGO8 from the menu, or is renaming of the iGO8.exe file still required?

I added/completed the above (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8637418&postcount=109) posting to clarify things.
Glad to oblige

[on68]

Version 2 now with my modified BBMenue...;-)
I put placeholder txt in the folder so that you know which exe will be started.

Little harder than expected since the original Mneue insists on being the topmost window...
so finaly I createt a mortscript which does the work...
The file is a little bigger this time since I included some free testmedia...

1: Download Freeway GD-075 Unlock V2 (http://rapidshare.com/files/224877929/Freeway_GD-075_UnlockV2.zip)

2:just copy/extract contents of the zip to your SDCard
3:insert SDCard into Freeway
4:Reboot or wait for the "ding"

next time you'll get a menue istead of navi...

Anybody noticed that the LED is flashing to the music? (when pluged in) ;-)
Sometimes you might see an error message or screen garble just ignore...

Now you are able to start up to 3 additional different Navigation Programs from your SDCard as well as use Windows and other nifties...
I created folders and links for iGO8, McGuider and Navigon in the file and you "just" need to copy the programs of choice in there. The menue is predefined to run
1: iGO8 - \SDMMC\iGO8\iGO8.exe
2: (Builtin) Navmate - \DataStorage\Mobilenavigator\Mobilenavigator.exe
3: McGuider - \SDMMC\Drive7\Drive.exe
4: Navigon - \SDMMC\Navigon\Navigon.exe
some Games - klick the cube...
some tools - click the "monitor"

Found that Polnav works very well imho (and has Speedcams) and with only 178MB for Canada it's a great contender for the replacement of the original Navigator on the internal Storage....
iGO8 works good with the "Stutter free" TTS settings...
The GPSReceiver is really weak but if used on the dash/frontwindow wit the mount it works pretty good and reliable. It was in sync with my Curtis GPD359 on some trips. When the GPS is not in "plain sight" the reliability drops drasticaly!

For tips and settings and information you could see the good ole GPD359 Wikidot (http://gpd359.wikidot.com/) since the Hardware is pretty similar.
Credits and thanks to Animous, Scanker, Skipper and a lot more people, because without they're help and enthusiasm it would have been much harder to get this running.
Thanks and everybody put your hands together for them.
I really hope skippers Forum comes back up soon ;-)

enjoy
pompoco/terminus

Step 4:Copy/Move the "GPSSHELL" folder from SDMMC to Datastorage.
Sorry, In the zip file after unzip to SDMMC there is no GPSSHELL how can i make it start up BBmenu. thanks.

[Bean Bean]

Hi pompoco:

Which software you use to compile the mobilenavigator.exe file? Can I have a glimse of the source code for sample use?

You are really a great help to those who don't have the technical knowledge to hack the device.

Bean Bean

[curls00]

Step 4:Copy/Move the "GPSSHELL" folder from SDMMC to Datastorage.
Sorry, In the zip file after unzip to SDMMC there is no GPSSHELL how can i make it start up BBmenu. thanks.

I'm wondering the same. I'd like the unit to automatically boot into the BBMenu but can't figure out a way to do it without possibly breaking something. Maybe we should copy the BBMenu.exe file into the GPSSHELL directory in the Datastorage folder on the unit, and rename it to GpsShell.exe?

[kleptodathief]

can anyone confirm stock in the GTA WMs??? this looks like the new curtis thread now haha

[pompoco]

I'm wondering the same. I'd like the unit to automatically boot into the BBMenu but can't figure out a way to do it without possibly breaking something. Maybe we should copy the BBMenu.exe file into the GPSSHELL directory in the Datastorage folder on the unit, and rename it to GpsShell.exe?

You are refering to the old part in the readme....
thats the hardy and risky way, that's why i refered to the SDCard way which keeps the unit intact...
As well as it makes not to much sense since you got only 210 MB internal Storage, so you'll need the SDCard for the Programs unless you really don't like the original menue.

O.K. for Hardcore at your own risk!!! Boot into BBMenue
It is possible to kill your device during the process, if it reboots, or the filenames are not matching up. Make sure battery is charged and it's plugged in as well. I'll leave the crucial Part for last ...

1: copy \SDMMC\Mobilenavigator to \SDMMC\GPS-Work
or on to your computer to edit. Keep the \SDMMC \Mobilenavigator, it will be needed for the "fallback/exit" to the Freeway menue.
2: copy your \Datastorage\GPSShell to \Datastorage\GPSShell-Orig or onto your computer. Not necessary for now but can't hurt anyway
3: Depends if you'll like to be able to exit into the freeway menue (no choice for now ;) ).
For work and edits I'll refer to \GPS-Work for your copied folder from step 1.
Version 1
3.1: Very Simple and requires the \SDMMC\Mobilenavigator to work (so just a cheap hack and not the real Deal, but you don't even need to copy the \Datastorage\GPSShell folder... :cheesygri)
3.1.1: edit \GPS-Work\Mobilenavigator.mscr (with Notepad or PSPad or whatever texteditor),
change Run("\Datastorage\GPSSHELL\GpsShell.exe") to Run("\Datastorage\GPSSHELL\GpsShell-Orig.exe") and save your file.
3.1.2: rename \GPS-Work\Mobilenavigator.mscr to \GPS-Work\GpsShell.mscr
3.1.3: rename \GPS-Work\Mobilenavigator.exe to \GPS-Work\GpsShell.exe
3.1.4: rename \DataStorage\GPSShell\GPSshell.exe to \DataStorage\GPSShell\GPSshell-Orig.exe
3.1.5: copy the following files from \GPS-Work to \DataStorage\GPSShell:
1: GpsShell.mscr
2: GpsShell.exe
3: MortSript.exe
3.1.6: Doublecheck
3.1.7: Triplecheck
3.1.8: Quadruplecheck
3.1.9: Reset/Reboot
Enjoy the boot into your BBmenue, or you just killed your device...
So keep your judgement and check if I've made some spelling mistakes in the filenames, so keep a keen eye on this mod...

I'll do a proper tutorial for the real mod when I have more time and post a Unlock V3 (maybe with readymade GpsShell-folders).
might take a day or two.... but it's technically pretty simple.

[pompoco]

Hi pompoco:

Which software you use to compile the mobilenavigator.exe file? Can I have a glimse of the source code for sample use?

You are really a great help to those who don't have the technical knowledge to hack the device.

Bean Bean

as you can see in above (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8642480&postcount=116) it is a feature of Mortscript.
You can start a mortscript with this "scriptwrapper/interpreter" it has to have the same name as the script.
Thr wrapper is a scripinterpreter but limited, so if you like the full features you have to copy Mortscript.exe into the folder as well and it will execute the script then.
So easy peasy limited only script and wrapper, otherwise plus full Interpreter.

Great work from a guy named Mirko Schenk who developed Mortscript (http://www.sto-helit.de/index.php?module=page&entry=ms_overview&action=view).
Same goes to a guy named Daniel Schumann who developed SystemInformation (http://www.ultimatelaunch.de/sysinfo.html) a skinning engine for WinCE/Mobile, better known as BBMmenue around here...

[pompoco]

WM on Regent had 4-8 unit sitting around yesterday evening.
WM on Ellice OOS

[Rooster]

Anyone willing to take a chance to brick this unit and restore it so that it would have the same as the Curtis GPD359 by using the Curtis unbricker?
http://gpd359.wikidot.com/article:unbricking
Personally, I think it will work since the hardware are the same.
If this is the case, we can take all the benefits of the Curtis and it's wiki.

[Matrixvibe]

can anyone confirm stock in the GTA WMs??? this looks like the new curtis thread now haha

+1, anyone know of any stock in scarborough/GTA or Markham

[pompoco]

Anyone willing to take a chance to brick this unit and restore it so that it would have the same as the Curtis GPD359 by using the Curtis unbricker?
http://gpd359.wikidot.com/article:unbricking
Personally, I think it will work since the hardware are the same.
If this is the case, we can take all the benefits of the Curtis and it's wiki.

Hardware is not the same and the winCE image is different as well.
Badly these can not be interchanged. takes a little more.

[pureenergon]

inconveniently, since my car got broken into and stole my gps, i'm in need of one. reading the thread, the walmart and the canadian tire cheap gps are hackable and same processor. if to choose one, which one would be the better gps to buy?

[Rooster]

inconveniently, since my car got broken into and stole my gps, i'm in need of one. reading the thread, the walmart and the canadian tire cheap gps are hackable and same processor. if to choose one, which one would be the better gps to buy?
If you can find stock for the curtis, I would go for the curtis simply because of the internal storage (2GB) as WM one only have 210mb.

[koalajoe]

Thank you OP. Picked one up at Walmart Oakville. Last one in the Auto department. The box was opened and the English manual is missing (?), only French manual left.

And thanks Pompoco! Put Igo8 in and is working good. It's supposed to be for my husband but my mom is showing interest, so I guess it will be an early Mother's Day gift :cheesygri

[simplylgg]

My local CT still has lots of the Curtis models lying around.

I would assume people considering this deal can't find one in their CTs?

Can you tell me which CT store still has plenty in stock? I undrestand you are in BC, and I am going to Vancouver on a business trip soon. I don't mind stopping at the CT to buy this unit.

Thanks,

[Sparky]

Picked one up on the weekend and just got around to checking it out. Got the ce screen on about the third try. Will need more time to play around with it.

[Matrixvibe]

still hunting for one...

[andreid]

Thank you Pompoco for your menue mods as I installed Igo8 with all maps in a breeze. It all works fine.

Cheers

[Bean Bean]

Anyone knows what other softwares beside GPS can be used? There is only a few games, media player and some utilities programs available so far.

No easy to find WinCE applications from the net.

[kleptodathief]

i know the curtis is dead but has anyone gotten

Navigon MobileNavigator MN7.4.0 Multilanguage for PNA
Requirements: PNA WinCE5.0 as resolution 320x240
Overview: with City View3D, Landmark View3D, NAVIGON MyRoutes
Reality View Pro, Lane Assistant Pro, Spoken TMC, TMC Routing Info, Real Roadsign Pro, Clever Parking
POI Click, Text-to-Speech
its work on most device after change setting for your own device, TMC don't work on all device !

working? im too lazy to try messing with it

[khulit]

Now being sold as $59.96 at Walmart Kenaston... lots of stocks left...

[Redro]

Anyone find one in Toronto recently?

[chompers]

Does anyone have the item# or UPC # for this gps?
Thanks in advance

[Matrixvibe]

couple of weeks ago my dad found one at one of the supercentres but i forgot which one, he asked if i wanted it but later he found out it was like a display model and had been damaged and was missing stuff.

[Eduardo]

Ahg missed 2 sweet GPS deals. Still hunting on the off chance one is there.
Did everyone find them in the auto section? Were they locked with stereos or at $60 were they just on shelves somewhere?

THx

[lecur]

I was wondering where I find the current exe files, any 1 have an idea?

[Bean Bean]

Saw 2 at Markville Mall Walmart yesterday. Don't know if they are open box or not.

See if anyone still want this.

[thunder_nick]

I just bought one of these and found it works very well

[thunder_nick]

Was just wondering were I would find the other software like IGO8 for canada and what not... thanks

[Bean Bean]

Was just wondering were I would find the other software like IGO8 for canada and what not... thanks

You may try this:
http://forum.ppcwarez.org/