AusMex

Anyone using a GPS in Malaysia. What brand.
I have a Garmin, with Malaysia on it, but it is not bringing up a lot of places, is there a better one.
Thanks

ThomasK

I use a Garmin GPS with malsingmaps. it was loaded by the dealer, but maybe you can try this site.

http://www.malsingmaps.com/wiki/inde...age:Newbie.gif

bakedbean

It might need updating I guess.

Nakrob

If you've got an Android try Sygic. Maps for Malaysia just got updated and now much better than before.

AusMex

Thanks people, BB, it is supposed to be the latest version, downloaded Saturday night.
Thomas K, I will take a look at your recommendation, when I stop travelling in about a week.
Nakrob, whats an Android, No I know what it is, maybe have to get one when I get to Melaka.

Atilla

I use a Garmin Nuvi 3790T. Pricey when I bought it, but brilliant.

Hovite

If you have an iPhone, check out Waze app.

Nakrob

An Android? - Most smart phones or tablets that aren't Apple. You can basically download the GPS app and then use the phone as your GPS, no need for a separate unit in the car.

Hovite

Not everywhere - http://m.techcrunch.com/2013/01/22/k...ost-in-europe/

There is also a version for those using Android. I don't post very often but just thought users might like to check out this app as it is more than just another GPS. People upload details of traffic jams which can be useful. Yes I know traffic is always bad in rush hour (it is in KK anyway) but sometime there is an accident which turns the jam from frustrating to a nightmare. I posted a reference to it because I thought some users might find the software usefulhttp://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:britishexpats.com/get/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

ajw

We used Waze to and from Melaka. It worked pretty well (notifying us of jams etc). Unfortunately, there's really only one way road to Melaka so we didn't have any options to divert!

Atilla

Personally I find the phone based GPS Aps less effective than dedicated units for protracted use. I find the phone aps, assuming you use a screen mount so they are easy to see and get a better signal, often lag behind dedicated units and the maps less detailed when it comes to road names etc other than major roads. Maybe it depends on where you are.

On some complex routes I find the verbal directions in advance of junctions very useful and the ability to quickly access menus on the fly to change things is much more speedy and intuitive on dedicated devices. In this respect I suppose it depends how much and how far you travel and how often you need to use them.

I can't see TomTom or Garmin going out of business any time soon on the basis of smart phone competition though.

ThomasK

We've used the Nokia maps on the N8. That was great. You don't even need a data plan to use it. Since Nokia isn't doing that great nowadays, traditional GPS manufacturers don't need to worry about it.

abdulawwal

Hi all,

I've used TomTom South-East Asia on my iPhone as well as the stand-alone Garmin unit. I've preferred the TomTom as it has features that work very well, such as accessing contacts on your phone and browsing POI's. It also is great for customising exactly when you want to avoid toll roads or for selecting a point on a map to travel to if you don't know the road name. Downside is that it is quite pricey for an app. Garmin is a bit fiddly!

In any case, Malaysian driving is always hit and miss! When sat nav tells you to 'stay left', you usually have a choice of three left exits! And I always tend to pick the wrong one and end up going over a flyover or u-turn!

Regards
Abdul Awwal