Staples has 4.3" GPS for $89.97 [Hackable!]

[sureiwin]

Omnitech 4.3" All-in-One Car Navigator GPS
Item Number 757553

I believe the resolution isn't correct. It must be 480 x 272

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/images/products/ca757553_1_enl.jpg

* Features: Canada and USA maps included
* 1.7 million POI (points of interest)
* Text-to-speech multilingual prompts
* 320 x 240 LCD screen resolution
* 4.3" touchscreen
* Dual Processor receiver for fast, accurate navigation
* Easy to use - large icons and brighter display with a user-friendly touchscreen
* Device Holder
* Universal suction mount
* 2GB SD Card
* User Manual CD
* Cigarette lighter adaptor
* Quick Start guide.

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=73%2C3987,3559&webid=757553&affixedcode=WW

Here must be the product support link
http://www.navsupport.net/gps/16877/

[sf1]

looks like this one on amazon,

http://www.amazon.com/Omnitech-Portable-Navigation-System-TouchScreen/dp/B0011DHZTY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1241982276&sr=8-2

2.5/5 stars, i think the canadian tire GPS was better deal, even if you screwed that one up you only lose $50

[greenkiwee]

still in stock.
Toronto M6N
52 available

[kleptodathief]

not sure if this is the newer winCE5.0 version or the old 4.2 version but this thing is VERY HACKABLE.. goto this forum if u want more omnitech help

i still think the curtis is faster but it has a smaller 3.5inch screen and can use any SDHC card ....my old winCE4.2 omnitech can only use 4gb or less NON sdhc

http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=658

i think u gotta register tho

[sureiwin]

looks like this one on amazon,

http://www.amazon.com/Omnitech-Portable-Navigation-System-TouchScreen/dp/B0011DHZTY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1241982276&sr=8-2

2.5/5 stars, i think the canadian tire GPS was better deal, even if you screwed that one up you only lose $50

It's still ok for those guys who like to hack it with iGO 8. bottom line it's 4.3" :)
the link for info how to hack it. (need register) and this device is a clone of Gonav S1000 / Pharos GPS Drive 250
http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewforum.php?f=22

[basketball]

can we use any coupons to bring the price down?

[devil2k]

can we use any coupons to bring the price down?

don't think there's any coupon for $50 ATM, but you can use the $10 off of $100 to get something for $10 for free.

[kiasu]

ah ha! i have a $5 off $50 + $10 of $100 coupone codes...wondering shoudl I get it...hmm...

[Sparkle]

Just jumped on this... the hacks look incredible for this device. Can't wait to play around with it.

[hopsoid]

Nice price, wish it had bluetooth though:cheesygri

[EPcjay]

Where can i get updated maps for this?

[BB88]

4.3" just doesn't go with 320x240 resolution. Is that a mis-print?

[hugewallet]

this gps was at this price two years ago around xmas time in 2007.

i still have it. but dont know how to hack it. if not hacked, this gps is POS.

[mahjongmaniac]

looks like this one on amazon,

http://www.amazon.com/Omnitech-Portable-Navigation-System-TouchScreen/dp/B0011DHZTY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1241982276&sr=8-2

2.5/5 stars, i think the canadian tire GPS was better deal, even if you screwed that one up you only lose $50

the customer reviews (http://www.amazon.com/Omnitech-Portable-Navigation-System-TouchScreen/product-reviews/B0011DHZTY) seem mixed... 1st 1/2 bad reviews, last 1/2 (current) are somewhat good....

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this gps was at this price two years ago around xmas time in 2007.

~1.5 yrs ago 4.3" GPS for $90? you sure?
it was only over the past ~1/2 yr +/- that i've noticed GPSs going for $100 or less


i still have it. but dont know how to hack it. if not hacked, this gps is POS.

care to elaborate? :-0

[jerryhung]

It was $99 at Staples one-day only sale in 2007 X'mas
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=528274&highlight=omnitech+GPS

It was very popular and OOS very quickly
$100 for Text-to-Speech and Widescreen is unheard of

I got one, got it hacked (so no auto-shutoff) and best GPS I got

[Gmax]

Thanks OP! Just ordered one. I am going to install Igo 8 as soon as i get it.

[deal_addict]

I got this - posted resolution is incorrect - should be standard widescreen. The MX processor is a little slow. The one I got a year and a half ago has CE 4.2. I was partially successful in hacking it with TomTom & took it to Australia. I love the 5 hour battery life. Fine for playing DiVX videos and MP3's.

Any recommendations on replacement GPS software? TomTom 6 kind of sucked (interface was hard & slow).

[mahjongmaniac]

It was $99 at Staples one-day only sale in 2007 X'mas
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=528274&highlight=omnitech+GPS

It was very popular and OOS very quickly
$100 for Text-to-Speech and Widescreen is unheard of


i remember that now... :o originally thought it was a 3.5"

[M.D.]

wow a year later and the price only dropped $10..

[tasamy]

Thanks OP. Ordered 2 so I can use my $20 off $150 coupon. Came to $84 each total.

I have questions:
*Does that come with 1GB SD card? Most of the ebay ones have that.
*No bluetooth. Correct?
*It is only in Staples. Correct? I googled and no other places in Canada carry it!
*Does it have a model number?
*Is that the same model or it is a US version?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Brand-NEW-OMNITECH-Portable-GPS-4-3-TEXT-TO-SPEECH_W0QQitemZ290313007435QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGPS _Devices?hash=item290313007435&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50#ebayphotohosting
*That is a SIRF III?

[M.D.]

Thanks OP. Ordered 2 so I can use my $20 off $150 coupon. Came to $84 each total.
Not a bad idea, if you returned one, would they charge you full price for one then?

[jackass_ca]

this gps was at this price two years ago around xmas time in 2007.

i still have it. but dont know how to hack it. if not hacked, this gps is POS.
I didn't think that the Destinator software was that bad, I put a hack on with the Chinese menu, that could play media files, etc, and had the Destinator 7 or 8, I think?


It was $99 at Staples one-day only sale in 2007 X'mas
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=528274&highlight=omnitech+GPS

It was very popular and OOS very quickly
$100 for Text-to-Speech and Widescreen is unheard of

I got one, got it hacked (so no auto-shutoff) and best GPS I got
Picked it up then, ordered 2, and a filler item, used the $30 off of $200 coupon I had, and got one for $69, after returning the other one and the filler...


Thanks OP. Ordered 2 so I can use my $20 off $150 coupon. Came to $84 each total.

I have questions:
*Does that come with 1GB SD card? Most of the ebay ones have that.
*No bluetooth. Correct?
*It is only in Staples. Correct? I googled and no other places in Canada carry it!
*Does it have a model number?
It does come with a card, not sure of size. No BT, It is an omnitech, but known commonly as the Gonav S1000. I love this thing, currently running IGO8 on it, and it's fantastic... I might order some for gifts!!!

[tasamy]

Not a bad idea, if you returned one, would they charge you full price for one then?

I think you'll lose the $20 if you do that. I got the other one for a friend! so we share the savings! It is $84 each total!

[M.D.]

Picked it up then, ordered 2, and a filler item, used the $30 off of $200 coupon I had, and got one for $69, after returning the other one and the filler...

So they let you keep the $30 off even after you returned the other items?

Was it returned online or in-store?

[jackass_ca]

Not a bad idea, if you returned one, would they charge you full price for one then?

Depends on who you get. They never have for me, depends on what other items you have, and where the coupon has been applied. Most of the time, I never even asked, first time I returned an item after using a coupon, and they just returned the full price. Much like their free shipping policy, I guess, if you throw in a filler item to get over $50, then return it, they don't charge you shipping at that point.

However, one time, I purchased a bunch of items, and was planning on keeping all of them, except for a warranty issue with one, had to return it, the coupon had been applied just after that item, so they gave me back the original price, minus the coupon, even though, I was still well over the $150 required to apply the $20 coupon

[jackass_ca]

So they let you keep the $30 off even after you returned the other items?

Was it returned online or in-store?

Returned in store. The Manager even came over, as the clerk asked him what to do and he said, "Well, he's still got these items, so the coupon should still apply." It doesn't say on the receipt what the terms of your coupon are, so they might not easily know if you still meet the criteria to apply it.

[Ikerr1974]

Thanks OP. I decided to order one and if I don't like it then I will return it.

[M.D.]

Returned in store. The Manager even came over, as the clerk asked him what to do and he said, "Well, he's still got these items, so the coupon should still apply." It doesn't say on the receipt what the terms of your coupon are, so they might not easily know if you still meet the criteria to apply it.

What do you mean? I thought you returned everything else except 1 GPS?

[jackass_ca]

What do you mean? I thought you returned everything else except 1 GPS?

That was on another, when I had no idea that they would allow that. I still had a harddrive, keyboard and some other items... But on the GPS one, that was a fluke, I didn't think they would, but also didn't point it out to them when they didn't take the coupon savings off the return.

Sorry, I have probably got people confused, including myself, I responded to too many threads at once. Sorry... bottom line, is, depending on where you go, they may not take the coupon credit off.

[neostylez3]

bought one, figure i'll use it when i'm in europe, and completely intend to hack it.

hopefully the battery life is decent.

[sureiwin]

Thanks OP. Ordered 2 so I can use my $20 off $150 coupon. Came to $84 each total.

I have questions:
*Does that come with 1GB SD card? Most of the ebay ones have that.
*No bluetooth. Correct?
*It is only in Staples. Correct? I googled and no other places in Canada carry it!
*Does it have a model number?
*Is that the same model or it is a US version?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Brand-NEW-OMNITECH-Portable-GPS-4-3-TEXT-TO-SPEECH_W0QQitemZ290313007435QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGPS _Devices?hash=item290313007435&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50#ebayphotohosting
*That is a SIRF III?

I don't have one yet. I ordered one. will be delivered in couple of days.
Omnitech is owned by Staples, so anywhere else you won't see it.

I can only guess 2G is for canada version(both canada and us maps) and 1G for us version (us maps only)
first link is canada version and second is us version
http://www.navsupport.net/gps/16877/
http://www.navsupport.net/gps/16878/

And according to the spec, it's SiRF Star III.

I was thinking of DX one, with SiRF Atlas III $99 USD
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.22906
http://www.dealextreme.com/productimages/sku_22906_1.jpg

Since SiRF Star III might be a little bit better than Atlas III, and I jump to Omnitech one.

more info for hack it, check (need register though)
http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewforum.php?f=22&st=0&sk=t&sd=d&start=50

[hugewallet]

i am not a tech savvy person and did not bother hacking the gps i got in 2007. Can somebody tell me the simplest way to hack it with detailed procedures? thanks a lot.

[Matrixvibe]

not bad, probably even cheaper than the 4.3" on dx, thanks for posting OP

[jackass_ca]

i am not a tech savvy person and did not bother hacking the gps i got in 2007. Can somebody tell me the simplest way to hack it with detailed procedures? thanks a lot.

Here is the general forum that I used for the IGO 8 info and program
Omnitech hack forum (http://www.gpsunderground.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5028)

This is the specific post, follow the link, and basically it is everything you need, do as the file states and it will also point you to where you can get the maps, etc... worked flawlessly for me.
Omnitech IGO8 file and instructions (http://www.gpsunderground.com/forums/showpost.php?p=43042&postcount=5)

I was nervous at first, I am not tech saavy either, and alot of posts talk about editing files, etc etc, this one here, basically download, copy to your card and go!

[kleptodathief]

battery life on this thing is pretty good compared to the curtis ...

pros: nice big screen, nice black sleek design

cons: will NOT take bigger sdcards...ie max size is 4gb i think and its gotta b formatted to FAT16 only not fat32 ... best card for this is the topram 150x non 4gb sdhc card

someone correct me if im wrong cuz i hvn't used this device in a year lol, its just sitting there beside my curtis , too lazy to sell it either

[M.D.]

cons: will NOT take bigger sdcards...ie max size is 4gb i think and its gotta b formatted to FAT16 only not fat32 ... best card for this is the topram 150x non 4gb sdhc card


I believe theres a hack to use SDHC cards now, check out jackass' link post. If that was the only con then its perfect :razz:

[jackass_ca]

I believe theres a hack to use SDHC cards now, check out jackass' link post. If that was the only con then its perfect :razz:

I put this file on a 4 GB non SDHC card, I don't know if there is a way to get this to read an SDHC card... 4 GB is enough, because you can load only the maps you want to use...

[hugewallet]

I put this file on a 4 GB non SDHC card, I don't know if there is a way to get this to read an SDHC card... 4 GB is enough, because you can load only the maps you want to use...

thanks, jackass.

I saved the original files from the SD card on my computers, is that good enough? Can I just delete the files and copy the downloaded igo file to the SD card? Do i need to buy a new sd card to play it safe?

my gps is bought in 2007. Does it support SDHC? i am confused. Do i need to buy an older version sd card? thanks.

[a in yul]

still in stock.
Toronto M6N
52 available

mtl, still 26 in stock..!

[jackass_ca]

thanks, jackass.

I saved the original files from the SD card on my computers, is that good enough? Can I just delete the files and copy the downloaded igo file to the SD card? Do i need to buy a new sd card to play it safe?

my gps is bought in 2007. Does it support SDHC? i am confused. Do i need to buy an older version sd card? thanks.

I bought a new card, for 2 reasons... 1st, to guarantee that the original was intact, not changed at all, and 2nd, you can get a 4gb card for next to nothing, and it will most likely be a faster card than the generic one that came with the unit. I also saved the original files to a folder on my computer though, as originally, I put on the Chinese OS that was discussed on one of the other forums... Factory direct is a good place to find cheap SD cards, and for now, I would play it safe and make sure it is non SDHC.

[hugewallet]

I bought a new card, for 2 reasons... 1st, to guarantee that the original was intact, not changed at all, and 2nd, you can get a 4gb card for next to nothing, and it will most likely be a faster card than the generic one that came with the unit. I also saved the original files to a folder on my computer though, as originally, I put on the Chinese OS that was discussed on one of the other forums... Factory direct is a good place to find cheap SD cards, and for now, I would play it safe and make sure it is non SDHC.


thanks. so this gps does not support sdhc? but it seems all the sd card in the market are sdhc now.

[Bootless]

The omnitech was (still is?) on sale in the states for ~$45 us after coupons and rebate.... there is a huge following on the tech smart site. I bought one in canada knowing that it would go on sale soon, so now i will take back my reciept and get some money back. Have had it for about 2 weeks now and I love it... Completely hackable and easy to do i have tried every gps program know to man i think lol, Igo8 is my fav so far. I also have put on a skin that was created by someone just for the omnitech and it pretty much emulates a PDA (office apps, games, mp3, divx you name it. It may not be the most powerful hackable gps but it is very easy to hack, has great "hack resources", CE 5.0, comes with a 2gb sd card and is 4.3".

Highly recommended

Bootless

[hugewallet]

The omnitech was (still is?) on sale in the states for ~$45 us after coupons and rebate.... there is a huge following on the tech smart site. I bought one in canada knowing that it would go on sale soon, so now i will take back my reciept and get some money back. Have had it for about 2 weeks now and I love it... Completely hackable and easy to do i have tried every gps program know to man i think lol, Igo8 is my fav so far. I also have put on a skin that was created by someone just for the omnitech and it pretty much emulates a PDA (office apps, games, mp3, divx you name it. It may not be the most powerful hackable gps but it is very easy to hack, has great "hack resources", CE 5.0, comes with a 2gb sd card and is 4.3".

Highly recommended

Bootless

do u have the link for the file for programs emualting a PDA?

[jackass_ca]

The omnitech was (still is?) on sale in the states for ~$45 us after coupons and rebate.... there is a huge following on the tech smart site. I bought one in canada knowing that it would go on sale soon, so now i will take back my reciept and get some money back. Have had it for about 2 weeks now and I love it... Completely hackable and easy to do i have tried every gps program know to man i think lol, Igo8 is my fav so far. I also have put on a skin that was created by someone just for the omnitech and it pretty much emulates a PDA (office apps, games, mp3, divx you name it. It may not be the most powerful hackable gps but it is very easy to hack, has great "hack resources", CE 5.0, comes with a 2gb sd card and is 4.3".

Highly recommended

Bootless

I just saw that, Easy rebates, and coupons, what a deal! I think it ended though, beginning of May...


do u have the link for the file for programs emualting a PDA?

And yes, please post the link, or info, on the PDA skin... would like that too, I have tried a couple of different programs and thus far, IGO 8 is my favourite too!

As far as 4 GB non SDHC cards, here are a couple of links.

Newegg Transcend card (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208411)

Factory Direct card (http://factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=SE4000)

LED Shoppe Card (http://ledshoppe.com/Product/com/CA6011.htm)

[actng]

nice find
i hate dash board GPS but this one is cheap enough to make me buy something i hate.

[a in yul]

The omnitech was (still is?) on sale in the states for ~$45 us after coupons and rebate.... there is a huge following on the tech smart site. I bought one in canada knowing that it would go on sale soon, so now i will take back my reciept and get some money back. Have had it for about 2 weeks now and I love it... Completely hackable and easy to do i have tried every gps program know to man i think lol, Igo8 is my fav so far. I also have put on a skin that was created by someone just for the omnitech and it pretty much emulates a PDA (office apps, games, mp3, divx you name it. It may not be the most powerful hackable gps but it is very easy to hack, has great "hack resources", CE 5.0, comes with a 2gb sd card and is 4.3".

Highly recommended

Bootless

just checked us sites, was on sale, stock depleted.

[montward]

Here is the general forum that I used for the IGO 8 info and program
Omnitech hack forum (http://www.gpsunderground.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5028)

This is the specific post, follow the link, and basically it is everything you need, do as the file states and it will also point you to where you can get the maps, etc... worked flawlessly for me.
Omnitech IGO8 file and instructions (http://www.gpsunderground.com/forums/showpost.php?p=43042&postcount=5)

I was nervous at first, I am not tech saavy either, and alot of posts talk about editing files, etc etc, this one here, basically download, copy to your card and go!



Thanks for the links jackass_ca. I am looking forward to trying the IGO8 software on the Omnitech GPS. :)

[AMD]

iGo on that thing should be great.

[brutus1]

I bought this over a year ago for $85 with coupons but I the maps are old.

Does anyone have the new map update for this product?

here's the link (http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/StaplesProductDisplay?storeId=10001&jspStoreDir=Staples&productId=273796&cmSearchKeyword=omnitech+2009+gps+update&fromUrl=home&cmArea=SEARCH&catalogId=10051&langId=-1)

[Totoriko]

iGo on that thing should be great.

Any link to download that iGo? Is it freeware?

[apvm]

Out of stock for me, looks like prices of these GPS are dropping...

[donvaz]

10 units available in GVRD

[soblecram]

Still available in Ottawa. Thanks OP! Ordered 2.

[michelb]

I've had this one for about 1 1/2 years now. With the updated software instructions from techsmarttips.com, I think it's really good. However if I was buying one now, I'd just get the 5" one with bluetooth from DealExtreme.

As far as the resolution, I believe it's actually 480x272.

[LesterZhang]

It shows OOS for me too.

[barqy]

picked one up

thanks

[woofpack]

oos at sherway- drove to 427 and dundas- 12 in stock. csr was surprised at price, said it was a very good deal!
thanks op
cheers

[toronto_slim]

Just jumped on this... the hacks look incredible for this device. Can't wait to play around with it.

you'll want to hack the TTS. It pronounces ave as AVAY (as in Ave Maria). I haven't changed it because it makes me laugh every time (OK, small things amuse small minds... :lol:)

[mtl_cheapo]

thx OP. picked one up too. i'll return my garmin 255 and use this instead (once it's hacked of course).

[yuprules]

For those of you who already got it. So after hacking it...is it really Windows CE 5.0 (4.2 would make it pretty useless) and what is the resolution?

[tasamy]

It says in Ebay Specifications of Omnitech GPS Model 16878 :
Operation System Windows CE .net 5.0
http://cgi.ebay.com/Omnitech-GPS-4-3-Car-Navigation-System-with-maps_W0QQitemZ110387707056QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ200 90509?IMSfp=TL090509121002r18301

Does it come with Windows CE .net 5.0? or it is a different model?

[Mr Nobody]

For those of you who already got it. So after hacking it...is it really Windows CE 5.0 (4.2 would make it pretty useless) and what is the resolution?

Hey yuprules,

Curious why you said 4.2 is useless? I hacked my buddy's GPS that runs on 4.2 and was still able to get igo running on it.

[yuprules]

Hey yuprules,

Curious why you said 4.2 is useless? I hacked my buddy's GPS that runs on 4.2 and was still able to get igo running on it.

Yes but not the latest igo's that have been coming out the last few months, also my favorite Iguidance 2009 software doesn't run on 4.2 either (doh!). 4.2 is getting more difficult to get "programs for"...that's all.

[LesterZhang]

It shows OOS for me, but check the store in waterloo, and there are stocks, so just bought one.

[bbbrk]

Picked one up in downtown Toronto. Thanks op.

[mariogamer1]

Thanks OP, I picked one up at South Keys :)

[aelam]

hey everyone, I picked up one of these guys on the $99 sale back when and have been using it "stock" since then.

For the more experience guys, what are some good websites/forums to start learning how to "hack" this thing? Are these hacks free? Or even where to get updated maps >_<

[mtl_cheapo]

I need some RFD opinions.

I just bought the Omnitech.

I already own a Garmin 255.

I can't decide which to keep (wife won't let me keep both). I'm not overly impressed with the Garmin (no Qwerty keyboard, no add-ons -that i know of), but so many people swear by Garmin.

I'm willing to try and hack the Omnitech.

Please help me decide which to keep! 'Hacked Omnitech vs. Garmin 255'

[maytricks]

Our current car's lighter slot isn't wired properly so I wouldn't be able to charge this, or any, GPS unit through it. I was wondering how long the battery life was like on this thing? It seems like it doesn't come with an AC Home outlet charger, but they can be bought seperately - if the battery life was fairly long on standby/off mode then maybe this would be convenient as a "just-in-case-i-get-lost" glove compartment thing :p

Anyone know?

[rationalxde]

I heard Ontario is going to ban handheld devices when driving in the second half of this year.GPS is not allow unless it is mounted in the dashboard. So would these kind of GPS be allowed or not?

[slowtyper]

I heard Ontario is going to ban handheld devices when driving in the second half of this year.GPS is not allow unless it is mounted in the dashboard. So would these kind of GPS be allowed or not?

As long as its mounted its fine.

[slowtyper]

Our current car's lighter slot isn't wired properly so I wouldn't be able to charge this, or any, GPS unit through it. I was wondering how long the battery life was like on this thing? It seems like it doesn't come with an AC Home outlet charger, but they can be bought seperately - if the battery life was fairly long on standby/off mode then maybe this would be convenient as a "just-in-case-i-get-lost" glove compartment thing :p

Anyone know?

Its probably a very easy task to wire up your lighter properly. If you don't know how to do it, a relative or friend handy with a soldering iron could do it easy as pie.

[Mr Nobody]

Yes but not the latest igo's that have been coming out the last few months, also my favorite Iguidance 2009 software doesn't run on 4.2 either (doh!). 4.2 is getting more difficult to get "programs for"...that's all.

I got it to run the same 8.3.2.x that we're using on the Curtis. It needed specific TTS DLLs, but that worked out good because it ended up having newer DLLs than I had, so I updated the Curtis as well.

I can agree with the fact that future software may not be compatible with 4.2.

Cheers.

[afong56]

For those of you who already got it. So after hacking it...is it really Windows CE 5.0 (4.2 would make it pretty useless) and what is the resolution?


fyi, i just grabbed one, and the o/s sticker on the back says it's wince core 5.0

pretty sure the resolution is 480x272

[masterc]

I need some RFD opinions.

I just bought the Omnitech.

I already own a Garmin 255.

I can't decide which to keep (wife won't let me keep both). I'm not overly impressed with the Garmin (no Qwerty keyboard, no add-ons -that i know of), but so many people swear by Garmin.

I'm willing to try and hack the Omnitech.

Please help me decide which to keep! 'Hacked Omnitech vs. Garmin 255'

Depends... do you like tinkering with gadgets and tweaking and trying different stuff out? if so get the Omintech.
if you want a unit that does what its supposed to and does it well, keep the Garmin.
I guess cost difference too...

[plausipo]

Thanks OP. Got one in Montreal area online.
Will try to pick up a 4GB SD and play with it...going to be a fun spring/summer project!

[monsterclean]

recently went on a road trip and realized the value of a GPS!.. will be getting this :D

[pcbc168]

this gps was at this price two years ago around xmas time in 2007.

i still have it. but dont know how to hack it. if not hacked, this gps is POS.

+1, bought 2 and got the $30 off at that time. Works great!

[yogilo]

I am new to using a GPS. If I buy this, do I have to subscribe to some service to use this?

[wiresncode]

I am new to using a GPS. If I buy this, do I have to subscribe to some service to use this?

Nope, GPS service is receive only - It isn't possible to tell who is using it.

Some units have subscriptions for map updates but the unit doesn't need updates to keep working. My Garmin keeps warning me the maps are out of date but keeps working just fine.

[afong56]

I am new to using a GPS. If I buy this, do I have to subscribe to some service to use this?

if you don't want to hack this, then the answer is yes, if you want to have up-to-date maps--you will have to buy map updates periodically. if you don't care too much that the maps are from 2007, then the answer is no

if you want to hack this, then the answer is no, since there's a lot you can play around with, using stuff you can find on the 'net

[aelam]

fyi, i just grabbed one, and the o/s sticker on the back says it's wince core 5.0

pretty sure the resolution is 480x272

From the "tech smart tips" forum:


Now that there is a new Omnitech, it is getting hard to determine which device a person is talking about unless we refer to the specific model number, but that is just not convenient. I thought I'd put together some terminologies to help decipher some of the discussions on the Omnitech. These are terms I made up. You don't have to use it but it will help me understand better if you have questions.

Omni(4.2) - The original Omnitech Model 15223
Omni(5.0) - The recently released Omnitech Model 16878-US and 16877-CA.
NK.BIN(4.2) - The original NK.BIN file that came with the Omni(4.2)
NK.BIN(4.2B) - Any modified NK.BIN released by me.
NK.BIN(4.2O) - Any modified NK.BIN released by anyone else. I believe the only other released ones are by Dong99.
NK.BIN(5.0) - The new NK.BIN file released with Omni(5.0)
D7 - Original Destinator 7 released with Omni(4.2).
D7S - Updated version of D7 that was released on this forum. I believe it had working tutorial and some other feature. Can't remember.
D8 - New Destinator 8 that comes with Omni(5.0)

[Totoriko]

Just got back from Staples in Barrhaven. There were about 4 remaining when I left there. Here's the funny thing, at checkout the manager reduced it by a further 20%, making it $81 something after taxes :)
He said: There's 20% off this
I replied: Yes, 20%!

He manually entered the discount and bingo, I'm a happy customer.

[M.D.]

Just got back from Staples in Barrhaven. There were about 4 remaining when I left there. Here's the funny thing, at checkout the manager reduced it by a further 20%, making it $81 something after taxes :)
He said: There's 20% off this
I replied: Yes, 20%!

He manually entered the discount and bingo, I'm a happy customer.

haha good for you, but I just got two and didn't get 20% off :|

[Bootless]

For all those requesting the PDA skin I used:

http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=664&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&sid=480bff9214be6aa96c572f0630a1c77c

and that is the best site for info on "hacking" the omnitech but you have to register

also a great site is

http://www.gpsunderground.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1

between those 2 sites you can get all the info and files you need

Good Luck and have Fun :)

[BobyYoo]

isn't this a better deals than the curtis because it include a 2gb sd and 4.3"

[M.D.]

This new mod looks amazing...
http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2189

[aelam]

Quick question for those with iGO software on it.

I managed to load the Canadian maps on the unit but does this one not include Text to speech? I simulated a couple routes and no names were ever announced.

[M.D.]

Quick question for those with iGO software on it.

I managed to load the Canadian maps on the unit but does this one not include Text to speech? I simulated a couple routes and no names were ever announced.

Probably because it doesn't do it on simulation only the real thing, if you look at the iGO folder there is an audio subfolder with audio files in it.

Anyone know where I can get a wall charger for this puppy?

[Totoriko]

Is it possible to play MP3s as well as using iGo at the same time?

[Boyboy]

arrrr.... too late.... anyone know how's the stock in GTA area ? maybe york region?

[mikesxf]

is possible to run Garmin Mobile XT on this thing?

currently I had Garmin running on my Mio 310, love the software and latest map but 3.5" is getting small now.

[Mr Nobody]

isn't this a better deals than the curtis because it include a 2gb sd and 4.3"

- The software's on the SD, so no built in RAM? Curtis had one with built in RAM, and one with an SD card, so pretty much the same.

- The processor on this one is slower 266Mhz vs 400Mhz. The Curtis was stuttering on some situations, and definitely with Amigo, so I'd assume the same fo this unit with its slower CPU.

- Is a 4.3" and a slower CPU worth an 80% markup ($48 vs $90)? That's a personal call. If yes, then maybe the 5" screen from DX ($120USD) is more worth it.

- The Curtis deal is pretty much 99% dead, so why even bother with the comparison?

[Mr Nobody]

is possible to run Garmin Mobile XT on this thing?

currently I had Garmin running on my Mio 310, love the software and latest map but 3.5" is getting small now.

Once its hacked, you can run whatever you can on any other WinCE device such as your Mio. But Garmin XT doesn't have TTS.

[Mr Nobody]

Anyone know where I can get a wall charger for this puppy?

Its a USB charger, so just find any ol' USB wall charger, eg from a BlackBerry, "other" cellphone, etc.

[jerryhung]

Anyone know where I can get a wall charger for this puppy?

Almost certain it uses Mini USB to charge
so you could just get a USB Wall Charger for cheap (from DX/eBay/eForcity etc..)

[zoolander]

- The software's on the SD, so no built in RAM? Curtis had one with built in RAM, and one with an SD card, so pretty much the same.

- The processor on this one is slower 266Mhz vs 400Mhz. The Curtis was stuttering on some situations, and definitely with Amigo, so I'd assume the same fo this unit with its slower CPU.

- Is a 4.3" and a slower CPU worth an 80% markup ($48 vs $90)? That's a personal call. If yes, then maybe the 5" screen from DX ($120USD) is more worth it.

Nice post. My colleagues at work are asking about this and those that missed out on the Curtis are asking about the differences. Good points to pass along.

[Mr Nobody]

Nice post. My colleagues at work are asking about this and those that missed out on the Curtis are asking about the differences. Good points to pass along.

Thanks. I haven't heard the end of it from my coworkers as well for not telling them about the Curtis. LOL.

[kleptodathief]

has anyone gotten this from staples ? can u please confirm if its wince5.0 or wince4.2 still?

[mikesxf]

Once its hacked, you can run whatever you can on any other WinCE device such as your Mio. But Garmin XT doesn't have TTS.

I have iGo 8 TTS and Garmin both installed. I think I like garmin better, better routing, Garmin can tell you the destination is on right or left.


also I got the 2010 NT map for garmin, so with the latest map I used Garmin more

[Totoriko]

has anyone gotten this from staples ? Can u please confirm if its wince5.0 or wince4.2 still?

5.0

[nxkev]

picked it up yesterday. confirming for win ce 5.0

[Mr Nobody]

I have iGo 8 TTS and Garmin both installed. I think I like garmin better, better routing, Garmin can tell you the destination is on right or left.


also I got the 2010 NT map for garmin, so with the latest map I used Garmin more

For me, TTS is the biggest required feature, so that means iGo, Navigon, or Destinator. For which iGo is a clear winner.

I haven't travelled enough to see the differences in routing. No computer can beat my route when I go to and from work. ;)

[M.D.]

For me, TTS is the biggest required feature, so that means iGo, Navigon, or Destinator. For which iGo is a clear winner.

I haven't travelled enough to see the differences in routing. No computer can beat my route when I go to and from work. ;)

You can have both Garmin and iGo on this device, thats what I'm doing.
Check the link I posted up above :arrowu:

[mikesxf]

For me, TTS is the biggest required feature, so that means iGo, Navigon, or Destinator. For which iGo is a clear winner.

I haven't travelled enough to see the differences in routing. No computer can beat my route when I go to and from work. ;)

No computer routing can NOT beat human brain, because I got the latest map on Garmin so I used it more often

[kiasu]

bought 2...and have extra one...PM me if you are interested.....location either downtown TO or Markham.

[Mr Nobody]

You can have both Garmin and iGo on this device, thats what I'm doing.
Check the link I posted up above :arrowu:

I know. I have 12 GPS programs on my Curtis. :)


No computer routing can NOT beat human brain, because I got the latest map on Garmin so I used it more often

I meant I haven't used it anywhere unknown to me yet. :)

Latest maps are only useful if you are in a developing area, otherwise old maps are just as good.

[tasamy]

fyi, i just grabbed one, and the o/s sticker on the back says it's wince core 5.0

pretty sure the resolution is 480x272

Did anyone got it by mail? So it has Win CE 5.0 or 4.xx?

[kleptodathief]

so obviously this years omnitech is the newer version with wince5.0 ...so can it take 8gb SDHC cards? my 4.2 wince omni only takes 4gb NON sdhc cards in fat16 format

[tasamy]

Did anyone got it by mail? So it has Win CE 5.0 or 4.xx?

Just got my two GPSs. Both have Win CE core 5.0. $168 total. Thanks OP!

[Mike71]

If anyone bought an extra one and would like to sell it please PM me as they are all OOS now.

[Danielson]

Still looking for Curtis? 2 unused + 2gig... cost + shipping, pm me

[Gmax]

Just got mine, it's wince 5.0, works fine with a 4gb HCSD card. Works flawlessly, found satellites within 10 secs from a cold start

[pompoco]

Bought (and returned) one a couple month ago @ Staples, to get Destinator8 for my curtis...
The Good:
Good Picture (480x272), WinCE 5.0 Core, RAM, runs everything the Curtis runs...

The Bad:
Slow as molasses in january, NO SDHC! NO internal Storage, Outdated Destinator Maps and NO official Update!!!

The OS (WinCE) sits on the SDCard in the File NK.bin.
Easy Hack since it loads automatically SDMMC/Destinator Apps/Destinator/Destinator.exe (just replace with a Filemanager or script...)
Back in the Days I posted (Destinator8) for educational purposes on the Curtis in Skippers Forum, but it's gone now...
The Files should still be up on File/Rapidshare....
The SD Slot is NonHC that means slow as Hell and Max 4GB, you better use a Card reader.
Executing iGO8 with TTS and Animous Custom POIs and RL/Speedcams, the vehicle position was steadily 5-7 seconds behind the actual position!! so too slooooowwww (even the crappy GD-075 from WM does a better job on that)
Navigon, GarminXT, McGuider and PolNav5 are runn..er going as well. PolNav works really well on that thingy, Garmin is pretty good too, but the same prob as with the Curtis, go on standby and you got to restart GXT.
The Destinator.ini should be changed if you use a BBMenue to enable an exit back into the menue.....

IMHO not a bad device but I would rather risk to buy this $110 4.3" Unit from DX (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.19609) or this 5" $105 Unit form DX (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.23569) since they come with iGO [2006] (probably OCN since thats iGo USA) and have the same Processor/GPSr as the Curtis and that thing just ROCKS!. So easily upgradeble to iGO8and or iGO Amigo.

[afong56]

Just got mine, it's wince 5.0, works fine with a 4gb HCSD card. Works flawlessly, found satellites within 10 secs from a cold start


The Bad:
Slow as molasses in january, NO SDHC! NO internal Storage, Outdated Destinator Maps and NO official Update!!!


The SD Slot is NonHC that means slow as Hell, you better use a Card reader.


ok, i'm confused now.

will this unit accept sdhc cards or not? most of what i read suggests no.

haven't started playing around yet, but will need to know when i go out to buy a new card. . .

[t2t2]

the omnitech gps does lag abit (5 sec top) but its nothing major..the TTS does very well to compensate the visual.
unless you're seriously lazy/******** and cant process in advance..you shouldn't even be driving.

i got garmin and IGO8 with just canada map.. under 500mb.

[t2t2]

Bought (and returned) one a couple month ago @ Staples, to get Destinator8 for my curtis...
The Good:
Good Picture (480x272), WinCE 5.0 Core, RAM, runs everything the Curtis runs...

The Bad:
Slow as molasses in january, NO SDHC! NO internal Storage, Outdated Destinator Maps and NO official Update!!!

The OS (WinCE) sits on the SDCard in the File NK.bin.
Easy Hack since it loads automatically SDMMC/Destinator Apps/Destinator/Destinator.exe (just replace with a Filemanager or script...)
Back in the Days I posted (Destinator8) for educational purposes on the Curtis in Skippers Forum, but it's gone now...
The Files should still be up on File/Rapidshare....
The SD Slot is NonHC that means slow as Hell and Max 4GB, you better use a Card reader.
Executing iGO8 with TTS and Animous Custom POIs and RL/Speedcams, the vehicle position was steadily 5-7 seconds behind the actual position!! so too slooooowwww (even the crappy GD-075 from WM does a better job on that)
Navigon, GarminXT, McGuider and PolNav5 are runn..er going as well. PolNav works really well on that thingy, Garmin is pretty good too, but the same prob as with the Curtis, go on standby and you got to restart GXT.
The Destinator.ini should be changed if you use a BBMenue to enable an exit back into the menue.....

IMHO not a bad device but I would rather risk to buy this $110 4.3" Unit from DX (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.19609) or this 5" $105 Unit form DX (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.23569) since they come with iGO [2006] (probably OCN since thats iGo USA) and have the same Processor/GPSr as the Curtis and that thing just ROCKS!. So easily upgradeble to iGO8and or iGO Amigo.

does anyone actually buy electronic in DX? The hassle of warrenty and return just isnt worth it.

[LesterZhang]

ok, i'm confused now.

will this unit accept sdhc cards or not? most of what i read suggests no.

haven't started playing around yet, but will need to know when i go out to buy a new card. . .


same to me, it is hard to fine a non-SDHC card in the shop. I will be pleased if it works with a SDHC card.

[adavidso]

I don't really care about a bit of lag, but how is the interface and route recalculation with IGO8? Is it an actual usability issue, or is it just a bit slow while driving?

Is it easy to backup the original card i.e. can I just copy the files, or is it more complicated than that?

[tasamy]

Is it easy to backup the original card i.e. can I just copy the files, or is it more complicated than that?

Not sure if posted before but there are a lot of info here.
http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=596

[slowtyper]

does anyone actually buy electronic in DX? The hassle of warrenty and return just isnt worth it.

I do. Warranty and return are easier and better than any of the Canadian online retailers. But obviously the brick and mortar stores would be better if you just want to return it immediately. IMO its very much worth it still as DX is very good about returns and taking care of customers.

I bought the 5" GPS from DX and like it. Not as nice as my old Mio C520 but no way I could use the small curtis GPS.

[hagbard]

Just got my two GPSs. Both have Win CE core 5.0. $168 total. Thanks OP!

How do you tell what version of Win CE you have?

[boredstudent3]

How do you tell what version of Win CE you have?

turn over your unit and look at the bottom left hand corner, you'll see a silver sticker stating which wince is on the unit...

[hagbard]

turn over your unit and look at the bottom left hand corner, you'll see a silver sticker stating which wince is on the unit...

Oh yeah! Thanks!

[checm8]

just bought mine @ 25% discount for $67, thx op

[djstiles]

OOS at Yonge and King as well as University and Dundas
Was able to pick up one at Summerhill store, they had 5 others in stock.

Got associate to check other stores in GTA, Thornhill store on Clark Avenue West had 12 and the Woodbridge store also had 12.

[killingfloor]

Got mine for 25% off as well. Thanks op.

[Mr Nobody]

just bought mine @ 25% discount for $67, thx op


Got mine for 25% off as well. Thanks op.

Please explain. :)

[kiasu]

please explain. :)


+1

[killingfloor]

Please explain. :)

For some reason the Staples I went to had them on clearance and clearance items had an additional 25% off. I was happy to find that out. I was not expecting that.

[LesterZhang]

Got mine for 25% off as well. Thanks op.

how did you get 25% discount? how did you know they are on clearance? Is there any where in the store or website to check it?

[bbhunter2007]

Just got my two GPSs. Both have Win CE core 5.0. $168 total. Thanks OP!

How did you get 2 at $168 total? Can you explian?

[dealtaker]

You can have both Garmin and iGo on this device, thats what I'm doing.
Check the link I posted up above :arrowu:

What link would that be?
Is anyone else getting that gpsunderground is a parked domain?

[tasamy]

How did you get 2 at $168 total? Can you explian?

Omnitech 4.3" All-in-One Car Navigator GPS
Item Number 757553 $89.97 Each 2 $179.94

Coupon Code # 720209264032001: -$20.00
Delivery Charge: Free
GST: $8.00
Total : 167.xx

[checm8]

Please explain. :)

I didnt use any coupons, the cashier scanned it, was on clearance, so she asked the customer service to authorize it, csr gave her some authoriztion no. and it came up as 25% discount on clearance;)

[checm8]

Here is the general forum that I used for the IGO 8 info and program
Omnitech hack forum (http://www.gpsunderground.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5028)

This is the specific post, follow the link, and basically it is everything you need, do as the file states and it will also point you to where you can get the maps, etc... worked flawlessly for me.
Omnitech IGO8 file and instructions (http://www.gpsunderground.com/forums/showpost.php?p=43042&postcount=5)

I was nervous at first, I am not tech saavy either, and alot of posts talk about editing files, etc etc, this one here, basically download, copy to your card and go!

wtf, both the links lead me to godaddy.com

[LesterZhang]

I didnt use any coupons, the cashier scanned it, was on clearance, so she asked the customer service to authorize it, csr gave her some authoriztion no. and it came up as 25% discount on clearance;)

thanks for the reply. you are very lucky.

[bbhunter2007]

Omnitech 4.3" All-in-One Car Navigator GPS
Item Number 757553 $89.97 Each 2 $179.94

Coupon Code # 720209264032001: -$20.00
Delivery Charge: Free
GST: $8.00
Total : 167.xx

lucky you only need to pay one tax -gst

[bbhunter2007]

I didnt use any coupons, the cashier scanned it, was on clearance, so she asked the customer service to authorize it, csr gave her some authoriztion no. and it came up as 25% discount on clearance;)

So the $89.97 is not a clearance price, just the regular price? And not every store put it on clearance, so somebody got 25% off, and some didn't, right?

[checm8]

So the $89.97 is not a clearance price, just the regular price? And not every store put it on clearance, so somebody got 25% off, and some didn't, right?

I guess you are right,
on a different note, the curtis ac adapter will work on this, I am charging @ home with the curtis adapter

[pureenergon]

can you use the coupon in store if its in stock?
do you need to print out the % coupon or just give em the number?

[Gmax]

Received the unit and like it. Installed Igo 8 and it works perfectly without any delays. Now wanna buy a second one, the first one was for my wife.
Does somebody know if it is available in store in Montreal and if there is a 20% discount on it? Cause it is OOS online for Montreal. RFD effect i guess :)

[aelam]

Received the unit and like it. Installed Igo 8 and it works perfectly without any delays. Now wanna buy a second one, the first one was for my wife.
Does somebody know if it is available in store in Montreal and if there is a 20% discount on it? Cause it is OOS online for Montreal. RFD effect i guess :)

Does your iGO have TTS? I took it out today for a test drive but still no street names...

I installed the same file that "jackass_ca" posted about. Weird. I may go back to Destinator despite the fact the maps are a little older.

[klotherington]

just curious, anyone running igo amigo? trying to decide what to load up...

[mariogamer1]

I've uploaded the Omnitech IGO8 files and instructions that jackass_ca linked, since the site is still down.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MQ0KR59G
Password: omni

[Boyboy]

whoever got 20 or 25% off post your receipt? Maybe go back for for price adjustment

[hagbard]

Here is the general forum that I used for the IGO 8 info and program
Omnitech hack forum (http://www.gpsunderground.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5028)

This is the specific post, follow the link, and basically it is everything you need, do as the file states and it will also point you to where you can get the maps, etc... worked flawlessly for me.
Omnitech IGO8 file and instructions (http://www.gpsunderground.com/forums/showpost.php?p=43042&postcount=5)

I was nervous at first, I am not tech saavy either, and alot of posts talk about editing files, etc etc, this one here, basically download, copy to your card and go!

I click but all I get is an ad for Godaddy.

[jackass_ca]

I click but all I get is an ad for Godaddy.

I am not sure what happened, they worked when I linked them!

[Gmax]

Does your iGO have TTS? I took it out today for a test drive but still no street names...

I installed the same file that "jackass_ca" posted about. Weird. I may go back to Destinator despite the fact the maps are a little older.

If TTS is voice directions then it does have it.
Try to check volume settings, maybe they are off by default...

[mangoman]

The Staples I went to had them on the Clearance table but didn't have any extra discount (when I asked the rep told me they were $89). However, I bought a calculator that I needed and just happened to ask about the $20 off $150 coupon that I had and the cashier said no problem and applied it even though I was under $150, so I don't think that really helps but thought I would mention what happened in my scenario.

No A/C adapter with these units btw, only the cig. lighter adapter. I have a USB adapter from my own GPS though so I should be able to charge it that way as well. The unit is indeed Win 5.0

So $69+taxes works for me! :) Now to set it up/customize it before I give it to my Dad for Father's Day! Oh and in case anyone is interested there's a $9.95 2-yr warranty available where they will replace with whatever equivalent model they have (I didn't bite but was tempted as I'm giving it as a gift).




whoever got 20 or 25% off post your receipt? Maybe go back for for price adjustment

[Unconventional]

whoever got 20 or 25% off post your receipt? Maybe go back for for price adjustment

For anybody who got that 25% off, it would be nice if we could see that receipt.

Do you guys think there's a chance they'll price match it?

[hagbard]

No A/C adapter with these units btw, only the cig. lighter adapter. I have a USB adapter from my own GPS though so I should be able to charge it that way as well. The unit is indeed Win 5.0



Could just plug the unit into your computer and charge it that way.

[Inno]

Could just plug the unit into your computer and charge it that way.

I have done that with my Magellan GPS, but for some reason it takes days to charge up. The cig lighter must draw much more current.

[mangoman]

well yeah, that's what I meant by using my other GPS's USB cable because this one didn't come with one - was it supposed to (did I get an returned item :confused: )? The description on the box/manual doesn't make any mention of a USB cable although there is clearly a USB connector.


Could just plug the unit into your computer and charge it that way.

[M.D.]

well yeah, that's what I meant by using my other GPS's USB cable because this one didn't come with one - was it supposed to (did I get an returned item :confused: )? The description on the box/manual doesn't make any mention of a USB cable although there is clearly a USB connector.

..the car charger uses the mini-usb slot too..

[mangoman]

Yup that's the intended method according to the manual but I prefer to charge it using the wall plug before I go on trips so that I don't have to have wires hanging around the dash/console area unless absolutely necessary.


..the car charger uses the mini-usb slot too..

[Choco]

..the car charger uses the mini-usb slot too..


Used my mp3 player USB cable and it charged with no problem. took 20 minutes or so.

[a in yul]

I've uploaded the Omnitech IGO8 files and instructions that jackass_ca linked, since the site is still down.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MQ0KR59G
Password: omni

Thx for the link, so we d/l, save on SD and open on the omnitech? is that it?

[aKhO]

down aswell
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MQ0KR59G

too much download !

[barqy]

down aswell
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MQ0KR59G

too much download !

thank you

does anyone have this too: "for USA and Canada - Building,POI, maps and dem files."


i don't have torrents and can't seem to find where to grab the files?

[mudd_stuffin]

Thanks, OP. I picked one up at the Front Street East store near downtown TO. There were a few left. A staff at the Yonge Street (near King) location was very helpful in looking up stock for me.

[a in yul]

thank you

does anyone have this too: "for USA and Canada - Building,POI, maps and dem files."


i don't have torrents and can't seem to find where to grab the files?

^ i am having the same problem, i was able to follow step 1. With a new 2G SD card, copy the unrar contents from my file Igo 8.3.1 for Omnitech.rar to the new sd card. My file does not include (Building,POI, maps and dem files)

For Step 2. i cannot unrar torrent file either...

any suggestions appreciated; looking forward to getting this baby running..!!

thx to all!!

[tasamy]

Here is my little first experiment, I put all the original SD card files on a spare 2GB second SDHC and it is working good. Does it support SDHC?

[tasamy]

^ i am having the same problem, i was able to follow step 1. With a new 2G SD card, copy the unrar contents from my file Igo 8.3.1 for Omnitech.rar to the new sd card. My file does not include (Building,POI, maps and dem files)

For Step 2. i cannot unrar torrent file either...

any suggestions appreciated; looking forward to getting this baby running..!!

thx to all!!

I downloaded the file and it is only a small rar file with a torrent in it. I doubled click on the torrent file inside winrar and it is working great in Vuze no problems.

[mariogamer1]

^ i am having the same problem, i was able to follow step 1. With a new 2G SD card, copy the unrar contents from my file Igo 8.3.1 for Omnitech.rar to the new sd card. My file does not include (Building,POI, maps and dem files)

For Step 2. i cannot unrar torrent file either...

any suggestions appreciated; looking forward to getting this baby running..!!

thx to all!!

Here is the torrent file if you are still having trouble: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X560TJ43

[barqy]

I downloaded the file and it is only a small rar file with a torrent in it. I doubled click on the torrent file inside winrar and it is working great in Vuze no problems.

so you don't need bit torrent to download the maps/pois, etc?

[tasamy]

so you don't need bit torrent to download the maps/pois, etc?

No, you need that. Vuze is a bit torrent application. You need to download the files which is around 1.1GB.

[barqy]

No, you need that. Vuze is a bit torrent application. You need to download the files which is around 1.1GB.

1.1gb :eek:

thanks.

[trixstar]

Markham Rd and Sheppard Ave has 3 units as of 8:30pm today
Thunday Bay ontario has 10 units as of 8:30pm

most other stores have about 2 showing which means that one of it is already a display model which they cannot sell since its not a clearance item and the other unit may be a returned item or open box....

[tasamy]

1.1gb :eek:

thanks.

You may download Canada maps only not the whole USA maps but I am too lazy to pick!

[aelam]

If TTS is voice directions then it does have it.
Try to check volume settings, maybe they are off by default...

TTS in the GPS realm exclusively means that the GPS can "read" the street names. So instead of just, "in 800 m, turn left" you will hear "in 800 m, turn left onto Gates Avenue".

I'm guessing that iGo just doesn't have it.

[densil_lopez]

additional 20% or 25% off ....:?: can anyone of you post the receipt so i can buy it with pricematch,,,

store near me sells this for 89 dollars:cry:

[a in yul]

Here is the torrent file if you are still having trouble: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X560TJ43

Thx for the link; now i need to read up on bit torrents so i can opent his file, right?

[jeffnoone]

Need some Torrent help with reference to this device

Tried to download the 2GB all-in-one card, noted earlier in thread, at this link:

http://www.********.org/tor/2573450

I doubleclicked on the Torrent link, and it started to download with Flashget, which I believe "does" torrent downlaods
I have very little familiarity with Torrents

Anyway some key files within the set of files - I seem to be "banned" from these

e.g. "instructions.txt" -this is specifically mentioned as one we should read

Am I doing something wrong?
Do I need these banned files?
If so, how do I get them?

Help appreciated
Jeff

[a in yul]

Need some Torrent help with reference to this device

Tried to download the 2GB all-in-one card, noted earlier in thread, at this link:

http://www.********.org/tor/2573450

I doubleclicked on the Torrent link, and it started to download with Flashget, which I believe "does" torrent downlaods
I have very little familiarity with Torrents

Anyway some key files within the set of files - I seem to be "banned" from these

e.g. "instructions.txt" -this is specifically mentioned as one we should read

Am I doing something wrong?
Do I need these banned files?
If so, how do I get them?

Help appreciated
Jeff


^still having probs; if anyone knows where we can d/l a noobie version akin to a cab file..

thx!

[hagbard]

well yeah, that's what I meant by using my other GPS's USB cable because this one didn't come with one - was it supposed to (did I get an returned item :confused: )? The description on the box/manual doesn't make any mention of a USB cable although there is clearly a USB connector.

Wasn't included in mine either, just used I had around here.

[Inno]

How many hours are people spending trying to make this thing work? I paid $99 for a Magellan that worked right out of the box.

It's fine if it is your hobby to hack around with these things, but it sounds like a lot of newbies are struggling here. What is your time worth to save a small amount of money?

[Totoriko]

How many hours are people spending trying to make this thing work? I paid $99 for a Magellan that worked right out of the box.

It's fine if it is your hobby to hack around with these things, but it sounds like a lot of newbies are struggling here. What is your time worth to save a small amount of money?

and where can we get that $99 Magellan?

[michelb]

^still having probs; if anyone knows where we can d/l a noobie version akin to a cab file..

thx!

The torrents are a newbie version - rar's are pretty much just like the cab.

You just need to install / configure a torrent client (there are tons of them (e.g. uTorrent, Azureus / Vuze, ...). There's TONS of info on the web on this.
Then you open the torrent file which will download the actual archive (Igo, Navigon, ...).
When the download is done, you extract and copy all the files onto the SD card (file structure is important here so there will probably be instructions on this).
Then you put the SD card in the Omnitech and turn it on.

If you don't want to mess with Torrents, look at techsmarttips and you can probably find links to the files on megaupload (personally I think this is way more of a pain and way slower since you have to wait to download each piece).

[t2t2]

How many hours are people spending trying to make this thing work? I paid $99 for a Magellan that worked right out of the box.

It's fine if it is your hobby to hack around with these things, but it sounds like a lot of newbies are struggling here. What is your time worth to save a small amount of money?

it took me roughly an hour to get it working and configure.

TTS is working with IGO 8..you need to patch it.

[l69norm]

and where can we get that $99 Magellan?

Rfurb - 4.3" with TTS:
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4486427&Sku=M775-0110%20RB

But the real magic with this thread is the hacked iGO software (running on the Omnitech unit). It's quite fast and accurate with many features, yet is fully configurable vs anybody else's sub $200 new GPS (Garmin, Magellan, TomTom).

[jackass_ca]

How many hours are people spending trying to make this thing work? I paid $99 for a Magellan that worked right out of the box.

It's fine if it is your hobby to hack around with these things, but it sounds like a lot of newbies are struggling here. What is your time worth to save a small amount of money?

It's not about saving the money... for your price, you have a Magellan, that's it, for this price and a little work, which, once you have done it once is simple, you can 4 or more different GPS devices, simply by exchanging a memory card... I spent less than an hour the first time I loaded IGO8 on mine.

[a in yul]

The torrents are a newbie version - rar's are pretty much just like the cab.

You just need to install / configure a torrent client (there are tons of them (e.g. uTorrent, Azureus / Vuze, ...). There's TONS of info on the web on this.
Then you open the torrent file which will download the actual archive (Igo, Navigon, ...).
When the download is done, you extract and copy all the files onto the SD card (file structure is important here so there will probably be instructions on this).
Then you put the SD card in the Omnitech and turn it on.

If you don't want to mess with Torrents, look at techsmarttips and you can probably find links to the files on megaupload (personally I think this is way more of a pain and way slower since you have to wait to download each piece).


ok, will look up the site and try again, thks!

[mangoman]

Ah ok thanks! Good to know it's not a returned one! (I was pretty picky with the boxes to make sure it looked like a new one :) ).


Wasn't included in mine either, just used I had around here.

[t2t2]

It's not about saving the money... for your price, you have a Magellan, that's it, for this price and a little work, which, once you have done it once is simple, you can 4 or more different GPS devices, simply by exchanging a memory card... I spent less than an hour the first time I loaded IGO8 on mine.

+1

which comes to this question, why on earth do we need 4 gps?!

http://www.funtoosh.com/pictures/images/need_a_map.jpg

[Totoriko]

+1

which comes to this question, why on earth do we need 4 gps?!

choice. You use the one you feel is best.

[tasamy]

Need some Torrent help with reference to this device

Tried to download the 2GB all-in-one card, noted earlier in thread, at this link:

http://www.********.org/tor/2573450

I doubleclicked on the Torrent link, and it started to download with Flashget, which I believe "does" torrent downlaods
I have very little familiarity with Torrents

Anyway some key files within the set of files - I seem to be "banned" from these

e.g. "instructions.txt" -this is specifically mentioned as one we should read

Am I doing something wrong?
Do I need these banned files?
If so, how do I get them?

Help appreciated
Jeff

Direct download to Canada maps less than 200MB
hxxp://rs243.rapidshare.com/files/232469153/OnlyCanada.rar

[kiasu]

bought 2...and have extra one...PM me if you are interested.....location either downtown TO or Markham.

Decided to let go mine (brand new) and keep my Curtis. PM me if anyone is interested else I will return to St00ples after few days...

[jackass_ca]

Decided to let go mine (brand new) and keep my Curtis. PM me if anyone is interested else I will return to St00ples after few days...

PM sent

If anyone though near Chatham, London or Windsor, has an extra one, I would be interested in meeting to purchase, my brother is having a stag and doe and what a great door prize for the money!

[vpower]

I never dealt about the fact you have to choose your maps.

Does it mean if you plan a roadtrip to the usa you have to switch map on the GPS once you crossed the border?!

My old TomTom One didnt have that issue..

[jackass_ca]

I never dealt about the fact you have to choose your maps.

Does it mean if you plan a roadtrip to the usa you have to switch map on the GPS once you crossed the border?!

My old TomTom One didnt have that issue..

You don't have to, but if you are travelling in Canada only right now, you can save space on your SD card by only loading the Canada maps and POI. But I have all the maps loaded on my card currently for IGO8

BTW, starting today, not a super hot deal but if you want an extra card, Staples has a 2 GB SD card on for $9.99... It's enough to hold those 4 GPS programs from the Torrent file.

Staples SD card (http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=748123&affixedcode=WW)

[tyfriend]

Decided to let go mine (brand new) and keep my Curtis. PM me if anyone is interested else I will return to St00ples after few days...

:razz:

The curtis still reigns supreme.

[LesterZhang]

Direct download to Canada maps less than 200MB
hxxp://rs243.rapidshare.com/files/232469153/OnlyCanada.rar

sorry, I got a following error.

This file is neither allocated to a Premium Account, or a Collector's Account, and can therefore only be downloaded 10 times.

This limit is reached.

To download this file, the uploader either needs to transfer this file into his/her Collector's Account, or upload the file again. The file can later be moved to a Collector's Account. The uploader just needs to click the delete link of the file to get further information.

Please can you re-uppload or can you upload it to mediafire.

[jl319]

Markham Rd and Sheppard Ave has 3 units as of 8:30pm today
Thunday Bay ontario has 10 units as of 8:30pm

most other stores have about 2 showing which means that one of it is already a display model which they cannot sell since its not a clearance item and the other unit may be a returned item or open box....



how do you know the quantity at diff. stores?? is there a way to do so on the site?

[densil_lopez]

i had one on hold for staples....it is at 89.99..
i saw someone on this thread got it for 20% off price....can any of these guys post the receipt.....?????so i can do the pm ..

[Moebiwankenobi]

there's another thread just started for a Garmin 225W for $190 after PM. Now, is the Garmin a better solution than this Omni after hacking or is the iGO software still superior?

I'm a GPS noob so I have no idea what's what since I've always used paper maps but I'm not worried about hacking since I've done that stuff before. I just want to know if the extra $100 is worth it for the Garmin instead of the Omni.

I really want something that will last me and not die after a few months and Garmin I've heard of before, where as Omni is new to me.

Thanks in advance!

[tasamy]

Please can you re-uppload or can you upload it to mediafire.

I'll do that once I return home. I am in work now!!! ;)


Rfurb - 4.3" with TTS:


Will we compare cheap unhackable "Rfurb" tigerdirect gps with omni one?? I see it unfair comparison!



But the real magic with this thread is the hacked iGO software (running on the Omnitech unit). It's quite fast and accurate with many features, yet is fully configurable vs anybody else's sub $200 new GPS (Garmin, Magellan, TomTom).

+1

I have two questions

* My omnitech gps takes at least 2 min. to get the signal. Is that normal?
*I am new to GPS modding. I was thinking that Igo software is a freeware made by Google! Am I correct? Is the link to the software is illegal?

[LesterZhang]

I'll do that once I return home. I am in work now!!! ;)



thanks

[tasamy]

there's another thread just started for a Garmin 225W for $190 after PM. Now, is the Garmin a better solution than this Omni after hacking or is the iGO software still superior?


Let us assume that FS or BB will PM, although I doubt it, those stuff in Northland village always resist to do any price match >:(. $190 + tax = That is 210% of Omni price, what are the great advantage that Garmin will give over Omni to satisfy this huge price difference? We are all here for deals. Correct?



I'm a GPS noob so I have no idea what's what since I've always used paper maps but I'm not worried about hacking since I've done that stuff before. I just want to know if the extra $100 is worth it for the Garmin instead of the Omni.


As you said the hack is very easy, you just download the igo file and then put it on the sd. No math there.



I really want something that will last me and not die after a few months and Garmin I've heard of before, where as Omni is new to me.
Thanks in advance!

I am like you new and can not help on this question. There is a couple of posters who has this for over 2 years now.

[d0rd]

7 units left as of 10:40am at GTA location @ Shoppers World (Victoria Park and Danforth).

Thank OP. Will enjoy playing with this.

[adot111]

I didnt use any coupons, the cashier scanned it, was on clearance, so she asked the customer service to authorize it, csr gave her some authoriztion no. and it came up as 25% discount on clearance;)

Could you post ur receipt? so people can PM.
Thanks

[adot111]

How long the battery can last?
Is there bluetooth on this one?
Is it installed CE 5.0?
THanks

[tasamy]

How long the battery can last?

Many have posted it has a long battery time.


Is there bluetooth on this one?

No


Is it installed CE 5.0?

Yes

[trixstar]

I have this unit in the car.. i paid 129.99 during last father's day.. It's a great unit with quick start up and is very fast at aquiring GPS signal. The battery life on this is superb. I don't worry about thieves since it's not a tom tom or garmin =) I just leave it on the windshield at all times

[tasamy]

is very fast at aquiring GPS signal.
How long? It takes from me around 2 min. Is that normal?

[donvaz]

I have this unit in the car.. i paid 129.99 during last father's day.. It's a great unit with quick start up and is very fast at aquiring GPS signal. The battery life on this is superb. I don't worry about thieves since it's not a tom tom or garmin =) I just leave it on the windshield at all times

Still not a very smart thing to do. I've seen cars broken into for $2.00 in coins. Just not worth it.

[l69norm]

...Will we compare cheap unhackable "Rfurb" tigerdirect gps with omni one?? I see it unfair comparison!... * My omnitech gps takes at least 2 min. to get the signal. Is that normal?..

1. If someone's looking for a name brand sub $100 GPS and doesn't want to hack it, why not? (BTW, i'm told the Magellan is hackable as well, it also uses the same CPU chipset as the Curtis)

2. The delay on a cold boot is the GPS Ephemeris download. You always get signals right away, but the GPS can't use the signals until the error correction data is downloaded. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System#Ephemeris_and_clock_erro rs

Some GPS chips buffer the error correction data (which is good up for 4 hours) when the GPS unit is in standby mode, so they will lock in much faster (i.e. "warm boot"). I don't know if the the Omnitech has a "standby" mode like the Curtis has (vs. "power off").

[QUOTE=Moebiwankenobi;8739334]....I'm a GPS noob so I have no idea what's what since I've always used paper maps but I'm not worried about hacking since I've done that stuff before. I just want to know if the extra $100 is worth it for the Garmin instead of the Omni. ...QUOTE]

I'd say that iGo8 is superior to the Garmin 255W. It's almost equivalent to a Garmin 755. I ran it on the Curtis against a Garmin 750 for a few days and the results were very good

[yuprules]

* My omnitech gps takes at least 2 min. to get the signal. Is that normal?
*I am new to GPS modding. I was thinking that Igo software is a freeware made by Google! Am I correct? Is the link to the software is illegal?[/B]

1) The first time it will take a long while. After that, it shouldn't take more than a minute if you are outdoors in clear view of the sky.

2) IGO8 is commercial software, it is made by the IGO corporation, not google. It is NOT freeware.

[barqy]

I got this in the mail yesterday, used the stock software to get to work.

for some reason the route it told me to take is longer than the one I usually take.


is it possible to select for 'shortest' distance between destinations?


For example, maps.google.com or similar you can select 'shortest' or 'fastest' routes.


cheers

[barqy]

it took me roughly an hour to get it working and configure.

TTS is working with IGO 8..you need to patch it.

by patching

do you mean the download via the megaupload link that was posted a few pages back?

[Moebiwankenobi]

Let us assume that FS or BB will PM, although I doubt it, those stuff in Northland village always resist to do any price match >:(. $190 + tax = That is 210% of Omni price, what are the great advantage that Garmin will give over Omni to satisfy this huge price difference? We are all here for deals. Correct?

As you said the hack is very easy, you just download the igo file and then put it on the sd. No math there.

I am like you new and can not help on this question. There is a couple of posters who has this for over 2 years now.

Of course they will PM. There's no reason they won't and if they give you hassle, just don't give up. I've had a few issues but usually, if they can call and verify stock, the PM is good. Northland depends on their mood but Beacon Hill is quite easy. Half the time they don't even call to check stock.

Well, that's really my question, is the Garmin better than the Omni and running legit software (ie. not from pirate bay) may serve to make the unit more compatible (just wondering since I have no idea about this).

Basically, I'd like an opinion on whether the Garmin is a better unit (software/hardware) than this Omni. Sure I'd like to save money but I'd rather spend more on something that will last and is better than spend less just to have issues later.

[a in yul]

good info on hacking and going through the steps;

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?p=19189495#post19189495

[tasamy]

Of course they will PM. There's no reason they won't and if they give you hassle, just don't give up. I've had a few issues but usually, if they can call and verify stock, the PM is good. Northland depends on their mood but Beacon Hill is quite easy. Half the time they don't even call to check stock.


I stopped trying to PM in FS. No PM'ing in Northland mall for sure. I was with a friend from a month and the stuff told him if it is cheap in the source, just go there, it is across the hall! My friend went to his manager complaining and the manager laughed and told him yes, why you do not go there? My friend wanted a fight but I told him I told you "do not go there, let us go out". I stopped even buying from FS/BB longtime ago, they are expensive and there are far better alternatives. I have RFD and I got all my electronics at a super price here! ;)

I didn't know that the software is illegal. I was expecting that the Igo is a free software from Google ... I'll buy the Omni 2009 maps by a Staples GC got it by redeeming my AMs!!!

[plausipo]

It works quite well out of the box. Clear screen and voice. Routing is good driving from home (Montreal) to work (south shore). POI has all the golf courses I frequently visit.
The unit comes in with Win CE5.0 and Destinator V8.0.2021.1
It can be charged with USB (receive mini-B) like the other handheld devices I have.
Receives GPS signals quite instantly (verified through settings/GPS Signals) but the map does not immediately show current position. That might be deal to some software/processing delay.
IMHO, it is as good as the other lower-end brand name (Magellan, Garmin) GPS I'd used.

[jackass_ca]

Hey, how coincidental, the SD card on sale for $9.99 this week, is OMNITECH brand! I know, it's a Staples brand, just thought it was interesting... I think I will get a few, that way, I can load each one with each program, IGO, TOM TOM, Garmin, And Navigon and load the complete north american maps, with POI for each! I am already having fun loading new voices to the TOM TOM software... Can't wait to have OZZY tell me where to go, complete with swearing!

[mariogamer1]

Before I buy a new sd card, is this gps sdhc compatible or not? Thanks

[jl319]

Hey, how coincidental, the SD card on sale for $9.99 this week, is OMNITECH brand! I know, it's a Staples brand, just thought it was interesting... I think I will get a few, that way, I can load each one with each program, IGO, TOM TOM, Garmin, And Navigon and load the complete north american maps, with POI for each! I am already having fun loading new voices to the TOM TOM software... Can't wait to have OZZY tell me where to go, complete with swearing!

this was funny, sorry, but why does one need 10 maps for gps lol:razz:

[plausipo]

Hey, how coincidental, the SD card on sale for $9.99 this week, is OMNITECH brand!
Or if you can wait for delivery, 4GB is US$10 (incl shipping, no tax) here
http://ledshoppe.com/Product/com/CA6011.htm
Do not know quality, still waiting for mine.

PS May 27 2009 Got it from mail...NO GOOD, its SDHC

[t2t2]

by patching

do you mean the download via the megaupload link that was posted a few pages back?

not the megaupload link from this site..

check out TechSmartTips.com..its up on the first page.

[jackass_ca]

this was funny, sorry, but why does one need 10 maps for gps lol:razz:

You will find that some work better in small areas and others in large urban areas... plus, it is nice to just have change once in a while. Why do people have CD players and Satellite radio in the car, when you can listen to free FM anytime you want, CHOICE and VARIETY, that's why... afterall, it IS the spice of life!

[checm8]

Could you post ur receipt? so people can PM.
Thanks

How do I attach a file to a post?

To attach a file to your post, you need to be using the main 'New Post' or 'New Thread' page and not 'Quick Reply'. To use the main 'New Post' page, click the 'Post Reply' button in the relevant thread.

On this page, below the message box, you will find a button labelled 'Manage Attachments'. Clicking this button will open a new window for uploading attachments. You can upload an attachment either from your computer or from another URL by using the appropriate box on this page. Alternatively you can click the Attachment Icon to open this page.

I must be blind I dont see a manage attachments button anywhere, plz pm me ur email, I will send the scanned receipt to ur mail

[chinesedevil]

How do I attach a file to a post?

To attach a file to your post, you need to be using the main 'New Post' or 'New Thread' page and not 'Quick Reply'. To use the main 'New Post' page, click the 'Post Reply' button in the relevant thread.

On this page, below the message box, you will find a button labelled 'Manage Attachments'. Clicking this button will open a new window for uploading attachments. You can upload an attachment either from your computer or from another URL by using the appropriate box on this page. Alternatively you can click the Attachment Icon to open this page.

I must be blind I dont see a manage attachments button anywhere, plz pm me ur email, I will send the scanned receipt to ur mail

upload the pic on www.tinypic.com or www.imageshack.us and once you have it uploaded, you can just copy and paste the FORUM link they generate for you and reply, that will work.

[slowtyper]

You will find that some work better in small areas and others in large urban areas... plus, it is nice to just have change once in a while. Why do people have CD players and Satellite radio in the car, when you can listen to free FM anytime you want, CHOICE and VARIETY, that's why... afterall, it IS the spice of life!

I played around with different map softwares when I started getting into GPS (thanks to RFD) and it was fun at first but eventually I (and most others I think) just stick to the one that you like the best.

I still recommend a moddable GPS since it gives you a chance to find out which map and software is the best fit for you.

[jackass_ca]

I played around with different map softwares when I started getting into GPS (thanks to RFD) and it was fun at first but eventually I (and most others I think) just stick to the one that you like the best.

I still recommend a moddable GPS since it gives you a chance to find out which map and software is the best fit for you.

I agree, I have many programs downloaded on my PC but some of them require some technical skill which is not a forte of mine... I like the IGO8 best so far, but will have some fun with the TOM TOM voices... which has the best looking interface? I find the IGO 8 is nice, with the compass and layout of the screen, but I haven't toyed with any others that much?

[Inno]

Question: If one did not want to boher with hacking and just used this out of the box as a basic GPS, is it still good value?

[plausipo]

Question: If one did not want to boher with hacking and just used this out of the box as a basic GPS, is it still good value?

Scroll down to see #214
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8740304&postcount=214

[jackass_ca]

Question: If one did not want to boher with hacking and just used this out of the box as a basic GPS, is it still good value?

Absolutely, one of the cheapest 4.3" ones you'll find, and when I bought mine, it had Destinator 7 or earlier, can't remember, so with updated maps and POI, a definite value!

[cheeba]

I picked up one of these and just found out that my iPhone will have GPS software next update; if anyone wants it, PM me. It's only been used a couple of times.

[adot111]

This one does not have any internal flash drive?

[neo1973]

Just got an email from tigerdirect. They are selling a refurbished Magellan RoadMate 1412 GPS for $92.99. :evil: Not sure if it's hackable.

Magellan RoadMate 1412 GPS Navigation - 4.3" Touch Screen Display, Text-To-Speech, US/Hawaii/Puerto Rico/Canada Maps (Refurbished)

http://images.tigerdirect.ca/skuimages/large/M775-0110-maine-dr.jpg

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4486427&Sku=M775-0110%20RB

[hornjo]

I don't know if it is hackable, but if it is anything like the Magellan 3210, and 4250 it is BRICKABLE.>:(

[checm8]

This one does not have any internal flash drive?

adot, plz chek ur message, resend the scanned receipt

[l69norm]

Just got an email from tigerdirect. They are selling a refurbished Magellan RoadMate 1412 GPS for $92.99. :evil: Not sure if it's hackable...

See this:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8672112&postcount=4051

I think the 1412 runs from SD card, so it's not too bad to hack

BTW, for the Omnitech,
Oakville Dundas/Winston appears to have 8 in stock
Mississauga Winston/401 is OOS

[adot111]

adot, plz chek ur message, resend the scanned receipt
Thanks

BTW

This one does not have any internal flash drive?

[ken0042]

Just picked mine up. For the record, if anybody is going to the Chinook Staples, do not buy the last one they have there. I bought it; and said to the manager who was helping me "it looks like it's used." Got it to the car to try it out and yes, everything had been opened. It was returned because it won't boot up. Ended up going to Shawnessy to get one that works.

Seems OK, but I'm not sure if I trust it with the current software. A couple of examples:

- Taking Blackfoot to Deerfoot (http://www.google.ca/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Blackfoot+Trail+SE&daddr=50.951939,-114.017572&hl=en&geocode=FaLFCQMdItYz-Q%3B&mra=mi&mrsp=1,0&sz=14&sll=50.966427,-114.040146&sspn=0.037027,0.076132&ie=UTF8&z=14) it tells you to keep right on Blackfoot, and continue onto Deerfoot. Correct directions would be "Keep right then turn left onto Southland. Keep right, and exit right onto Deerfoot." Then once on Deerfoot a helpful "Keep left" would be handy as you have about 400 metres to make 3 lane changes to the left, or else you end up going down Bow Bottom.

Then going down 130th ave onto 52nd street (http://www.google.ca/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=130+Ave+SE&daddr=50.928601,-113.958349&hl=en&geocode=FZQoCQMdEO40-Q%3B&mra=mi&mrsp=1,0&sz=15&sll=50.931441,-113.962812&sspn=0.018527,0.038066&ie=UTF8&z=15) it tells you to keep right on 130th ave, continuing onto 52nd. Yes, the right lane does turn right on 52, but it doesn't actually tell you to turn right.

I've used a Garmin before and the interface was better. I might have to look into those hacking links provided. Am I correct in assuming that those links allow other interfaces? Or is hacking for something else all together.

On the plus side, when I take a wrong turn it does re-calculate the directions quicker than the Garmin I used before.

[DVDManiac]

Used mine for the first time today...slow off the green a couple of times due to me trying to enter streets into it. I was going home and taking a route with less traffic and it kept saying, "turn left at" the next street then turn right, I was running parallel to the busy road. It's okay for now, but I wonder how it will keep up if I drive faster. Bought a cheap case at one of those $2 Japanese product stores (Daiso).

I was also able to recharge though my computer's usb port, didn't take very long before it was recharged.

Can you install/play games on it? Watch video?

[imposter]

Has anyone managed to find updated maps for the default Destinator software? My wife has been using Destinator for years and would prefer to stick with it vs. the iGo options with newer maps, but I haven't been able to find anything newer than 2007 for it and there are some important changes to the roads around my area that aren't accounted for in the 2007.q3 maps.

Also, is there a UK English voice you can get for D8? The American voices always sound more bitchy to me. :)

[checm8]

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=1zd649d&s=5

staples receipt

[densil_lopez]

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=1zd649d&s=5

staples receipt

thanks at last someone post it....i had my gps on hold and going to pickup tomorrow.. try to do pm with the receipt and see what happens....thanks a lot.....

[checm8]

thanks at last someone post it....i had my gps on hold and going to pickup tomorrow.. try to do pm with the receipt and see what happens....thanks a lot.....

no worries u r welcome, hope u get the pm 2morrow,gl:razz:

[M.D.]

Just got the latest iGo Amigo installed and TTS is working smoothly on this GPS. I'm pretty much set now to hit the road :D

[a in yul]

since we need a working updated unit and my efforts have been unsuccessful; can anyone in mtl(for me) or toronto(for a friend) willing to update a unit for us; i will gladly offer a few drinks for your time...

thx!

PLS PM.

[Inno]

thanks at last someone post it....i had my gps on hold and going to pickup tomorrow.. try to do pm with the receipt and see what happens....thanks a lot.....

I have not tried with a receipt but my local manager said that only clearance items that at out at the end of the aisles are 25% off. These GPS units are in the lock-up of course so excluded. Not sure if the PM policy would over-ride this but YMMV I suppose.

Has anyone successfully PMed with a receipt showing the discount?

[kiasu]

Decided to let go mine (brand new) and keep my Curtis. PM me if anyone is interested else I will return to St00ples after few days...

1 left before my friend return to the store on weekend...PM me if anyone is interested....

[jackass_ca]

Well, it's like they know everyone bought new GPS's!
TSCC has 2 2GB cards for $9.99 now!

2 pack of 2GB SD Cards (http://www.thesource.ca/estore/doorcrasher.aspx?ref=1427&language=en-CA)

[fhofho]

I installed iGO8 and it works well.

Anyone know how to set TTS to speak street name instead of hwy number?
i.e. Bayview Avenue instead of RR34?

[Mr Nobody]

I installed iGO8 and it works well.

Anyone know how to set TTS to speak street name instead of hwy number?
i.e. Bayview Avenue instead of RR34?

http://www.gpsunderground.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3029

Add this to sys.txt:

[tts]
always_say_road_names=1

[LesterZhang]

Well, it's like they know everyone bought new GPS's!
TSCC has 2 2GB cards for $9.99 now!

2 pack of 2GB SD Cards (http://www.thesource.ca/estore/doorcrasher.aspx?ref=1427&language=en-CA)

HI, great find, I have been looking 4GB non-SDHC card, have not find anyone with good price. maybe this can be an alternative.

[michelb]

I don't know if it is hackable, but if it is anything like the Magellan 3210, and 4250 it is BRICKABLE.>:(

Not brickable; everything runs from the SD card. If you try to load something bad, it might crash or not load it but you simply have to fix the SD card, reboot and then you're good to go.

[killingfloor]

Sorry if I did not say this earlier. Thanks op. I have the unit running smoothly. Very easy to do and it works quite well. I also like that it runs off an sd card so if there is any problems it is easy to fix.:cheesygri

[michelb]

since we need a working updated unit and my efforts have been unsuccessful; can anyone in mtl(for me) or toronto(for a friend) willing to update a unit for us; i will gladly offer a few drinks for your time...

thx!

PLS PM.

As silly as it sounds, I don't know how likely it is to find someone else to do it; you're basically asking a stranger that you'll pay him/her to install pirated software (people go to jail for selling pirated software).

Just read up on torrents and get your system setup, find the links for the download and download it yourself (it really isn't very difficult; to download you don't even need to open ports or anything (the torrent client will still download without the ports setup properly))

[hagbard]

Hacking looks like more effort than its worth. There's a bunch of links to sites but none with straightforward instructions.

[Mr Nobody]

Hacking looks like more effort than its worth. There's a bunch of links to sites but none with straightforward instructions.

Hacking:

Rename \SDMMC\DestinatorApps\Destinator\Destinator.exe to Destinator2.exe

Copy whatever program you want to above path and name the exe to Destinator.exe.

/Hacking

[Moebiwankenobi]

Hacking:

Rename \SDMMC\DestinatorApps\Destinator\Destinator.exe to Destinator2.exe

Copy whatever program you want to above path and name the exe to Destinator.exe.

/Hacking

QFT :lol:

[mangoman]

2 questions:
1. Has anyone clarified whether you can or cannot use SDHC cards with the units that have win ce 5.0 (previous version of this unit seemed to have 4.2)?

2. Could this utility be used to format an SDHC card so that it could be used by the GPS (say it was a 4GB card)?

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html

[ken0042]

Hacking:

Rename \SDMMC\DestinatorApps\Destinator\Destinator.exe to Destinator2.exe

Copy whatever program you want to above path and name the exe to Destinator.exe.

/Hacking

Ok, that didn't work, so I copied over the entire Destinator folder. Now it tells me that there were no maps found. (And I think it was the downloading of the maps is where it got complicated for those of us who don't often hack and/or use bit torrent.)

[Mr Nobody]

Ok, that didn't work, so I copied over the entire Destinator folder. Now it tells me that there were no maps found. (And I think it was the downloading of the maps is where it got complicated for those of us who don't often hack and/or use bit torrent.)

You can't move/rename the original Destinator folder because it is expecting that path. You could look for an INI file of some sort and see if you can modify the path if you want to do it that way.

[barqy]

for igo s/w, does anyone have problem changing their local time?

the time does not want to 'set'.

even if pacific time is chosen, the time is off by 1 hour and sometimes reverts back to default.

any thoughts?

[mtl_cheapo]

i've followed the iGo 8 instructions and i think i understand every step so far - i unzipped the .rar file, downloaded the torrent and am in the process of getting the maps/poi/buildings. i wanted to know how i can use this as a divx player also (at the same time)?

i'm a nube at this thing, but willing to learn and take risks....

cheers

[ken0042]

Sorry, re-reading my post I can see where I wasn't clear.

I took the original Destinator folder and renamed it "Destinator2." Then I copied over the Destinator folder that I downloaded from the link on the 4th page of this thread.

The device boots up, and has a new fancy interface, but comes up with an error that the map files cannot be found. And I think that has something to do with the next steps in the instructions:

Down load the file http://uploaded.to/?id=egi6wc
for USA and Canada - Building,POI, maps and dem files.

copy unrar files to the "content" folder on your SD card.

And that's where it looks like I'm stuck. A friend is going to show me the wonderful world of bit torrents this weekend.

I guess what I was trying to add was it isn't quite as easy as renaming one file and copying another over in its place. Because that just gives another error on boot up- "Program application database cannot be found." (Which makes sense seeing as it was just the exe that was copied and not all of its associated files.)

Please don't take this post the wrong way; I do appreciate the help that you guys are trying to offer! :)

[adot111]

I bought one last night, then I returned it after 3 hours.
The GPS is kind of thicker, I think that is why the battery last longer than the Curtis.

I think I will wait for another good deal for 4.3 Gps which has bluetooth and FM transmmiter

[dreamaz]

bought and hacked succesfully.. thanks OP!

[a in yul]

As silly as it sounds, I don't know how likely it is to find someone else to do it; you're basically asking a stranger that you'll pay him/her to install pirated software (people go to jail for selling pirated software).

Just read up on torrents and get your system setup, find the links for the download and download it yourself (it really isn't very difficult; to download you don't even need to open ports or anything (the torrent client will still download without the ports setup properly))

u r probably right...:cry:

[mangoman]

Update:
SDHC card did not work even with the utility below. (Tried a 4GB card I had)
I may look into if further after trying the Igo mod. I only tried it using what came on the Omnitech SD card (copied it onto the SDHC).


2 questions:
1. Has anyone clarified whether you can or cannot use SDHC cards with the units that have win ce 5.0 (previous version of this unit seemed to have 4.2)?

2. Could this utility be used to format an SDHC card so that it could be used by the GPS (say it was a 4GB card)?

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html

[VLeung]

Update:
SDHC card did not work even with the utility below. (Tried a 4GB card I had)
I may look into if further after trying the Igo mod. I only tried it using what came on the Omnitech SD card (copied it onto the SDHC).

I believe the use of SDHC (or only Non-SDHC) has something to do with some internal hardware I/O components within the GPS.
Only the newer versions of GPS models, which use an "enhanced" SD Card interface can handle both SDHC and Non-SDHC.
It isn't something software hackable.

Probably, this is why the Omnitech and the Magellan older model GPS units are on sale.

But for just installing the IGo8, a 2Gb SD card (Non-SDHC) should be sufficient.

[noaman]

Can someone comment on the battery performance?

I fully charged it, and it drops below 1/2 capacity after about 1/2 hr playing around

[checm8]

[QUOTE=a in yul;8744607]since we need a working updated unit and my efforts have been unsuccessful; can anyone in mtl(for me) or toronto(for a friend) willing to update a unit for us; i will gladly offer a few drinks for your time...

thx!

PLS PM.[/Q
I am in the same situation as you, I screwed my curtis so bad trying to hack it, dont have the confidence to play around with the omni, I tried once with the link given on page 3, dowloaded it to the computer and then extracted it to a new sd card, nothing happened, it says files not found, maybe I will take the help of few frnds or colleagues>:(

[13bells]

Bought and hacked successfully, works great so far, thanks op;)

[tsgee]

Bought and hacked successfully, works great so far, thanks op;)

I'm not familiar with these GPS units but I was thinking of buying one. So could someone explain why it needs to be hacked right out of the box?

[LesterZhang]

Just got the latest iGo Amigo installed and TTS is working smoothly on this GPS. I'm pretty much set now to hit the road :D

Do you mind PM me the link where you downloaded the iGO Amigo?

[LesterZhang]

Can someone comment on the battery performance?

I fully charged it, and it drops below 1/2 capacity after about 1/2 hr playing around

I seem to have the similar experience, but I am charging the unit using a USB cable plugged into a computer, I don't know if that matters. I have some problem with the cigarette light plus, need to have it fixed.

But I have seen people saying it has a good battery performance, wondering why.

[mtl_cheapo]

Down load the file http://uploaded.to/?id=egi6wc
for USA and Canada - Building,POI, maps and dem files.



this might be a stupid question, but when i get this file, it says USA only files. does it include canada too?

(the file is called: Nav.N.Go.iGO.v8.3.1.OnlyUSAmaps_)

[tasamy]

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=1zd649d&s=5

staples receipt


Omnitech 4.3" All-in-One Car Navigator GPS
Item Number 757553 $89.97 Each 2 $179.94

Coupon Code # 720209264032001: -$20.00
Delivery Charge: Free
GST: $8.00
Total : 167.xx

Thanks Man. Another "-$47.26" price reduction after a PM

I got the two GPSs for $120 total!!! smoking hot! :D:D:D:D

Life is life :cheesygri

[checm8]

Thanks Man. Another "-$47.26" price reduction after a PM

I got the two GPSs for $120 total!!! smoking hot! :D:D:D:D

Life is life :cheesygri

u r welcome, glad to know that my receipt was of some help to u,
if someone could post a step by step instruction about how to go about doing the hack with some links to igo8, would be greatly appreciated, whatever I do the damn thing doesnt work(jeez, my computer literacy sucks man):mad:

[mariogamer1]

u r welcome, glad to know that my receipt was of some help to u,
if someone could post a step by step instruction about how to go about doing the hack with some links to igo8, would be greatly appreciated, whatever I do the damn thing doesnt work(jeez, my computer literacy sucks man):mad:

1. Download Igo - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MQ0KR59G Password: omni
2. Extract the rar "Igo 8.3.1 for omnitech"
3. Download this torrent (Over a 1gb) - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X560TJ43
4. Place The folders "building, dem, map, poi" from the torrent TO the "Content" folder of "Igo 8.3.1 for omnitech" folder.
5. Put the "DestinatorApps" folder and "NK.bin" on the sd card.

[DVDManiac]

for igo s/w, does anyone have problem changing their local time?

the time does not want to 'set'.

even if pacific time is chosen, the time is off by 1 hour and sometimes reverts back to default.

any thoughts?

tick "adjust for daylight savings"

looking for a cheap SD card in metro Vancouver...anyone found one?

[mahjongmaniac]

So the $89.97 is not a clearance price, just the regular price? And not every store put it on clearance, so somebody got 25% off, and some didn't, right?

$90 is a clearance price

pretty much any price that you see ending w/ a "7" means clearance at stooples. the more common indication of clearance pricing is "97"

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can you use the coupon in store if its in stock?
do you need to print out the % coupon or just give em the number?

you'd be easier off w/ a physical copy of the coupon presented

[mangoman]

I think so too - I was hoping it was more of a driver issue at the windows ce level (most of the problems seemed to be with folks using win 4.2 ce in the U.S.). Oh well - not a huge deal as it's my dad who'll be using this - he won't be doing any updating once it's all set up! ;)


I believe the use of SDHC (or only Non-SDHC) has something to do with some internal hardware I/O components within the GPS.
Only the newer versions of GPS models, which use an "enhanced" SD Card interface can handle both SDHC and Non-SDHC.
It isn't something software hackable.

Probably, this is why the Omnitech and the Magellan older model GPS units are on sale.

But for just installing the IGo8, a 2Gb SD card (Non-SDHC) should be sufficient.

[l69norm]

1. Download Igo - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MQ0KR59G Password: omni
2. Extract the rar "Igo 8.3.1 for omnitech"
3. Download this torrent (Over a 1gb) - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X560TJ43
4. Place The folders "building, dem, map, poi" from the torrent TO the "Content" folder of "Igo 8.3.1 for omnitech" folder.
5. Put the "DestinatorApps" folder and "NK.bin" on the sd card.

For those that already have a working Curtis download of iGO8

1. Start with a fresh SD
2. copy NK.bin from the Omintech to the root of the new SD card
3. Create a folder called \DestinatorApps
4. Copy the \iGO8 folder from the Curtis into the new \Destinatorapps
5. Change the name of the folder \DestinatorApps\iGO8 to \DestinatorApps\Destinator
6. on the new card, Change the file name \DestinatorApps\Destinator\iGO8.exe to \DestinatorApps\Destinator\Destinator.exe
7. Add the following lines to \DestinatorApps\Destinator\sys.txt

[interface]
skin="ui_igo8"
resolution_dir="480_272"

[rawdisplay]
class="landscape"
screen_x=480
screen_y=272

8. Go into the settings menu -> GPS -> "Autodetect" if you aren't getting signal. The settings should be "Com1" "4800"

[Inno]

tick "adjust for daylight savings"

looking for a cheap SD card in metro Vancouver...anyone found one?

Have you checked The Source-Circuit City locations? They have a two-pack of 2 Gig cards on clearance for $9.99. I picked some up in Toronto yesterday. Centrios brand, 150X, 5-year warranty.

[Crusader]

Anyone know if there is still any available in the Mtl region ?

[LonesomeDove]

Are they still available in any Vancouver Stores? And they seem to be OOS for some time on-line, so I wonder why this thread has not been removed to the expired forum.

Also wonder if they will restock on-line.

[Inno]

Are they still available in any Vancouver Stores? And they seem to be OOS for some time on-line, so I wonder why this thread has not been removed to the expired forum.

Also wonder if they will restock on-line.

Still in stock in some Toronto stores as of yesterday.

[Mr Nobody]

I'm not familiar with these GPS units but I was thinking of buying one. So could someone explain why it needs to be hacked right out of the box?

1. Out of the box maps are old(er)
2. iGo8 is better than Destinator
3. You can run other programs (media players, more GPS programs, etc)


this might be a stupid question, but when i get this file, it says USA only files. does it include canada too?

(the file is called: Nav.N.Go.iGO.v8.3.1.OnlyUSAmaps_)

I think the answer is pretty self evident. :)

[LesterZhang]

this might be a stupid question, but when i get this file, it says USA only files. does it include canada too?

(the file is called: Nav.N.Go.iGO.v8.3.1.OnlyUSAmaps_)

There is only US map there, no Canada map

[elmst200]

If so, anybody know where to find Canada map and international maps?


this might be a stupid question, but when i get this file, it says USA only files. does it include canada too?

(the file is called: Nav.N.Go.iGO.v8.3.1.OnlyUSAmaps_)

[Mr Nobody]

I don't have one of these units, but I do have a Curtis and I did help a friend hack this unit. I don't like these prepackaged hacking solutions out there because you don't get to understand how the device is working. So I figure I'd help try to explain how hacking this Omnitech works.

HOW THE DEVICE WORKS OUT OF THE BOX:
Basically, the device is always looking to load \DestinatorApps\Destinator\Destinator.exe from the SD card. So by replacing this EXE with an EXE of your choice, you can get to do whatever you want.

A. HOW TO GET BBMENU TO LOAD:

BBMENU is basically a menu system which you can edit to put icons on a screen associated with applications which you can run. Think of it as a simplified Windows Desktop without the task bar. It is an easy way of being able to run different applications rather than have the Omnitech always boot into thet same application every time. The only thing tedious about BBMENU is editing the INI files to add new application icons since its all text based editing and you have to guess X and Y coordinates to place the icons.

1. I used BBMENU from my Curtis. You can get it here: http://rapidshare.com/files/211637178/bbMENU_for_Curtis_GPD359.zip

2. I extracted all the files to the SD card.

3. I edited SysInfoSettings.ini to set the correct resolution of the Omnitech (480x272)

4. I renamed \DestinatorApps\Destinator\Destinator.exe to Destinator2.exe

5. I copied MortScript.exe to \DestinatorApps\Destinator\. I don't think this file is part of the zip file from step 1. You should be able to find it on Google though. MortScript, as its name implies, is a script parser. It allows you to create text based scripts for execution.

6. I moved customLaunch.exe and customeLaunch.mscr to \DestinatorApps\Destinator\.

7. I renamed them to Destinator.exe and Destinator.mscr. Basically the EXE tells MortScript to run the MSCR script file. You can open the MSCR file with Notepad and see that it basically tries to load BBMENU, and if that doesn't exist, it loads Windows Explorer. (This is a carry over from the Curtis hacking where we put the script on the device and not the SD card, but it doesn't really matter here)

8. Now edit \MenuIni\main.ini. Change the resolution to 480x272. Also modify the file to put applications that you want to run. You should be able to figure it out from what is already existing in the file. For example, to load Destinator, you would set the command to \SDMMC\DestinatorApps\Destinator\Destinator2.exe, and change the icon and text so it all looks pretty. For igo8, I dumped igo8 into the root of the SD card and set one of the lines to run \SDMMC\igo8\igo8.exe.

B. HOW TO GET WINDOWS EXPLORER TO LOAD:

1. If you don't want BBMENU but instead want Windows Explorer to load everytime you turn on the device, just edit the MSCR file in A.7. You can remove everything except the Run("\windows\explorer.exe") line. You can also delete all the BBMENU files in the root of your SD card. You just need the 3 files you placed in the Destinator folder.

This was written rather sloppy, but hope this helps those wanting to know how this device is hacked, rather than just dumping some files on their device from a preconfigured package and not understanding what you just did.

[Mr Nobody]

If so, anybody know where to find Canada map and international maps?

We can't really discuss illegal stuff here, but check out ppcwarez and gpsunderground.

[ken0042]

3. Download this torrent (Over a 1gb) - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X560TJ43

Once again- big thanks to you, Mr. Nobody, and everybody else who is helping the rest of us get through this. Do you know if this contains the Canadian maps? I think I figured out the other download; started it last night and it was at 70% when I left for work this morning.

(Edit- looks like that's the US only maps again.)

[l69norm]

i just ran Omnitech/iGO, Curtis/iGO and Garmin 750 head to head. My first impressions:

1. Garmin has much better screen brightness than Curtis and Omintech. Curtis was about 70% and Omnitech was about 50% as bright. This might be an issue to those with bright interiors (i.e. sunroofs, t-roofs, convertibles, etc). I already found the Curtis marginal in some situations (i.e. sunrise/sunset)

2. I found the Omnitech booted and locked to GPS faster than the Curtis or Garmin. All were under 30 secs. This might be an issue with internal flash memory speed in the Curtis (where iGO was installed) vs. the SD card which seems much faster to me. The Garmin was the slowest to boot and lock. Otherwise the routing performance seems about the same with the 3 units producing simple recalculations in about the same time. I found the UI had the same performance for Curtis vs. Omnitech

3. The audio output on the Curtis seems better/clearer to me than the Omnitech which was muffled. I've played with the settings to see if this helps. The Garmin was very good here.

4. The screen size. I was surprise that the bigger 4.3" Omnitech screen didn't have that great an advantage over the 3.5" screen on the Curtis. While the field of view was greater, for the most part the text size was the same so it wasn't that much more readable. Maybe a different iGO skin would make a bigger difference. I found the additional brightness on the Curtis screen a bigger factor in readability than the larger layout on the Omnitech

Final verdict for me:
If you already have a Curtis, it's not worth upgrading to the Omnitech for the difference in cost. Since the Curtis isn't easily available anymore, it's a no brainer if you can get your hands on a Omnitech as it easily equals the performance of a much more expensive Garmin 750. For those with sunroofs, convertibles, etc need to look at the brightness issue on the Omnitech as it's definetly on the low side (i.e. think comparing DS phat vs. DS lite)

[jl319]

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=1zd649d&s=5


can someone post this reciept posted earlier as a pic on here? thx

[Mr Nobody]

i just ran Omnitech/iGO, Curtis/iGO and Garmin 750 head to head. My first impressions:

1. Garmin has much better screen brightness than Curtis and Omintech. Curtis was about 70% and Omnitech was about 50% as bright. This might be an issue to those with bright interiors (i.e. sunroofs, t-roofs, convertibles, etc). I already found the Curtis marginal in some situations (i.e. sunrise/sunset)

2. I found the Omnitech booted and locked to GPS faster than the Curtis or Garmin. All were under 30 secs. This might be an issue with internal flash memory speed in the Curtis (where iGO was installed) vs. the SD card which seems much faster to me. The Garmin was the slowest to boot and lock. Otherwise the routing performance seems about the same with the 3 units producing simple recalculations in about the same time. I found the UI had the same performance for Curtis vs. Omnitech

3. The audio output on the Curtis seems better/clearer to me than the Omnitech which was muffled. I've played with the settings to see if this helps. The Garmin was very good here.

4. The screen size. I was surprise that the bigger 4.3" Omnitech screen didn't have that great an advantage over the 3.5" screen on the Curtis. While the field of view was greater, for the most part the text size was the same so it wasn't that much more readable. Maybe a different iGO skin would make a bigger difference. I found the additional brightness on the Curtis screen a bigger factor in readability than the larger layout on the Omnitech

Final verdict for me:
If you already have a Curtis, it's not worth upgrading to the Omnitech for the difference in cost. Since the Curtis isn't easily available anymore, it's a no brainer if you can get your hands on a Omnitech as it easily equals the performance of a much more expensive Garmin 750. For those with sunroofs, convertibles, etc need to look at the brightness issue on the Omnitech as it's definetly on the low side (i.e. think comparing DS phat vs. DS lite)

Great review.

Since the road you're on is always up/down, there is not too much benefit from seeing more side terrain. But I'd say these 4.3 widescreens would be good for watching movies. :)

The 3.5s are good to fit in your pocket. I've ran the unit in portrait mode a few times to gain more vertical space. I'm not sure if that's an available resolution in igo, but someone should try it on this 4.3 . :)

[Totoriko]

I don't have one of these units, but I do have a Curtis and I did help a friend hack this unit. I don't like these prepackaged hacking solutions out there because you don't get to understand how the device is working. So I figure I'd help try to explain how hacking this Omnitech works.

HOW THE DEVICE WORKS OUT OF THE BOX:
Basically, the device is always looking to load \DestinatorApps\Destinator\Destinator.exe from the SD card. So by replacing this EXE with an EXE of your choice, you can get to do whatever you want.

A. HOW TO GET BBMENU TO LOAD:

BBMENU is basically a menu system which you can edit to put icons on a screen associated with applications which you can run. Think of it as a simplified Windows Desktop without the task bar. It is an easy way of being able to run different applications rather than have the Omnitech always boot into thet same application every time. The only thing tedious about BBMENU is editing the INI files to add new application icons since its all text based editing and you have to guess X and Y coordinates to place the icons.

1. I used BBMENU from my Curtis. You can get it here: http://rapidshare.com/files/211637178/bbMENU_for_Curtis_GPD359.zip

2. I extracted all the files to the SD card.

3. I edited SysInfoSettings.ini to set the correct resolution of the Omnitech (480x272)

4. I renamed \DestinatorApps\Destinator\Destinator.exe to Destinator2.exe

5. I copied MortScript.exe to \DestinatorApps\Destinator\. I don't think this file is part of the zip file from step 1. You should be able to find it on Google though. MortScript, as its name implies, is a script parser. It allows you to create text based scripts for execution.

6. I moved customLaunch.exe and customeLaunch.mscr to \DestinatorApps\Destinator\.

7. I renamed them to Destinator.exe and Destinator.mscr. Basically the EXE tells MortScript to run the MSCR script file. You can open the MSCR file with Notepad and see that it basically tries to load BBMENU, and if that doesn't exist, it loads Windows Explorer. (This is a carry over from the Curtis hacking where we put the script on the device and not the SD card, but it doesn't really matter here)

8. Now edit \MenuIni\main.ini. Change the resolution to 480x272. Also modify the file to put applications that you want to run. You should be able to figure it out from what is already existing in the file. For example, to load Destinator, you would set the command to \SDMMC\DestinatorApps\Destinator\Destinator2.exe, and change the icon and text so it all looks pretty. For igo8, I dumped igo8 into the root of the SD card and set one of the lines to run \SDMMC\igo8\igo8.exe.

B. HOW TO GET WINDOWS EXPLORER TO LOAD:

1. If you don't want BBMENU but instead want Windows Explorer to load everytime you turn on the device, just edit the MSCR file in A.7. You can remove everything except the Run("\windows\explorer.exe") line. You can also delete all the BBMENU files in the root of your SD card. You just need the 3 files you placed in the Destinator folder.

This was written rather sloppy, but hope this helps those wanting to know how this device is hacked, rather than just dumping some files on their device from a preconfigured package and not understanding what you just did.

Thanks, will give it a try

[mariogamer1]

Once again- big thanks to you, Mr. Nobody, and everybody else who is helping the rest of us get through this. Do you know if this contains the Canadian maps? I think I figured out the other download; started it last night and it was at 70% when I left for work this morning.

(Edit- looks like that's the US only maps again.)

Yes it does include Canadian maps.

[jerryhung]

Anybody has a store # in Ontario I can reply to Staples with
before I tell her the Calgary store (guess they didn't click on the tinypic link)



The store price I have listed for the item is $89.97. If you can tell us which store has the lower price, we can check if the price can be matched.

Jerry:
My friend also bought the same GPS in store, and it seemed to have 25% off clearance for the price http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=1zd649d s=5 I am wondering if the price is chainwide, and perhaps I can make my ordered price even better, thanks!


I hacked the GPS (WinCE 5.0) in < 30 minutes with a new 2GB SD card

It is as simple as the .txt file inside the RAR
1. Copy everything to SD card
2. Unzip the USAonlyMap file
3. Copy files in 2) to the \contents folder
4. Insert SD, and I am impressed with iGo
As far as I can tell, it DOES have Canadian map (at least my house)

Now I will try this 2GB SD in my 2007 Omnitech (WinCE 4.2)

[jackass_ca]

Anybody has a store # in Ontario I can reply to Staples with
before I tell her the Calgary store (guess they didn't click on the tinypic link)



I hacked the GPS (WinCE 5.0) in < 30 minutes with a new 2GB SD card

It is as simple as the .txt file inside the RAR
1. Copy everything to SD card
2. Unzip the USAonlyMap file
3. Copy files in 2) to the \contents folder
4. Insert SD, and I am impressed with iGo
As far as I can tell, it DOES have Canadian map (at least my house)

Now I will try this 2GB SD in my 2007 Omnitech (WinCE 4.2)

I am running IGO on my unit with WinCE 4.2, works well! With USA and canada maps! I just want to get the Navigon and TOM TOM working for USA and Canada as well now.

[mangoman]

Btw - if you want Text To Speech for any other software other than the Destinator stuff, make sure you select the voice that actually has TTS in the descrption (e.g. if you pick a UK voice that has no 'TTS' designation after the description, you won't get TTS! ).

Thanks OP and thanks to all those helping everyone else along!

[frugal69]

Are they still available in any Vancouver Stores? And they seem to be OOS for some time on-line, so I wonder why this thread has not been removed to the expired forum.

Also wonder if they will restock on-line.

I just picked one up at Staples Richmond Bridgeport (Beside the Futureshop in Richmond).

I doubt they will restock online since the guy told me it's a discontinued model and the new one is on it's way...

[frugal69]

I followed Mariogamer1's instructions and got it running no problems and it includes Canadian Maps.(even tho it says USA only)

I tried to get the Video / Audio part to play, but unsuccessful with the included samples...

didn't play the AVI or MP3... anyone know how to just make a new SD Card to playback Media files?

It's kind of neat to have many SD cards with different Navigation software...

Thank OP and others who continue to provide info...

[mangoman]

Interface is pretty nice but I find that the routing was quite wacko at times! Instead of carrying on straight at one point, it told me to turn into this townhouse complex lane and drive in a big curve for about 600m around that complex in order to rejoin the road I was already on only 300m ahead??

Curious to see what the default Destinator s/w will say...

Other notes - with TTS on, it verbally tells you when the GPS signal is lost. TTS only worked with the US English TTS voices.


I don't really care about a bit of lag, but how is the interface and route recalculation with IGO8? Is it an actual usability issue, or is it just a bit slow while driving?

Is it easy to backup the original card i.e. can I just copy the files, or is it more complicated than that?

[mahjongmaniac]

Are they still available in any Vancouver Stores? And they seem to be OOS for some time on-line, so I wonder why this thread has not been removed to the expired forum.

not yet an expired deal as ppl are able to find this instore, and that online stock is avail. for ppl in other regions.

FWIW, online stock is region-dependent


Also wonder if they will restock on-line.

restocking of clearance items is v. rare

you're better off trying your luck instore then to hope that there'll be a restock

[tasamy]

Is Staples clearance items a final sale?

[ken0042]

There is nothing on my receipt indicating it's a final sale.

[mahjongmaniac]

Anybody has a store # in Ontario I can reply to Staples with
before I tell her the Calgary store (guess they didn't click on the tinypic link)

well, maybe it's cuz you've got a broken link =P




The store price I have listed for the item is $89.97. If you can tell us which store has the lower price, we can check if the price can be matched.

Jerry:
My friend also bought the same GPS in store, and it seemed to have 25% off clearance for the price http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=1zd649d s=5 I am wondering if the price is chainwide, and perhaps I can make my ordered price even better, thanks!

the $90 clearance price should be chain-wide, but not the $67.XX price

add.'al clearance discounts are store-dependent, and % varies by store

[densil_lopez]

i just got it mine at vaughan store(last one) last night.....pay 10 bucks extra for the replacement plan for 2 years(total). not sure that if replacement plan will be valid after hackint the unit:?: or can i go back to original factory settings if something goes wrong down the road within replacement plan period....

[frugal69]

Here's a useful link to available softwares and instructions - techsmarttips:

you have to register first:

http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=761

good luck... I'm gonna try the Navigon, Garmin and TomTom...

[botham]

i just got it mine at vaughan store(last one) last night.....pay 10 bucks extra for the replacement plan for 2 years(total). not sure that if replacement plan will be valid after hackint the unit:?: or can i go back to original factory settings if something goes wrong down the road within replacement plan period....

i checked out R Hill store yesterday, nothing left there.

was asking the guy about the replacement policy, and according to him, it is not a "replacement" guarantee in that they promise you a working gps in case the current one dies, just that they will offer up to the price you paid to buy towards a gps system.

[jackass_ca]

i just got it mine at vaughan store(last one) last night.....pay 10 bucks extra for the replacement plan for 2 years(total). not sure that if replacement plan will be valid after hackint the unit:?: or can i go back to original factory settings if something goes wrong down the road within replacement plan period....

Just keep the original SD card intact as is, and there will be no problems. I don't believe there is any actual hacking that goes on with the unit itself, at least not with the software I have been running on it.

[tsgee]

Here's a useful link to available softwares and instructions - techsmarttips:

you have to register first:

http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=761

good luck... I'm gonna try the Navigon, Garmin and TomTom...

So I went got one of the last ones here in Downtown Edmonton. Wouldn't price match clearance prices.

Can anyone comment on the best software to use in the city. Navigon, Garmin, Igo8, ..., etc.

[kleptodathief]

haha, looks like a mini curtis thread brewing here!, anyways give me a PM if u guys r on that techsmarttips forums! i used to post there alot!

[mangoman]

Further update to igo and the omni - for a good stretch of about 2km the displayed map was lagging behind my actual position by about 600m or so (map would say/show that I was approaching a certain exit when in reality I had already passed it 5-7 seconds earlier. It caught up later on when I moved the unit closer to the windshield (I hadn't mounted it just to see how easily it lost the signal - I think when it has a weak GPS signal it tends to do this).


haha, looks like a mini curtis thread brewing here!, anyways give me a PM if u guys r on that techsmarttips forums! i used to post there alot!

[hluedke]

Picked up one last night from Shopper World Danforth & Vic Park. No discount but another toy to hack. No idea if they have any more. I never asked.

I already have two hacked Curtis GPS' running Sygic, Igo 8.3.2 and Amigo (one for me, one for my wife) but wanted the wide screen for movies.

Have not done any hacking or used the default software yet so I can't comment on performance yet.

?'s

Will MioPocket install on this? If not I might give BBmenu a try on this. I have not used BBmenu yet.

It appears that it does not support SDHC cards. Is this confirmed? I have not tried a SDHC card with the Destinator directory structure required to boot that it is looking for so I don't know if that is why it would not make the ding that it found the SDHC card on bootup.

[madman604]

neat toy for $90. i grabbed one when they had the $99 sale a while back. sold it because it kept resetting after shutting off. apparently there's a fix for this now, but too late for me. (sold mine to a fellow rfd'er) if you check out the GIF file for the splash/boot screen, you will see its larger than the stated 320x240.

the 4 GB sd card cap was ok back then. not any more tho.

[LonesomeDove]

I bought one at the Staples store near Broadway and Granville Street in Vancouver. They have 2 more in stock. And none in the Vancouver Seymour Street store.

[DVDManiac]

Have you checked The Source-Circuit City locations? They have a two-pack of 2 Gig cards on clearance for $9.99. I picked some up in Toronto yesterday. Centrios brand, 150X, 5-year warranty.

Thanks! Picked up the last one on display at the Lougheed Mall location in Coquitlam.

[mike_leafs13]

Further update to igo and the omni - for a good stretch of about 2km the displayed map was lagging behind my actual position by about 600m or so (map would say/show that I was approaching a certain exit when in reality I had already passed it 5-7 seconds earlier. It caught up later on when I moved the unit closer to the windshield (I hadn't mounted it just to see how easily it lost the signal - I think when it has a weak GPS signal it tends to do this).

in my short test (about 15 minute trip) i had a similar experience with igo with a lagging position. also it didn't help that it was zoomed in so much that i couldn't see the upcoming streets. i tried changing the zoom settings in the setting menu but it didn't look like it changed anything.

hopefully the garmin is better. i like the igo's text-to-speech, but i'd rather have a more accurate gps position...

[ken0042]

Well, finished my first attempt at hacking it. Wow- the new software is waaaay better than the factory stuff. Much faster response, more info on the screen like satellite signal strength.

Huge thanks to everybody who posted their help along the way. I may just try other software next week.

And yes, the Bit Torrent with the "USAOnly" maps does show maps here in Calgary. Looks to be pretty much up to date; I live in a new community and all the streets are there; along with a few that are still under construction.

[toyfountain]

For me, TTS is the biggest required feature, so that means iGo, Navigon, or Destinator. For which iGo is a clear winner.
;)

You can add iGO Amigo to the list. An easy workaround for TTS with Amigo as been found. Works fine on the Curtis, don't know if this GPS is strong enough for it tough.

[l69norm]

I didn't notice much difference in lag when I was doing head to head testing. The positions between my Curtis/iGO, Omnitech/iGO and Garmin 750 were all within 50m. The TTS announcements were almost simultaneous between Curtis and Omnitech. Off route recalculations were almost simultaneous as well (start at the same time and finish at the same time).

I do think the Curtis is slightly more sensitive to GPS as it will work at my desk, while the Omnitech's position will jump around for a while (2-3 blocks) before settling down.

I think I'm going to take the Omnitech back as there's no big advantage over my Curtis and the dimmer screen bothers me.

[Totoriko]

I've been messing with the NK.bin file since this morning. It's nice to be able to customize stuff and more importantly, remove that annoying start up tune.

[RFDeal_or_NoDeal]

Well, finished my first attempt at hacking it. Wow- the new software is waaaay better than the factory stuff. Much faster response, more info on the screen like satellite signal strength.

Huge thanks to everybody who posted their help along the way. I may just try other software next week.

And yes, the Bit Torrent with the "USAOnly" maps does show maps here in Calgary. Looks to be pretty much up to date; I live in a new community and all the streets are there; along with a few that are still under construction.

I could not find the link to the Bit Torrent with the "USAOnly" maps. So you are saying that they also include Canada maps?? Do you mind posting the Bit Torrent link here. Thanks

EDIT: Never mind I found it.

[habs77]

Forgive me if this sounds like a stupid ques but what do U guys mean when you say its hackable?

What is there to hack on a gps? :confused:

[Totoriko]

Forgive me if this sounds like a stupid ques but what do U guys mean when you say its hackable?

What is there to hack on a gps? :confused:

It means that you can use the device to run other applications other than the one that comes with it. With this one for example, you can use 'better' GPS software, play music, watch video etc... because it uses windows CE

[Moebiwankenobi]

You can add iGO Amigo to the list. An easy workaround for TTS with Amigo as been found. Works fine on the Curtis, don't know if this GPS is strong enough for it tough.

Amigo's TTS lags behind for me and eventually locks up. iGO works fine though but the TTS likes to pronounce (1st ST) as "FIRST", missing that last "ST" LOL!

Going to test it going to Banff and back this weekend so we'll see how it holds up. The one thing I'm not too impressed with iGO is the upcoming lane assist feature isn't all that clear so I can imagine using that in a place like TO with the collectors could be an issue.

I do need TTS so I can anticipate what's coming up so I'm sticking to iGO. Anyone try out Navigon?

[Brettimus]

anyone have any great ideas of how to get to 150 so i can use a 20$ coupon?

[jackass_ca]

anyone have any great ideas of how to get to 150 so i can use a 20$ coupon?

What's it matter, they are OOS online, so if you are just asking in general, wrong thread! And all you have to do is keep adding items until you get to $150.

[bigbobster]

For those in the Vancouver area. Staples in Coquitlam (store 117) across from IKEA has 19 of the Omnitech's in stock as of 1 hour ago. They are not on display, ask for the SKU # 757553.

The sales guy didn't want to sell me one saying it was junk. He claimed his father bought one and it didn't work well for him yada yada. Sales guy was aiming me at the $300 units.

Long story short, I opened the box plugged it in and it got me home. Seems to work fine to me (my first GPS though).

[Brettimus]

What's it matter, they are OOS online, so if you are just asking in general, wrong thread! And all you have to do is keep adding items until you get to $150.

says its in stock for me??

and i know how the coupons work i was just wondering if there were any other good deals right now at staples that i could use to bump mysel to 150

[LonesomeDove]

anyone have any great ideas of how to get to 150 so i can use a 20$ coupon?

Buy two of them. Then return one to Staples or sell on ebay/craiglist or give it to someone.

[Brettimus]

Buy two of them. Then return one to Staples or sell on ebay/craiglist or give it to someone.

won't they take back the twenty dollars though if i return one?

[casperr]

I don't have one of these units, but I do have a Curtis and I did help a friend hack this unit. I don't like these prepackaged hacking solutions out there because you don't get to understand how the device is working. So I figure I'd help try to explain how hacking this Omnitech works.

HOW THE DEVICE WORKS OUT OF THE BOX:
Basically, the device is always looking to load \DestinatorApps\Destinator\Destinator.exe from the SD card. So by replacing this EXE with an EXE of your choice, you can get to do whatever you want.

A. HOW TO GET BBMENU TO LOAD:

BBMENU is basically a menu system which you can edit to put icons on a screen associated with applications which you can run. Think of it as a simplified Windows Desktop without the task bar. It is an easy way of being able to run different applications rather than have the Omnitech always boot into thet same application every time. The only thing tedious about BBMENU is editing the INI files to add new application icons since its all text based editing and you have to guess X and Y coordinates to place the icons.

1. I used BBMENU from my Curtis. You can get it here: http://rapidshare.com/files/211637178/bbMENU_for_Curtis_GPD359.zip

2. I extracted all the files to the SD card.

3. I edited SysInfoSettings.ini to set the correct resolution of the Omnitech (480x272)

4. I renamed \DestinatorApps\Destinator\Destinator.exe to Destinator2.exe

5. I copied MortScript.exe to \DestinatorApps\Destinator\. I don't think this file is part of the zip file from step 1. You should be able to find it on Google though. MortScript, as its name implies, is a script parser. It allows you to create text based scripts for execution.

6. I moved customLaunch.exe and customeLaunch.mscr to \DestinatorApps\Destinator\.

7. I renamed them to Destinator.exe and Destinator.mscr. Basically the EXE tells MortScript to run the MSCR script file. You can open the MSCR file with Notepad and see that it basically tries to load BBMENU, and if that doesn't exist, it loads Windows Explorer. (This is a carry over from the Curtis hacking where we put the script on the device and not the SD card, but it doesn't really matter here)

8. Now edit \MenuIni\main.ini. Change the resolution to 480x272. Also modify the file to put applications that you want to run. You should be able to figure it out from what is already existing in the file. For example, to load Destinator, you would set the command to \SDMMC\DestinatorApps\Destinator\Destinator2.exe, and change the icon and text so it all looks pretty. For igo8, I dumped igo8 into the root of the SD card and set one of the lines to run \SDMMC\igo8\igo8.exe.

B. HOW TO GET WINDOWS EXPLORER TO LOAD:

1. If you don't want BBMENU but instead want Windows Explorer to load everytime you turn on the device, just edit the MSCR file in A.7. You can remove everything except the Run("\windows\explorer.exe") line. You can also delete all the BBMENU files in the root of your SD card. You just need the 3 files you placed in the Destinator folder.

This was written rather sloppy, but hope this helps those wanting to know how this device is hacked, rather than just dumping some files on their device from a preconfigured package and not understanding what you just did.

I am following your steps and there are way too many missing files. Just for example step #6, I cant find those files at all.

Oh well I will just try the step posted a while back

[casperr]

Have you guys tried to load Garmin on it? It might not have TTS but I prefer Garmin's simple interface

[jimmyche]

Have you guys tried to load Garmin on it? It might not have TTS but I prefer Garmin's simple interface

tried both 4 and 5.

4's smoother, 5's ok.
No TTS. Saves properly, I am having problem adding extra voices.
It only has US English and UK English for now. Added chinese from other package both still doesn't show up in the system.

[casperr]

Is it not lagging? I am just downloading files for iGo. Instructions seems fairly straightforward.

However instructions for Garmin seem confusing. Which steps did you follow on installing Garmin? Thanks

[Gmax]

Does anybody knows how to solve the lagging with Igo 8 and original software? Maybe there is another software that has no lagging with Omnithech.
It is just annoying when it shows your position with about 400m delay. If i cant solve it it goes back to Staples

[mangoman]

They're in that .zip file you downloaded - look in the extracted folder called "Copy to Residentflash".


I am following your steps and there are way too many missing files. Just for example step #6, I cant find those files at all.

Oh well I will just try the step posted a while back

[mangoman]

Navigon 7 may be worth a try (gonna see if that behaves well).



Does anybody knows how to solve the lagging with Igo 8 and original software? Maybe there is another software that has no lagging with Omnithech.
It is just annoying when it shows your position with about 400m delay. If i cant solve it it goes back to Staples

[jackass_ca]

Navigon 7 may be worth a try (gonna see if that behaves well).

If someone has an image of that with the full canada and US maps, that would be awesome!!!!

[barqy]

Navigon 7 may be worth a try (gonna see if that behaves well).

Does the navigon 7 programme come with POIs too?

There doesn't seem to be a specific file for Canada POIs, just the maps over at 'tech smart tips'.

any luck?


edit: nvm, seems like the file over at techsmarttips already has POIs, just not maps :)

[Indijones]

Just bought one. The problem to start with is that computer can't read the SD card and asking to format. When I connected the gps through usb cable, it's getting charged but still can't read the sd card. Do I need to install some sort of driver to do that? My OS is 64 bit Vista.

[xuisxu]

same problem. then I am using a card reader to read the sd card, it works

[Indijones]

At first I tried the SD card reader and got the message to format the card under vista 64 bit. Is it possible to read the card through usb cable just like digital camera?

[casperr]

Seems like most are using iGo on this unit. I'll test that one first.

[Indijones]

Now my SD reader is reading. :razz:

[Nanodollars]

I also got this going with igo 8.3.1

Unrared the igo 8.31 file and put the USAonly maps in the content directory and it was ready to go! easy as pie.
Put it all on a fresh 2GB SD card.

I noticed some lag but nowhere near 400m. More like 25-50m. I would be about half a block in front of the gps.

Thanks Op and everyone providing the hack info.

Using the basic menu option, it is as easy as the Garmin interface. Couldnt get the movies function to work with an avi tho.

[ken0042]

At first I tried the SD card reader and got the message to format the card under vista 64 bit. Is it possible to read the card through usb cable just like digital camera?

I don't think so. I only plugged mine into an XP machine (to charge it) and it recognized the device, but I couldn't get any data off it.

[Keny]

I don't think so. I only plugged mine into an XP machine (to charge it) and it recognized the device, but I couldn't get any data off it.

Try installing ActiveSync from Microsoft.

Link: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/downloads/eulas/eula_activesync45_1033.mspx?ProductID=76

I can see all the folders in the device through ActiveSync.
:cheesygri

[fuzzy]

I don't know if it is hackable, but if it is anything like the Magellan 3210, and 4250 it is BRICKABLE.>:(

My Magellan 3210 is running Amigo:razz:

[Moebiwankenobi]

If someone has an image of that with the full canada and US maps, that would be awesome!!!!

go to the "bay" and search for the "igo8 and navigon 7 complete" that has both the maps and the files and a custom UI that's just drop and load. Lets you run both and you can switch between the 2.

[l69norm]

Does anybody knows how to solve the lagging with Igo 8 and original software? Maybe there is another software that has no lagging with Omnithech. It is just annoying when it shows your position with about 400m delay. If i cant solve it it goes back to Staples

I ran iGO 8.3.2.71348 (Jan 7, 2009) on my Omnitech that was copied from my Curtis and I seemed OK to me as far as lag, maybe about 50m. The Omnitech was lock step with the Curtis.

[casperr]

Installed iGo and it was very easy. I have yet to try it. I will try the navigation tomorrow.

I just wish Garmin installation would be this easy.

[Indijones]

1. Download Igo - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MQ0KR59G Password: omni
2. Extract the rar "Igo 8.3.1 for omnitech"
3. Download this torrent (Over a 1gb) - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X560TJ43
4. Place The folders "building, dem, map, poi" from the torrent TO the "Content" folder of "Igo 8.3.1 for omnitech" folder.
5. Put the "DestinatorApps" folder and "NK.bin" on the sd card.


I've added iGO8 as you said. The gps seems to be working though haven't tested it on road yet. Now I would appreciate if some one could answer to my following questions:

1) In the Navigation Menu, the "ROUTE" icon is greyed out and can't use it. Why and how to make it workable?
2) Say I want to find the direction to Walmart from my place. How can I get the direction without writing down the address?
3) I've downloaded the "Car" icons from http://www.igo8mods.com/dimka_download.htm and added them to s new folder "DestinatorApps\Destinator\content\cars" but it doesn't work. What modifications should I make to choose the cars from the folder instead of the arrow?

Thanks!

[casperr]

iGo8's interface seems pretty straightforward too. I just wish you can make the screen that shows the map larger, there are bunch of info on the sites and some bars at the top and bottom of the screen that is taking a lot of space away from the map screen.

If this works fine tomorrow, I can just leave Garmin out of the unit.

[l69norm]

I've added iGO8 as you said. The gps seems to be working though haven't tested it on road yet. Now I would appreciate if some one could answer to my following questions:

1) In the Navigation Menu, the "ROUTE" icon is greyed out and can't use it. Why and how to make it workable?
2) Say I want to find the direction to Walmart from my place. How can I get the direction without writing down the address?
3) I've downloaded the "Car" icons from http://www.igo8mods.com/dimka_download.htm and added them to s new folder "DestinatorApps\Destinator\content\cars" but it doesn't work. What modifications should I make to choose the cars from the folder instead of the arrow?
Thanks!

"Route" means a previously saved route. Suppose I have a custom route with 10 different stops that I want to use frequently. It's a pain to program this every morning, so I can program it just the 1st time and then save it memory to use on the remaining days. To do this:

1. Use "find" to enter an address you want to get to.
2. Let iGO calculate the new route
3. Press "Menu" --> "Route" ---> "Save Route"
4. Enter a name that's easy to remember like "Tom's House"

To load the route back again at some later date:

1. Go to "menu" --> "route" ---> "load route"
2. Select "Tom's House"
3. Start from "GPS" position
4. "start navigating"

[casperr]

I ran iGO 8.3.2.71348 (Jan 7, 2009) on my Omnitech that was copied from my Curtis and I seemed OK to me as far as lag, maybe about 50m. The Omnitech was lock step with the Curtis.

Do you mind posting that version so we can download it? Thanks a lot for the help.

[Indijones]

"Route" means a previously saved route. Suppose I have a custom route with 10 different stops that I want to use frequently. It's a pain to program this every morning, so I can program it just the 1st time and then save it memory to use on the remaining days. To do this:

1. Use "find" to enter an address you want to get to.
2. Let iGO calculate the new route
3. Press "Menu" --> "Route" ---> "Save Route"
4. Enter a name that's easy to remember like "Tom's House"

To load the route back again at some later date:

1. Go to "menu" --> "route" ---> "load route"
2. Select "Tom's House"
3. Start from "GPS" position
4. "start navigating"

Thanks about the route !

[tsgee]

1. Download Igo - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MQ0KR59G Password: omni
2. Extract the rar "Igo 8.3.1 for omnitech"
3. Download this torrent (Over a 1gb) - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X560TJ43
4. Place The folders "building, dem, map, poi" from the torrent TO the "Content" folder of "Igo 8.3.1 for omnitech" folder.
5. Put the "DestinatorApps" folder and "NK.bin" on the sd card.

I don't see a NK.bin file from the download, I see it on the original SD card. Do I copy the original file?

EDIT: Never mind. Found it in the root folder.

[actng]

on the stock software, is there a way to:

1. adjust the contrast/brightness so when driving at night, it's not blinding me?
2. show the speed of the vehicle on the map/nav screen?

or are these two of many reasons why we need to hack this thing?

[jackass_ca]

go to the "bay" and search for the "igo8 and navigon 7 complete" that has both the maps and the files and a custom UI that's just drop and load. Lets you run both and you can switch between the 2.

I have searched and am not finding that file, is it possible to PM a link to me!

[donvaz]

+1

[Boyboy]

The POI for iGO8 is a little bit less, and complicated to find what I want. Examples, I want to find nearest hospital, it just show me nearest all medical center (which is a looong list) and just 1 hospital.
And no option for me to choose the closest police station.
I havem't try other GPS software beside iGuidance which I think have better POI.

[fuzzy]

iGo8's interface seems pretty straightforward too. I just wish you can make the screen that shows the map larger, there are bunch of info on the sites and some bars at the top and bottom of the screen that is taking a lot of space away from the map screen.

If this works fine tomorrow, I can just leave Garmin out of the unit.

you can install different skin: dimka, DJ...
http://artwork-igo8.blogspot.com/

[Indijones]

I've got a big problem. I installed iGO8 and whenever I start it up, gps shows somewhere in LA as my location. I'm in East York in Toronto! WHY????

[jackass_ca]

I've got a big problem. I installed iGO8 and whenever I start it up, gps shows somewhere in LA as my location. I'm in East York in Toronto! WHY????

Are you using the map software that is Western US states only?

[casperr]

you can install different skin: dimka, DJ...
http://artwork-igo8.blogspot.com/

I installed kikker and was able to find choose the skin on the menu and it prompted me that it needs to restart the device and I said OK but it never turned back on. When I manually did it, it was still on the default skin. I tried it several times with the same result. Any idea?

[Indijones]

Are you using the map software that is Western US states only?

No, it has both US and Canada. Now I'll try with the originals that came with the gps.

[Vinman]

I've got a big problem. I installed iGO8 and whenever I start it up, gps shows somewhere in LA as my location. I'm in East York in Toronto! WHY????

That's the default location for the software, and it stays that way until you access the GPS satellite for the first time, then it'll switch to your current location and keep that when you shut it off.

I updated the old $89 Xmas deal model and it runs iGO 8.1 like a top - very nice software and it looks like a brand new GPS.

[tsgee]

I updated the old $89 Xmas deal model and it runs iGO 8.1 like a top - very nice software and it looks like a brand new GPS.

I'm new at this and the hack from the earlier post from Mr Jackass_ca was quite easy. But how often do you need to update the software or can you just update the maps? And where will you find the files in the future? As well as other countries.

[kiasu]

any store in GTA still has it? a friend of my is looking to get one..

[Boyboy]

I'm new at this and the hack from the earlier post from Mr Jackass_ca was quite easy. But how often do you need to update the software or can you just update the maps? And where will you find the files in the future? As well as other countries.

If you don't have major problem with the software version you using right now, stick with it. I will only updated it if major bug fix or new feature I like to test or I will need the update for newer map.
As for the map, you can just update the map, just copy the map file to content\map\

[fuzzy]

I installed kikker and was able to find choose the skin on the menu and it prompted me that it needs to restart the device and I said OK but it never turned back on. When I manually did it, it was still on the default skin. I tried it several times with the same result. Any idea?

you may need to add an entry in the sys.txt
http://forum.ppcwarez.org/viewtopic.php?f=257&t=56400

[casperr]

you may need to add an entry in the sys.txt
http://forum.ppcwarez.org/viewtopic.php?f=257&t=56400

Which makes it even more confusing because I did all that, I picked 480x272 and added the other lines. Has anyone managed to install this theme?

I like how clean it looks and almost full screen layout

Edit: Oh I think the reason could be the skin might be made for the latest iGo 8.3.x? As I think my iGO I downloaded from a link on the previous posts was not that version. Anyone knows the procedure for upgrading the iGO? Is it just simply overwriting the existing files?

[tsgee]

Which makes it even more confusing because I did all that, I picked 480x272 and added the other lines. Has anyone managed to install this theme?

I like how clean it looks and almost full screen layout

Edit: Oh I think the reason could be the skin might be made for the latest iGo 8.3.x? As I think my iGO I downloaded from a link on the previous posts was not that version. Anyone knows the procedure for upgrading the iGO? Is it just simply overwriting the existing files?

I agree very clean if you get it working please post how for a noobie like me.

[Indijones]

I took it out for testing with iGo8, worked great, the lag was only 2-3 secs. Also used a planned route from Scarborough Mall to my home at Victoria Park and took a few unscheduled turns and found that the recalculation was pretty fast, seemed like between 5-6 secs. Pretty impressive! Only thing that was a little bit annoying was the cracking voice guidance sound of Susan :cheesygri.

Now I would like to use both iGO and Navigon on it. I have a 2gb SD card of which only 700MB is left. I want to use Navigon only with Ontario map because of the space constraints. I have the maps for Navigon downloaded. I'll see how it works out ;)

[l69norm]

any store in GTA still has it? a friend of my is looking to get one..

Oakville Dundas/Winston still had stock as of yesterday

[fuzzy]

Which makes it even more confusing because I did all that, I picked 480x272 and added the other lines. Has anyone managed to install this theme?

I like how clean it looks and almost full screen layout

Edit: Oh I think the reason could be the skin might be made for the latest iGo 8.3.x? As I think my iGO I downloaded from a link on the previous posts was not that version. Anyone knows the procedure for upgrading the iGO? Is it just simply overwriting the existing files?

check the system.ini file under igo root folder. Under [Interface] section, what does theme equal to? you can manually change it to where your theme file is (something like theme="skin\***.zip")

[casperr]

check the system.ini file under igo root folder. Under [Interface] section, what does theme equal to? you can manually change it to where your theme file is (something like theme="skin\***.zip")

I can only find sys.txt on the root folder of iGo (which is Destinator right?)

[interface]
maxzoom2d=6000000
show_exit=1
shutdown_time=0
vga=0
resolution_dir="480_272"

[rawdisplay]
highres=0

[map]
2dheadup=1

I then edited the interface as per your instruction and it now looks like this

[interface]
maxzoom2d=6000000
show_exit=1
shutdown_time=0
vga=0
resolution_dir="480_272"
theme="content\skin\kikker.zip" -> this is the location of the skin

However it is still loads the default skin :(

[Indijones]

I got mine yesterday at Dufferin/Clark in Vaughan. Called them earlier to put one in hold. I saw another box in the counter. Seemed like someone returned it but everything seemed in original packaging.

[jl319]

I took it out for testing with iGo8, worked great, the lag was only 2-3 secs. Also used a planned route from Scarborough Mall to my home at Victoria Park and took a few unscheduled turns and found that the recalculation was pretty fast, seemed like between 5-6 secs. Pretty impressive! Only thing that was a little bit annoying was the cracking voice guidance sound of Susan :cheesygri.

Now I would like to use both iGO and Navigon on it. I have a 2gb SD card of which only 700MB is left. I want to use Navigon only with Ontario map because of the space constraints. I have the maps for Navigon downloaded. I'll see how it works out ;)


u must get lost often and a lot eh?

[M.D.]

If anyone wants a brand new one, PM me. I have an extra and can put iGo Amigo on for you.

[casperr]

I was able to install the skin finally, it required the iGo 8.3.2

Guys this is the easiest to do it

http://rapidshare.com/files/233837766/Omnitech_image__Garmin__TomTom__Navigon__iGo_.torr ent

Read in here for more info

http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2189te

I only have 2GB hence I can only use of those 4 software. The Garmin map alone is over 1GB. Does this device support 4GB non SDHC?

And oh we got three units of these omnitechs last year at Staples for $50 each

[Indijones]

I was able to install the skin finally, it required the iGo 8.3.2

Guys this is the easiest to do it

http://rapidshare.com/files/233837766/Omnitech_image__Garmin__TomTom__Navigon__iGo_.torr ent

Read in here for more info

http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2189te

I only have 2GB hence I can only use of those 4 software. The Garmin map alone is over 1GB. Does this device support 4GB non SDHC?

And oh we got three units of these omnitechs last year at Staples for $50 each

I already have those files and tried to load iGo8 and Navigon on my 2GB card. I removed all the US maps from iGO8 and Navigon and just added Canadian Maps. Total size was about 1.1 GB. The opening menu worked for both of them. Then I tried to play around with Navigon menus which seemed to be working but never saw the maps. Have to do some more work on that later on. As of now, I'm pretty happy with iGO8. Let me know if you have all the POIs for Canada for Navigon. I have POI files for Canada in the POI folder but haven't checked if they really work.

[casperr]

I actually just loaded iGo8. I am currently downloading Garmin, which is my next project ;)

Do you think we can fit all the Canadian maps for all four software on a 2gb card?

After Garmin will be Navigon and then Tomtom

[mangoman]

Navigon's Mobile Navigator 6 and 7 maps are not compatible even though they both end in the .map extension. Make sure you're not mixing maps of one version with the program of the other.

Verified that Reality View does work for Canadian highways.


I already have those files and tried to load iGo8 and Navigon on my 2GB card. I removed all the US maps from iGO8 and Navigon and just added Canadian Maps. Total size was about 1.1 GB. The opening menu worked for both of them. Then I tried to play around with Navigon menus which seemed to be working but never saw the maps. Have to do some more work on that later on. As of now, I'm pretty happy with iGO8. Let me know if you have all the POIs for Canada for Navigon. I have POI files for Canada in the POI folder but haven't checked if they really work.

[casperr]

I just finished hacking Garmin. Now I have iGo8 and Garmin. I actually prefer iGo8 :lol:

I don't know if I should still do Navigon and Tomtom since I dont have much space left on the 2gb memory card.

I guess I would be fine with iGo8 and Garmin since both of them have extensive maps anyways.

[Indijones]

I just finished hacking Garmin. Now I have iGo8 and Garmin. I actually prefer iGo8 :lol:

I don't know if I should still do Navigon and Tomtom since I dont have much space left on the 2gb memory card.

I guess I would be fine with iGo8 and Garmin since both of them have extensive maps anyways.

I have iGO8 and Navigon. Graphics of Navigon is superior but when I press "Start Navigating" for simulation at home, I always get "GPS signal not available" message, even though gps status shows its connected to 3-4 satellites from my balcony on the 19th floor. Don't have this problem with iGO8. Could anyone please tell me how to use Navigon in the car the first time so that gps pinpoints your location?

[kiasu]

sorry to hijack this thread...those instruction that mentioned above will work on Curtis too? or no?

[l69norm]

sorry to hijack this thread...those instruction that mentioned above will work on Curtis too? or no?
see the RFD Curtis wiki:
http://gpd359.wikidot.com

[neostylez3]

meant to post here been busy, the unit is really good.

a major short coming for me was the lack of brightness in the screen.

it locks on to satellites quickly, at least it did with Navigon. Used it for a trip to Kingston, pretty decent actually. Also, I was thinking of using this for a trip to Europe, just to keep track all the travels, and the maps are available!

I don't know why everyone has a superb fascination with IGo8, Navigon is a pretty decent offering. Just wishing someone would leak the new NA Q1 2009 maps, the Q3 2008 NA maps are around.

I also have the Navigon 5100 3.5" GPS unit, its okay, had to hack it, and am questioning the need for the Omnitech. A couple of solid benefits are it locks on to the satellites way faster, battery life is very decent, larger screen. Lacking screen brightness, and a slight slight lag, probably can be fixed by tweaking the settings on the Navigon soft release.

[tsgee]

I was able to install the skin finally, it required the iGo 8.3.2

Guys this is the easiest to do it

http://rapidshare.com/files/233837766/Omnitech_image__Garmin__TomTom__Navigon__iGo_.torr ent

Read in here for more info

http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2189te

I only have 2GB hence I can only use of those 4 software. The Garmin map alone is over 1GB. Does this device support 4GB non SDHC?

And oh we got three units of these omnitechs last year at Staples for $50 each

Is there a way to just have iGo come up. I dont want all four options. Also if you could give a quick rundown how you loaded that new scheme.

[casperr]

If you only want iGO, just follow these steps as posted on the previous post

1. Download Igo - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MQ0KR59G Password: omni
2. Extract the rar "Igo 8.3.1 for omnitech"
3. Download this torrent (Over a 1gb) - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X560TJ43
4. Place The folders "building, dem, map, poi" from the torrent TO the "Content" folder of "Igo 8.3.1 for omnitech" folder.
5. Put the "DestinatorApps" folder and "NK.bin" on the sd card.

[tsgee]

If you only want iGO, just follow these steps as posted on the previous post

1. Download Igo - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MQ0KR59G Password: omni
2. Extract the rar "Igo 8.3.1 for omnitech"
3. Download this torrent (Over a 1gb) - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X560TJ43
4. Place The folders "building, dem, map, poi" from the torrent TO the "Content" folder of "Igo 8.3.1 for omnitech" folder.
5. Put the "DestinatorApps" folder and "NK.bin" on the sd card.

I guess I wasn't clear. I did follow the above directions. But like yourself I would like to add a new 'kikker' skin and you mentioned you needed to upgrade to version 8.3.2... I saw your link but I don't want the other options (garmin, etc.) and I was wondering if you can just have iGo come up on the screen.

[the watcher]

anyone get media to play properly on this device? on Igo8 i try to select an MP3 i put on the SD card and it keeps saying length 0sec and does not play it?

[pshch]

anyone get media to play properly on this device? on Igo8 i try to select an MP3 i put on the SD card and it keeps saying length 0sec and does not play it?

Based on multiple posts I found this is typical. Some people claim it can play OGG format but I did not try. The other option is to play with registry and enable windows task bar (technically you end up with normal Windows CE and everything that can run on it is to your service). This way media player like Core Player may be run in background. That involves a lot of work but all info is available using links from this thread.

[Totoriko]

anyone get media to play properly on this device? on Igo8 i try to select an MP3 i put on the SD card and it keeps saying length 0sec and does not play it?

I've been playing around with this device all day. Here's what I've achieved so far:

- Have a start up menu with CorePlayer, Igo8, Volume Control, Task Manager
- Created my own icons
- Play MP3s in the background with Coreplayer and have Igo8 running at the same time. Closing Igo doesn't affect CorePlayer, the music continues.
- Task Manager can be accessed to Close or Restore CorePlayer when it's minimized.

AFAIK, the player in Igo8 doesn't play MP3, just ogg. I've been looking for alternate MP3 players that are better than CorePlayer but haven't found any so far.

[jackass_ca]

I've been playing around with this device all day. Here's what I've achieved so far:

- Have a start up menu with CorePlayer, Igo8, Volume Control, Task Manager
- Created my own icons
- Play MP3s in the background with Coreplayer and have Igo8 running at the same time. Closing Igo doesn't affect CorePlayer, the music continues.
- Task Manager can be accessed to Close or Restore CorePlayer when it's minimized.

AFAIK, the player in Igo8 doesn't play MP3, just ogg. I've been looking for alternate MP3 players that are better than CorePlayer but haven't found any so far.

Ohhh... a nice image of your files would be a fantastic upload to share...

[Totoriko]

Ohhh... a nice image of your files would be a fantastic upload to share...

It's very easy to hack and customize. Someone posted a link in here a few of days ago with a torrent that has TomTom, Garmin, Igo and Navigon.
Just grab it and download CorePlayer_PNA.
Simply edit the .ini and mscr files to point to whatever programs you want. You can also reposition the icons to wherever you want.
For editing icons, I'm using the freeware IcoFX.

[tsgee]

I downloaded igo and it was working. But it froze and the speaker started buzzing. I couldn't power down, I has to reset the unit. Anybody have a similiar problem?

[donkeyman]

I downloaded igo and it was working. But it froze and the speaker started buzzing. I couldn't power down, I has to reset the unit. Anybody have a similiar problem?

Yep, happens to me once in a while. Might be an Edmonton problem. LOL

[donkeyman]

I guess I wasn't clear. I did follow the above directions. But like yourself I would like to add a new 'kikker' skin and you mentioned you needed to upgrade to version 8.3.2... I saw your link but I don't want the other options (garmin, etc.) and I was wondering if you can just have iGo come up on the screen.

You will need to modify your MainMenu04.ini to show only iGO. Replace your MainMenu04.ini under the Skins folder with this. The changes include removing the first 3 icons and centering the iGO icon. Enjoy! :o


GLOBALSETTINGS
Width = 480
Height = 272
x = 0
y = 0
BackgroundBitmap = MainMenu.bmp
BitmapOffsetX = 0
BitmapOffsetY = 0
Arrange = No
QuitOnDoubleClick = FALSE
StartUpAnimation = NoAnimation
ShutDownAnimation = NoAnimation
Accelerated = Yes
TopMost = No

ICONXPBUTTON
x = 208
y = 101
Command = \SDMMC\skins\MainMenu\Program04.mscr
SizeNormal = 64
SizePushed = 64
ScaleAlpha = 100
IconNormal = \SDMMC\Skins\MainMenu\icons\Program04.ico
IconPushed = \SDMMC\Skins\MainMenu\icons\Program04.ico

[donkeyman]

I just picked up one from Edmonton. There's tonnes of these units all over Edmonton, no problem finding them that's for sure.

I never owned a GPS, but I used many of them on my trips to the US. The iGO is really an awesome software, except for the fact that the POI system is a little weak.

I've used the following GPS units: Garmin, Tom Tom, and Magellan and this Omni with the iGO software is my favorite. It finds the Satellite very quickly, doesn't need to be directly under the windshield to get a satellite, recalculates quickly, is less than 2 seconds off the mark, and overall a great system for the super cheap price paid.

There's no reason to pay hundreds for a Garmin or Tom Tom. Hope the hardware will survive a few years.

[jackass_ca]

It's very easy to hack and customize. Someone posted a link in here a few of days ago with a torrent that has TomTom, Garmin, Igo and Navigon.
Just grab it and download CorePlayer_PNA.
Simply edit the .ini and mscr files to point to whatever programs you want. You can also reposition the icons to wherever you want.
For editing icons, I'm using the freeware IcoFX.


I have this download already on mine, waiting for my 4 GB card so I can put in some canadian maps, but I have no idea what to edit the .ini file to, and mscr files to in order to make them use certain programs...

[Totoriko]

I have this download already on mine, waiting for my 4 GB card so I can put in some canadian maps, but I have no idea what to edit the .ini file to, and mscr files to in order to make them use certain programs...

Any file that needs editing will be under the skins\MainMenu folder:

'MainMenu04.ini' is the settings for creating the menu

The 'Program**.mscr' files contain information about the location of the files that are linked in the menu

I have managed to add the battery life bar in the main menu by just editing the 'MainMenu04.ini'

For icons (in the \skins\MainMenu\Icons\ folder), you can use IcoFX and change only the 64x64 32bit ones.

If you want to do slightly more complicated hacks, like removing start up 'Ding' etc.., you'll need to extract, modify and repackage the NK.bin. This can be done using Active Perl and is a different story.

[Mr Nobody]

You can add iGO Amigo to the list. An easy workaround for TTS with Amigo as been found. Works fine on the Curtis, don't know if this GPS is strong enough for it tough.

Amigo is stripped down. A major lacking feature is via points.


I am following your steps and there are way too many missing files. Just for example step #6, I cant find those files at all.

Oh well I will just try the step posted a while back

You sure you used the BBMenu in my post? The files are there because its the same one I'm using.

[LesterZhang]

CanadaComputers:Super Talent MicroSD 4GB Flash Media Card $9.99. Does any know if this SD works with the GPS?

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=020549&cid=990.218.987

[ken0042]

^^ That's not an SD card. It's a MicroSD card.

Yes, it has the adapter to allow it to be read in SD card slots; however I'm not sure it will work in this unit.

[mtl_cheapo]

I have this download already on mine, waiting for my 4 GB card so I can put in some canadian maps, but I have no idea what to edit the .ini file to, and mscr files to in order to make them use certain programs...

Where are you guys getting the 4Gb compatible SD cards?

[jimmyche]

CanadaComputers:Super Talent MicroSD 4GB Flash Media Card $9.99. Does any know if this SD works with the GPS?

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=020549&cid=990.218.987

SELLBUZ on amazon.com sells the 4GB Topram for about 20 CAD shipped to Vancouver.
The 4GB Topram is the brand that got praise on Techsmarttips.

[tsgee]

I just picked up one from Edmonton. There's tonnes of these units all over Edmonton, no problem finding them that's for sure.



I just bought mine on the weekend as well, I had a Staples coupon $20 off $150 that expires today, we could have combined and saved another $10 each.

[mangoman]

Should be no problem since it's not micro-SDHC. Electrical connections once it's in the adapter are the same as for a regular size SD card.


^^ That's not an SD card. It's a MicroSD card.

Yes, it has the adapter to allow it to be read in SD card slots; however I'm not sure it will work in this unit.

[tsgee]

I downloaded igo and it was working. But it froze and the speaker started buzzing. I couldn't power down, I has to reset the unit. Anybody have a similiar problem?


Yep, happens to me once in a while. Might be an Edmonton problem. LOL

Do you think if I upgrade iGO to version 8.3.2 might solve the problem?

[ImmortalShark]

Where are you guys getting the 4Gb compatible SD cards?

http://ledshoppe.com/Product/com/CA6011.htm

It's a no-name, but it includes free shipping.

[mtl_cheapo]

http://ledshoppe.com/Product/com/CA6011.htm

It's a no-name, but it includes free shipping.

thanks. i might order. the only concern i have is that when i went to TSCC and another store, they told me that you can't have non-SDHC 4Gb...ie, all 4Gb SD cards must be HC...

can anyone confirm or contradict this?

cheers.

[Totoriko]

thanks. i might order. the only concern i have is that when i went to TSCC and another store, they told me that you can't have non-SDHC 4Gb...ie, all 4Gb SD cards must be HC...

can anyone confirm or contradict this?

cheers.

you can get some 4Gb without HC although SDHC is more common

[mangoman]

As usual, TSCC's staff advice is ... "inaccurate". If the card doesn not have SDHC written on it then it is not being sold as one (it maaaay work in an SDHC-enabled device that can handle both SD and SDHC) but it will work in a device that expects the SD format however some devices have restrictions on the max size that they will recognize. For example I have a digital camera that will not recognize any extra capacity above 2GB (meaning if I buy 4GB card, it will only use/recognize half of the available memory space).

That said a 4GB SD card (i.e, non-SDHC) works in the Omnitech (I can confirm that an SDHC card does NOT work in it).


thanks. i might order. the only concern i have is that when i went to TSCC and another store, they told me that you can't have non-SDHC 4Gb...ie, all 4Gb SD cards must be HC...

can anyone confirm or contradict this?

cheers.

[jerryhung]

I am returning mine (keeping my 2007 Omnitech instead) to Waterloo Staples

Anybody want to buy it off me (used only twice) for cost
I can throw in the 2GB SD with iGo installed for extra $5

Pickup in Kitchener-Waterloo, or Mississauga


May create a BST thread

[plausipo]

they told me that you can't have non-SDHC 4Gb...ie, all 4Gb SD cards must be HC...can anyone confirm or contradict this?


4GB SD(non-HC) is available, see it for yourself, here's a Transcend one
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208411

[mangoman]

Or better yet, 2 products from The Source's own website (crappy reg. prices though):

http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Memorycard_miniSD&product=4419265

http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=MemoryCard_SD&product=4419270


4GB SD(non-HC) is available, see it for yourself, here's a Transcend one
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208411

[donkeyman]

Do you think if I upgrade iGO to version 8.3.2 might solve the problem?

I'm running iGO 8.3.2 right now with the same problem. Only happens once in a while if I'm navigating around too much though. Doesn't happen under "normal" use (i.e. not exploring the system).

[dfwrp]

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10305276&whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|79|2109&N=4008745&Mo=35&No=1&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=2109&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&topnav=

4 GB SD $25

[tsgee]

I'm running iGO 8.3.2 right now with the same problem. Only happens once in a while if I'm navigating around too much though. Doesn't happen under "normal" use (i.e. not exploring the system).

Funny I went the same route that caused the frozen screen and this time it kept on going.

I sent you a PM.

[mangoman]

Btw - I'm pretty sure the Omnitech's would be able to handle SDHC cards if the drivers could be updated. From what I've read there is no physical difference in terms of the hardware between SD and SDHC however it has more to do with how they are handled/addressed by the hardware.


you can get some 4Gb without HC although SDHC is more common

[icanwait]

I bought a 4GB Silicon Power SD card at TSCC. There were two different cards - one was SDHC with a disclaimer that it only works with SDHC devices. The other either said 60x or 80x and no disclaimer - so I bought it.

I formatted with the Panasonic formatting tools and loaded the software and it froze at "starting up".

I formatted it with the HP formatting tools at Fat32 and it froze at "starting up".

I formatted it with Fat16 (Fat) and it got to the next screen after starting up and played the tune and froze there. It was also really slow transferring files - so maybe something was wrong with the card?

So I took it back. We had arranged that if it didn't work I could return it.

I checked all the local websites and only Staples had non SDHC 4 GB cards - but OOS.



I called Fly Computers on E. Hastings in Burnaby - they said they had a Transcend 4GB standard card - not SDHC and ordered it at 11:00am and I picked it up a 2:00pm - formatted it with HP Fat32 - loaded the Igo, Navigon, Tomtom, Garmin and it fired up and is now recharging over the usb. So for GVR area it seems to be the only place to get them that I found. It was $20.

Now I just have to fine the illusive Canadian maps.

I also used the DaneElec 2 GB microSD with adapter and it works fine.

[jimmyche]

Now I just have to fine the illusive Canadian maps.



I am assuming illusive Canadian maps means those photo that shows you which lane to take. I figured TomTom Igo and Navigon all has that and here's my finding.

Tomom - N/A
Navigon - yes, tried both LA and Vancouver.
IGO - Yes, only available for the US Maps.

[icanwait]

I found some r3 maps for Igo which seem to be most recent - 2008.10 - so it works fine except it calls Hasting7a/Kings Highway7a and tells me to turn onto Kings Highway.

TomTom is OK for maps and POI.

Navigon just has U.S. and so does Garmin although I found a Canadian Garmin map that doesn't work.

There seems to be lots of Europe and US maps available - but not much for Canadian - using the 3 forums that have been posted here.

[chump]

The unit I picked up was working great on Saturday, however, it's kind of gone on a decline since then. It's lost signal way too much on Sunday till today. Right now it's on my desk next to my Window and has lost signal for 12+ minutes. This is using Igo8 and now trying it on Amigo software. Bad unit? Kinda sucks, as I'm trying to show it to others. "It's great! [when it's working]"

[Indijones]

I just finished hacking Garmin. Now I have iGo8 and Garmin. I actually prefer iGo8 :lol:

I don't know if I should still do Navigon and Tomtom since I dont have much space left on the 2gb memory card.

I guess I would be fine with iGo8 and Garmin since both of them have extensive maps anyways.

Where did you get Canadian maps for Garmin? So far iGO and Navigon are working great!

[jimmyche]

Navigon just has U.S. and so does Garmin although I found a Canadian Garmin map that doesn't work.



There's Canadian maps for Gramin, TomTom, Navigon & Igo.
I know because they are all on my Omnitech.

Garmin and TomTom maps needs to be unlock first.

Try your luck on www.ppcwarez.org and www.gpsunderground.com

[jackass_ca]

4GB SD(non-HC) is available, see it for yourself, here's a Transcend one
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208411

Yeah, they had a $12 one there too, but we killed that deal, I think. That $12 card disappeared just one day after these GPS's were mentioned here and someone linked to the newegg card!

[dmxlite]

thanks. i might order. the only concern i have is that when i went to TSCC and another store, they told me that you can't have non-SDHC 4Gb...ie, all 4Gb SD cards must be HC...

can anyone confirm or contradict this?

cheers.

As other people have noted, there are 4GB "SD" cards. I put it in quotations because they are actually not compliant with the SD specifications. If it works fine in the GPS, that's cool, just don't expect it to always work in, or with, other devices (reader, software, etc).

[xGambitx]

any in stock in GTA/Mississauga???

[l69norm]

any in stock in GTA/Mississauga???

Try SBD Oakville Dundas/Winston. They had stock on Sat.

[rharasem]

Bought one online...so we will see how this thing is once it arrives...if not im happy with my curtis...

[jackass_ca]

Bought one online...so we will see how this thing is once it arrives...if not im happy with my curtis...

When did you order it? Still in stock in your area?

[donkeyman]

There's Canadian maps for Gramin, TomTom, Navigon & Igo.
I know because they are all on my Omnitech.

Garmin and TomTom maps needs to be unlock first.

Try your luck on www.ppcwarez.org and www.gpsunderground.com

It was easier to find the Canadian maps for iGO. I've used Garmin and Tom Tom before, so I didn't particularly care for those software. Navigon felt too complex for me so I stuck with iGO.

I must be getting old when I think a certain piece of software is not dummy enough for me. LOL

[DVDManiac]

The unit I picked up was working great on Saturday, however, it's kind of gone on a decline since then. It's lost signal way too much on Sunday till today. Right now it's on my desk next to my Window and has lost signal for 12+ minutes. This is using Igo8 and now trying it on Amigo software. Bad unit? Kinda sucks, as I'm trying to show it to others. "It's great! [when it's working]"

I was using the gps on Saturday night and it kept losing signal too, I wonder if it's a Vancouver thing? Anyone else? I just thought it was because I was holding it in my hands in the car instead of leaving it on the windshield bracket.

[JAC]

Won't matter by next year.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1184550/GPS-satellite-close-breakdown-fail-2010--leading-motorists-straight-trouble.html

[Totoriko]

Won't matter by next year.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1184550/GPS-satellite-close-breakdown-fail-2010--leading-motorists-straight-trouble.html

The Galileo was always meant to be a substitute to the US-dependant satellite. I don't see the need to worry

[vpower]

Are you saying you're running the NAVIGON software on your Omnitech?
The same navigon wich have the "switch lane assit"?

thanks


There's Canadian maps for Gramin, TomTom, Navigon & Igo.
I know because they are all on my Omnitech.

Garmin and TomTom maps needs to be unlock first.

Try your luck on www.ppcwarez.org and www.gpsunderground.com

[Totoriko]

Are you saying you're running the NAVIGON software on your Omnitech?
The same navigon wich have the "switch lane assit"?

thanks

If you read this thread again you'll find that there's a link to a package that has TomTom, iGo, Navigon and Garmin, all in one for the Omnitech

[mangoman]

Yes Navigon Mobile Navigator 7 works well on it and Reality View (the lane assist feature you asked about) works as well. Look for a folder called Reality View in your Navigon folders to verify that you have it loaded (the file itself will be a .pfs file for MN7). Btw - maps from Mobile Navigator 6 and Mobile Navigator 7 are not compatible even though they have the same .map extension (same for the Reality View files which are .jct in MN6 and not .pfs)


Are you saying you're running the NAVIGON software on your Omnitech?
The same navigon wich have the "switch lane assit"?

thanks

[yuprules]

The Galileo was always meant to be a substitute to the US-dependant satellite. I don't see the need to worry

Except you need to buy a new gps, current GPS's can't read Galileo signals.

[mangoman]

I guess that's all the more reason why people shouldn't be blowing $200-300 on a Garmin/Tom Tom and why this little $69-$89 gem (depending on whether you were able to use a coupon/discount) is way better than the others.


Except you need to buy a new gps, current GPS's can't read Galileo signals.

[donye]

1 available for toronto from staples online.

[Vinman]

There was one in Ottawa too, but as there was an error in my cart (a bunch of OOS stuff that was gumming up the works) someone snagged it before me.

Maybe that's good news, since it's obviously a return.

[MALific]

Dead.

I got one on saturday to be shipped, and they just called me to tell me there was 0 in stock everywhere.

Oh well. :)

[Inno]

1 available for toronto from staples online.

Gone now!

[speedway84]

grrg. There were 9 available today in my area. By the time I thought about it, all were gone :(

[sleepyguy]

Anyone is Oakville/Burlington know if any are instock b/m? I'd give it a go for under $100 (missed on the CT deal). -sg

[vpower]

If you read this thread again you'll find that there's a link to a package that has TomTom, iGo, Navigon and Garmin, all in one for the Omnitech

alright, I did read it for the IGo, I guess I'll have to go through all the pages again!


Yes Navigon Mobile Navigator 7 works well on it and Reality View (the lane assist feature you asked about) works as well. Look for a folder called Reality View in your Navigon folders to verify that you have it loaded (the file itself will be a .pfs file for MN7). Btw - maps from Mobile Navigator 6 and Mobile Navigator 7 are not compatible even though they have the same .map extension (same for the Reality View files which are .jct in MN6 and not .pfs)

Thanks!


I guess that's all the more reason why people shouldn't be blowing $200-300 on a Garmin/Tom Tom and why this little $69-$89 gem (depending on whether you were able to use a coupon/discount) is way better than the others.

Well, sometimes you have to pay for better hardware. Let me say the speakers of the Omnitech is pretty poor compare to my TomTom One.

I'm not saying you have to pay double price for a better speakers.
My point is, there's a difference in the hardware

[ken0042]

Dead.

I got one on saturday to be shipped, and they just called me to tell me there was 0 in stock everywhere.

Oh well. :)

It still let's me add to cart and proceed to checkout here in Calgary.

[MileHighDef]

I guess that's all the more reason why people shouldn't be blowing $200-300 on a Garmin/Tom Tom and why this little $69-$89 gem (depending on whether you were able to use a coupon/discount) is way better than the others.

Exactly. Thanks to our friend who posted the receipt here, I was able to pick one up yesterday for 67.50. Plus, I bought a bunch of other stuff I needed for work anyway, and used a 20 off 150 coupon; in effect, this GPS cost me below 50 bucks.

I already own a Mio GPS from Boxing day the previous year. I am really excited that this one is even more hackable and customizable, and I can have one in each car now.

Anyone else who wants to pick this up, the only location in Calgary that still has stock is Signal Hill.

[mangoman]

True - I found that if the volume was too high on the omnitech the speakers garbled a bit (or it might have been the casing of the gps vibrating). But you can always pipe the output the audio from the headphone jack to the AUX input of your stereo if you've got one - a lot of the newer cars have it standard now).


...

I'm not saying you have to pay double price for a better speakers.
My point is, there's a difference in the hardware

[Inno]

True - I found that if the volume was too high on the omnitech the speakers garbled a bit (or it might have been the casing of the gps vibrating). But you can always pipe the output the audio from the headphone jack to the AUX input of your stereo if you've got one - a lot of the newer cars have it standard now).

Great idea! Will check to see if my Magellan has a jack.

[densil_lopez]

i am in toronto area and had bought this omnitech GPS with 1 year product replacement plan (total of 2 years warranty ) for 100 bucks plus also got the GE cellfuison bluetooth cellular gateway..model name TC21518EC1 39.99
http://www.londondrugs.com/Cultures/en-US/Product+Detail/Electronics.htm?BreadCrumbs=Electronics;Electronic s;Cell%20Phones;Wireless%20Phone%20Accessories;GE% 20Cell%20Fusion%20Gateway%20-%20Silver%20-%20TC21518EC1&Catalog=Electronics&Category=Wireless%20Phone%20Accessories&ProductID=3109030&ProductTab=3



both are brand new and still sealed ...... willing to let go at cost. both for 140 plus tax.....

let me know anyone interested in both items(preferrably both together) before i return them back to staples.
.

[neostylez3]

If somebody wants this unit, let me know, I'm going to return mine.

It's hacked, but I can revert it to original. Everything in mint condition.

Paid 103.54, looking for same as purchase, thought I'd offer it here first.

Please pm, located in the GTA, and I know it's probably sold out at the rest.

[Unconventional]

The lag on this thing is becoming a bit of an issue.

I bought these things for my parents and my sister; It seems way to easy to pass small streets you were supposed to turn on.

Definitely thinking about taking both units back.

[a in yul]

for thos of you in QC, and looking for 2GB sd cards, i saw sandisk brand at PJC for 10.99 in the flyer starting this week...!!

[l69norm]

Anyone is Oakville/Burlington know if any are instock b/m? I'd give it a go for under $100 (missed on the CT deal). -sg

Try the store at Winston Churchill/Dundas. It had stock on Sat. when I was there

[hagbard]

Question. I was driving around this afternoon and found that for about half the streets this thing wasn't displaying the street names. I'm wondering what is going on? I'm pretty sure the last time I used it (the only other time btw) it did show these streets.

[donkeyman]

The lag on this thing is becoming a bit of an issue.

I bought these things for my parents and my sister; It seems way to easy to pass small streets you were supposed to turn on.

Definitely thinking about taking both units back.

I've used both Garmin and Tom Tom models and I can't tell you how many times I've heard Susan say "Recalculating" as I missed my turns. This problem exists for almost all GPS systems.

If you're expecting the GPS to say, "Turn right aboouuutt NOW!" then you're going to be disappointed. It will always be off by at least 5 feet.

Cheers!

[kiasu]

Have 1 brand new unit to let go, PM if anyone is interested.

[Moebiwankenobi]

I'm returning mine tomorrow to the Coventry Hills Staples in Calgary if anyone wants one in town. I have been using iGo8 and Destinator on it and both of them keep telling me the wrong locations unless I enter the exact address into the route.

Seems like the POI's aren't all that up to date even with the latest maps but more frustrating is that if seems to have no data on shopping centers and often times will think I'm in the middle of a field when I'm actually in the parking lot.

This was going to be my map replacement when I do my road trip out east in a few weeks but looks like I'm going to try either a Tom Tom or a Garmin and see if those are any better than the omni hacked. Oh well, definitely worth a try :)

[Vinman]

Seems like the POI's aren't all that up to date even with the latest maps but more frustrating is that if seems to have no data on shopping centers and often times will think I'm in the middle of a field when I'm actually in the parking lot.

Yeah, I'm finding that very irritating as well, and the only reason I put up with it is because I'm using iGO on the old 2007 Omnitech $89 deal and even these maps are an improvement over the pre-loaded ones - but if I bought a NEW $89 one NOW just to run this, I'd be returning it in a NY minute. Much better deals on real TomTom or Garmin units.

I have a feeling that the Canadian maps included with iGO are pretty lame and only include the very basics. Check out the map file size, Canada is smaller than Texas.

[condorhero]

How about this one costing more but have bluetooth you can paired with your cell? Not a refurbished one!

Garmin nuvi 360 GPS - 3.5" Screen, WAAS, Bluetooth, SD Memory Card Slot, Built-In Speaker, Text-to-Speech, North American Maps

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=2323328&sku=G145-0090&SRCCODE=CANEM1438

Original Price: $559.99
Instant Savings: - $390.00
Price: $169.99

[hagbard]

Guess yet another GPS goes back. This is the second time I've tried one of these things, I'm going back to paper maps.

[jackass_ca]

Well, I tried Navigon on the Highway yesterday, and well navigating for the first time ever, and it lags, quite a bit on this thing, basically, as you are on the route, as your cursor passes over the path, the orange line continues behind it and when it reaches the bottom of the screen, it lags then refreshes... not sure if it because I am running the WinCE 4.2... but I like the picture icons, like the reality view. Not really keen on the display for speed and ETA, etc, the boxes don't fit on the screen so you can't really even use them. For instance, eta shows only the first 2 digits, so if you have less than an hour to go, your display shows "00:..."

[pmdoit]

for thos of you in QC, and looking for 2GB sd cards, i saw sandisk brand at PJC for 10.99 in the flyer starting this week...!!
$ 9.96 Centrios 2 x 2GB still available in some stores in Mtl
http://www.thesource.ca/estore/locator.aspx?language=en-CA&product=4419266

[LesterZhang]

Well, I tried Navigon on the Highway yesterday, and well navigating for the first time ever, and it lags, quite a bit on this thing, basically, as you are on the route, as your cursor passes over the path, the orange line continues behind it and when it reaches the bottom of the screen, it lags then refreshes... not sure if it because I am running the WinCE 4.2... but I like the picture icons, like the reality view. Not really keen on the display for speed and ETA, etc, the boxes don't fit on the screen so you can't really even use them. For instance, eta shows only the first 2 digits, so if you have less than an hour to go, your display shows "00:..."

I have tried on 401 in last Sat, it works very well, no lag. I am running WinCE5.0, and Navigon.

[Mr Nobody]

I'm returning mine tomorrow to the Coventry Hills Staples in Calgary if anyone wants one in town. I have been using iGo8 and Destinator on it and both of them keep telling me the wrong locations unless I enter the exact address into the route.

Seems like the POI's aren't all that up to date even with the latest maps but more frustrating is that if seems to have no data on shopping centers and often times will think I'm in the middle of a field when I'm actually in the parking lot.

This was going to be my map replacement when I do my road trip out east in a few weeks but looks like I'm going to try either a Tom Tom or a Garmin and see if those are any better than the omni hacked. Oh well, definitely worth a try :)

Wrong locations:
I don't understand this part. Explain?

POIs:
I don't know about where you are, but the malls in Toronto are all there. This is with iGo and both POI files from TA 2008.10 and NT 2008Q2 maps. Are you sure you are searching properly? Sometimes the POI is not categorized (this is the case with TA POIs).

Field / Parking lot:
In iGo, when in car mode make sure you have the setting turned on that locks you to the nearest road, rather than put you exactly where the GPS position is (you only want this setting when in pedestrian mode). This is the mode you want to be in, even though it may not put you in the right place when you are in a mall parking lot. The GPS is not meant to navigate you through a mall parking lot, it is meant to navigate you on the roads.


I have a feeling that the Canadian maps included with iGO are pretty lame and only include the very basics. Check out the map file size, Canada is smaller than Texas.

I'm not sure what you mean by "very basics". It includes all the roads. The file size is that way with all programs be it iGo, TomTom, Garmin. I'm just going to assume that outside of major cities, there are fewer roads in Canada then there are in the states. Let's let someone who lives in the "boonies" confirm if any rural roads are missing.

[mangoman]

I'm not quite sure how much/often info is read off the SD card into local memory for this GPS but I'm wondering if the brand/speed of the SD card folks are using is what's contributing to the lag that some people have been seeing?

Could folks that have been having too much lag please post what brand or speed their SD card shows when they test it out on their computer?

[CingKrab]

I saw it was available online Wednesday night, ordered it, and received it today. It's the version with WindowsCE 5.0 as well, so fairly new. Keep an eye on the website if you're still looking for one.

Edit: I am in Montreal.

[Mike71]

I ordered one last night but shortly after decided to cancel it. Looks like quite a few posts with problems/issues with the unit. I'll stick with my Garmin 360. It works pretty darn well.

[densil_lopez]

I ordered one last night but shortly after decided to cancel it. Looks like quite a few posts with problems/issues with the unit. I'll stick with my Garmin 360. It works pretty darn well.


i had brand new bought 3 days back with porduct replacement plan of 10 dollars.. and going to return tomorrow ..... if i return, do i get this 10 dollars back??

[a in yul]

$ 9.96 Centrios 2 x 2GB still available in some stores in Mtl
http://www.thesource.ca/estore/locator.aspx?language=en-CA&product=4419266

great price; now i have to try to hunt it down!

EDIT: next to impossible to find them, thanks though...

[masterc]

Not really keen on the display for speed and ETA, etc, the boxes don't fit on the screen so you can't really even use them. For instance, eta shows only the first 2 digits, so if you have less than an hour to go, your display shows "00:..."

you can edit the text size and font so it fits in those "boxes". The details on how to do it were in the Curtis thread. I'll see if I can find it again.

[dep679]

I bought two and used a Staples coupon $20 off $150. If anyone want to buy one off me for cost, pm me. I am in Richmond, BC.

[mtl_cheapo]

i a set at dix-trente...they had a few left as of last saturday...you could get lucky.


great price; now i have to try to hunt it down!

EDIT: next to impossible to find them, thanks though...

[jackass_ca]

you can edit the text size and font so it fits in those "boxes". The details on how to do it were in the Curtis thread. I'll see if I can find it again.

If you do, that would be great, I figured there must be a way!

[masterc]

If you do, that would be great, I figured there must be a way!

here it is... http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8503024&postcount=3158

I still like Navigon the best, menus are easy to use and just enough 3d visuals so as to not bog down the gps.

[tsgee]

I don't know about where you are, but the malls in Toronto are all there. This is with iGo and both POI files from TA 2008.10 and NT 2008Q2 maps. Are you sure you are searching properly? Sometimes the POI is not categorized (this is the case with TA POIs).

I prefer the NT maps, they show better signs on the screen. I've just loaded 2008Q4 US maps. All the files are larger than the 2008Q2 US maps (building, map, poi) except for the dem file it's about half the size. Should I load the new file even though it's smaller?

I haven't seen an update for the Canada map in NT. The updated TA 2008.10 calls all the major highways here in Edmonton "King Highway" so I've kept the NT 2008Q2 Canada map.

Everything is working fine on my unit. Lag time is about 10 meters. But the TTS gives me directions at 1km and then at 300 meters, so even if its off by 10 meters I know I need to turn where well in advance.

[tsgee]

Question. I was driving around this afternoon and found that for about half the streets this thing wasn't displaying the street names. I'm wondering what is going on? I'm pretty sure the last time I used it (the only other time btw) it did show these streets.

Your view screen might have been zoomed out slightly. Zooming in brings in the name and numbers of each road I pass.

[Vinman]

I'm just going to assume that outside of major cities, there are fewer roads in Canada then there are in the states. Let's let someone who lives in the "boonies" confirm if any rural roads are missing.

Sorry, but I sincerely doubt there is more technical/road data in a single state than there is in the whole of Canada - it's just the very basics for us Northern folk and the US is the real market.

I drove down Innes last night and it was all greenbelt with no POIs listed on the map other than an old gas station that's been there forever. Everything else was green and dead, like farmland, even though it's been developed for 30 years.

Just the basics and no extras for us Canucks.

[cccccory]

I don't know why I ever bother to look at the Staples threads in here. They are always out of stock.

[LonesomeDove]

I don't know why I ever bother to look at the Staples threads in here. They are always out of stock.

This one has been OOS on-line for some time but many stores have it in stock.

[actng]

I'm losing track... are you guys complaining the lack of POIs on the stock map or the hacked maps? Or both?

I'm still on the stock firmware and I'm wondering if I should hack.

[Boyboy]

I'm losing track... are you guys complaining the lack of POIs on the stock map or the hacked maps? Or both?

I'm still on the stock firmware and I'm wondering if I should hack.

I think stock and iGO

[blainehamilton]

Anyone in Edmonton looking for one of these, there is lots at the Fort Saskatchewan location + and extra 25% off clearance electronics.

Picked up one last week for $60ish. Gonna replace my Tom Tom One 1st edition with it's acient pre 2007 maps...

Might pick up a second one to retire my old Gonav one from Superstore. The original FrankenGPS...

[actng]

does anyone find the screen is too bright for use at night?

[Moebiwankenobi]

Wrong locations:
I don't understand this part. Explain?

POIs:
I don't know about where you are, but the malls in Toronto are all there. This is with iGo and both POI files from TA 2008.10 and NT 2008Q2 maps. Are you sure you are searching properly? Sometimes the POI is not categorized (this is the case with TA POIs).

Field / Parking lot:
In iGo, when in car mode make sure you have the setting turned on that locks you to the nearest road, rather than put you exactly where the GPS position is (you only want this setting when in pedestrian mode). This is the mode you want to be in, even though it may not put you in the right place when you are in a mall parking lot. The GPS is not meant to navigate you through a mall parking lot, it is meant to navigate you on the roads.



I'm not sure what you mean by "very basics". It includes all the roads. The file size is that way with all programs be it iGo, TomTom, Garmin. I'm just going to assume that outside of major cities, there are fewer roads in Canada then there are in the states. Let's let someone who lives in the "boonies" confirm if any rural roads are missing.

Wrong Locations: I searched for a specific London Drugs, which is listed in the iGo8 POI's listing, and it took me there but told me to turn on a road that wasn't there and when I drove into the parking lot of the CORRECT mall, the maps showed nothing in that area but empty space. This is in Calgary and at a mall that's been in the same place for the last 10 years and on roads that haven't changed during that time.

POI's: Again, in Calgary, these are wrong. The major malls are there but town centers and such are not listed or shown. This is with the latest maps also from iGo8, same files as you listed. I'm not sure where in TO you're working with this but I'm not willing to chance it being completely useless when I get there. To compare, my friend's Magellin he just bough for $150 will show him that same mall I tested with.

Parking Lots: LOL! I don't need a GPS in a parking lot, I'm just saying that it doesn't even register that I'm in a shopping center and believes I'm just off road. Again, I point to the Magellin where it shows my friend that he's actually in the lot of the mall. I don't really care if it tries to tell me that there's a road near me, I'm just concerned that the maps from the iGo8 pack doesn't know that there are businesses where I am.

As for basics, I agree with you, Canadian roads are all there, despite the small map size. Only the newer roads (like the multitude of new ones here in Calgary) aren't shown. Of the 2 programs I tried, iGo8 is better than Destinator for sure. Didn't bother with Navigon since their maps are a bit older than the ones available for iGo8. And without TTS on the hacked Garmin and TomTom, that's not even worth my time to hack.

I'm sure this would work well for some people. It just doesn't work well enough for me and I'm not confident enough to rely on it on a long road trip.

[DVDManiac]

I know this is a stupid question but how do I get igo to change the starting point? I place the destination in but the starting point is always the place I last turned it off. I was tinkering with it for about 10 minutes just now and couldn't figure it out, did it yesterday but can't remember what I did.

[KosMos]

POI's: Again, in Calgary, these are wrong.
Guys,
For the last 4 years i tried and used constantly many different GPS devices and software (tomtom, garmin, magellan, igo, etc) all around north america, and the bottom line from all my experience - NEVER rely on default POI bases. They always have lots of missing POIs, and huge amount of mistakes.

You will have much better results and precision if you
1) check poi address with google\yahoo\... before departure
or
2) use latest custom POI bases from internet.

[icanwait]

So far I like Navigon. I have maps for Navigon and the POI show 7 London Drugs for Calgary.

32 ave NE

Macleods Trl

Brentwood rd

8 St SW

130 Ave SE

Richmond Rd SW

Beddington Blvd NW

There are also Utube videos showing how to use it.The TTS voice seems pretty good.

Also the screen brightness can be adjusted for day and night view.

Plus it has a 1 touch button for finding the closest gas station - medical - or something else of your choosing - from where you are now.

But this is my first GPS - so I'm no expert.

[Totoriko]

http://ledshoppe.com/Product/com/CA6011.htm

It's a no-name, but it includes free shipping.

Anyone ordered this card and got it to work with the Omnitech?

[tsgee]

how do I get igo to change the starting point?

There are two different ways.

Menu, Find, Plan on Map.
Locate the starting point on the map, touch the spot to mark with the cursor, then add start.

Or

Menu, Find Address or History or Find POI.

Once you've entered the address or chosen from the History or POI.
Click More Options, Set as Start.

[kiasu]

Anywhere else can get cheap and working 2G or 4G SD card?

[KosMos]

Anywhere else can get cheap and working 2G or 4G SD card?
FactoryDirect?

[Matrixvibe]

Anywhere else can get cheap and working 2G or 4G SD card?

canada computers, infonec, or sig electronics?

[Scottie]

wow alot of views?

[Scottie]

Anywhere else can get cheap and working 2G or 4G SD card?

I picked up a 2 pack of 2 GB 150X sd cards at the source for $9.99 a couple weeks ago

[kiasu]

I download the Coreplayer...anyone knows how to add or install or make it run from the SD card?

[donvaz]

wow alot of views?

+1
56k and counting

[Keny]

I download the Coreplayer...anyone knows how to add or install or make it run from the SD card?

1. Install ActiveSync on your PC
2. Insert the SD card to the GPS
3. Connect GPS and PC with an USB cable
4. Run the install app. on your PC
5. Select the install path SDMMC

[DVDManiac]

There are two different ways.

Menu, Find, Plan on Map.
Locate the starting point on the map, touch the spot to mark with the cursor, then add start.

Or

Menu, Find Address or History or Find POI.

Once you've entered the address or chosen from the History or POI.
Click More Options, Set as Start.

Thanks! I'll give it a try, was hoping the gps would just pick up where I was and start from there.

[Inno]

Thanks! I'll give it a try, was hoping the gps would just pick up where I was and start from there.

The GPS should pick up your current location off the satellites and start from there. If not you have a bigger problem. You have to have a sat. connection for the GPS to work.

[KosMos]

+1
56k and counting
350K more to catch King of the Hill... :cheesygri

[tsgee]

The GPS should pick up your current location off the satellites and start from there. If not you have a bigger problem. You have to have a sat. connection for the GPS to work.

Someone earlier mentioned they also had a problem getting a GPS signal in Vancouver.

Sometimes here in Edmonton I've had it take almost 5 minutes to get a signal, especially when I'm downtown with all the office buildings but usually I get a signal within a minute.

Maybe your unit has a faulty GPS antennae. If this happens all the time, I would exchange the unit if they are still available in your area. My original unit would freeze occasionally when it was recalculating route. I haven't had a problem since I exchanged it.

[bbhunter2007]

Bought two of this Omitech, thought to use one as a gift but changed mind...anyone want it PM me before it going back to the store.

I also have the Curtis one from the CT deal, and want to let it go after using my Omitech. PM me if you have interest.

I am in Mississauga/Oakville area, but can meet up at kipling subway station if you are from Toronto.

[kiasu]

1. Install ActiveSync on your PC
2. Insert the SD card to the GPS
3. Connect GPS and PC with an USB cable
4. Run the install app. on your PC
5. Select the install path SDMMC

thank Kenny...will try tonight..

[donkeyman]

Someone earlier mentioned they also had a problem getting a GPS signal in Vancouver.

Sometimes here in Edmonton I've had it take almost 5 minutes to get a signal, especially when I'm downtown with all the office buildings but usually I get a signal within a minute.

Maybe your unit has a faulty GPS antennae. If this happens all the time, I would exchange the unit if they are still available in your area. My original unit would freeze occasionally when it was recalculating route. I haven't had a problem since I exchanged it.

I found that Navigon connects quicker than iGO. Took me 30 secs to get connected versus 4 mins. But it depends on location, line of sight, and alien spaceships blocking the signal.

[ImmortalShark]

http://ledshoppe.com/Product/com/CA6011.htm

It's a no-name, but it includes free shipping.

Anyone ordered this card and got it to work with the Omnitech?

I've ordered one but it hasn't arrived yet. I'll post an update when it arrives.

[jackass_ca]

http://ledshoppe.com/Product/com/CA6011.htm

It's a no-name, but it includes free shipping.


Anyone ordered this card and got it to work with the Omnitech?


I've ordered one but it hasn't arrived yet. I'll post an update when it arrives.

Well, I ordered this one as well, and the bastards sent me a Sandisk Ultra II SDHC card, all that waiting for nothing! Now, I am a little upset... will try once again... Worst thing is, this "Sandisk" is probably a fake anyhow!

[afterburner]

I downloaded igo and it was working. But it froze and the speaker started buzzing. I couldn't power down, I has to reset the unit. Anybody have a similiar problem?


Yep, happens to me once in a while. Might be an Edmonton problem. LOL

I've had the same problem 3 times now...the first 2 times it buzzed for a second or two and recovered...the third time, it buzzed continuously and froze completely and like 'tsgee', I also had to power off and reset...annoying.




http://rapidshare.com/files/233837766/Omnitech_image__Garmin__TomTom__Navigon__iGo_.torr ent

Read in here for more info

http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2189te




I've been playing around with this device all day. Here's what I've achieved so far:

- Have a start up menu with CorePlayer, Igo8, Volume Control, Task Manager
- Created my own icons
- Play MP3s in the background with Coreplayer and have Igo8 running at the same time. Closing Igo doesn't affect CorePlayer, the music continues.
- Task Manager can be accessed to Close or Restore CorePlayer when it's minimized.

AFAIK, the player in Igo8 doesn't play MP3, just ogg. I've been looking for alternate MP3 players that are better than CorePlayer but haven't found any so far.

I've also downloaded the above 'rapidshare' file and CorePlayer to enable music to play in the background while navigating...similar to 'totoriko' above...for me, useful for earphone use on a motorcycle...I dumped the Garmin in order to make room for CorePlayer and some mp3's.

My preference is for Navigon with iGo and the Destinator that came with the unit, tied for second.

However, having said all that, I'll be returning mine due to the buzzing and freezing issue...hope that helps someone...cheers.

[bbhunter2007]

Bought two of this Omitech, planned to use one as a gift but changed mind later...anyone want it just PM me before it going back to the store.

I also have the Curtis one from the CT deal (brand new in box), and want to let it go after using my Omitech. PM me if you have interest.

I am in Mississauga/Oakville area, but can meet you at kipling subway station if you are from Toronto.

[aKhO]

i just tried a 2gigs mmc card and its not working

[Totoriko]

I've had the same problem 3 times now...the first 2 times it buzzed for a second or two and recovered...the third time, it buzzed continuously and froze completely and like 'tsgee', I also had to power off and reset...annoying.





I've also downloaded the above 'rapidshare' file and CorePlayer to enable music to play in the background while navigating...similar to 'totoriko' above...for me, useful for earphone use on a motorcycle...I dumped the Garmin in order to make room for CorePlayer and some mp3's.

My preference is for Navigon with iGo and the Destinator that came with the unit, tied for second.

However, having said all that, I'll be returning mine due to the buzzing and freezing issue...hope that helps someone...cheers.

I've now discovered that Naviplayer is a much better mp3 player than Coreplayer. Give it a try.

[T-Man]

Bought two of this Omitech, planned to use one as a gift but changed mind later...anyone want it just PM me before it going back to the store.

I also have the Curtis one from the CT deal (brand new in box), and want to let it go after using my Omitech. PM me if you have interest.

I am in Mississauga/Oakville area, but can meet you at kipling subway station if you are from Toronto.

PM Sent. I"m at Winston Churchill/Dundas Oakville Mississauga border. Call me.

[tasamy]

I got 2 GPSs for $126 after $20 off $150 and a pm in Market Mall. My friend did the same.

His friend got 3 GPSs for $160 with tax included :cheesygri:cheesygri:cheesygri after a $50 off $200 coupon online and then a pm in Staples Market Mall. :lol:

14 left only in Calgary.

This thread is the best thread this year! Thanks OP.

[afterburner]

I've now discovered that Naviplayer is a much better mp3 player than Coreplayer. Give it a try.

Hmmm...all I can find is this link (http://www.newsvhf.com/miogps.html) that shows the Naviplayer front end on a hacked Mio 320, but I'll be darned if I can get Google to point me in the right direction...got a link?...

[kiasu]

http://ledshoppe.com/Product/com/CA6011.htm

It's a no-name, but it includes free shipping.

anyone receive their shipment or try yet?
would like to know how's it

[AC_Slater]

I assume this deal is dead?

If so, please move to expired deals.

[Totoriko]

Hmmm...all I can find is this link (http://www.newsvhf.com/miogps.html) that shows the Naviplayer front end on a hacked Mio 320, but I'll be darned if I can get Google to point me in the right direction...got a link?...

I think I got it from there. Just download one of the packages and unrar, take whatever apps you need and put it in your custom MENU

http://www.freewebs.com/xtyler91/

[tasamy]

I assume this deal is dead?

If so, please move to expired deals.

There are still 12 in Calgary. That is a great offer. Just get 2 for $168 after a coupon, get 25% off using PM, test them whatever then return "BOTH" if not happy. I did my PM in MarketMall.

[afterburner]

I assume this deal is dead?

If so, please move to expired deals.

AC_Slater: 'Thread' Cop :lol::lol::lol:

[leafian]

I hope I can return it to a different Staples store from the one I bought it from.
I like my Streets and Trips with my laptop better. Not as portable but nice big display!

[mike_leafs13]

anyone have trouble with the time zones on the garmin software? my folks used it in florida and said that the time was off.

[Totoriko]

Found Naviplayer if anyone wants it
http://rapidshare.com/files/238390046/MP3_Player.rar.html

[aKhO]

from what i ve read on techsmart, there seems to be issues with both transcend and topram 4gb card

anyone tried any other ?

[jackass_ca]

Found Naviplayer if anyone wants it
http://rapidshare.com/files/238390046/MP3_Player.rar.html

Link is dead already!

[jackass_ca]

http://ledshoppe.com/Product/com/CA6011.htm

It's a no-name, but it includes free shipping.

anyone receive their shipment or try yet?
would like to know how's it

That is the one I ordered, and they sent me a Sandisk Ultra II which is SDHC. I emailed them, and they are sending the "Right one". We'll see what that is! But I have to wait another 2-3 weeks!!! UGH!

[Inno]

That is the one I ordered, and they sent me a Sandisk Ultra II which is SDHC. I emailed them, and they are sending the "Right one". We'll see what that is! But I have to wait another 2-3 weeks!!! UGH!

Have you tried your local The Source Circuity City for the 2-packs of 2 Gig SD cards that have been on clearance for $9.99? Some stores may still have stock leftover. I found some a week ago in Toronto.

Would save you the 2-3 week wait.

[money1]

are these still available?

[donvaz]

Have you tried your local The Source Circuity City for the 2-packs of 2 Gig SD cards that have been on clearance for $9.99? Some stores may still have stock leftover. I found some a week ago in Toronto.

Would save you the 2-3 week wait.

I picked up 2 packs of these 2 weeks ago.

[Totoriko]

Have you tried your local The Source Circuity City for the 2-packs of 2 Gig SD cards that have been on clearance for $9.99? Some stores may still have stock leftover. I found some a week ago in Toronto.

Would save you the 2-3 week wait.

Isn't the point of going for the ledshoppe one because it's 4Gb?

[covergirl]

I was excited by this thread. I got 4 of these units to send it backhome.

Once I open the package, I noticed that Staples sent me two of the four units opened (returned units).

I made my experimentations:
* It didn't take time to discover that the opened units are not usable. One froze when starting and the other has a touch screen that is not working.
*The other two units (they seem new but not sure) were lagging at least 50 meters and were looking for the signal forever. No signal in downtown.

At the end, I decided to return all of them. The customer service who fought with me to give the 25% clearance discount were surprised to see me returning them to the store and he told me it was a great price to get a GPS for $58 each. I told him these units are not working.
He said yes Omnitech is a very bad brand and I wouldn't suggest it ... I'll go with Garmin. I replied "Is it Omnitech a Staples brand?" He looked to one of the units and was surprised and stopped talking!

[Totoriko]

I was excited by this thread. I got 4 of these units to send it backhome.

Once I open the package, I noticed that Staples sent me two of the four units opened (returned units).

I made my experimentations:
* It didn't take time to discover that the opened units are not usable. One froze when starting and the other has a touch screen that is not working.
*The other two units (they seem new but not sure) were lagging at least 50 meters and were looking for the signal forever. No signal in downtown.

At the end, I decided to return all of them. The customer service who fought with me to give the 25% clearance discount were surprised to see me returning them to the store and he told me it was a great price to get a GPS for $58 each. I told him these units are not working.
He said yes Omnitech is a very bad brand and I wouldn't suggest it ... I'll go with Garmin. I replied "Is it Omnitech a Staples brand?" He looked to one of the units and was surprised and stopped talking!

The 2 working ones are lagging probably because of the rubbish software. If you had put something else on them, they would have probably worked fine.

[mangoman]

And the times I've had it freeze on startup were when I had incorrectly installed the optional programs. Sounds like someone tried to do that but didn't restore the original Destinator S/W onto the SD card when they returned it.


The 2 working ones are lagging probably because of the rubbish software. If you had put something else on them, they would have probably worked fine.

[afterburner]

Found Naviplayer if anyone wants it
http://rapidshare.com/files/238390046/MP3_Player.rar.html


Link is dead already!

Thanks for the link Totoriko...but didn't get to it before it reached it's download limit and went dead.


The 2 working ones are lagging probably because of the rubbish software. If you had put something else on them, they would have probably worked fine.

Actually, I have all 5 programs working...Destinator, Garmin, TomTom, Navigon and iGo...and in my experience, all 5 have the lag issue which is most noticeable when they issue a final 'Turn right/left onto xxxx street, now' instruction as I'm finishing the turn...the text to speech function is helpful in this regard, in that one can be alert for the actual street sign, but it is illustrative of the lag that also shows up in other situations.

As I mentioned previously, I'll be returning mine, but I've learned a lot from playing around with this unit...I'll be able to make my next purchase as a more informed consumer...too bad it didn't cut it for my purposes...cheers.

[tasamy]

After a week of using one of them, its touch screen stopped working. I am also waiting for ten minutes to get a signal.

I am reading reviews and many have the same problems:

http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=719

http://www.fixya.com/tags/omnitech

http://www.amazon.com/Omnitech-Portable-Navigation-System-TouchScreen/product-reviews/B0011DHZTY/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending


Any thoughts! I don't want to return my two units. I got them really cheap! Should I go with RMA? or simply return them? :mad:

[tsgee]

After a week of using one of them, its touch screen stopped working. I am also waiting for ten minutes to get a signal.

Any thoughts! I don't want to return my two units. I got them really cheap! Should I go with RMA? or simply return them? :mad:

Still some in Calgary. I'd do an exchange and go from there. Mine froze occasionally, exchanged it and I've had no problems since.


There are still 12 in Calgary. That is a great offer. Just get 2 for $168 after a coupon, get 25% off using PM, test them whatever then return "BOTH" if not happy. I did my PM in MarketMall.

[tasamy]

Still some in Calgary. I'd do an exchange and go from there. Mine froze occasionally, exchanged it and I've had no problems since.

The main problem, the touch screen was working excellent. Why it stopped responding now? I am afraid that I get a new unit and then after one week or a month I get again the same problem. I see also waiting forever for a signal for the two units is a big issue.

It seems a general problem of the new units
http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=719

My friends bought 5 units this week. I'll ask them and update!

[stemfi]

I've now discovered that Naviplayer is a much better mp3 player than Coreplayer. Give it a try.

Could you let us know why you prefer Naviplayer?

[hagbard]

Thing truly is garbage. Thirty day return policy?

[barqy]

nvm

[trixstar]

Oh damn.. I just messed up my SD card and i lost the backup file!~~!!~!!!! what can i do? staples does not have another SD card with the factory image!!!

is there a recovery file or something? can anyone share their SD card image?

thankss

[kleptodathief]

^ check on that forum techsmarttips , anyone know where i can get a replacement stylus? i lost mine :mad:

[hagbard]

Anyone buy this online and return it in store? I'm being told (by the online people) that it has to be returned online. It used to be that EVERYTHING could be returned instore.

[tasamy]

i had brand new bought 3 days back with porduct replacement plan of 10 dollars.. and going to return tomorrow ..... if i return, do i get this 10 dollars back??


At the end, I decided to return all of them.



I ordered one last night but shortly after decided to cancel it. Looks like quite a few posts with problems/issues with the unit. I'll stick with my Garmin 360. It works pretty darn well.


Thing truly is garbage. Thirty day return policy?


If somebody wants this unit, let me know, I'm going to return mine.

It's hacked, but I can revert it to original. Everything in mint condition.

Paid 103.54, looking for same as purchase, thought I'd offer it here first.

Please pm, located in the GTA, and I know it's probably sold out at the rest.


I'm returning mine tomorrow to the Coventry Hills Staples in Calgary if anyone wants one in town. I have been using iGo8 and Destinator on it and both of them keep telling me the wrong locations unless I enter the exact address into the route.

Seems like the POI's aren't all that up to date even with the latest maps but more frustrating is that if seems to have no data on shopping centers and often times will think I'm in the middle of a field when I'm actually in the parking lot.

This was going to be my map replacement when I do my road trip out east in a few weeks but looks like I'm going to try either a Tom Tom or a Garmin and see if those are any better than the omni hacked. Oh well, definitely worth a try :)

OK guys, I followed you and returned my two units. I checked with my two friends, They are experiencing the same issues and they are returning their five units. I knew that one of them got an open item. Although it seemed first a good deal, it turned out to be a defective product and Staples made it worth by sending open units (I suspect they knew the units are faulty and continued sending it out). My friends and I experienced that : the touch screen is not working, waiting forever for the gps signal, the unit froze without an identified reason, lagging (for me destinator), a friend tried other software and has the same lagging issue so these unit are faulty.


Anyone buy this online and return it in store? I'm being told (by the online people) that it has to be returned online. It used to be that EVERYTHING could be returned instore.

They know these items are defective so they need to collect it in one place. That is my guess.

[afterburner]

Anyone buy this online and return it in store? I'm being told (by the online people) that it has to be returned online. It used to be that EVERYTHING could be returned instore.

Yes...I bought mine online and just today returned it to a B&M store here in Richmond BC...no problems encountered at all.

BTW...for anyone that's keeping their unit, I also returned two of the two pack 2GB SD cards that were selling for $9.96 at TSCC to the Richmond Centre Mall location...cheers.

[hagbard]

They know these items are defective so they need to collect it in one place. That is my guess.

Seems that should be their problem not mine. I just want to drop it off and get our money back, not sit around the house all day waiting for them to pu.

[actng]

i love this GPS now
it took me about a week to get it working properly but now it rocks.

i put iGo 8.3.2.xxxxx on it
found 2009 maps and POIs for Canada/Ontario/Toronto
found a way to dim the backlight (since it's way too bright at night)
updated the TTS voices to a newer version

this thing rocks and works better than any other GPS out there.

i was so close to refunding it too. thanks to all my friends who put up with my bitching and complaining throughout the week when i couldn't get it to work my way.

[tasamy]

Seems that should be their problem not mine. I just want to drop it off and get our money back, not sit around the house all day waiting for them to pu.

I returned mine to the store with no problems. Just try another store!

[afterburner]

Oh damn.. I just messed up my SD card and i lost the backup file!~~!!~!!!! what can i do? staples does not have another SD card with the factory image!!!

is there a recovery file or something? can anyone share their SD card image?

thankss

If you're keeping your unit and still need the image, pm me.

If you're returning it, when I returned mine, the csr just made sure the card was in the box and asked if there was any personal info on the card...he didn't turn it on and didn't care about the status of the card...he said Staples or Omnitech or whoever would reload the thing if they needed to...hope that helps...cheers.

[hagbard]

i love this GPS now
it took me about a week to get it working properly but now it rocks.

i put iGo 8.3.2.xxxxx on it
found 2009 maps and POIs for Canada/Ontario/Toronto
found a way to dim the backlight (since it's way too bright at night)
updated the TTS voices to a newer version

this thing rocks and works better than any other GPS out there.

i was so close to refunding it too. thanks to all my friends who put up with my bitching and complaining throughout the week when i couldn't get it to work my way.

If there were a simple way to do all that, and not take hours (or even an hour) I'd do it. But as it is, its useless. It still misses nearly half of the cross streets, and zooming in and out only helps sometimes, and then, it always goes back to a standard zoom after thirty seconds.

What might work is if someone like yourself provided an image of what is working on yours.

[actng]

If there were a simple way to do all that, and not take hours (or even an hour) I'd do it. But as it is, its useless. It still misses nearly half of the cross streets, and zooming in and out only helps sometimes, and then, it always goes back to a standard zoom after thirty seconds.

What might work is if someone like yourself provided an image of what is working on yours.

it was a straightforward process... the most time consuming part was trying the various different nav software/maps. the actual installation process took less than 5 minutes. but there were different software and different versions to try.

i could (re)post the download links that was already posted in this thread but that still wouldn't guarantee the GPS will do what YOU want. I was VERY picky about what I wanted it to do and I will admit out of the box, the omnitech is a piece of ****. But that's why its hackability made up for it.

the frustrating part was trying the various different apps that just wasn't good enough to my standards: navigon (interface is good but maps/POI suck), destinator (both interface and maps/POI sucked), igo8.3.1 and lower (interface could be ok depending on skin used, but POI sucked). ended up with igo8.3.2 and april maps that work only with igo8.3.2+ and it rocked.

if you want something that works out of the box, go get a garmin.

part of the fun of this was getting this to work.


edit: look on ppcwarez for GPS apps and maps

[jackass_ca]

Have you tried your local The Source Circuity City for the 2-packs of 2 Gig SD cards that have been on clearance for $9.99? Some stores may still have stock leftover. I found some a week ago in Toronto.

Would save you the 2-3 week wait.

I already got that pack, but I need a 4 GB so I can load the 4 program image with All maps, instead of just the west ones.

[trixstar]

If you're keeping your unit and still need the image, pm me.

If you're returning it, when I returned mine, the csr just made sure the card was in the box and asked if there was any personal info on the card...he didn't turn it on and didn't care about the status of the card...he said Staples or Omnitech or whoever would reload the thing if they needed to...hope that helps...cheers.

I was able to find another copy of the image. My dad also has an omnitech gps with the 5.0 core. I backed up the image and burned it onto a disc and put it into a usb just in case haha. Anyway, i just installed iGo, TomTom, Navigon and Garmin into my GPS.. its pretty awesome... I don't like navigon on my gps because when i stay in one place, the gps keeps moving around and giving me wierd compass directions when i'm staying in one place...

[Totoriko]

Could you let us know why you prefer Naviplayer?

The interface. Options like shuffle, repeat are intuitively placed.
You can minimize/restore the application.

[afterburner]

Could you let us know why you prefer Naviplayer?


The interface. Options like shuffle, repeat are intuitively placed.
You can minimize/restore the application.

Here's a LINK (http://www.newsvhf.com/miogps.html) to a Mio forum showing the Naviplayer front end...click on the image for a closer view...cheers.

[bbhunter2007]

I have an extra one of this GPS - brand new in sealed box. PM me if you want it...

[stemfi]

Could you let us know why you prefer Naviplayer?


The interface. Options like shuffle, repeat are intuitively placed.
You can minimize/restore the application.


Here's a LINK (http://www.newsvhf.com/miogps.html) to a Mio forum showing the Naviplayer front end...click on the image for a closer view...cheers.

Thanks guys. Yeah it looks like it would be alot better. Just got to find it now.

[bobcat7]

Just picked one of these up at Staples in Saskatoon. It was their last one but still in the unopened box. Hope to get a chance to play with it this weekend.

[ThomasTran]

I have bought one and tried it during a trip to Ottawa (with the original software), it lags so much, not only on the highway but in the city as well. Last year I have tried Gamin 260, it's much much better, only the recalculation is slower. I finally return the Omnitech.

[tasamy]

I have bought one and tried it during a trip to Ottawa (with the original software), it lags so much, not only on the highway but in the city as well. Last year I have tried Gamin 260, it's much much better, only the recalculation is slower. I finally return the Omnitech.

I am surprised with the number of product returns in this thread. I didn't believe this first
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showpost.php?p=19548205&postcount=482
but now it seems most returned their units and others will return it soon after the units develop some fault. I had the same my touch screen was working excellent then it stopped responding and I was getting good reception in my second unit then it
http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=719

[hagbard]

See my thread in Shopping Discussion for the hassles they're putting me through to return this. I'm never buying another thing from Staples.

[pshch]

Where did you get april maps. The newest available from PPCWarez for Canada & US is 2008.10 which is not april one (but yes it mentioned in april update thread).



the frustrating part was trying the various different apps that just wasn't good enough to my standards: navigon (interface is good but maps/POI suck), destinator (both interface and maps/POI sucked), igo8.3.1 and lower (interface could be ok depending on skin used, but POI sucked). ended up with igo8.3.2 and april maps that work only with igo8.3.2+ and it rocked.

[tsgee]

Where did you get april maps. The newest available from PPCWarez for Canada & US is 2008.10 which is not april one (but yes it mentioned in april update thread).

Those are TA maps, for NT maps the latest was Canada 2008Q2 and US 2008Q4.

The updated TA 2008.10 calls all the major highways here in Edmonton "King Highway" so I've kept the NT 2008Q2 Canada map.

I prefer the NT maps, they show better signs on the screen.

[pshch]

Those are TA maps, for NT maps the latest was Canada 2008Q2 and US 2008Q4.

The updated TA 2008.10 calls all the major highways here in Edmonton "King Highway" so I've kept the NT 2008Q2 Canada map.

I prefer the NT maps, they show better signs on the screen.

Same in Calgary - all highways - King's Highway :-)

Thanks for the info, I'll check 2008Q2, hopefully there are not to many changes in my area between Q2 and .10.

One more question does Q2 have a correct speed limits?

[tsgee]

One more question does Q2 have a correct speed limits?

That's one of things on the screen I never look at. I'll make a note of it over the next few days and see.

[ImmortalShark]

http://ledshoppe.com/Product/com/CA6011.htm

It's a no-name, but it includes free shipping.

Anyone ordered this card and got it to work with the Omnitech?I've ordered one but it hasn't arrived yet. I'll post an update when it arrives.

My order finally showed up. LED Shoppe totally screw my order up. I also received a SDHC card instead of a standard card. I ordered a couple of other things as well and they sent completely different items. I've never had a problem with the LED Shoppe before so this is strange. I emailed them last night so now I'm waiting to hear back from them. To be continued...

[M.D.]

What's everyones favourite system to use on theirs? I'm liking iGo Amigo's interface. Also, I'm still amazed by the battery life on this thing! Thanks OP :)

On a side note, I still have an extra unit for sale if anyone is looking for one.

[tsgee]

What's everyones favourite system to use on theirs? I'm liking iGo Amigo's interface. Also, I'm still amazed by the battery life on this thing!

I'm using iGO 8.3, seems to work well. How long is the battery lasting for you?

[crukkh]

I think this thing has a problem with positioning accuracy. I have two installed: Garmin and iGo 8.3 and both lag behind the actual position... perhaps not always, but they do. Was heading South on Hwy 400 yesterday having decided to follow what the GPS tells me - nearly missed getting off Eastbound - the thing was still showing "keep left on 400" when the exit East was like 100 m away on the RIGHT, then it suddenly switched to tell "exit right". Not greatly impressed. I was in a rented car with Hertz NeverLost, and THAT thing is fast and super accurate (although lacks touch screen). Both iGo and Garmin on Omnitech pale by comparison.

Both iGo and Garmin were showing I was on Eglinton going East while in fact I was in a parking lot at a plaza nearby, parked perpendicular to Eglinton.

I guess it's not just me as I read other users' accounts about the same lag.

[soblecram]

Mine works flawlessly with Navigon installed. I have it running mirrored to my Dell PDA w/ Holux GPSlim236, and they are within about 5 metres of each other.

Just not too crazy about the battery life (only about 2 hours once I disconnect from the cig plug) and the fact that the 2gb card that came with it died. (luckily the first thing I did was copy it to my computer)

[seeker]

i love this GPS now
it took me about a week to get it working properly but now it rocks.

i put iGo 8.3.2.xxxxx on it
found 2009 maps and POIs for Canada/Ontario/Toronto
found a way to dim the backlight (since it's way too bright at night)
updated the TTS voices to a newer version

this thing rocks and works better than any other GPS out there.

i was so close to refunding it too. thanks to all my friends who put up with my bitching and complaining throughout the week when i couldn't get it to work my way.


Hi,
I downloaded IGO 8.3.2XXXXX(file name is 070109.rar),but I cannot unrar it. because it need a password.
I donèt know if you had the same rar file and can share the password to me.

Also, can you tell me where you found 2009 maps and POIs for Canada/Ontario/Toronto.

Thanks a mln.

seeker

[mangoman]

I would go back and check where you found the info about the download to begin with - I would think the password would be mentioned there? Using the "Search this thread tool" on the top right of this thread, the only result coming up is for a previous version of igo with a password of omni.



Hi,
I downloaded IGO 8.3.2XXXXX(file name is 070109.rar),but I cannot unrar it. because it need a password.
I donèt know if you had the same rar file and can share the password to me.

Also, can you tell me where you found 2009 maps and POIs for Canada/Ontario/Toronto.

Thanks a mln.

seeker

[seeker]

I would go back and check where you found the info about the download to begin with - I would think the password would be mentioned there? Using the "Search this thread tool" on the top right of this thread, the only result coming up is for a previous version of igo with a password of omni.

I searched but no luck.maybe from the other site.
anyway, thanks.

[craftsman]

I think this thing has a problem with positioning accuracy. I have two installed: Garmin and iGo 8.3 and both lag behind the actual position... perhaps not always, but they do. Was heading South on Hwy 400 yesterday having decided to follow what the GPS tells me - nearly missed getting off Eastbound - the thing was still showing "keep left on 400" when the exit East was like 100 m away on the RIGHT, then it suddenly switched to tell "exit right". Not greatly impressed. I was in a rented car with Hertz NeverLost, and THAT thing is fast and super accurate (although lacks touch screen). Both iGo and Garmin on Omnitech pale by comparison.

Both iGo and Garmin were showing I was on Eglinton going East while in fact I was in a parking lot at a plaza nearby, parked perpendicular to Eglinton.

I guess it's not just me as I read other users' accounts about the same lag.

The problem isn't accuracy... it's a slightly slow processor accessing a slow memory card. Some of the other software packages are better...

[tsgee]

I searched but no luck.maybe from the other site.

http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=748&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=60

or

http://www.leoidea.com/2008/12/30/maps-for-igo-831-series/

[a in yul]

thx for the info..>!!

[Totoriko]

Anyone started getting problems with theirs? I'm not getting strong enough signals. The sky is pretty cloudy.

[icanwait]

I just got back from Staples.

I drove 30 miles and didn't pick up a signal with Navigon, Tom Tom or Igo.

I was 2 days past the 30 day return but i have the $10 extended warranty which would let me trade it for something else and pay the difference - but there was nothing I wanted so I was going to try for money back.

However - the girl asked if I wanted to exchange it for another Omnitech and they actually had a new on in stock - so I took it.

It's now sitting and charging and has only one satellite - same as the last one.

Up until now - the last one worked perfectly even though it was "open box" and the last one they had.

This is strange though.

[kiasu]

i just returned mine due to the signal issue..now waiting for another clearance with hackable gps :cheesygri

[Ikerr1974]

I am having issues with signals as well. It worked great up until last night. Tried again this evening but no luck. Ordered it on May 11th, so not sure if I can get my money back or not.

[pshch]

There are a lot of reports about problems with sat lock.
http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=719&start=75
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1353931&page=8

[kleptodathief]

^i didn't have any issues with sat signals..i have the old 4.2 winCE version omnitech , is it only on the newer 5.0wince versions?

[soblecram]

Forgot to knock on wood....
Just crapped out this weekend.. Purchased May 12, hopefully be able to return today...



Mine works flawlessly with Navigon installed. I have it running mirrored to my Dell PDA w/ Holux GPSlim236, and they are within about 5 metres of each other.

Just not too crazy about the battery life (only about 2 hours once I disconnect from the cig plug) and the fact that the 2gb card that came with it died. (luckily the first thing I did was copy it to my computer)

[botham]

Yes, same here. Worked fine for a couple days, and then nothing. It shows one satellite and stays on Tom Bradley Ave in Log Angeles. With the sun showing I can virtually be in LA :-)

[ImmortalShark]

I have the same issue. No change this morning. Has anyone tried to use the original software to see if it works? I'm planning to try that tonight.

[botham]

I have the same issue. No change this morning. Has anyone tried to use the original software to see if it works? I'm planning to try that tonight.

I have tried the original untouched SD card as well as iGo, no GPS!! I think my hardware is dead. I have read the various threads, and I don't see a solution proposed anywhere, it may be time to return this pos.

[kiasu]

LOL....St00ples probably wondering why suddenly so many OMNITECH GPSs return this week...

[pshch]

From here (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showpost.php?p=20460697&postcount=728):

Anyway, in case you did not see my post on tech smart tips, GoNav has posted an official notice on this problem. All GoNav GPS products cannot get lock since 6/14/09 00:00 GMT. The problem is in GPS chipset. They promised to provide a solution in 2 days.

[Totoriko]

I've returned mine. Bought on 12th May but they didn't make a fuss and refunded me. Even though they are working on a fix, I don't think I want to keep the unit since my phone was still my GPS device of choice after I bought the Omnitech.
I hope it all gets sorted out for you guys.

[elmst200]

I've experienced same problem for a couple of days using both IGo software and original software. I've tried different roads in different weather conditions and in and out of building/car, not a single success.

Before I return it to the store, does anybody have any solution? Thanks.



I have the same issue. No change this morning. Has anyone tried to use the original software to see if it works? I'm planning to try that tonight.

[mangoman]

Seems it may be down for a week (a problem similar to the year 2000 issue on computers but a bit different for GPS chipsets). Problem comes up every 9.8 yrs apparently. Curious to see if my dad is having this problem with his today (running Navigon).




I've experienced same problem for a couple of days using both IGo software and original software. I've tried different roads in different weather conditions and in and out of building/car, not a single success.

Before I return it to the store, does anybody have any solution? Thanks.

[makellen]

According to techsmarttips (http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2478) GoNav, will provide a new NK.bin on June 18. Does anyone know if a new NK.bin can be used with any software or only with the Destinator software? My gps was working excellently and I had it all pimped out with genivs2 UI, until recently...

Is Staples really giving out refunds for anyone who's past the 30 day limit? I'm about 4 or 5 days past I think.

-makellen

[rayl]

According to techsmarttips (http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2478) GoNav, will provide a new NK.bin on June 18. Does anyone know if a new NK.bin can be used with any software or only with the Destinator software? My gps was working excellently and I had it all pimped out with genivs2 UI, until recently...

Is Staples really giving out refunds for anyone who's past the 30 day limit? I'm about 4 or 5 days past I think.

-makellen
I called today for refund, they will pick up tomorrow, past 5 days.

[blainehamilton]

Hmmm. Haven't even tried mine yet, got it for $65ish.

Thinking I might return without bothering...

[makellen]

Thinking hard... Good to know they will refund the money. About 5 or 6 people at tech smart tips have posted that they've managed to solve the problem now by downloading a fix...

Didn't really have a lag problem with my unit, and it was really cool having 3 gps softwares, games, media players, ebook reader, and other office apps in such a cheap package. Seems like alot of problems with this unit in general though.

[icanwait]

There was also a post that on Jun 20 - the problem will go away on its own. It seems to be a 1 week loss every 9.8 years - then back to normal.

I was going to trade for the Navigon 2120 Max at $149 minus a $20 coupon which expired yesterday (the sale price). But since Navigon withdrew from N.A. and the POI were pretty sparse I decided to wait it out and keep the Omnitech.

With the 2 year extended warranty, I'm pretty sure I'll be able to trade for something with more bang for the buck by then.

None of the software does what I want. The short routes all have be crossing 4 lanes from a stop sign and the other routes have 15 traffic lights instead of 5.

Garmin has the best for POI - but no TTS.

I'd just as soon keep what I have and update the software as I find it.

[pshch]

Thinking hard... Good to know they will refund the money. About 5 or 6 people at tech smart tips have posted that they've managed to solve the problem now by downloading a fix...

Didn't really have a lag problem with my unit, and it was really cool having 3 gps softwares, games, media players, ebook reader, and other office apps in such a cheap package. Seems like alot of problems with this unit in general though.

You get what you paid for :D For 69$ I won't complain as long as these problems can be fixed. Info about fix is available there (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1320989&page=55&highlight=omnitech). Mine is working again after applying it.

[botham]

And I still have a non-working GPS after applying the update (I tried the update in link below). The update seemed to complete successfully, with it reporting firmware update and the OK message per the doc. It didn't brick, since I can still get into iGo or the original software.

I have tried walking outside with the GPS for 5-10 mins. May be I'll take it for a walk for a bit longer :-)

I have the model 16877-CA if that makes a difference. Most of the messages in US forums talk about 16878-US model.

http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=719&start=135

[donvaz]

And I still have a non-working GPS after applying the update (I tried the update in link below). The update seemed to complete successfully, with it reporting firmware update and the OK message per the doc. It didn't brick, since I can still get into iGo or the original software.

I have tried walking outside with the GPS for 5-10 mins. May be I'll take it for a walk for a bit longer :-)

I have the model 16877-CA if that makes a difference. Most of the messages in US forums talk about 16878-US model.

http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=719&start=135

Botham,
Look at my post on page 11 of the same thread - I have applied the patch to my 16877-CA and it is now working as before. Download the files from that post and format a separate SD card with FAT not FAT32.

[pshch]

Did you reset it after update? Simply turning it off and on is not enough. Mine BTW is canadian version 16877-CA and it has desktop and taskbar unlocked so I did not have to rename and just put update program and all required files to root of SD card and then manually started it.

[hluedke]

... Mine BTW is canadian version 16877-CA and it has desktop and taskbar unlocked ....

Care to share how you unlocked the desktop and taskbar? Are you running a hacked nk.bin file or is there another way?

Thx.

[botham]

Morning update:

It worked after spending 15-odd mins outside. All is well for me now.

So from my experience, you just have to follow all the instructions (from the link I posted earlier), including the hard reset, and then let it sit out in the open until it gets the sat lock.

[soblecram]

Care to share how you unlocked the desktop and taskbar? Are you running a hacked nk.bin file or is there another way?

Thx.

There is no need to unlock/hack,etc...

I tried on a unit without hacked software..
Placed the 4 files in the root directory from the patch
Placed the same 4 files in the destinator directory just in
case..., renamed Destinator.exe to Destinator2.exe

renamed autorun.exe destinator.exe
plugged in card, and got the follwoing messages after turning it on.

Failed to get Version
Recovering...
NO Message Received.
Power Off Device and Try again...

took the card out,
Changed COM=COM2 to COM=COM1 in both .ini files...
put it back in, reset the unit...
BINGO..

Current FW 3.16
Erasing Flash, please wait
Updating \gps2gmouse.3.24.00.bin Please Wait
Update Successfylly!
Please Reset Device to make it Effect!

(Gotta love Engrish)

Removed card, put back in reader, removed the 4 files from teh root and the destinator directory. Renamed Destinator2.exe back to destinator.exe

VOILA!

[bobcat7]

I will be returning my Omnitech today, just got it last week so still under the 30 days. Battery life is terrible. Charged it up totally and let it sit for a day, went to use it and the battery was dead. Will be looking for another GPS, probably Garmin 255W. Any recommendations.

[mangoman]

bobcat7 - do you have the standard Destinator stuff on there or do you have a modified skin? If you have the OEM stuff you actually have to use the stylus to push the recessed reset button on the side to power it down or else it stays in this "standby" mode that consumes the battery. I found out that the same thing was happening on my dad's.

I strongly suggest you look at downloading a modified skin such as the "iphone" skin which gives you access to nice on-screen icons that allow you to either "sleep/standby" or "shut down" without need to use the recessed reset button.


I will be returning my Omnitech today, just got it last week so still under the 30 days. Battery life is terrible. Charged it up totally and let it sit for a day, went to use it and the battery was dead. Will be looking for another GPS, probably Garmin 255W. Any recommendations.

[mike_leafs13]

i might try to return it today, even though it's past the 30 days.

can we return it at any staples or does it have to be the one we bought it from?

[pshch]

bobcat7 - do you have the standard Destinator stuff on there or do you have a modified skin? If you have the OEM stuff you actually have to use the stylus to push the recessed reset button on the side to power it down or else it stays in this "standby" mode that consumes the battery. I found out that the same thing was happening on my dad's.

I strongly suggest you look at downloading a modified skin such as the "iphone" skin which gives you access to nice on-screen icons that allow you to either "sleep/standby" or "shut down" without need to use the recessed reset button.

Not really true. If you press power button it will go to standby mode if you press it and hold it will turn itself off. In standby mode battery life is not good which is probably because it's not a real standby but just display turned off. When turned off by pressing and holding power button I did not notice any change in battery charge for more then a week.

[pshch]

Care to share how you unlocked the desktop and taskbar? Are you running a hacked nk.bin file or is there another way?

Thx.

Yes, there are a lot of modified nk.bin's available or you can modify it for your own taste. All links are available at the beginning of this thread (PPC Warez, GPS Underground & Tech Smart Tips). But honestly with exception of quick editing of sys.txt it does not add a lot. Processor is too slow for playing Divx at reasonable quality, sound quality is not comparable with car stereo and there are not many good games you can play without even simple hardware keyboard.

[mangoman]

Actually, that's true about holding it down longer, but I know my dad didn't always hold it down long enough (which sounds like what the other poster must have done as well), and the only real way to check is to power it back up and see how it boots up (from the OMNItech "system loading" screen or not).

No value in the iphone skin?? What about the awesome graphics in the card games?? :razz: Actually, I think that skin is quite handy (even has word/excel document viewers) - too bad that you need the SD card to run things otherwise one of those SD-wifi cards would be pretty neat to run on this (looking into trying it out on a pocket-loox that I have).


Not really true. If you press power button it will go to standby mode if you press it and hold it will turn itself off. In standby mode battery life is not good which is probably because it's not a real standby but just display turned off. When turned off by pressing and holding power button I did not notice any change in battery charge for more then a week.

[mike_leafs13]

yay, i returned my omnitech without hassle. i was prepared to argue because it was a few days past the 30 days but they didn't even say anything about it.

hopefully the $100 asus one is better...

[actng]

does anyone want to sell me their $60 one? i have someone who wants to buy mine for $185 and I don't really want to part with mine since it rocks so hard.

[icanwait]

I got the official update from here - as posted on slickdeals.

http://www.navsupport.net/gps/16878/

I put the nk.bin on a spare 2GB SD card and started the Omnitech which autoran the flash.

As soon as I booted the original Destinator - I had 2 satellites - the 4 - then 6 then within a minute I had an altitude reading and "valid gps signal".

I changed SD cards and Navigon had a lock as soon as it loaded.

So all is well. I'm glad I kept it.

[improcomics]

That's one of the cheapest prices I've seen for a 4.3" GPS! Thanks OP.

[mangoman]

Back in business! (0 to 7 satellites in 1 minute)
(btw - the official fix looks pretty similar to the unofficial one that was already out)

[plausipo]

btw - the official fix looks pretty similar to the unofficial one that was already out
Can you verify the CE version after the official update?
Viewing the official nk.bin registry, I see
"[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\GONAV\SystemInfo\Version]
"OS Version"="Operating System : Windows CE.net 4.2 build 021006"

[mangoman]

I can't confirm as I used the unofficial "fix"


Can you verify the CE version after the official update?
Viewing the official nk.bin registry, I see
"[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\GONAV\SystemInfo\Version]
"OS Version"="Operating System : Windows CE.net 4.2 build 021006"

[ken0042]

I'm glad I had a look into this thread before trying to return mine. I hadn't used it in a little while, then was pretty choked when it wasn't working the other day when I really needed it. :mad:

I guess I will try the fix tonight and see what happens.

[ImmortalShark]

http://ledshoppe.com/Product/com/CA6011.htm

It's a no-name, but it includes free shipping.


My order finally showed up. LED Shoppe totally screw my order up. I also received a SDHC card instead of a standard card. I ordered a couple of other things as well and they sent completely different items. I've never had a problem with the LED Shoppe before so this is strange. I emailed them last night so now I'm waiting to hear back from them. To be continued...

The corrected order showed up from LED Shoppe today. They sent the right card this time. After formatting it in FAT, I used it to flash the unit with the GPS fix. The card worked fine. Now to use the extra space!

[ken0042]

I got the official update from here - as posted on slickdeals.

http://www.navsupport.net/gps/16878/

Just to report that I had the same success as well.

The one thing that a few people and the site mention is a 2GB SD card- the file itself is only about 13 MB, so even a smaller card should work just fine. It took me about 15 minutes to download the file as the site is pretty slow.

I just wanted to make sure others didn't do what I did- move the files off their hacked 2 GB card and then have to move them back.

[donkeyman]

Just to report that I had the same success as well.

The one thing that a few people and the site mention is a 2GB SD card- the file itself is only about 13 MB, so even a smaller card should work just fine. It took me about 15 minutes to download the file as the site is pretty slow.

I just wanted to make sure others didn't do what I did- move the files off their hacked 2 GB card and then have to move them back.

Did all my work in Linux and it took 30 seconds to remove 2GB and another 30 seconds to move it back. :twisted:

The update worked great for me and I also took the time to customize the menu/launcher to show only iGo and Navigon.

Is there a newer version of the GPS software other than iGo 8.3.2 and Navigon 7.3.1????

[mangoman]

Checked the result after using the unofficial version and it says Windows CE.net 5.0 build 021007 over here.


Can you verify the CE version after the official update?
Viewing the official nk.bin registry, I see
"[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\GONAV\SystemInfo\Version]
"OS Version"="Operating System : Windows CE.net 4.2 build 021006"

[mangoman]

Anyone else see theirs revert to 4.2? Did you have the Win CE 5.0 sticker on the back or is it possible that Staples sold you old stock of the previous version and you already had 4.2? I have a feeling that you are correct though and that GoNAV released a 4.2 build update.


Can you verify the CE version after the official update?
Viewing the official nk.bin registry, I see
"[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\GONAV\SystemInfo\Version]
"OS Version"="Operating System : Windows CE.net 4.2 build 021006"

[donkeyman]

Anyone else see theirs revert to 4.2? Did you have the Win CE 5.0 sticker on the back or is it possible that Staples sold you old stock of the previous version and you already had 4.2? I have a feeling that you are correct though and that GoNAV released a 4.2 build update.

How do I check?

[mangoman]

I used the Regedit util included in the iphone skin (awesome skin btw) to view the entry mentioned by plausipo.


How do I check?

[icanwait]

I just installed an iphone skin with a regedit in it and mine says wince 5.0 021007 using the official version.

[donkeyman]

I just installed an iphone skin with a regedit in it and mine says wince 5.0 021007 using the official version.

Same!

[makellen]

yep same here. I installed the official version a few days ago, and all has been working smoothly. Also took the opportunity to upgrade to genIV 1.9. The game's are pretty simple but they amuse me, and the media player is smooth and fast enough to play movies and mp3s on my omnitech. Anyone still interested in a very easy set-up you can check out GenIV's Menu Interface (http://www.geniv.com/download/HACKEDGPS.htm)

Be sure to watch the youtube videos, they are good tutorials!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IziS9AIHRk4&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Wa6ZJUZj8&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC5-adYTT38&feature=channel_page
(v.1.9 tutorials on his page)

Maps aren't included I guess most people already have them by now, but if not, I can try to dig up some links later. Otherwise, it's a straight copy on to blank sd card operation (though I deleted programs I didn't want to use for space).

[elmst200]

where did you get the official update file?

I open the link
http://www.navsupport.net/gps/16878/
click on "update" tab, these is a url link
"For Omnitech Navigation Software and/or Map Updates, Please Click Here."
Click the link, there is an error message "HTTP 404 not found"

Also on top of the webpage, follow link "ALERT: Click Here for GPS Satellite Signal issue quick fix" in red banner, it contains no files to download.

Thanks.


I got the official update from here - as posted on slickdeals.

http://www.navsupport.net/gps/16878/

I put the nk.bin on a spare 2GB SD card and started the Omnitech which autoran the flash.

As soon as I booted the original Destinator - I had 2 satellites - the 4 - then 6 then within a minute I had an altitude reading and "valid gps signal".

I changed SD cards and Navigon had a lock as soon as it loaded.

So all is well. I'm glad I kept it.

[mangoman]

hahaha- that's funny - I guess since they don't expect to see the issue again for another 9.8 years they see no need to have the update up anymore! :cheesygri (They're right though, if you haven't updated by now, there's really no need to bother at this point unless you strongly feel that you will be using this same GPS in 2019)




where did you get the official update file?

I open the link
http://www.navsupport.net/gps/16878/
click on "update" tab, these is a url link
"For Omnitech Navigation Software and/or Map Updates, Please Click Here."
Click the link, there is an error message "HTTP 404 not found"

Also on top of the webpage, follow link "ALERT: Click Here for GPS Satellite Signal issue quick fix" in red banner, it contains no files to download.

Thanks.

[actng]

i downloaded the unofficial fix... and then i went looking for the official fix just for sake of completeness and came across the same msg above... anyone have the official fix? do i need it? what's the diff between the unofficial fix and the official fix?

[elmst200]

Since the time and date will not be accurate if it is not updated, it's better to update the fix.

I managed to find the update file "GPS-update-20090615.rar" from the url link from one of previous posts. I followed the first several steps of instruction but got lost on how to deal with the remaining steps.

The instruction is like this:
"Unzip it and open the AutoUpdate.ini file on your PC. Change the [COM]=COM2 to [COM]=COM1 then save it. Copy the four files into your SD card and run autorun.exe. It will update the firmware. Wait until it shows OK as shown in the last page of the manual. "

Here are the questions:
1. on "Copy the four files into your SD card". Which card to copy, the original SD card from OMNITECH or my new card with iGo8? On which directory to copy these files, root directory?
2. on "run autorun.exe". How to run it, is it automatically run after turn on the GPS unit with SD card inserted?
3. Run autorun.exe once or multiple times depending on how many SD card one's going to use in the GPS?

Thanks for help.


hahaha- that's funny - I guess since they don't expect to see the issue again for another 9.8 years they see no need to have the update up anymore! :cheesygri (They're right though, if you haven't updated by now, there's really no need to bother at this point unless you strongly feel that you will be using this same GPS in 2019)

[elmst200]

you may check post #816 of
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1320989&page=55&highlight=omnitech
There is a link to a .rar file which contains 4 files. You may compares these files with your unofficial update files.

If you know the answer to my previous post, please help. Thanks.


i downloaded the unofficial fix... and then i went looking for the official fix just for sake of completeness and came across the same msg above... anyone have the official fix? do i need it? what's the diff between the unofficial fix and the official fix?

[icanwait]

If anyone want the official update - I uploaded it here -

http://www.files.to/get/712896/yzq7umaz0q


Since the directions are gone from the website - it is like this -

Copy the nk.bin file to an empty SD card.

Make sure the battery is fully charged and turn on the Omnitech. The file will autorun - so don't touch anything until it's finished and you get a message that it completed successfully.

Then press the reset button with the stylus or a pen.

Remove the sd card and put one in that has your GPS software on it and it should be good.

There seems to be a problem with incorrect time and date if you didn't update and they are working on that.



I removed the nk.bin from the SD card right away so I didn't accidentally put it in the Omnitech and run the flash update unexpectedly.

I also used an empty SD card rather than attempting to overwrite the nk.bin file on any other SD cards.

A flash update can wreck your device if it fails - so use at your own risk.

[elmst200]

a question, how to play REAL format movies with .rm, .rmvb extesion?
do we have to download RealPlayer? which one to download, RealPlayer SP?
how to install it?
thanks.


yep same here. I installed the official version a few days ago, and all has been working smoothly. Also took the opportunity to upgrade to genIV 1.9. The game's are pretty simple but they amuse me, and the media player is smooth and fast enough to play movies and mp3s on my omnitech. Anyone still interested in a very easy set-up you can check out GenIV's Menu Interface (http://www.geniv.com/download/HACKEDGPS.htm)

Be sure to watch the youtube videos, they are good tutorials!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IziS9AIHRk4&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Wa6ZJUZj8&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC5-adYTT38&feature=channel_page
(v.1.9 tutorials on his page)

Maps aren't included I guess most people already have them by now, but if not, I can try to dig up some links later. Otherwise, it's a straight copy on to blank sd card operation (though I deleted programs I didn't want to use for space).

[makellen]

Yeah, I think you have to install RealPlayer. There's a version for pocket pc here. RealPlayer for PPC (http://www.real.com/realmobile/download.html?thanks=true&device=Pocket%2520PC%2520Devices)

As for how to install it, since it's an .exe, I think you can just copy the file over. Hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong. Don't know how well it will work though, I don't use that format. My avi's play well on the omnitech though.

[stemfi]

The source has the Silicon Power 4GB 80x SD Memory card on sale for $19.99

Anyone tried this one yet?

[stemfi]

TSCC has the Silicon Power 4GB 80x SD Memory card on sale for $19.99


http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=MemoryCard_SD&product=4419270

[elmst200]

could anybody please answer this question. thanks.


a question, how to play REAL format movies with .rm, .rmvb extesion?
do we have to download RealPlayer? which one to download, RealPlayer SP?
how to install it?
thanks.

[mangoman]

makellen already did right below your post - he said to use realplayer for PocketPC. Nobody here uses realplayer though I gather as most ppl don't bother using it on their regular PC either (yet another PITA program that wants to load up all the time and that has stupid proprietary file formats). I'm guessing that if you're looking to use realplayer, then you're probably not too comfortable with modding the files on the SD card on your own though.

Unless you have some huge library of video/audio files in realplayer format, I wouldn't advise bothering with realplayer (and if they're just streamed files you do realize that you need an internet connection for those ones).



could anybody please answer this question. thanks.

[mangoman]

I wonder if this is really the same Omnitech issue that manifested itself slightly differently on the Garmins? Maybe they paid the same programmer to do the satellite almanac/week coding? ;)

http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2009/06/ask-garmin-free-mandatory-gps-software-available-now.html

[ken0042]

TSCC has the Silicon Power 4GB 80x SD Memory card on sale for $19.99


http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=MemoryCard_SD&product=4419270

I know it may be a PITA to look through this size of a thread, but I recall there being talk about different people trying 4 GB cards.

[stemfi]

The source has the Silicon Power 4GB 80x SD Memory card on sale for $19.99

Anyone tried this one yet?

I bought it with the SPC card for $18. I ran the HP utility and got it working on the second try.

[elmst200]

what do you mean? do you mean the 4GB SD card failed first try in your GPS?
How does the failure look like, failed to read the card to boost the GPS or the GPS is successfully boosted but can not read whole 4GB capacity of the card?

newegg.ca has a couple of Transcend 4GB SD cards selling from $12.99-$36.99 each. Has anybody tried any of them?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208086
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208411
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820163159




I bought it with the SPC card for $18. I ran the HP utility and got it working on the second try.

[stemfi]

A 4gb card will not work out of the box because it is formatted FAT32. You must convert it using the HP utility.

It has been reported that the non SDHC Transcend cards do work but the shipping costs are a killer.

For more info and a link to the HP utillity:

http://www.techsmarttips.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=731&start=0

[Unconventional]

Anybody wanna buy mine? Bought it for my parents. They didn't like it, and bought a Garmin.

$80. With the box and the receipt. I paid $100 after taxes.

pm me.

[mtl_cheapo]

check out this link on EBAY:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-UNLOCKED-Omnitech-4-3-PDA-MP3-VIDEO-All-in-1-GPS_W0QQitemZ320393482064QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGPS_De vices?hash=item4a98f08f50&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1215%7C 293%3A1%7C294%3A50

this guy's hack looks amazing! any idea where i can get this?

also, do any of you know where i can get the touchpen for this GPS?

[Unconventional]

Anybody wanna buy mine? Bought it for my parents. They didn't like it, and bought a Garmin.

$80. With the box and the receipt. I paid $100 after taxes.

pm me.



Sold. Thanks.

[ken0042]

this guy's hack looks amazing! any idea where i can get this?

I sent him a PM asking if he would be interested in selling a copy of the SD card. I guess we can see what he says.

[mtl_cheapo]

he offered me 45$ US for the hack w/ a 4Gb SD card...not a bad deal, works out to about 30$CAD for the SW alone....thinking about it right now.

[pshch]

check out this link on EBAY:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-UNLOCKED-Omnitech-4-3-PDA-MP3-VIDEO-All-in-1-GPS_W0QQitemZ320393482064QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGPS_De vices?hash=item4a98f08f50&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1215%7C 293%3A1%7C294%3A50

this guy's hack looks amazing! any idea where i can get this?

also, do any of you know where i can get the touchpen for this GPS?

When I hacked mine I saw this image somewhere and my starting point was this thread so if you have time and some skills you should be able to get it for free. But honestly I finally reverted to iGo auto run and only use pocket notepad to edit sys.txt to tune up iGo to my taste. I like this GPS with iGo installed as GPS device but it's quite mediocre as anything else but if you have spare 30$ to make it cool looking - why not :-)

[seeker]

could anybody please answer this question. thanks.


Quote:
Originally Posted by elmst200
a question, how to play REAL format movies with .rm, .rmvb extesion?
do we have to download RealPlayer? which one to download, RealPlayer SP?
how to install it?
thanks.
Quote



just downloaded an Ultra RM Converter. then convert RealMedia(*.RM,*.RMVB) files to AVI, DivX, Xvid, MPEG1, MPEG2, VCD, SVCD, DVD, WMV formats.
(I converted to avi),it works prety well. the AVI files are much smaller then rm files.

[icanwait]

As far as the Transcend cards go - I'm using one that says 133 on it for speed and the other doesn't say anything for speed.

I formatted both with the HP tool at Fat 32 and they both work fine.

As far as the stylus (touchpen) goes - I bought mine "open box" and thought it was missing. But upon examining the Gps unit about a month later - I noticed a little plastic thing at the top right - back of the unit. When I pulled on it - a stylus came out.

I'm probably the only one - but just in case anyone else didn't find it.

[mtl_cheapo]

As far as the Transcend cards go - I'm using one that says 133 on it for speed and the other doesn't say anything for speed.

I formatted both with the HP tool at Fat 32 and they both work fine.

As far as the stylus (touchpen) goes - I bought mine "open box" and thought it was missing. But upon examining the Gps unit about a month later - I noticed a little plastic thing at the top right - back of the unit. When I pulled on it - a stylus came out.

I'm probably the only one - but just in case anyone else didn't find it.

Has anybody else found the touchpen?

[elmst200]

iGO map lacks of Canadian POI's, many of POI's are missing. A handy example is grocery chains Metro (former Dominion) and Sobeys are missing.

Also I found an error when going on 401 west bound from McCowan to DVP/404. The speech mistakenly says "traveling on highway 404", it should be "traveling on highway 401".

Are there any new and improved map for iGO? Where and how?

Thanks.

[yuprules]

iGO map lacks of Canadian POI's, many of POI's are missing. A handy example is grocery chains Metro (former Dominion) and Sobeys are missing.

Also I found an error when going on 401 east bound from McCowan to DVP/404. The speech mistakenly says "traveling on highway 404", it should be "traveling on highway 401".

Are there any new and improved map for iGO? Where and how?

Thanks.

There are no new Navteq maps for Canada yet.

[Mr Nobody]

iGO map lacks of Canadian POI's, many of POI's are missing. A handy example is grocery chains Metro (former Dominion) and Sobeys are missing.

Also I found an error when going on 401 east bound from McCowan to DVP/404. The speech mistakenly says "traveling on highway 404", it should be "traveling on highway 401".

Are there any new and improved map for iGO? Where and how?

Thanks.

I've never noticed that highway error...will have to double check.

You can use the POI file from the TA maps. Or use both files and just have duplicates. Although I did not find the NT POIs that lacking. Obviously none are going to have EVERYTHING your looking for.

[elmst200]

Thank you.

The map error shoud be "401 west bound express from McCowan to DVP/404".
A typo of "east bound" in my original post.


I've never noticed that highway error...will have to double check.

You can use the POI file from the TA maps. Or use both files and just have duplicates. Although I did not find the NT POIs that lacking. Obviously none are going to have EVERYTHING your looking for.

[mangoman]

Do you mean that you still haven't located it on your unit or are you asking if anyone knows where to buy a replacement?

If it's the former, then look at the diagram on pg. 2 in the quickstart guide HERE (http://www.navsupport.net/gps/16878/download/OmnitechGPS_QSG_EN_V1.pdf) and note where the stylus is stored (if you turn the unit so that you're looking at the speaker/mount side it's at the top left - the diagram has a line pointing to exactly where the stylus tip is located). Use your fingernail to slide it up. If it was missing when you bought it then there will only be a hole for where the stylus is usually located.




Has anybody else found the touchpen?

[Mr Nobody]

Going backwards to reply to some older posts...


Unless you have some huge library of video/audio files in realplayer format, I wouldn't advise bothering with realplayer (and if they're just streamed files you do realize that you need an internet connection for those ones).

My guess is tonnes of Chinese videos. They love RMVB. Me hates RMVB.


check out this link on EBAY:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-UNLOCKED-Omnitech-4-3-PDA-MP3-VIDEO-All-in-1-GPS_W0QQitemZ320393482064QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGPS_De vices?hash=item4a98f08f50&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1215%7C 293%3A1%7C294%3A50

this guy's hack looks amazing! any idea where i can get this?

also, do any of you know where i can get the touchpen for this GPS?

That's just MioPocket. No biggie.


just downloaded an Ultra RM Converter. then convert RealMedia(*.RM,*.RMVB) files to AVI, DivX, Xvid, MPEG1, MPEG2, VCD, SVCD, DVD, WMV formats.
(I converted to avi),it works prety well. the AVI files are much smaller then rm files.

Hows the PQ after conversion? I'd like to convert tonnes of stuff some coworkers gave me. This is to play on HTPC so I don't want any worse PQ than it already is.

[mtl_cheapo]

Do you mean that you still haven't located it on your unit or are you asking if anyone knows where to buy a replacement?

If it's the former, then look at the diagram on pg. 2 in the quickstart guide HERE (http://www.navsupport.net/gps/16878/download/OmnitechGPS_QSG_EN_V1.pdf) and note where the stylus is stored (if you turn the unit so that you're looking at the speaker/mount side it's at the top left - the diagram has a line pointing to exactly where the stylus tip is located). Use your fingernail to slide it up. If it was missing when you bought it then there will only be a hole for where the stylus is usually located.

thanks mangoman...found it...i feel pretty dumb for not finding it before...see boys and girls...we should READ the instruction manual time to time....

[mangoman]

haha - no worries mtl_cheapo! It was like that the first time I used a device that had a stylus but once you use one then it's pretty intuitive on new devices you buy. Glad to hear that you weren't screwed over in the end!


thanks mangoman...found it...i feel pretty dumb for not finding it before...see boys and girls...we should READ the instruction manual time to time....

[mtl_cheapo]

anybody know of any RECENT deals for a non-HC SD card 4Gb (preferably w/o shipping costs that jack up the cost)?

[mtl_cheapo]

i checked canada computers in Ottawa (Rideau street) and they had nothing.

[stemfi]

anybody know of any RECENT deals for a non-HC SD card 4Gb (preferably w/o shipping costs that jack up the cost)?


Costco has this Transcend one for $24.99 (including shipping and handling). If you are not a Costco member there is some sort of extra charge - I think it used to be 5%?

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10305276&whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|79|2109&N=4008745&Mo=24&No=22&ViewAll=25&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=2109&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&topnav=

If you check my post (#641) The Source had the Silicon Power 4GB 80x SD Memory card on sale for $19.99, but the link is now dead - maybe they still have some in store?

[tvl]

after 2 months, this is the best GPS unit i could buy for 100$
thx OP
btw, here is the update firmware for this unit
http://www.navsupport.net/gps/quickfix/index.html

[mtl_cheapo]

i'm trying to use Navigon with GenIV's UI. the software and maps load correctly, but I can't get a GPS signal. I have a feeling that it has something to do with the baud rate and port settings in some files. does anybody have any ideas?

cheers.

[scoop]

anywhere updated maps can be bought/obtained for this thing?