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Hi folks, headin to America soon and my GPS is UK & Ireland only. Car rental place is charging stupid money to rent a GPS. So question is... would anybody who has a Sat Nav with US maps care to help a brother out? :D
Bit of a long shot... But would be a great help and would greatly appreciate it!
A couple of people just told me that you can download any maps for any sat nav... Anybody know how true that it is? Would be pretty handy if it is... :D
Yea u can download the maps but they cost money and then ya gotta download normal ones when ya get back!!! Did ya price buying a cheap nav over there cos that's what my mate did when he went over!!!
Ah, nothing in life is free! May indeed be the best option to buy one there as it will definitely be cheaper than renting.
What kind of phone do you have?Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter-E36
yea was just going to say new sim google maps as above
or buy a second hand satnav off ebay
you'll struggle to find semeone here with usa maps as at a stretch most of would just have europe
iPhone 5, but would need to unlock it, get a US sim, get some internet package, a car holder, a car charger etc.
Ah if you had android (with GPS chip, not A-GPS) I'd be able to sort you out ;) No need for US sim, internet etc...you would need a charger of course :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter-E36
Figured it'd be a long shot alright, ebay time! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Lucifer
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Damn... Cheers anyway! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ketron
still time to get phone unlocked but second hand sat nav off ebay us be the right job imo
The sim is dead easy. Call into AT&T and get a pay and go sim. $60 2Gb data that lasts 30 days (there are cheaper options too).Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter-E36
Alternatively call into t mobile and get a wifi hotspot. They sometimes have refurbished ones for cheaper, no phone unlocking required.
Or if you're with emobile or meteor you can get a 200meg US data roaming plan for 20 quid. Turn on data roaming, get directions and then turn off data. You won't get live traffic etc but it's doable.
Well if ya get an android pm me your email and I'll send ya the .apk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter-E36
you can get usa maps for satnav if you go down the not so legal route of downloading torrents etc. YMMV
What make of sat nav is it?
Not sure, haven't used it in ages! Will dig it out and let you know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave
If it's garmin I can help you.
My Dad has a Garmin 650 Nuvi, That's not been updated in years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave
What's the easiest way to do it?
pm'd you there....
GPS Underground is pretty good
Massive thanks to @[sean212] for sorting me out with a GPS with North American maps on it, and not even allowing me to pay postage! Thank you kind sir :D