Thread: Hema Navigator HN5i or VMS Touring 700HD

I know it's a not answering your question, but (unless you need a reversing camera) have you looked at tablets? I sold my HN5, bought an iPad and have never looked back.

For me the advantages of a generic device are that I have several great options for on-road and off-road mapping (including the VMS software) plus I get software upgrades when they are released. Many purpose built GPS devices never get software upgrades. I also carry the equivalent of several hundred kilograms of books on my iPad, including a full set of workshop manuals for my Land Rover, plus there's all of the other functionality that you get from a generic device.

Me I'm leaning towards the VMS unit mainly because it incorporates reversing cameras. You can also load other maps into it not just what is surplied. Realise it cost a lot tho

Gary

Go the VMS if camera is required...

Otherwise - iPad

I have a HEMA. It is great in the bush but absolutely hopeless in the city. It will take a reversing camera as well.


Cheers
Sketer

Originally Posted by Sketer

I have a HEMA. It is great in the bush but absolutely hopeless in the city. It will take a reversing camera as well.


Cheers
Sketer

Hi what model is yours thanks Peter

Hi, which do you think is the best and why.

Flyreels if you want to add a reversing camera dont get the VMS. PM me and i will share a few emails i have had with the fine folk at VMS.

I agree with others,grab a ipad. Just be aware programs like memory map wont give you WGS 84

It is a HEMA Navigator 5". At least that is what's on the box. I bought it as a new model about April/May 2010.

Cheers
Sketer

i have had two hemas

first one a hema 5 was good but was stolen out of my car

it was replaced with the insurance mob with the new hema5i

new one has a much better street program

ive used the off road map a few times on fraser and it works well

you can make tracks and save them

set way points and travel too them
but im sure im not useing it to its full protential

i purchased mine from the map shop at harbour twon gold coast and the guy that owns the shop was fantastic

he gave me a two hour lesson and ive been back a couple of times with questions
he also helped my over the phone once

i dont know much about the vms one

cheers