Thread: Hema Navigator HN5i or VMS Touring 700HD

Originally Posted by Pilbara130

I am also looking at both units. I am thinking the Hema due to the size. Whats the thoughts on the VMS being so big , owning a Defender the VMS is about the same size as the front window

Just bought the VMS unit for $550 through 4WD action wow what a deal.

Originally Posted by Pilbara130

I am also looking at both units. I am thinking the Hema due to the size. Whats the thoughts on the VMS being so big , owning a Defender the VMS is about the same size as the front window

Bigger is better. seriously. VMS make two sizes. 7" and 5". At least they did. You could contact them at info@vms4x4.com
The 7" is the way to go. Easier to read and also gives you a larger map area. It is also easier to operate. No 2 son has the 7" and is very happy with it.

Why don't you make a bracket that comes off the lower part of your dash.

I have a VMS 500 and couldn't be happier.That is until I dropped it and the screen got damaged on a rock. . Have got it going again - just have to be caerful how you push the menu in one spot.

Tony

Having just looked at VMS website it would appear as if they only make 700HD now . 5" & 6" discontinued.

Pilbara130 where did you get your's for $550

Gary

Originally Posted by 33chinacars

Having just looked at VMS website it would appear as if they only make 700HD now . 5" & 6" discontinued.

Pilbara130 where did you get your's for $550

Gary

Hi Gary,

4WD action are selling them as a promo deal for $550 in there Christmas catalog.
If its not on there web site pm me your email address and ill send you the link.
I have been looking every where for the best deal and the best i could get it down to was $680 so i was super stoked when i recieved there Christmas email.

Dan

Thinking of getting a hema 5i,just wondering what they are like,as they have been out a while now.Any pros or cons would be good.

Thanks in advance.

No takers?

Originally Posted by scarry

No takers?

I can't comment directly on the Hn5i but it is a very neatly packaged interface to OziExplorer CE (4wd) , Memory Map (topo) and iGo (turn by turn).

These are probably the three best apps for gps navigation available at present and should give you pretty decent coverage.

I'd note that Memory Map currently uses the 2012 Hema mapping, whereas the latest you can purchase for OziExplorer are 2011 versions. Not a big deal I guess but as the maps are being regularly updated it would be nice to be able to get hold of them.

The other side of the coin is that Memory Map topo products aren't really the most up-to-date. The ones I have are VicTopo 1:25K and this product is based on a 2009 release, with the actual mapping being older than this. I've found many instances of marked tracks being closed, or totally overgrown to the point there is only the faintest trace of their previous existence.

I was just looking at the route of a trip I recently did up to Wyperfeld NP, and noticed that a popular track is completely missing from Memory Map's VicTopo 1:25K mapping.

MM_VicTopo.jpg

In contrast the larger scale Spatial Vision VicMap 1:100K imagery which is in OziEx format shows the track very clearly.

SV_VicMap_DVD.jpg

I've basically given up on using the MM VicTopo, and just use the SV VicMap DVD.


I suppose my point is that none of the available software does it all, and each app has limitation and advantages. The Hema Navigator has the advantage of giving you the ability to switch between MM and OziCE, so you should be able to select the best mapping for the circumstances.

Ultimately GPS navigation is about the mapping, and that is what should inform your decision.

cheers
Paul

Found out the hemma 6 will be out shortly,may not actually replace the 5i,but will have other features