Thread: AULRO Subscriber Offer - cheap on-road/off-road GPS units

Hi Basil35,

Try these.

Attachments are in jpg and bmp format.

I think for background it should be bmp

Dave.

Hi Basil35,

Sorry only jpg attachment worked.
Here is bmp

Dave.

Originally Posted by DavidB

Hi Basil35,

Try these.

Attachments are in jpg and bmp format.

I think for background it should be bmp

Dave.

Thanks for that Dave.

Works perfectly.

Appreciate the help. Now my GPS Looks like Factory Fitted Original Equipment.

And the mandatory picture of how it all turned out.

Sorry about the quality...

Originally Posted by Basil135

And the mandatory picture of how it all turned out.

Sorry about the quality...

That's cooool!


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Just a quick question that I haven't spotted in the thread is:

I want to get one of Rangas gps but I run a mac? Can you use this gps with a mac and does anyone on here run and mac and have the experience in setting one up, especially with ozi explorer?

Thanx guys, love the help that people give on this site and it's much appreciated.

Cheers,
Povman.

Originally Posted by povman

Just a quick question that I haven't spotted in the thread is:

I want to get one of Rangas gps but I run a mac? Can you use this gps with a mac and does anyone on here run and mac and have the experience in setting one up, especially with ozi explorer?

Thanx guys, love the help that people give on this site and it's much appreciated.

Cheers,
Povman.

It doesn't matter what OS you use, as all the files needed are on the SD card. Keep the SD card as FAT or FAT32 (as it is shipped) and you'll have no dramas.

Now all you have to do is subscribe for an extra level of support

Originally Posted by Ranga

I've been bying these units DealExtreme: $103.76 5.0" LCD 372MHz CPU Windows CE 5.0 Bluetooth + GPS Navigator w/FM Transmitter + 2GB Maps SD for some time now (bought about 10 so far) for myself and friends/family. They work just fine, despite being Chinese "noname" (actually known as GlobusGPS). They come in at around $130 including delivery. I've now bought enough of them that I'm confident they're not dodgy.

One downside is the default interface software - it's a bit clumsy, and IMHO damn ugly! Also, it only comes with road navigation software.

But, the best thing is, after some modification, I clean this up and ultimately get it to run OziExplorer CE - and any other software supported by Windows CE, including the road software it's shipped with.

I'm happy to modify them for AULRO members for free. This includes installing a much nicer "skin" (interface), installing the OziExplorer CE software (demo version - license is $40), and setting it up so when you click the GPS option, instead automatically running the Igo8 road navigation software, it pops up another menu with a choice of Igo8 or OziExplorer, plus a few other bits and pieces.

Unfortunately, I can't supply off-road maps if they're copyrighted, but they're easy enough to put onto the SD card if you source them elsewhere yourself.

The Hema on-road/off-road unit is similar to this, and has off road maps. However, it has a smaller screen, and costs about $800 more than the units I get.

"Please note that this offer is now only available to AULRO subscribers. If your not willing to support this wonderful site, I'm not able to support you. I have no interest in profiting from giving assistance, so the least you can do is help keep this site running by becoming a subscriber."

Please note, I make NO profit from this, and I'm not a business. This is simply a hobby, and after receiving plenty of help from the AULRO community, I'm happy if I can give something back. I've already done a few for some AULRO members, and they seem very happy with them.

If you want units for other friends/family, I'm happy to help, but would appreciate something for my time it takes modifying them

As a DIY alternative, I'll try and post a How To soon... then you can modify it yourself and save me doing it

Ranga,

Do you still have these available and if so which version are you now importing?
I'm either looking at one of these units or a netbook with external monitor.
Both have Pro's and Con's.
Pro for the Duel Extreme is compact, great forum feedback, onboard GPS, Bluetooth.
Con for the Duel Extreme is running Windows CE (not to sure about what it can run i.e video, itunes, office apps, Oziexplorer, Google Earth etc). Storage space. I believe it can only run Oziexplorer CE which requires you to plan your trip in Oziexplorer first and then export to Oziexplorer CE(?)

Pro for the net book is full windows os. HDD storage. can be used as a notebook when removed from the vehicle. Can run Oziexplorer.
Con for the netbook is that it is larger, probably need an external monitor mounted on the dash, cost of purchase and accesories, power supply.

So as you can see, I'm split down the middle. I have a 4wd trip comming up at the end of June and would like something to prototype while I'm away. I'm currently building a laptop version to see how it goes but after reading all of the forums about how good your units are I'm tempted to take the plunge.

regards.

Stewie.