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

[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

[**Discovery300Tdi**]

G'day All

I for one can vouch for these little great unit's that Ranga is offering.
I have had mine now for about 2months and have not yet had any problems with it. I am currently running OziExplorerCE with off-road maps and can say its one powerful software. Ranga has helped me alot with the setup on the unit and he does a great job on doing so and has a overwhelming knowledge on both the unit's at hand and setting up the software for them and he is a great guy to boot

cheers simon

[It'sNotWorthComplaining!]

Interesting site, I like the reverse sensor $27, I might have to get one for the Disco, Hard for me to see what's behind when backing

[HBWC]

cool any chance of geting an image to flash the thing as i have a regoed copy of ozexplorer

[austastar]

Hi Ranga,
I use a laptop with OziExp and have the 1:250,000 NatMap set.
It would be great to have a smaller unit to use in dusty conditions, or even as a portable unit for walking.
The DIY posting sounds like a great idea, and will volunteer to 'road test' your instructions before you post them if you like.
I have never used Windows CE, so should be a suitably 'inexperienced' for the test.

Is there enough interest to do a bulk purchase?

I would be happy to act as coordinator for Hobart purchases, and even set the 'Hobart' units up if I can follow Ranga's instructions. (What am I doing?????)
cheers

[Hymie]

I'll take 2 when you are ready to go.

[brenno]

I'll take one thanks.

You can PM me the details if you like.

[Jock The Rock]

Just wondering if its possible to mark a track in the GPS, so I can have a database of tracks?

I'm after a GPS that will do car navigation as well as mark tracks

I have found one that will do this, the Magellan Crossover. But a bit exxy for me

Hope you can help

Thanks

[dullbird]

mmmmmmmm very tempted just becasue they are so cheap

[mickygee]

put me down for one. if i can manage to get it going it means anyone can!!