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How Can Singapore Consumers Choose The Right GPS

Hi there. Over at this page, we would like to give you a brief on what are the current maps solutions in Singapore. Namely, there are 4 maps sources, namely MapKing, AGIS, Malsingmaps and iGO(NavnGO). When deciding to buy a GPS, you are most likely to consider both the map software and the hardware as consideration factors. If we assume that you have no preference for either 13 GPS hardwares, then the map software parts could well be your final decision factors. Let us zoom into these software selling points.
MAPKING:

1. GNAVI
2. HOLUX
3. SHINCO
4. MIO






1. Source of Maps

Singapore: SLA* and Malsingmaps
Malaysia: MapKing and Malsingmaps

* Singapore Land Authority




2. Frequency of Maps Update

Bi-monthly to Quarterly




3. Free Map updates

Yes.




4. Map Update Methods

Online.




5. Maps Coverage

Pan-Asia




6. Search Method

Block Number
Street Name
Landmarks
Postal Codes




7. Points-Of-Interest (Traffic)

Stationary Speed Cameras
Mobile Speed Traps

AGIS:

5. LILIPUT
6. PACKARD BELL
7. VDO
8. VITAS
9. ZENGA





1. Source of Maps

Singapore: Unknown
Malaysia: Unknown





2. Frequency of Maps Update


Half Yearly




3. Free Map updates

1 time Only




4. Map Update Methods

Go to Their Office at Jln Peminpin




5. Maps Coverage

South East Asia




6. Search Method

Block Number
Street Name
Landmarks
Postal Codes




7. Points-Of-Interest (Traffic)

Stationary Speed Cameras
Mobile Speed Traps
ERP

IGO:

10. HP IPAQ
11. MARBELLA
12. NOVOGO







1. Source of Maps

Singapore: TeleAtlas
Malaysia: TeleAtlas





2. Frequency of Maps Update


Yearly




3. Free Map updates

No Free




4. Map Update Methods

Unknown




5. Maps Coverage

Americas & Europe Primarily




6. Search Method

Block Number
Street Name
Landmarks





7. Points-Of-Interest (Traffic)

Stationary Speed Cameras


Malsingmaps

13. GARMIN









1. Source of Maps

Singapore: Forum users
Malaysia: Forum users





2. Frequency of Maps Update


Half-Yearly (Open Version)




3. Free Map updates

Yes




4. Map Update Methods

Online




5. Maps Coverage

Singapore, Malaysia and Borneo




6. Search Method

Block Number
Street Name
Landmarks





7. Points-Of-Interest (Traffic)

Stationary Speed Cameras
Mobile Speed Traps
ERP
Bus Lanes









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