ABOUT MAPS
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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