garmin Sat Nav wanted

berty



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 216

Message Posted:
11/05/2011 18:11

anyone know where I can get Cyprus (North and South) Sat Nav map for my Garmin.

berty



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 216

Message Posted:
13/05/2011 20:48

i take it thats NO THEN

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
13/05/2011 20:59

I'm sure there are people who would give you a sensible reply, maybe they're like me and don't know what a Garmin is. Can you enlighten us please.



Tango1

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
13/05/2011 21:38

Ian,you can get it from here if you have bittorent installed http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/6113285/Garmin_Cyprus_Map_2010.10

How are you and Michelle?not seen you for ages.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
13/05/2011 23:32

A Garmin is a satellite navigation system.

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 00:02

Hi berty click on the link below

Tom Tom Sat Nav GPS maps for North Cyprus - North Cyprus Forum ...

Currently in the UK and own a Tom Tom sat nav. Coming back over soon and wondering if anybody knows if maps are available for North cyprus? ...

http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/417.asp



stevie-d

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 00:08

http://www.eranav.com/images/indash_eng.jpg

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 00:12

Oops sorry about the last post

stevie-d

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 05:57

From the garmin website of offical garmin dealers in Cyprus



C A PETRIDES LTD

P.O. BOX 56086

LIMASSOL 3304

Phone: 00 357 25 564 200

Fax: 00 357 55 651 23



Depending on what you want the device for, you may just be better off buying a mobile smartphone as these all have the same GPS tech in them as the hand held garmin devices. There are many apps available that provided the same or similar functionality to a dedeciated GPS device. You can buy such phones in the UK from around £90, which is cheaper than the dedicated Garmin devices.

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 08:46

Hi berty see below



Kyrenia Head Office

ERA GPS & NAVIGATION



B.Ecevit Ave.Renan Denizer Plz.

Floor:2 No:7 Kyrenia / TRNC



Phone:+90 392 815 2540

Latitude : 35°20'15.97"K

Longitude: 33°19'12.36"E



sales@eranav.com support@eranav.com

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 10:07

Thank you for telling what a Garmin is, I like to think that I learn something new every day, doesn't get me far though, but makes me feel better!!



Tango1

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 11:23

Garmin, Tom Tom, Sat Nav etc. are all brand names with navigation capability i.e. they all have GPS (Global Positioning System), they follow the signals from these satellites and depending on time differences from each satellite they calculate the distance and hence by trigonometric computations determine the current coordinates of your position. If you have a map installed it will show your position on the map. With advanced navigation systems and software it will also tell you how to get to the address you wish to go. It will show you the route and also tell you to turn right, turn left etc. at the right time. If you miss a turn, unlike the wife, it will keep calm and redirect you accordingly.



The one I have also has most of the speed cameras marked on the map and warns me 500 metrtes in advance. As you all know I am a careful driver but the navigator is an extra bonus.

ismet

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 11:38

It doesn't have one of those annoying women giving instructions does it? Not referring to your wife here elko2!!

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 16:03

Elko they are not just used for navigation, though that is a main use of them. I used such devices with both Birdlife Cyprus and Kuskor to map out km squares and then find and survey these squares 'down on the ground', as well as to record specific locations where say limesticks were found. Today however I would not need or use such a dedicated device, my (partners) mobile phone would do the job just as well. The latest generation of mobile smartphones are seriously eating into the traditional markets for companies like Garmin and Tom Tom, who are responding by making 'apps' for these phones now as well as selling bespoke dedicated devices. Garmin actualy released its own phone in conjuction with I think Asus, but it was a bit of a flop.

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 17:22

msg 13 Tango,

In the Turkish version its a lady giving directions and as expected occasionally mixes up her right and left but the map is accurate

If I switch over to English, I have the choice of a lady or man giving instructions.

ismet

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 17:40

Erol,

actually the mobile phones with GPS capability have the upper hand because most of them lock onto the location within seconds because they use the information obtained from the GSM base stations. They can also download the map of the location using GPRS but that may cost you money. Anyway, the future lies with all singing and all dancing mobile phones.

ismet

argos


Joined: 26/10/2010
Posts: 246

Message Posted:
16/05/2011 13:05

hi we sell them in our shop ARGOS R US in karakum girne next to turkish bank and erdener super market/ works on this side greek side and in turkey. pop in and take a look thanks tel 03928155426.