Hi,

Anyone know where i can buy this or a compatible one to install in Toyota Hilux Vigo,
any where else other than Toyota service center/showroom? What's the price
and does it come with updated Thailand street map in English?

Any recommendation would be appreciated

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Sat Nav in Fortuner and compatible to install in Hilux Vigo, Prerunner.

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Others found on the web originally for Corolla, should be compatible for Hilux Vigo, Prerunner.

Regards.

This post has been edited by RedBullHorn: 2009-01-03 22:19:25

That looks bloody expensive you can get GPS with the same maps from about 4,000baht at MBK. WITH review camera from about 10,000baht.

Allan

I would avoid an in dash unit. Everyone I know has had major problems updating their map.

As far as buying a decent GPS for 4,000 baht, I'd have to think that you wouldn't get much for that price. Just the ESRI Thailand map costs 7,000 baht.

Here is a link;

http://www.gadgetrend.com/gps_nav.php

my samsung omnia phone came complete with satnav installed, and a thailand map, and it sits nicely in my dash. GPS is a little slow to start finding the sats though, about 1 min.

Get a garmin unit and have the Thai maps (ESRI ones) put on it..

Most compatible, best mapping, and easiest to update.. In 2 or 3 years when theres something worth upgrading to upstick it from the window and do so.. In dash units in a country with less technology is a pain in the ass.. Just IMHO.

If you buy the ESRI map, the first update is free. They normally update once a year. I think after the first year it will cost you 1,200 baht to update. The latest version is 8.1. They do a pretty good job with the roads but the waypoints are NOT up to date. It's not a big deal because you can add your own waypoints and your GPS will remember and keep them.

Version 8.1 has the newest Bangkok bridge on the map. Earlier versions do NOT have the Kanchanaphisek Bridge. Outdated maps will still get you where you want to go but it may be a much longer route.

GaryA just because Esri overcharge for the Thailand map does not mean you can't get a decent GPS for 4,000 baht up ($133).
if ya look on the internet in the real world you will find them for this price. normally the non-garmin units use the i-go map platform same as MIOmap etc.
But yes the garmin/esri/rotweiller setup is probably slightly better but much more expensive.
Allan

Please look on the Internet and let us know what GPS unit and what map for Thailand can be purchased for 4,000 baht. Overcharge? I agree but when you have no competition, it puts you in a pretty good position. Google maps are free and can be used on some GPS phones but how good are they? I can assure you that they do not compare to an ESRI map and a Garmin GPS.

Hi guys,

Thank you all for the input, I know my options to get a DVD player w/ screen and
a Garmin GPS separately but i would really want an all-in-one unit that's compatible.

I would really like any information source available to get it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/jap.gif)

GaryA I did not say 'including' a map of Thailand. but ok i will take the bait. there are currently 2 adverts on Mocyc.com one for 3,990 and the other for 4,900 both with i-go Thailand maps. if we look further then we can find many Garmin units on Ebay for around $100 and then you could download the map from Rotweiller for a nominal fee or other places the esri map free (as told to me by a friend who has done this)
then of course there is MBK where there are many retailers of low cost GPS units.
Thanks and tata
Allan

I would really like any information source available to get it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/jap.gif) (stick to the topic please)