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AKI
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Post subject: can anyone tell me if GPS navigation system works in India a  Posted: July 4th, 2011, 11:56 am |
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Joined: October 29th, 2009, 8:04 pm
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if i take one from Kuwait, will it work in india 
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Jonyboy
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Post subject: Re: can anyone tell me if GPS navigation system works in Ind Posted: July 4th, 2011, 12:06 pm |
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Joined: June 22nd, 2009, 10:04 am
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Location: Kuwait
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Hello AKI.
If u ask me....technically it shud work. But I aint too sure abt tat coz, I aint tech sauvy nor do I use a GPS.
The other tech sauvy members, who are sorta busy right now, will revert back to you.....soon.
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dlc
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Post subject: Re: can anyone tell me if GPS navigation system works in Ind Posted: July 4th, 2011, 12:14 pm |
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Joined: May 11th, 2009, 9:22 am
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Location: M. Hawalli, Q8
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GPS bought in Kuwait are usually loaded with GCC maps. You would probably have to load Indian/Asia maps for it to work in India:)
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Rahul
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Post subject: Re: can anyone tell me if GPS navigation system works in Ind Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:26 am |
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Joined: August 9th, 2009, 8:34 pm
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Technically, a GPS cannot work in India except in certain areas big cities. The thing is, a GPS works best on roads that run north-south and east-west. In India, however, roads run in all directions and all angles, so I'm not sure how one would be able to program a GPS to give directions in such terrain.
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mathai
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Post subject: Re: can anyone tell me if GPS navigation system works in Ind Posted: May 22nd, 2012, 11:25 am |
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Joined: June 20th, 2009, 11:40 pm
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Rahul wrote: Technically, a GPS cannot work in India except in certain areas big cities. The thing is, a GPS works best on roads that run north-south and east-west. In India, however, roads run in all directions and all angles, so I'm not sure how one would be able to program a GPS to give directions in such terrain.
R Hi Rahul, I'm afraid whoever gave you that piece of information is completely wrong. Any GPS device will work in any position on the globe. Whether you'll be able to find a restaurant or petrol pump near you will depend on the maps that you have installed. If you know how to navigate using coordinates you can find your way no matter where you are using the GPS device. If you're thinking of buying a GPS for use in India you might want to check out http://www.mapmyindia.com/
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mathai
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Post subject: Re: can anyone tell me if GPS navigation system works in Ind Posted: May 22nd, 2012, 11:28 am |
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Joined: June 20th, 2009, 11:40 pm
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cajie
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Post subject: Re: can anyone tell me if GPS navigation system works in Ind Posted: May 22nd, 2012, 2:18 pm |
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Joined: May 19th, 2009, 1:11 pm
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Rahul wrote: Technically, a GPS cannot work in India except in certain areas big cities. The thing is, a GPS works best on roads that run north-south and east-west. In India, however, roads run in all directions and all angles, so I'm not sure how one would be able to program a GPS to give directions in such terrain.
R lol. That was funny. Of course, GPS works quiet well in India. Just make sure you load India map on your device.
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mathai
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Post subject: Re: can anyone tell me if GPS navigation system works in Ind Posted: May 22nd, 2012, 3:11 pm |
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Joined: June 20th, 2009, 11:40 pm
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cajie wrote: Rahul wrote: Technically, a GPS cannot work in India except in certain areas big cities. The thing is, a GPS works best on roads that run north-south and east-west. In India, however, roads run in all directions and all angles, so I'm not sure how one would be able to program a GPS to give directions in such terrain.
R lol. That was funny. Of course, GPS works quiet well in India. Just make sure you load India map on your device. Rahul wrote: In India, however, roads run in all directions and all angles I lol'ed sooo hard at that bit 
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cajie
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Post subject: Re: can anyone tell me if GPS navigation system works in Ind Posted: May 22nd, 2012, 3:31 pm |
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Joined: May 19th, 2009, 1:11 pm
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Coincidentally, my 2 brothers and their families are currently traversing India by car - starting from Goa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, etc. and travelling all the way to North up to Delhi - and they plan to return via Rajasthan.
My brother is using his iPhone with the built-in maps as he has a 3G connection, and his experience is that it works flawlessly. If I recollect, the map does not have turn-by-turn navigation, but as long as you get real-time update as to where you are, its pretty good for long-distance travels, as you just need to know which highways to take.
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