Buriram Expats
Buriram Province - General Category => Shopping in Buriram => Topic started by: RonTexas on August 27, 2012, 10:44:52 AM
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Where is a good place to buy a GPS unit. I would like a shop that has a demo unit set up.
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I too am interested, and would appreciate any recommendations and approx prices.
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Check the home page. I thought Buriram Expats shop sold them????
Garmin seem to be the brand leaders over here but ESRI seem to be the maps to get. I have a Mio C520 unit for over 4 years and am pleased with that.
A TIP: ensure whatever unit is preinstalled with the latest version of the mapping system.
I also use ' offline' maps on my iphone and they are free!
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Try the book shop in Big C. They had some in last time I looked.
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What we using now is Garmin Nuvi 2465, it's quite good and have map in English but maybe they have newer one already.
We order from Eagle GPS Thailand in Chiangmai and get it by mail.
http://www.eaglegps.co.th/
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Lots of useful information, but as Ron Texas asked, does anyone know where we can see some of the units on display?
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Lots of useful information, but as Ron Texas asked, does anyone know where we can see some of the units on display?
Even Pantip plaza has only 2 or 3 shops with them so most unlikely in Buriram/Surin other than some cheapie Thai versions. Probably best to check a friends unit.
I like to help but too far away from PK & B'ram to help, sorry.
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Lots of useful information, but as Ron Texas asked, does anyone know where we can see some of the units on display?
I have seen them on display in the Mall Korat,but i cannot remember the name of the shop.
Also in Pattaya with a large selection of different models.
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I have seen them on display in the Mall Korat,but i cannot remember the name of the shop.
Also in Pattaya with a large selection of different models.
Looks like we now have a valid reason to go to Pattaya!
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I have seen them on display in the Mall Korat,but i cannot remember the name of the shop.
Also in Pattaya with a large selection of different models.
Looks like we now have a valid reason to go to Pattaya!
Well at least you wont get lost on the way back.
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Lots of useful information, but as Ron Texas asked, does anyone know where we can see some of the units on display?
No reason or need to see the unit before purchasing it, those days are gone.
Find the unit on the internet (If Garmin, go to garmin thailand site),
get an impression of most units via youtube where many product reviews videos are posted.
No surprises if you buy new and ensure on the phone/email you want the ENGLISH language version.
Good luck. sawadi
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What kind of aftermarket support does BE provide for purchased Garmins? Such as downloading map updates?
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What kind of aftermarket support does BE provide for purchased Garmins? Such as downloading map updates?
All units we sold have 1 year warranty but I think Mod does not sell GPS units anymore but you may ask him directly.
All LEGAL updates can be purchased directly at GPS SOCIETY: http://www.gpssociety.com/EN/
Contact details: http://www.gpssociety.com/EN/Pages/wheretobuy.aspx
As you purchased the Garmin with Original maps you will be able to buy only the update and not pay full price for a new map.
You will get a CD and exact instructions how to install the new map into your GPS unit by using USB cable connect to pc.
sawadi
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I've just bought a Garmin Nuvi 2575 with a video camera for 13,000 Bht from Eagle.co.th (as below). It has free updates for life with this and some other models! I've used GPS maps all over the world to include deserts and the arctic always use Garmin.
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Sounds good Jamaw.
Is the video camera necessary? I suppose it could come in handy if someone cuts in front of you and causes an accident.
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It's personal preference really! I use them professionally as it's a requirement in many companies but given the horrendous state of driving in Thailand, if you have a record of an incident it does make life easier and the 'Farang is guilty because he is a Farang' may not apply! It's only a few thousand bhat extra and I think it's worth it.
I've actually uploaded some of the footage and looked back on it. I know many of us have seen some stupid thing on the road but it's good to have a record of it, just in case.
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FYI, I e-mailed Eagle asking about the Nuvi2575 with camera and got a reply within 30 minutes !!!!
They forgot the price but say they will EMS to Buriram free on orders over 5000 Baht.
The Driving Recorder is out of stock (expected 31st) hopefully the price will be as Jamaw said
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Second e-mail reply 14 minutes - impressive.
Prices:
nuvi 2575 - 9,990 THB
Garmin Driving Recorder - 3,900 THB
TOTAL: 13,890 THB
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They are selling very quickly and I did compliment them on the service. I had a few queries afterwards and mailed them and they resoned 'after hours' and were very helpful!
It seems a very good deal especially with the 'lifetime update' of maps!
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Are there any problems installing this in your car ? Any technical skills required ?
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Dundee - very easy to do, instructions very simple, just plug and play. The only 'technical' part is downloading the memory card from the camera to the computer, having downloaded the required software but the Eagle people are very helpful so no worries.
I've tried many GPS systems but nothing beats Garmin. They never used to be brilliant for street maps but now they are very detailed. I've hired cars with GPS and didn't like them, this is much better.
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I have a little Satnav
It sits there in my car
A Satnav is a driver's friend
It tells you where you are
I have a little Satnav
I've had it all my life
It’s better than the normal ones
My Satnav is my wife
It gives me full instructions
Especially how to drive
"It's thirty miles an hour", it says
"You're doing thirty five"
It tells me when to stop and start
And when to use the brake
And tells me that it's never ever
Safe to overtake
It tells me when a light is red
And when it goes to green
It seems to know instinctively
Just when to intervene
It lists the vehicles just in front
And all those to the rear
And taking this into account
It specifies my gear.
I'm sure no other driver
Has so helpful a device
For when we leave and lock the car
It still gives its advice
It fills me up with counselling
Each journey's pretty fraught
So why don't I exchange it
And get a quieter sort?
Ah well, you see, it cleans the house,
Makes sure I'm properly fed,
It washes all my shirts and things
And - keeps me warm in bed!
Despite all these advantages
And my tendency to scoff,
I do wish that once in a while
I could turn the damned thing off.
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Very good dimple
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:o :biggrin: thumbup