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beakster Occasional Visitor
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beakster Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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After a bit more digging I found the manufacturing company:
[img]http://www.e-songdigital.com/pro_detail.asp?id=188#2[/img]
So it seems its an E-Song ESG402. Looks cheap. It says it has WinCE 4.2, so could I install TomTom on it and make it as good as a TomTom?
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philpugh Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 2003 Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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On the general premise that you get what you pay for, I would be wary of these devices. They may work - but what support do you get? What about new maps / s/w updates?
For a little more you should be able to get systems from the 'big boys' (TomTom / Garmin etc) have a look on the web - Amazon have some good offers on from time-to-time. (currently have Garmin nuvi 250 - European mapping - for £100 - good entry-level device).
As for the X1000 - what exactly is TomTom 2007?
Running WinCE 4.2 means you may be able to get some other s/w running - but is there any guarantee you can get to the OS on these devices? Also 4.2 is a little old - so you may be limited in what you can get to run on it. _________________ Phil |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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I might be wrong but I suspect these are running illegal copies of the software, TomTom certainly do not sell PNA devices via other badged suppliers - I am sure TomTom will be interested to view the e-bay adverts and take the relevant action.
Avoid this sort of device all together, if it ever needs advice, support or upgrades you will come unstuck - Mike |
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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Does the screen shots with TT showing Middlesbrough even look right to anyone? |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14901 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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You're right, Paul - A route going across the screen, not up or down it. Looks a bit like Artistic Licence or Artist's Impression! _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
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