GPS software needed [Archive]

Mark

29-03-2007, 22:16

If I need to be specific (it usually helps) - Garmin City Navigator North America v7 or higher

Note - not City Navigator NT.

I checked garmin.com, and they list it at $140. I have no objections whatsoever to paying that, but there's a disclaimer - for domestic US market only. Now, I'm not sure if that means it won't work with non-US devices, or just that they won't ship outside the US.

So, I check the UK, using my favourite source - gpsw.co.uk...

...

£282

**** me. No. Never. No ****ing way, jose. I'm not paing that. That's complete crap.

So, I need to either (a) figure out how to convince them I'm American (sending goods to the hotel might work - done that before), (b) find someone who *is* American, or (c) *cough* (you know the rest ;))

Daz

29-03-2007, 22:23

http://v3.newzbin.com/browse/post/2377851/

No version though. I can pull it down but am off to bed so you wont find out till the morning. That ok?

Mark

29-03-2007, 22:48

Have at it. They're protected so might need a keygen as well though.

leowyatt

30-03-2007, 08:54

http://www.isohunt.com/download/14829596/garmin+north

Mark

30-03-2007, 09:25

Torrent that old there will probably be no seeders.

I'll see what Daz comes up with (thanks again Daz).

Mark

30-03-2007, 09:33

Why, thanks everybody (including Kitten). ;D

leowyatt

30-03-2007, 09:55

Well this (http://torrents.thepiratebay.org/3646236/Garmin_Mapsource_City_Navigator_North_America_V.8_ DVD.3646236.TPB.torrent) one has 1 seeder and 16 leechers

This (http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3592673/Garmin_Mapsource_City_Navigator_North_America_NT_V .8_DVD) ones 11 seeders and 25 leechers

This (http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3597263/Garmin_Mapsource_Metroguide_North_America_v7_-_No_unlock_needed) ones has 25 seeders and 15 leechers.

Daz

30-03-2007, 10:15

Little blip in the download overnight but it's almost finished now. Looks like version 8 if that's any good to you?

At ~1.6GB the problem is going to be getting it to you. Would a CD in the post be quick enough?

Mark

30-03-2007, 10:59

I've got disk space elsewhere if it'll help, but CD is good. Plenty of time - don't need it for three weeks. For once I've planned ahead. :shocked:

Leo, I'll bear those in mind if needed later.

Thanks.

Daz

30-03-2007, 11:21

CD will be better, I want to shut the server down this weekend as we wont be at home. Cant be arsed leaving it uploading :p

GARMIN MAPSOURCE CITY NAVIGATOR NORTH AMERICA V8.iso
Version 8 it is :) PM me your address dude and I'll get it posted over the weekend.

Mark

30-03-2007, 11:22

Bonus. That's the latest version then.

If it's any good, I'd still be prepared to buy it, but not at the UK price.

I'll reimburse you in beer tokens at a convenient point. :)

Daz

30-03-2007, 11:26

No need dude, I still owe you for those aerials :)

Mark

30-03-2007, 11:29

Ssshh - you could have stayed quiet and got free beer. :p ;D

Daz

30-03-2007, 11:42

There's also an unlock code in here Mark :) Do you want me to burn both files to DVD, or burn the ISO and email you the code, save you burning it again?

Mark

30-03-2007, 11:48

Email's fine. Saves messing with ISO readers. :)

Feek

30-03-2007, 17:05

Good luck if you manage to make it work on the GPS unit itself.

Garmin have been particularly good with their unlock code system, the codes are tied to a specific serial numbered unit and although it may unlock on screen the chances are that it won't actually dump the maps onto the device.

There's been a wonder Garmin keygen suggested for a good few years but it's complete vapourware. As far as I know, their system still hasn't been cracked (but it's been a year since I checked, this may have changed).

LeperousDust

30-03-2007, 18:16

Daz you little Newsgroup whore, get to the back of the line! :D

Mark

01-04-2007, 21:44

I know about the unlock stuff Feek as I've done it before. I'm still going to try and buy it but that doesn't rule out other options as a short-term 'fix' - if they fail, they fail.

Daz

01-04-2007, 22:32

Still need that address dude :)

Mark

01-04-2007, 22:33

I'll PM it to you on the morrow. I'm bound for the bed now. :)

Daz

03-04-2007, 10:54

Any chance dude? ;D

Mark

03-04-2007, 11:07

LOL - thanks for the reminder. :shocked:

Mark

09-04-2007, 20:31

It's here. Thanks dude. :cool:

Any chance of the key please, or is that on the DVD?

Daz

09-04-2007, 21:13

It's not sorry, I forgot. It's on the main rig, will it wait until tomorrow? :)

Mark

09-04-2007, 21:18

Sure will.

Mark

19-04-2007, 21:03

Feek was unfortunately, though certainly not surprisingly, correct. Works on the PC but not on the GPS.

T'was definitely worth a go though and many thanks Daz for the efforts.

Oh well, I ordered the real thing - at $110 inc. shipping, with exchange rates as they are, it's not going to break the bank. :)