S2GE wrote:Hello all, thought I would dig up this old post-sorry if its a Faux pas.
Assuming I get my Visa I should be in SIN by the end of July. Reading from this (old) thread it would seem it would be cheaper to buy an American GPS and download the sg maps, correct?
Would you all suggest to buy a Garmin in the states then, and download a SIN map? Is that done on their web site?
I am pretty good with paper maps, having been in aviation for awhile, but think a GPS is a necessity in a country I know nothing about.
I'm still using my American Garmin, though i haven't updated the maps yet. It does need updating as Singapore is changing a lot, so I'll look into doing it next week, let you know if free maps are available. I think the Garmin maps maybe too old.
There is a local website for updated maps, not sure if it's free download, for the last edition, but you pay for the newest edition, it's regularly updated if you pay on a weekly basis.
I purchased maps on ebay for all Asia and Australia, though it cannot be updated, bit of a con really, so avoid buying maps on ebay.
For latest maps
http://www.malsingmaps.com/
Just downloaded the free upgrade dated 2-6-2011 works fine!