Pakistan’s First in-car GPS Navigation and Maps Introduced
Data Solutions (Pvt) Ltd and Tracking World (Pvt) Ltd are offering Pakistan’s very first in-car GPS system. Initially in detail maps are available for major Pakistani cities (including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Multan, Gujranwala and Wah Cantt) and all major national highways.
Streets are labeled and searchable for Islamabad, Lahore and some parts of Karachi. In addition there are close to 40,000 POIs (point of interests) such as fuel/CNG stations, banks, ATMs, hospitals, restaurants, hotels, shops, etc. You may find address and phone number information for most of POIs.
In-Car GPS is made possible through Garmin GPS units. These navigation units range from in-car dash mounted devices to devices for motorbikes. There is also a unit which can be integrated with the vehicle’s LCD and displays the navigational information on it.
Initially in-detailed maps would be available for selected cities They say that they had been developing maps for Pakistan for last two years, and now they are ready to launch GPS services next week through an
Lahore based Tracking World say that, customers can pay one time fee for these navigation units and map to use GPS service for life time. They won’t charge you any monthly subscription fee or data transfer fee afterwords, thanks to their partnership with cellular companies.
Users will have to purchase one navigational device and map to kick going.
Once configured, users can input for POIs or location addresses in navigation device, which will speak out or guide drivers through screen to reach destinations.
Devices’ price: Ranges from $399 to $599
Map Price: $120
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Ali Raza @ October 5th, 2008 3:00 pm
when i drive i bring my n810 baby with me little bit tweaking with google maps db there you are free gps
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Aamir Attaa @ October 5th, 2008 3:04 pm
@Ali Raza, yea Google Maps works good with GPS enabled handsets… but local POIs data is not available, which makes it difficult to reach your destination by just putting address into your device
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nazar @ October 6th, 2008 2:49 am
Hi Friends
Pakistan navigator maps & GPS (Garmin Nuvi 310) Cost about Rs.42,931
Includes!
• Nuvi 310, preloaded with Pakistan North Map Data
• vehicle suction cup mount
• carrying case
• 12-24 volt adapter cable
• dashboard disk
• USB interface cable
• sample Language Guide content
• sample MP3s
• quick reference guide
Features
• Display: 3.5″ QVGA color TFT 64K colours, 320 x 240 resolution, anti-glare touchscreen
• Map Data/Memory: Preloaded Regional Map stored in 512MB built-in flash memory
• Bluetooth: Compatible
• Real-time Traffic: Supports TMC traffic (OPTIONAL)
• Voice: Navigation instructions and warnings
• Enhanced Features: Speed Cameras pre-loaded, POI Loader, SD Card Slot, SMS/Text Messaging
• Infotainment: (MP3 Player) (Picture Viewer) (Audio Book Player) (Currency & Measurement Converter) (Trip Computer) (Average & maximum speeds) (World Clock) (Travel Guide) (Language Translator) (Audio Output Jack).
• Power Source: Rechargeable Li-ion battery (4-8 hours)
To buy Pakistani GPS.. http://naqsha.net/Products.aspx
Have fun
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MUHAMMAD TAYYAB HUSSNAIN @ October 6th, 2008 1:15 pm
PLZ LOVE YOUR COUNTRY.AND REMEMBER 20 TIMES IN A DAY TO YOUR GRAVE.PLZ DO SOME THING BETTER FOR YOUR COUNTRY AND DONT TELL A LIE.
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Aamir Attaa @ October 6th, 2008 1:16 pm
@nazar, thanks for your input
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Nasir Mahmood @ October 6th, 2008 9:55 pm
About time we had GPS…bit late for me now but I would have killed for it a few years back. Who is doing the maps? and do you know if it’s possible to use the exisiting GPS systems in imported cars with just the maps disk?
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Aamir Attaa @ October 6th, 2008 9:59 pm
@Nasir Mahmood, Unfortunately, these maps work with Garmin devices only…. that’s sort of limitation.
Tracking World (the company) says they had been developing maps themselves, and they did this in two years. Government didn’t provide then with any bit of information…
let me add their helpline numbers here
* 042-111 22 66 66
* 042-5161830
* 0300-4000766
* 0300-4013808
* 033 44 33 33 01
* 033 44 33 33 02
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ڈفر @ October 6th, 2008 10:10 pm
isn’t it costly w.r.t PK market?
but i ve seen
naqsha.net has done a wonderful job
thumbs up for n.n
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shahzad @ October 11th, 2008 12:07 am
The map disk technology which came in with imorted cars is an older version latest technology is that gps devices comes with a built 2 gb flash memory.
and we are out of stcok as well.people have surprisingly bought every unit of garmin.
03004013802.
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shahzad @ October 11th, 2008 12:12 am
nuvi 310 is availble for just 32800
111226666
03004013802
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Nadir Viqar @ October 13th, 2008 9:27 pm
Hello All,
I work at naqsha.net. Thank you for all your nice comments. The current base unit, Garmin Nuvi 200w, retails for Rs. 29,750. Regarding cars which already have GPS navigation devices/screens but no maps: we have a solution for them too. Its the Garmin GVN 53. It is attaches to your in-car entertainment units or screen and transforms it into a full fledged navigation unit. It comes with an RF remote as well. For any of you who are interested in navigation for your motorbikes we have a special water proof unit as well. This is the Garmin Zumo 500. For more product details visit naqsha.net.
If you are in Lahore, visit the display centre at Tracking World (Pvt) Ltd. For people in Islamabad we have units on display at Hi Volts (F-8 Markaz) and Illusions (F-7 Markaz). You may also call at 042-111-22-66-66 for details.
Regards,
Nadir
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shafqat @ October 28th, 2008 11:16 am
Any one needing free base map of Pakistan, map of Islamabd, Lahore
in Garmin img format may contact me. Usable in Garmin mobile xt for wm5/6mobiles, Garmin Mobile Pc (for laptops) and any garmin GPS (having mapping capablity) Note: Routing is not available though, otherwise has many Poi’s.
Regards
Shafqat
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Faisal Nawaz Reply:
November 6th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
@shafqat,
Salam Shafqat,
I got Garmin Nuvi 670 from USA. Please help me in loading some base map of Pakistan with some POIs.
Regards,
Faisal Nawaz
faisaln77@gmail.com
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Khan @ November 7th, 2008 10:19 pm
Hi Shafqat,
I also hane Garmin GPS from USA.
Can you help to download Karachi map on this GPS.
All I need is to just see in GPS where ever I am going.
Thanks
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shafqat Reply:
November 8th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Khan Sahib, Please email me on shafqataltaf@hotmail.com
Regards
Shafqat
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Afzal @ November 9th, 2008 12:01 pm
Can some one help me to get unlocked digital map of Pakistan for my mobile (nokia 6110 Navigator)?
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Afzal Reply:
November 9th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Can some one help me to get unlocked digital map of Pakistan for my mobile (nokia 6110 Navigator)?
mafzal1762@hotmail.com
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farhan @ November 9th, 2008 9:12 pm
hi shafqat
i got a garmin nuvi 750 from usa and i need amps of lahore with POIs…do u any solution apart from me spending an extra 120 for maps from naqsha ppl…u may email me on my id farhan230@hotmail.com
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