Omnitech GPS 4.3" Screen, lots of hacks

[Chunkee]

Omnitech GPS


Do a simple google search for quill coupon codes. Mine was added to the cart, but apparently verified upon purchase email.

So best case

119 -20 + 99.00 plus Applicable Tax

lots of great hacks apparently and seemingly a good deal.

I bit...we shall soon see. Check out SD and FW for some other links to good sites on this GPS.

jC

 

[Pardus]

Use code FMC or WLR $20 off order of $150 or more, never heard of this GPS, anyone own one? cant find a $20 off $120 coupon. seems like a good gps.

Found this on another web site

pros
1 the navigon has 2d/3d
2. realistic view whis is amazing
3 tts which is the upside
4 gps singal excellent
5.slim and stylish
6 very good gps for only 75 bucks...i would say its better than tom tom one
7. uses navteq maps

cons
1.only 48 states of america maps
2. staples brand-no homepage to get updates?
3. voice is not that loud
4. screen 3.5
5. because of the small screen everything is hard 2 see ...
6 there is no space when u want 2 look at poi ...

and this...

BookEater said...

I bought TomTom One Third and OmniTech and compared their functions.
1. OmniTech is 4.3 inch touch screen, TomTom one is 3.5 in touch screen.
2. OmniTech is easy to operate, I use less time to get all the functions. TomTom one make me feel not so easy to get the correct choices. Or TomTom choice is too few.
3. Omnitech use Navetech map, Tomtom one use TeleAtlas map. Both maps lacks detailed information. For example, OmniTech doesn't have information about road on a campus parking lots, Tomtom one doesn't have the road in a shopping mall.
4. OmniTech is quicker giving recalcuated routes. TomTom delayed recalculation may let you spend more time.
5. Tomtom have a good website, you can update your map and even share your map with other. Until now, I cannot locate the manufacture of OmniTech. The SD card cannot be recognized by my computer, I am not sure how OmniTech will be updated. Considering U.S is not going to develop as fast as China, I guess using OmniTech might not be a problem.
6. OmniTech speakout the name of the street make you feel confident.
7. OmniTech has Power Saving mode. When not connected to power, it will automatically turn off. However, if you connect it to your car outlet, it will keep on. TomTom is always on unless you turned off.
8. TomTom has better image of map.
9. TomTom one on sale price 149 dollars. OmniTech on sale price 169dollars.
10. OmniTech have search function to locate the point of interest.
11. OmniTech is supported by Windows CE, is better with regard to manage your recent address, point of interest. These cannot be achieved in on TomTom.

More comments from owners here and here

Was $140 @ staples, sold out.

SPECS

Preloaded Map Information Entire US and Canada
Screen Size 4.3"
Screen Type Touch screen
Number of Points of Interests (POIs) 1.2 million
Routing Selection Qickest route, shortest route
Automatic Rerouting Yes
Voice Prompts Yes
Text-to-speech Yes
3D Views Yes
Bluetooth No
Photo Storage No
MP3 Player No
Multiple Languages Yes
Memory SD card
Battery Life Up to 6 hours
Power Supply Li-Ion battery
Accessories Included Mounting bracket, car charger, wall charger, travel charger, and carrying case
Dimensions 3.31"H x 4.76"W x 0.88"D
Warranty 1-year mfr. limited warranty

thanks op!

 

[deepinya]

I read that the POIs are lacking. Are the hacks any good?

 

[Chunkee]

rippola'd from FW

Try GPS Passion
hxxp://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=102184

and TechsMartTips
hxxp://www.techsmarttips.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=22

 

[isekii]

A lot of people who purchased this during black fridya were saying it locked up when calculating routes.

Is it safe to assume thati t's fixed ?

 

[jrenna]

Anyone experience "Sold out" from Staples everytime they have a GPS on sale? I went on-line Sunday morning at 7 AM EST and it was already sold out.

 

[superHARD]

hot!

 

[ClockerXP]

Got one at the B&M in Roseville, MI. Yesterday.

Thanks OP

 

[deepinya]

Originally posted by: isekii
A lot of people who purchased this during black fridya were saying it locked up when calculating routes.

Is it safe to assume thati t's fixed ?

I just came back from Staples and the manager said he had 4 units returned due to locking up issues. Customers said it locked up while "acquiring satellite"

 

[ClockerXP]

no problems with mine

 

[bluesubaru]

looks dead:

"This item has been discontinued."

 

[gregtor]

my order got canceled they say its out of stock even though it was when I oredered on the 16th

 

[Pardus]

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[isekii]

Originally posted by: ActiveX
i got a garmin 200 and my friend got a 260, on his we made a ghost image of both, then he restored the 260 image to the 200 and now my nuvi 200 does text to speech.. my guess this will work with any garmin.. there all identical except for the soft.

that's sweet.
do you just restore it using a card ?

 

[Pardus]

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[isekii]

I have the Mitac Mio 310x but I really want a Nuvi 200W