tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19649274.post113768885124861908..comments2024-03-27T17:16:12.789+05:30Comments on The Leap Blog: A great new atlas of India is now availableAjay Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03835842741008200034noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19649274.post-34691009250216340872008-03-06T01:47:00.000+05:302008-03-06T01:47:00.000+05:301:250.000 scale topo maps of India are available a...1:250.000 scale topo maps of India are available at:<BR/><BR/>http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/ams/india/ <BR/><BR/>These provide incredible detail,<BR/>Peter Van Geit<BR/>http://sachennaitrekking.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15099284318432698601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19649274.post-89817766186605461412007-02-17T02:45:00.000+05:302007-02-17T02:45:00.000+05:30damn, I was thinking or purchasing a garmin 60 csx...damn, I was thinking or purchasing a garmin 60 csx but now I think I will postpone it. I have a Forerunner 201 and gives me the coordinates...guess will do with it...btw Mr. Srinivas Datta would your s/w run in garmin 60 csx?<BR/>Ajay I am looking for back country topography, do you have any cues on that front. I saw a lot of free online stuff, like from cgpsmapper.com <BR/>http://mapcenter.cgpsmapper.com/maplist.php?cnt=102&rgn=<BR/>would this run on a gps device...?<BR/>Thanks from your help. <BR/>ShubhamBosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628268200362420363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19649274.post-1166514982657231662006-12-19T13:26:00.000+05:302006-12-19T13:26:00.000+05:30Hi Ajay; As per GPS Navigation is concern we have ...Hi Ajay; As per GPS Navigation is concern we have a solution for you.<BR/>We are leading GPS solution providers in India. Now you can have the navigation software and city map for less than Re.2K, this will work well on both PC/Laptop as well as PDA with widows OS. Please visit www.spin.co.in for more details about us and also visit www.mapking.com for free trial version. We are official distributors and value added service providers for MapKing in India. Maps are available with us at well below the list price in Indian Rupees. As of now we have 5 city maps i.e., Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. <BR/>Srinivas Datta, datta@spin.co.inAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19649274.post-1138604865185542032006-01-30T12:37:00.000+05:302006-01-30T12:37:00.000+05:30Hi AjayIt works quite well. Like I said i find it ...Hi Ajay<BR/><BR/>It works quite well. Like I said i find it fascinating for its sheer technological capability. <BR/><BR/>The mapping is decent. You can drive from Bombay to Pune and find Karjat, Lonavala etc showing up. Or Malad, Santacruz airport etc on the western side. The one I got should cost between Rs 11K to 13 K in Singapore. <BR/><BR/>You may get some Garmin models at Heera Panna. At least I saw a simpler one called eTrex (i think) a year or so ago. You would pay roughly 30% more here than Singapore Sim Lim Square.<BR/><BR/>Will be happy to show it as and when our paths cross next !<BR/><BR/>But yes, there are people who are working or have worked on mapping software for cities like Bombay. I haven't seen it or looked out for it. I guess in Bombay one is too used to stopping at paanwala and asking !<BR/><BR/>You can reach me at govindraj@datelinebombay.comGovindraj Ethirajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478366187490177419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19649274.post-1138431791492426992006-01-28T12:33:00.000+05:302006-01-28T12:33:00.000+05:30Govindraj, let me understand clearly: You bought a...Govindraj, let me understand clearly: You bought a Garmin eMap and are using it in India? It is useful even with the rudimentary map that they supply? That is fascinating! How much does it cost? Are there other devices like it?<BR/><BR/>I looked up <A HREF="http://datelinebombay.blogspot.com/2005/12/i-broke-law-and-its-googles-fault.html" REL="nofollow">the URL you pasted in</A> and that's exactly how I feel. :-) But I distinctly recall that the first in-car navigation systems are now sold in India. Does someone know more?Ajay Shahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03835842741008200034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19649274.post-1138301416150381392006-01-27T00:20:00.000+05:302006-01-27T00:20:00.000+05:30there is some car navigation system for sure ...i ...there is some car navigation system for sure ...i remeber it seeing on NDTV ..some sardarji was explaining it ...i dont recall any further ...will post it shud i see it again ...Amithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447131037508080007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19649274.post-1138175286107160532006-01-25T13:18:00.000+05:302006-01-25T13:18:00.000+05:30Hi AjayI have a Garmin eMap and i use it for what ...Hi Ajay<BR/><BR/>I have a Garmin eMap and i use it for what is termed as recreational purposes. Yes, it does not have the detailing that you would get in the US, nor the ability to speak to you as you drive. Though there are folks who've created mapping software that should help, somewhat.<BR/> <BR/>Now, even without that software, my eMap gives me most of the main highways, airports and towns in India. Mine was bought in SE Asia so the regional data is pretty good.<BR/><BR/>The fact is that as a device which allows you to pinpoint where exactly you are on earth (give or take 25 metres), even as you are moving, its fascinating to use. <BR/>You can even use it on an aircraft, though some airlines specifically prohibit it.<BR/><BR/>And now a small plug. I recently touched upon the subject of maps but from a slightly different angle..<BR/><BR/>http://datelinebombay.blogspot.com/2005/12/i-broke-law-and-its-googles-fault.htmlGovindraj Ethirajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478366187490177419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19649274.post-1138032229906757822006-01-23T21:33:00.000+05:302006-01-23T21:33:00.000+05:30I think of maps as being about the mobility of str...I think of maps as being about the mobility of strangers. You landup at a new place, and armed with a map, you are comfortable and confident finding your way around. The lack of maps generates greater friction for people to move around. Since I've never been to Vijaywada, I am more circumspect about going there. This reduces competition - local inefficiencies are less likely to get quickly arbitraged away.Ajay Shahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03835842741008200034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19649274.post-1138028194643908592006-01-23T20:26:00.000+05:302006-01-23T20:26:00.000+05:30You got it. I was in US recently and when i asked ...You got it. I was in US recently and when i asked the hotel receptionist a taxi to take me to a certain place, she went to the net, printed the route map and gave it to me. How i wish this was available in India. In South Africa, i could buy a GPS set for 8000 Rs or so but did not because the maps are not just available in India. What a shame. May be they should privatise the great "Survey of India"Prasanthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15361097905671284394noreply@blogger.com