GPS + Navigation systems in China

[PandaEyes]

Hi ,

does anyone know if there exist any gps based navigation systems with maps from Guangdong province (Zhuhai & Guangzhou would be perfect ).

I am looking for such a system. The only additional requirement is that the system accepts english as the navigation language.

I'm leaving for Zhuhai in 18 days and i'd like to do a bit exploring without depending too much on my girlfriend who lives & works there.

Here are the technical specifications i'm looking for:

- English as navigation language ( additional Mandarin or Cantonese is a benefit )

- preferably color based touch screen ( 4 inch or more )

- price not over 1500US$ ( negotionable ).

- updable via data link ( USB? ) connection to a laptop.

- the more accurate the better.

Wishlist :

- Detailed maps from Zhuhai & Guangzhou

Any hints & tips ( url's & so ) on where i can buy such a system are very welcome.

Thanks ,

Edwin

[kalvin]

I have a similar question, only I'd like to know if any Palm GPS software packages are available for Beijing-- just wondering if I can use GPS there.

[flameproof]

Mapking has a few PDA maps.

http://www.mapking.com/en/MK7_Product_Eng.htm

[thph2006]

Hi, I'm also looking for GPS mapping and street navigation software for major Chinese cities. I know of several smartphone compatible products like TomTom which have street navigation for USA, Europe and Hong Kong but I haven't found any for the mainland China cities.

I have a new HTC TYTN II smartphone with built-in GPS. The phone runs Windows Mobile 6 OS so here's what I think I need:

- Must work on Windows Mobile based devices

- Should not require an internet connection to work. (If it does require internet I guess I'll need to know about availability of mobile data services in China)

- Should have an option to display street information in pinyin if possible.

Anyone know of such a product? Thanks!