Comments on: GPS Bay Car Navigating device (Model 3303) Specification

By: Tallen

Tallen — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:04:50 +0000

Yes, It’s true. I bought my Garmin Nuvi on last December 2008 at the PC Fair for RM899.00 it’s really value for money. Very Handy and helpful. Map will always update by it self. I strongly recommend it. The gadget won’t let you down, trust me.

By: tmliew

tmliew — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:45:14 +0000

Malsing maps may be free at their site but I have not got them to work on my 3303. The ones downloaded from GPS Bay’s own website work. The files do not appear to be identical.

As to individual needs, that’s a subjective question. For my own need of a cheap, no frills but practical GPS device; it’s all right. My firends ask me why I need two GPS. I say; one (3303) for dedicated use in the car and the other (Nokia phone with Garmin) for standby situations. Bear in mind that the softwares in both devices is different. Garmin is not touch panel on my phone whereas 3303 is. The look and feel of Garmin and Mapking is also different. Garmin is touch panel if you get Nuvi devices but that’s a different pricing arena.

By: kam

kam — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:22:15 +0000

Since Malsing Map is free for update in GPS-Bay 3303, do u think this map is able to meet our needs ?

By: tmliew

tmliew — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:11:38 +0000

I did not mean Malsing map is better. It is the only workable map in 3303. I use Garmin in my Nokia N series phones. Since model 3303 is CE platform, I asked Jayce if he knows anyone who has successfully installed Garmin in CE 5.0 gadgets. The answer, so far, is ‘no’.

You need to register your Garmin software. After that you can download some maps from Malsing’s website. It is free in the sense that you do not have to pay for subscriptions. However, you need to operate like a hobbyist. Visit Malsing site and read all you can find in there. Oops! Off-topic!

By: kam

kam — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:46:42 +0000

Thanks for your reply.
U mean Mapking is better then Malsing Map. Then how about Garmin, their map is free for life or have to make subcription ?

By: tmliew

tmliew — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:16:32 +0000

1. Good for the price range it is in.
2. I have been using it for 1 -2 weeks in Kuala Lumpur. Can do simulation drive to some other places if you know the name of the road you plan to go. I tried a virtual trip to Ipoh and looked like the same route I have been using.
3. One Mapking Malaysia, Second Malsingmaps Pen Malaysia & Third Malsingmap East Malaysia. I downloaded the update from their web site and the files are the saem eventhough the names are different. I copied them directly into the SD drive and it appears as two new files. Total of 5 files to choose. However, if you need to search for more Points of Interest (POIs) use the Mapking map. It is the biggest file, so it should contain more data.
4. Only time can tell. They may issue new maps but places where you visit may not be updated.

By: kam

kam — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:02:54 +0000

hello tmliew
Can i know how good is Gps-bay 3303 ?
Is it easy to operate ?
are we able to use it in whole malaysia without missing ?
which map u using in Gps-bay 3303 ?
Mapking need suscription, Malsing is free for update , which one good ?
it warranty us 3 months nia.

By: tmliew

tmliew — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:32:35 +0000

Hello Khairul,

If, I may suggest; get a new card. Go to Citibank website, download the application form and fax in the required documents. Someone from GPS Bay will contact you. The person from GPS will try to upsell you with Singapore map option and/or model upgrade. That’s entirely your choice. At RM399, it’s the cheapest in town and it works.

So far, this unit has served its purpose. I also use Garmin software installed in Nokia gps phones but it’s better to have a dedicated gps unit for/during travelling. Gps functions drain battery life very fast. My model 3303 is always charging when I travel.

By: khairul qamar

khairul qamar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:53:43 +0000

i’am citi bank visa gold card holder but not a shell card holder and i’am interested too in the GPS being offer could i get it too ?

By: Jayce

Jayce — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:53:02 +0000

Nope. No experience with CE 5.0. Garmin doesn’t use that.

By: tmliew

tmliew — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:45:22 +0000

Hi Jayce,

You may not own a GPS Bay 3303 but have you got experience with machines running on CE 5.0? They should behave the same way, in theory.

By: badar

badar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:48:39 +0000

can we install garmin map into this device

By: Jayce

Jayce — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:33:36 +0000

Hi tmliew, I wish to help. But I don’t have GPS Bay 3303.

Any other GPS Bay 3303 owners can help?

By: tmliew

tmliew — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:28:45 +0000

Hi Jayce,

Do you mind sharing on how you can install the other type of maps? I tried and can only manage to install the updates I can find on GPS-Bay own website at http://www.gpsbay.com/index.php?mid=774

By: Jayce

Jayce — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:09:48 +0000

So far I use malsingmaps only. Going to try out malfreemaps soon.

By: Kam

Kam — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:23:47 +0000

But, anyway the malsing map is free. Mapking for 1st year is free and the rest need subcription. Can somebody tell me which map works perfectly ? This 3303 only can support Malsing and MapKing which seen from their website

By: Jayce

Jayce — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:52:29 +0000

Map is not free? I prefer to use Garmin then. I can use free updated map with Garmin.

By: Kam

Kam — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:15:25 +0000

I get the Citibank Shell recently, and i plan to buy the GPS 3303, So, i email them and belows is their reply.

MapKing’s map updates is require to subcribe in order to get the latest map which cost RM 60 per update or package of 1 Year updates with RM 180.

If you’re a ShellCiti Credit Card Holder, you’re entitle to purchase the E668 by Upgrading the model 3303 to E668 by using the form that you received from the CitiBank with the price of RM 668.00

As for the Model E688i which is our retail model with the price of RM 999.00

By: pisang

pisang — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:59:24 +0000

yo.. as i know, very hard to get the updated malaysia map for others brand than garmin & mapking. which is updated map can get from mapking forum.

so, i suggest u all get garmin or mapking GPS only. do not buy others brand.

so, i need to know this “GPS Bay Car Navigating device (Model 3303)” used which map…. is that easy to get updated map? please advice !

By: acex

acex — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:49:50 +0000

well .. i did get GPS BAY 3303 overall is cool but i try to add in additional map is failed could not found at map switcher .. how come? .. any idea how i can add in the singapore map?