Gps

Mr Red · Veteran Member

Gps

brian · Guru

Mr Red wrote:
Hi Guys,
I am after opinion,s of any one using either Hema 6 or Vms Touring gps i am trying to get a unbiased report.

Mr Red.

You are never going to get an unbiased "opinion" on any subject.

An opinion is just that. It is a wholly personal, emotional interpretation which may be veracious in full, in part, or not at all.

As can be seen regularly on this forum, a vast gamut of opinions, which all of their proponents believe to be fully accurate, but which are in direct opposition to each other will be offered up on almost any subject that is raised.

As to the question: I have no knowledge of either, but would be interested to find out, so will watch with bated breath for the diverse (and definitely biased) "opinions" which may be forthcoming.

revemike · Senior Member

Hi Mr Red...

My 'unbiased' two bobs worth...

I have used the hema and always found it great. I found it excellent for back road exploring as it had all the back roads well marked.

You might like to consider this option as well before making up your mind...

I no longer use the Hema device as I opted to use the Maps apps that are now available on the IPad. I find the larger screen a better option and have purchased a strong screen mount.

Both Hema and VMS have IPad Apps and all the maps that are on the smaller device are available for the IPad (and probably more).

Cloak · Guru

Good points Mike. If you can justify it run the Mapping Apps on an iPad but be sure to buy the model with the GPS in-built, that's the one with G3.

MaryJane · Senior Member

Mr Red wrote:
Hi Guys,
I am after opinion,s of any one using either Hema 6 or Vms Touring gps i am trying to get a unbiased report.

Mr Red.

all I know is Hema walked all over my tomtom. No surprise. Last year I was in real Aussie bush in WA, no phone coverage etc. a mate lent me his Hema, it tracked where I was going and showed me my route back . it was brilliant. I felt safe.

just my opinion biggrin

MJ

elliemike · Guru

We have the Hema HN6, Also Two Garmin Devices.

The Hema has two programmes of navigation to choose from. Street Navigation, and 4x4 Navigation

City Driving with Turn By Turn instructions (Visual and Spoken) just like the common GPS street navigators

4x4 Maps. Very detailed and you can choose different maps, of which there are quite a few Maps to choose from. You can Download maps as well.

The 4x4 maps have no Spoken guidance on them. Just your current position and Track Tail. Or Route/Waypoint Navigation that you have compiled.

Once you are out of the city or off the main Hwy's or down a bush track, you realise how good The Hema HN6 is.

Takes a little bit of learning and I would suggest getting some tuition on using it. I think you might find some helpfull Youtube Videos on using it.

Regards

Mike

-- Edited by elliemike on Thursday 20th of February 2014 01:59:50 PM

TrekenOz · Member

I too have a Hema 6 and would not have anything else. one of the very handy things on it is Camps Australia wide is already on for your use.

Mine came with Camps 6 and upgrade to 7 was free it also has a very extensive POI list, very handy if in a large town or city to find all sorts of places for example

shopping, doctors, entertainment etc.

A friend bought a VMS and 2 weeks later bought a Hema 6 because he didn't like it.

Mr Red · Veteran Member

Mr Red wrote:
Hi Guys,
I am after opinion,s of any one using either Hema 6 or Vms Touring gps i am trying to get a unbiased report.

Mr Red.

To all that answered my question about Hema and Vms gps i have ordered a Hema Hn7.

Thanks Mr Red.

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.