Hi all gps/pda/wince experts. [sorry accidentally posted identical question in EE lounge] here's something, but pardon my ignorance - gps navigation systems is quite new to me.

I have a NAVMAN MY-55 (my-series is new). Like many gps navigation companies, they offer service to purchase their additional maps, say of western europe. The purchase is really a purchase of an unlock key (like most softwares).

Whereupon using in conjuction with the DVD that comes with the unit, will unlock and allow the map on the DVD to be copied and installed correctly on the MY-55 machine. So here's my thing: the map cost $129, and I have heard essentially it is a platform running win ce. Apparently, running win ce implies that this device can also be 'unlocked' by using something such as 'mio' - i guess a software that bypasses the NAVMAN's interface and allows direct access to the bigger picture, the native OS. Enabling other features such as video playing etc. And more importantly in this case, is the use of OTHER navigation softwares on the unit - therefore allowing multiple navigational softwares and their appropriate maps to be operated on this 'navman' machine, essentially opening up the unit. QUESTION: Is the above understanding correct (save my poor explaination of it)? QUESTION: Does ANYONE know of a NAVMAN activation key/code bypass/keygen (?!) for MY-SERIES.

Results 1 - 20. Navman product key finder download. Rated 5 out of 5 by ALMsydney from Best GPS I've owned I had a navman for a while that's around 3 years old. 6 serial key gen Product Keys/ serial maker Product Key Explorer 2. Key finder product key finder. Which implies it is the full version of the product.

QUESTION: Are there any drawbacks to opening up the system to mio (or other equivalents). Because it seems like it's mostly beneficial. QUESTION: How else can i navigate using some WESTERN EUROPE MAP (keyword is navigate, because apparently some other hacks only allow 'virtual' use of map instead of actual gps navigation simultaneous with map). QUESTION: pdf reading on an unlocked unit?? I know this will seem like a plead for workarounds something legit, but I think this may be bit beyond that in that mio unlocks the machine and enables the unit for other purposes. I'm very keen to know more about these things, but right now, i'm very very anxious to know what EE can provide in terms of advice for a western europe map for this device. Thanks thanks thanks!!!!

Yes, i've already got the map. Seems that when people use the 'mio' software they call it 'unlocking' - i don't think it's breaking/entering, but opening up the win ce OS on the gps itself. I definitely don't want anyone to get the wrong idea of hacking the map, because i've already have additional maps (paid for!:) ) Am I right? Sfcedit Crack here. Subsequently, I am really wondering if this kind of software, such as 'MIO' (suppose there are others?!) allow the installation of other NAVIGATION softwares regardless of the gps device/brand you are using. I hope this clears things up a bit, cheers. HERE'S MY REPOSTED QUESTION: (WallyMod: please rephrase this on my behalf, thanks!) hi all gps/pda/wince experts.

[sorry accidentally posted identical question in EE lounge] here's something, but pardon my ignorance - gps navigation systems is quite new to me. I have a NAVMAN MY-55 (my-series is new). Like many gps navigation companies, they offer service to purchase their additional maps, say of western europe. The purchase is really a purchase of an unlock key (like most softwares). Whereupon using in conjuction with the DVD that comes with the unit, will unlock and allow the map on the DVD to be copied and installed correctly on the MY-55 machine. So here's my thing: I have read that a gps device like this is essentially it is a platform running win ce. Apparently, running win ce implies that this device can also be 'unlocked' by using something such as 'mio' (I DON'T THINK 'UNLOCK' here is the same as hacking, it is a software that opens up the win ce platform on the device so that you can use it as a Win CE device.

(opening up capabilities such as picture/movie viewing or similar i think). EITHER WAY, you can launch native gps's interface (in my case, NAVMAN's) and allows direct access to the bigger picture, the Win CE OS. I believe that's what most gps devices coming from China do - it's 'unlocked'. Not hacked, as suggested by other posts on this page.

And more importantly in this case though, is the use of other navigation softwares on the unit (many websites that allow free downloads of opographical maps such as a post mentioned earlier) - therefore allowing multiple navigational softwares and their appropriate maps to be operated on this 'navman' machine, essentially opening up the unit. QUESTION: Is the above understanding correct (save my poor explaination of it)? QUESTION: Are there any drawbacks to opening up the system to mio (or other equivalents). Because it seems like it's mostly beneficial. QUESTION: How else can i navigate using some WESTERN EUROPE MAP (keyword is navigate, because apparently some methods only allow 'virtual' use of map instead of actual gps navigation simultaneous with map).

QUESTION: Is pdf reading POSSIBLE on an unlocked unit? I Can Be Your Hero Video Song Free Download. ? I'm very keen to know more about these things, but right now, i'm very very anxious to know what EE can provide in terms of advice for alternative LEGAL maps/softwares that run on win ce sepcifically for this device.

Thanks thanks thanks!!!! Let me address the unlocking conundrum.

If you have a device with a piece of software (WinCE) that is locked for proprietary use by the vendor than you are stepping outside of the legal usage of the device if you are attempting to open it up from its designated proprietary function. It does not matter if WinCE is otherwise able to run in a 'free' format on other devices, the point is that the vendor has restricted the use of it on its device. As such he opted to do this to support his business model of providing hardware with added value sales later on. If you circumvent this by opening it up, for whatever purpose and even if your own interest is legit, the advice you seek and would receive would enable someone else to misuse it for starters.

And I am also not convinced that you are within your licensing terms of the device and its software if you did what you describe. In the end, whichever colour you paint it, it is hacking. Similar to unlocking a phone that is restricted, or your subscription for satellite and cable, the fact that you bought your device does not entitle you to change its function unless such is granted by the licensing terms. Comparisons to unlocked units from China.now there is an argument that you don't even want to start. We as experts here provide the content of information on EE, EE is the platform that as a legal entity is the responsible party for that content. Now if we give advice to aid you, EE as a platform could be seen as providing information to breaking the law or at the very least infringing copyright.

Depending on local legislation, such can carry unlimited fines. It simply comes down to your license terms unless you can prove that you are allowed to unlock your device (which I doubt) you will not be able to get any advice on this particular subject of your question. I will leave the other parts to some one else, maybe there is a satisfactory answer for you out there, that does not require you breaking any terms. Respectfully capt.

Pls refer to legal documentation of vendor-proprietary interface, especially in regards to usage throughout china: manufacturing in China has changed the implications of of the 'proprietary/sole' operation of such devices under specific conditions - implicated especially under the jurisdiction of consumer guarantees (act). The protection does NOT lie with the manufacturer/vendor, but the consumer. Simply put, the consumer pays for the product/service under a binding contract to be provided by the vendor - regardless of the proposed perspective that seems to suggest that by doing so, the paid consumer is 'stepping outside of the legal usage of the device (if you are attempting to open it up from its designated proprietary function)'. Windows CE on a Navman, well I have a Navman EZY, and I managed to get it to give me a windows screen. Then realised that the majority of the required DLL's and other core files are delibertly missing so my dream of playing pong or watching a film on my particular navman was going to be an illegal activity if I continued.

I have since restored my navman to it's default state and am going to purchase a pda. I will point out that during my experiments I did end up with a unusable Navman and did not fancy using illegal means to make it work as a tomtom or as a calculator, though breifly it did run as a external drive with a file manager. The solution is out there.

Buy a commercial Windows CE embedded device thats been designed to run pong, Media Player, or even GPS software. So as to not get myself banned I will not be able to help answer your question, and even if I did your navman could become useless in as little as three clicks of a mouse if I did.