MG-950D
Published on December 21st, 2007 in CES 2008, bluetooth, fitness, gps navigation
MainNav is getting ready to introduce the new MG-950D at CES 2008. MG-950D is a bluetooth GPS data logger that has a lot functions that make it useful for hiking, biking, driving, and maybe even running.
It is similar to Garmin Edge 305 in terms of form factor but MG-950D also acts as a bluetooth GPS receiver, meaning you can share the GPS data with other devices. It uses a SiRF Star III GPS receiver and can store up to 120,000 waypoints. It can calculate speed and altitude while you workout and store that info so later on you can transfer it to your PC via the USB interface and view on Google Earth.
We have no information on pricing or where/when it will be available but we’ll investigate at CES 2008 for you.
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June 6th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Yeah, this blog was from a while ago, so I just want to add that Semsons & Co. Inc. is selling this item. They are offering free shipping and an additional 10% off (coupon code “MG950D”). It’s a limited time promotion (at least that’s what Semsons’ blog said). I got mine already and it’s pretty cool! I’ll probably get one for my brother as well since he’s such an athletic nut.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
I’ve got one from Semsons too but the unit was having some issues. It would freeze or stop responding to buttons. I could not even turn the unit off or touch the >| button on the middle of the unit to proceed to next page.
I found out from the manufacturer that there is a newer firmware, version 1.16.
Eglantine, are you having the same issue with yours?
July 30th, 2008 at 4:43 am
Hello Mike :
this is Cecily from Mainnav. This problem is because battery . You could take out battery and try it again. If still can’t work , you may feel free to contact me, I will try my best to solve your problem.
sales@mainnav.com
Cecily
July 30th, 2008 at 4:48 am
By the way, MG-950d now has new software .For update , please check mainnav website —www.mainnav.com check out “support”
July 31st, 2008 at 8:11 am
I thought the MG-950d was a GPS but reading the manual it appears it is just a data logger - the manual states the 950d can be connected to a GPS in order to log NEMA data. Strange - it evidently has GPS capabilities to perform its advertised functions.
The initial CES screen shots had lat/long displayed and I was hoping to use the device in the field to capture and occasional point via the screen. The manual screen shots no longer show lat/long. I guess the MG-950d won’t work for me.
August 4th, 2008 at 4:34 am
Hello Bob:
MG-950d is GPS cycle computer plus data logger. The design is especially for biking( of course driving ). Now the monitor does not have Lat/Log is because for most biker and driver , they do not need these.
This is MG-950d testing feedback , you may check.
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=114498
Bellowing is detail spec
Specification
LCD screen display
GPS chip SiRF III
Mini USB connector
Bluetooh 2.0 enable
Store up to 130,000 waypoints
Weather Proof IPX6
General function
Record track-logs of vehicle, hiking and biking movement
Showing tracks on Google Earth
Bluetooth — pairing your device for navigation
Battery and memory indicate
LCD backlight
Lightweight and compact —is suitable for biking, hiking and traveling.
Auto scan to next function
Come with Software—photo mapping function
Bike function
Current Speed
Maximum speed
Average Speed
Moved distance
Elevation
Trip time
Total mileage
Bike mounting
August 7th, 2008 at 3:11 am
The GPS Data on my 950d is sometimes a bid of the way and becomes very random when standing still for a while. Is this normal?
Also noticed Problems withe the battery but could fix it after putting a little piece of paper under it. Otherwise the device will turn after riding bike some meters.
August 7th, 2008 at 4:15 am
Dear Biker :
It’s normal for bid away while you stand for a while , no worries.
For battery , we notice this problem.Could you let me know your shipping address, I will send you sticker for back cover .
Cecily
August 7th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Just got mine today…took it for a ride. I bought it for it’s bike computer capabilities not for logging.
Love it. Better than dealing with those spoke magnets.
How can you tell what firmware you have?
August 7th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Dear Tony :
New firmware is only for data logger part, if you only use on biker computer capabilities , you don’t have to update it. If you need update new firmware, you could send back to us (only unit ). We could do this service for you.
If possible, let us know your comment and testing feedback. We are glad to hear it.
Mainnav International Corp.
Cecily Huang
11F,293-1,Sec.1,Zhongshan Rd
Banqiao City, Taipei 220, Taiwan, R.O.C
Tel: 886 2 8953-6616#11
Fax: 886 2 8951-8531
August 8th, 2008 at 12:18 am
y buy a mg-950d, i charged it 14 hours, and it dont power on. wich usb and power on, it show all screen wich 888888888.
August 8th, 2008 at 12:21 am
help me, please
August 8th, 2008 at 12:49 am
Dear Chipiss:
For this problem , could you take out battery and put it on again ? Try this way, if still can’t work , please let us know.
Also, this might be battery connection is not tight, may i know where did you buy this unit ? you could also contact them for sticker
sales@mainnav.com
Cecily
August 8th, 2008 at 1:10 am
thanks Cecily, this solved the prolem, the battery dont connect correct. now the GPS power on OK
August 8th, 2008 at 2:13 am
Dear Chipiss :
Great to hear this news. Any further question, feel fee to let me know.
Have a nice weekend.
Best regards
Cecily
August 9th, 2008 at 1:23 am
Hello!
It seems that the picture of the display above is not the
same as the real display. I wanted to use the mg-950d
while flying with my paraglider (logging the flight-details)
AND to know my exact position after I have landed.
Is it still possible to see latitude and longitude on the
display? The manual does only show pictures with two
main rows on the display (speed/elevation, speed/time,
speed/total mileage, speed/trip time, speed/moved
distance, speed/average speed, speed/maximum speed
and ‘clear the data’)!?
Thank you!
Bernd Leutenecker
August 10th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Dear Bernd :
For MG-950d, it’s differnt display like above. The monitor did not show Latitude and logitude . It features with cycle computer for biking.
MG-950d feature with Touch pad , it could easy to scan next page by touching .
For Mainnav Spot GPS watch MW-705D , it could records your POI and show the Latitude and Logitude. For sport watch , it’s more functionality .
http://www.mainnav.com
Cecily
August 10th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
I using MG-950d GPS cycle computer for my biking. Pretty well !! The screen is big enough to check out all figures . It
Data logger is new for biker , records all your tracks while you biking for new place . But it did not have POI function. Sometimes I would like to record my favorite spot /position on my bike trip .
Brief , I like it , not bad.
August 11th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Nice BT gps/datalogger. I get it 4 days ago and I’m very happy with it.
Agree with Cynthia, a poi fuction would be great. And also any soft for dowloading the track to a WM PPC or symbian smartphone (the symbian is the one I would prefer)
August 11th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
I have one too, the photo mapping and data logger are really interested me since I used to be use cycle computer for my biking. MG-950d feature with GPS, so I bought one to try. So far so good.
What’s “POI” mean ?
August 12th, 2008 at 12:06 am
“POI” = Point Of Interest. That means, you could record a specific point (like a manantial, a police radar or what ever you want …) It’s usefull to do that just pushing a button, not having to record it in you smart phone or PPC.
August 12th, 2008 at 12:31 am
Oh , I see . Thank you very much for your answering , not bad function !!
August 12th, 2008 at 12:32 am
I got it. Thank you very much for your answering , not bad function !!
August 20th, 2008 at 12:38 am
Mainnav new software is update on website. The new software show more detail figures of biking data.
August 20th, 2008 at 4:22 am
Hello I recently bought it and have a problem - when connect to power supply or usb (to computer) gps is frezzing and not sending any data via usb or bluetooth. biker functions work I can change via>>| clock is workign, but gps freeze no km/h it stuck in the moment when connecting. I’m not able to use with trekbuudy on my mobile when connected to power supply. Do you have similar problems? Any idees?
August 21st, 2008 at 12:27 am
Dear Deluge :
May I know where did you buy the unit ? Thanks
August 21st, 2008 at 12:38 am
May I know did you use Mainnav car charger or yours ? When charging , GPS frezzing is normal , this is original design . For car , if you use Mainnav car charger , it would be ok for sending data.
if possible , you could send your car charger to sales@mainnav.com check it.
August 21st, 2008 at 2:42 am
when GPS is charging from car charger it is not freezing and working ok. So it is normal, thats I wanted to know. But it’s a shame that Im not able to use USB when playing with GPS. ;).
August 21st, 2008 at 8:59 pm
When using USB charging , the GPS is freezing , this is normal — Mainnav original design , it’s not bug.
August 27th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Hi all
i got my MG 950d today, yeah, but it freezed on the first bike tour. :[
Some posts above Cecily said, try to open it and take out battery.
That worked but I hope that doesn’t happen again.
Is there a possibility to update the 950d firmware?
I will post in a week or so again.
No Problems at charging from power supply or USB. By Car charger not testet.