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This GPS is just in a more robust case with minor software hacks for screen display to enable a gloved individual to add input to the device - I've done some programming and changing up a screen display doesn't require some radical or engrossing software change.The zumo is a GPS. Sure it might be built like a tank but I just don't see where that justifies a $400 price increase.Yes, motorcycle GPS's represent a small market. But the software and maps are basically the same for most GPS devices. Ok, go ahead and beat me up.I don't own the zumo so how can I write a review.Well, I do own a GPS - for my car. It does what most GPS's do.just at a significantly (outrageously) higher price. This is a blatant rip off. My issue with the zumo is the price. $600 for a GPS that does less than a GPS you can buy for $200.
Hit this icon and you can find the closest gas station(s) with turn by turn directions, odometer reading (though I still use my bike reading), portablility (program rides or desinations in my motel room, rehook up the Zumo to my bike in the morning and I'm ready for a new day) and ease of use and viewing while riding. Also, the security screw driver doesn't work on your key chain.
Very easy to see. The screw driver should be unscrewed from the piece attached to the key ring (I've seen this complaint before).Don't haves: I don't have BlueTooth or speakers in my helmet so not sure how this feature worked.All in all, as my 1st GPS, I am pleasantly surprised how easy it was to travel into my brother's house near downtown LA, directions given when visiting someone else in Santa Monica, and the directions getting back to my bro.
GARMIN 010-00567-00 Zumo 550 GPS Receiver Picked this puppy up on anticipation of a bike ride from Washington State to New Mexico, into California and back. Why not have an easy electical disconnect from the bike to take the cradle and unit off when not in use.
-b Features I like include: Inputting miles/tankful - about 20 miles before this "endpoint", warning comes up, also a gas pump icon.
Can remove your digital camera memory and insert into the Garmin to look at or share photos.Disappointments: The Garmin cradle attached to my bike looks inviting to someone who might want to rip it off.
But this is a super small thinkg. This gets kind of old and I would it rather assume I am going somewhere in the state, if not I should have a key to say diff state. The only thing I can think of that would make it better, it every time you have to navigate somewhere it asks if you want to go somewhere in your state.
The same day I got it it went on the bike. It has elevation figures and it gets signal from the satelite right away. I love the garmin.
I am really happy with the unit, it's also super sturdy (it looks like it would do fine if it's dropped). Buy with assurance and enjoy. You do not need any kind of voice directions on the bike due to great screen with advanced instructions.
On the included car mount, it talks great.
(Garmin should really take a look at TomTom's interactive software and user manuals) The user manual for the Garmin 550 is at best "basic", it strives so hard to touch on each subject, that it never covers any of them for operating the Zumo 550 or the support software that comes with it.I was fortunate that when I assumed ownership of this, I had a buddy locally that purchased one at about the same time. The difference between me and my dad is at 44, I can find information on the web, my dad is not so computer literate. I had the unit up and running in a few hours and was semi pleased with it.I downloaded the user's manual to learn about it and it's support software. I originally bought the Garmin Zumo 550 for my father for his birthday. It is like having a local support/discovery group.If you are technically savy enough, get one, if not, go TomTom. That was all he needed to let him know that he did not want it. He attempted to set it up, and spent over an hour on hold with Garmin. I took it back to send it back but instead opted to check it out myself first.
During the cold weather months, it resides in my SUV, but in the motorcycle riding months, it makes sure I get home when I'm wandering on two wheels. I've had this for about three years. It works like a charm and is as solid as a rock.
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