The good: The Zumo 550 provides text- and voice-guided directions to motorcyclists the unit has a built-in MP3 player and integrated Bluetooth for hands-free calling (works great with Bluetooth helmet). The interchangeable faceplates give you some customization options to fit the look of your bike or car. The unit is waterproof so river crossings and rain will not stop you from finding your way. The touch screen can be optimized to suit your needs i.e. Font sizes and layout. All options and buttons are clearly marked and easy to use. The feature I like the most is the display colors switching from day to night color automatically at sunset. Maps can be viewed in 2D or 3D, the choices are endless!!
The bad: The software database is a bit outdated and needs updating; also, there is no MAC support.
Compared to other ‘Off-Road” systems it is a bit pricy – It is a Garmin!
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Advantages: Can be used with a gloved hand, easy to install, uses Mapsource Disadvantages: Doesn't come with BT headset, display a bit wobbly, expensive
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Advantages: Good looking,top of the range,it's designed for bikers, loads of extras Disadvantages: Sometimes bit slow,it is waterproof but not when used for long time in rain
bartuh 09.02.2009 ·
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Review of Garmin zumo 550
Advantages: Can be used with a gloved hand, easy to install, uses Mapsource Disadvantages: Doesn't come with BT headset, display a bit wobbly, expensive
yackers1 17.03.2009 ·
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Review of Garmin zumo 550
Advantages: Good looking,top of the range,it's designed for bikers, loads of extras Disadvantages: Sometimes bit slow,it is waterproof but not when used for long time in rain
bartuh 09.02.2009 ·
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