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Batteries Included: 0 Binding: Electronics Brand: Garmin EAN: 0753759061760 Feature: Durable and dependable, built for motorcycles Is Fragile: 0 Label: Garmin Manufacturer: Garmin Model: Zumo 550 Publisher: Garmin Release Date: 2007-10-03 Studio: Garmin
Features Durable and dependable, built for motorcycles POI lookup and MP3/audio book playback Bluetooth with Hands-free calls Pre-loaded with Europe mapping Compatible with RoadTour Heritage and Pubs & Inns
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Great piece of kit Comment: I chose the Zumo 550 because although I am buying it for my bike, I don't want to have a problem using it my car too. This comes with car (in which it talks to me) and bike (in which it doesn't unless I use a Blue-Tooth head-set)with full maps for Europe and even a quality carrying case to protect it. I LOVE IT!!! Customer Rating: Summary: Disappointing Comment: After using a Tom Tom configuration for 2 ½ years which was a bit of a lash up I was looking forward to having the real deal. The Zumo feels and looks solid and both the bike and car mounts are very strong a wobble free. The securing method in both cases leaves you in no doubt that it is in place and will stay there. It's the software that lets the system down. Although having the street announced can be useful and the POI information is more extensive than Tom Tom, the basic running and indication is way behind TT. The animation is unclear and junction routing is not the best. Most time it does not appear to be moving. Worst of all the count down to the next action is in smaller type and the next action indication (which is so reassuring on TT) is not there on the animated map. This makes audio near essential instead of a confirmation. The routing software for the PC is a great help but then is necessary as building a route on the unit is difficult. This unit was intended for mainly car use with some bike use. If that's your intention get the TT rider 2. If you are crossing continents on the bike all year round the Garmin's hardware may shade it...but I doubt it. Customer Rating: Summary: Spot on for bike and car Comment: I had a Garmin Street Pilot III for the bike and a TomTom3 for the car - both getting a bit long in the tooth, so needed a replacement that would do both jobs. In the Zumo 550 I have found just the thing. Ease of use is excellent (I never really got on with the TomTom user interface). The MapSource software that comes with it is a little clunky to use at first, but you get used to its quirks. It allows one to manage POIs, routes and favoutites on a PC, and transfer them to the Zumo. There isn't anything comparable for the TomTom GPSs AFAIK. I now have an all in one solution for the bike - the Zumo replaces the seperate MP3 player and wired phone connection that I used to have, with one device that is wired to my intercom. Now all sources are through one device, the phone connecting automatically through Bluetooth, and it's seamless. The big advantage over the TomTom Rider 2 is that, although it can connect to a Bluetooth headest as well, there are also audio in and out jacks, for better quality (and stereo) music output. You don't have this option with the TT Rider. In the car, the unit is just as easy to use, and the phone connection can be used for handsfree phone use if you don't already have it. Again you have the wired audio output which you could plag into your car stereo. I wouldn't recommend using the MP3 player through the Zumo's speaker system, as the sound quality is not good enough. All in all a good bit of kit, and for my own personal requirements, beats the TomTom Rider2 hands down. Customer Rating: Summary: Should of got the Tom Tom rider 2 Comment: After using a tom Tom for 3 years and in need of a new bike and car Sat Nav I went for the Zumo 550, and now regret not buying the tom tom rider 2. Zumo 550 lacks so many fatures of the tom tom, is absoutly crap at estimating ETA and Suggesting a good route and inputting your destination. After usiing both side by side for 2 months now there is simpl no choice for ease of use - Tom tom. The rider mount and robustness of the Zumo is good. Have not used the blue tooth connection on either so cant comapre them. Julian Customer Rating: Summary: Sat/Nav has evolved at last! Comment: For an off-the -shelf system, this is the only choice to make! Sturdy, user friendly, simple and effective touch-screen instructions, pre-loaded maps, excellent bluetooth handsfree connection for your mobile phone...the list is endless.The dual purpose kit (car/bike) makes this sat/nav superb value for money.Love it. More Reviews
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