Murph
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I'm in a hurry for everyone else to "upgrade" so I can pick up a used 550 on the cheap!I don't get it. Why in such a big rush to go spend mucho $$$ on an unknown unit that is lacking significant features (IMHO)?
I'm in a hurry for everyone else to "upgrade" so I can pick up a used 550 on the cheap!I don't get it. Why in such a big rush to go spend mucho $$$ on an unknown unit that is lacking significant features (IMHO)?
I have waited for the last year for this upgrade. I was going to get the Zumo 550 but then when I visited Amazon they show the date it was first available was May 2, 2006. GPS technology moves in dog years so I knew they would be coming out with a newer model shortly and I decided to wait. Bottom line is this will be my first GPS and I am really looking forward to using it. I was also really hoping it would come down in price...I don't get it. Why in such a big rush to go spend mucho $$$ on an unknown unit that is lacking significant features (IMHO)?
That shouldn't be much of a factor as you really shouldn't be buying any new SD cards anyway. The adapters are so incredibly cheap, you're better off buying a microSD card with an SD adapter. I recently bought a 2GB microSD card with an SD adapter included for $12.99. The 2GB SD card was $11.99. I figured the extra dollar was worth the flexibility. Plus, the micro size is becoming the standard for new products.2. micro sd card for images or music. My cameras all hold SD cards, so that is a bummer.
Double check on the FM thing. I don't think that it means you get FM radio. It has an "FM transmitter" Being somewhat tech challenged, I don't know what that does. Maybe it's just me, but it seems that apart from a few minor improvements, the 550 has more to offer. Perhaps that's why the price is lower on the 660.Just from my perspective, there are 3 deal breakers for me...1. only 10 routes storage. I currently have about 25 routes. 2. micro sd card for images or music. My cameras all hold SD cards, so that is a bummer. 3. no external buttons. touch screen only
On the positive side . 1. larger display (but not much) 2. better resolution screen (but not much) 3. FM reception (very good!)
I dont care about the lack of XM radio on the new 660. I also dont care about the lane navigation feature or the speed limit info.
The price is not bad though. Not a bad deal for those looking for their first motorcycle GPS.
******************************Double check on the FM thing. I don't think that it means you get FM radio. It has an "FM transmitter" Being somewhat tech challenged, I don't know what that does. Maybe it's just me, but it seems that apart from a few minor improvements, the 550 has more to offer. Perhaps that's why the price is lower on the 660.Just from my perspective, there are 3 deal breakers for me...1. only 10 routes storage. I currently have about 25 routes. 2. micro sd card for images or music. My cameras all hold SD cards, so that is a bummer. 3. no external buttons. touch screen only
On the positive side . 1. larger display (but not much) 2. better resolution screen (but not much) 3. FM reception (very good!)
I dont care about the lack of XM radio on the new 660. I also dont care about the lane navigation feature or the speed limit info.
The price is not bad though. Not a bad deal for those looking for their first motorcycle GPS.
What? The Zumo 550 was only released here two mnths ago?? It is still so expensive cause it is "new" nobody can afford it!Well I am glad I waited and did not jump on the older Zumo 550
In my experience it doesn't work so well. YMMV. Ideally, you want a more modern car radio with in aux input (like for an IPOD) that you can then use with the line-out of the GPS.Still a nice feature though for those with existing stereo's on their bikes or for car use.
Just judging from the pics posted earlier, it looks like there are no buttons on the 660. BIG MISTAKE in my opinion. That touch screen gets pretty grubby after a while. Buttons allow many functions that help save the screen.
******************************************In my experience it doesn't work so well. YMMV. Ideally, you want a more modern car radio with in aux input (like for an IPOD) that you can then use with the line-out of the GPS.Still a nice feature though for those with existing stereo's on their bikes or for car use.
*******************************************Just judging from the pics posted earlier, it looks like there are no buttons on the 660. BIG MISTAKE in my opinion. That touch screen gets pretty grubby after a while. Buttons allow many functions that help save the screen.
Uh, they make these things called screen protectors, which are clear sheets of plastic that you cut to fit over your PDA, camera screens , cell phones and yes, even over a touch screen. If it gets icky, you just pull it off and replace it. I have one on my Zumo 550, but it has not got "grubby" enough to replace, and I hardly ever use the buttons on the sides.....
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Why not Mexico? (Not that any of the Garmin GPS maps do either) That would come in handy for a good portion of the southwestern part of the country.The Z[SIZE=8pt]ū[/SIZE][SIZE=8pt]mo 660 offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.[/SIZE]
Sounds like a cool function.[SIZE=8pt][/SIZE]• [SIZE=8pt]"Where Am I?" feature – find the closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and[/SIZE]
longitude coordinates.
About friggin time Garmin GPS's will do that.[SIZE=8pt][/SIZE]• Auto time zone – z[SIZE=8pt]ū[/SIZE]mo will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
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