Garmin Zumo
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SkooterG
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It's brand new. I don't think it has even been released yet. See the GPS thread in the vendors section. Lots of good info there.
While the Zumo looks good, I am not so sure it's really any better for motorcycle applications than what is already out there. Some nice features, and some dumb ones also. More marketing than substance perhaps?
I would also look at the 27XX series and 376 GPS.
While the Zumo looks good, I am not so sure it's really any better for motorcycle applications than what is already out there. Some nice features, and some dumb ones also. More marketing than substance perhaps?
I would also look at the 27XX series and 376 GPS.
twowheelnut
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Circuit City has 'em. Dey be itty-bitty small, yo. Renew your bifocal 'script.
Actually that was one reason they caught my eye, I wear bifocals, but not on my sunglasses .
The screen looked a bit bigger than some of the others . Thanks for the tips guys.
bramfrank
BramFrank
Not even shipping yet - doesn't show up on the Circuit City web site.
twowheelnut
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Had one here in Santa Babs... Demo for the, um, sales pros maybe?
For those who haven't seen it https://www.garmin.com/products/zumo/
Zumo 550 Suggested Retail Price: $1076.91 U.S.D, I've seen it for 999.99 at 3 sites
Zumo 550 Suggested Retail Price: $1076.91 U.S.D, I've seen it for 999.99 at 3 sites
waldmana
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2.8" w / 2.1 h That is a way small viewing area. Not for me. Don't want to take my eyes off the road for very long to view the GPS. Being that it is so small it might be a problem.
Knifemaker
Not me
MMM. not sure about that, the much loved 2730 has a screen size of 5.61 square inches, the Zumo is 5.88.
not sure about the 296/478 series, they only list the screen size as 3.8 diag...and forgot the equation to get sq.inches off this...
KM
bramfrank
BramFrank
Key display issues:
1. Display size - the Zumo's is smaller than either the 2720, 2730, 2820 or the 276c/376/378/478.
2. Resolution - 276c has double the pixels (and therefore higher resolution) of the Zumo and 30% more than the 2730.
3. Backlighting - the 2000 series (and possibly the Zumo - can't tell without opening one and they don't say) uses a flourescent tube that will yellow and dim over time. The 276/376/378/478 use white leds, which will not.
4. Technology - ask anyone who uses a 2000 series device to look at a 276 in direct sunlight. NO CONTEST. The 276 wins hands down. Period.
Now, if they'd only use a matte finish on the screen . . .
Zumo display: Display: 2.8” W x 2.1” H (3.5” diag.), 320 x 240 pixels; high bright sunlight-readable, UV-resistant, touch screen display
276c display: 3.8-inch diagonal, 480 x 320 pixel, 256-color TFT screen with adjustable LED backlight
2730 display: 3.8” diagonal WQVGA color, automotive-grade, sunlight-readable TFT display; 3.3” W x 1.7” H; 454 x 240 pixels
1. Display size - the Zumo's is smaller than either the 2720, 2730, 2820 or the 276c/376/378/478.
2. Resolution - 276c has double the pixels (and therefore higher resolution) of the Zumo and 30% more than the 2730.
3. Backlighting - the 2000 series (and possibly the Zumo - can't tell without opening one and they don't say) uses a flourescent tube that will yellow and dim over time. The 276/376/378/478 use white leds, which will not.
4. Technology - ask anyone who uses a 2000 series device to look at a 276 in direct sunlight. NO CONTEST. The 276 wins hands down. Period.
Now, if they'd only use a matte finish on the screen . . .
Zumo display: Display: 2.8” W x 2.1” H (3.5” diag.), 320 x 240 pixels; high bright sunlight-readable, UV-resistant, touch screen display
276c display: 3.8-inch diagonal, 480 x 320 pixel, 256-color TFT screen with adjustable LED backlight
2730 display: 3.8” diagonal WQVGA color, automotive-grade, sunlight-readable TFT display; 3.3” W x 1.7” H; 454 x 240 pixels
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S76
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Well I hope it's not too bad of a unit cuz I have one on pre-order. I picked it becuase it is XM compatible and I thought it would be good to have less clutter in the cockpit.
bramfrank
BramFrank
Note that you will need to buy the GXM-30 XM receiver as a separate option for radio and/or traffic - it will need to be mounted somewhere so that it has a sky view:
https://shop.garmin.com/accessory.jsp?sku=010%2D00423%2D00
Is it just me of does the photo of the Zumo on Garmin's web site have the navigator on the RIGHT side of the bike, which makes left-handed operation 'difficult'?
https://shop.garmin.com/accessory.jsp?sku=010%2D00423%2D00
Is it just me of does the photo of the Zumo on Garmin's web site have the navigator on the RIGHT side of the bike, which makes left-handed operation 'difficult'?
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Knifemaker
Not me
I guess "difficult" here might be subjective. It might in fact be easier to use on the right side, as the angle of view of your left hands fingers would be "quicker" to see, thus making button pushing faster with less time of your eyes off the road.
Of course the photo likely was done by an ad angency with know knowledge of motorcyles....
KM
HaulinAshe
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My nephew works at a major Circuit City. He said they are scheduled to be in the CC mainstream distribution by November 15. CC expected selling price is $979.
04FJR4ME
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Anyone knows this FJR that was on HWY 1?
radman
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GalaxyBlue
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This video did nothing to encourage me with my decision on buying the Zumo. I hope it's better than what we just seen here... :blink:
