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| GARMIN 010-00567-00 Zumo 550 GPS Receiver | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $964.99
Buy New: $635.00 (On sale from $655.00)
You Save: $329.99 (34%)
New (85) Used (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  146 reviews
Sales Rank: 1130
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 320x240
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11
Dimensions (in): 4 x 9 x 6
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00567-00
Model: 010-00567-00
UPC: 053759061754
EAN: 0753759061753
ASIN: B000H2W4E6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 xm radio with zumo550 can not hear from bluetooth , is it true ?? June 27, 2008
after i got zumo550 on my motorcycle, i subscribed xm radio.
but i could not hear sound through my bluetooth.
i can hear only mp3.
i called xm few times, seems to me they are not much knows about zumo
system. the guy told me i need buy extra fm radio to listen xm radio
through my bluetooth.
i called garmin, they said to me if i want a use xm radio through my
zumo550, i need regular head set to plug into audio out let at zumo.
i really need help to solve this problem.
reason i like zumo, cause had a bluetooth, on motorcycle you can not have
a too many wires.
is anyone has a same problem ?? please write to me your advise.
 Garmin Zumo 550 Review June 25, 2008
Great product that has worked flawlessly so far. It's heavier than I thought it would be. It's not something you can toss in your pocket easliy when you have to leave your motorcycle.
zumo 550 June 21, 2008
The product was great and worked really well. Good mounting options and ruggedly built!! My only complaint was this unit had old maps on it and appears to have been previously sold as some of the packaging had scotch tape over cut holes. There were no issues to the functionality and for the price I paid it was worth it tho I had expected to get a new out of the box unit buying it from Amazon.
 Garmin Zumo 550 and Mapsource June 13, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I purchased this over the TomTom Rider for it's positive reviews and features. This Garmin model 5550 is supplied with more accessories than the TomTom Rider. You would just have to purchase what you need seprately. Read the customers reviews guys. Make sure this expensive piece of electronics has what you want alng the ease of use. Many Amazon reviews have been helpful.
I ordered the Zumo 550 along with a 2G memory for extra storage. The memory card has not arrived yet so I cannot comment it their compatibility/usage together.
The first thing I did was check out the GPS and all its accessories. I charged it with its supplied AC wall charger for about 3 hours. I then connected it to a USB port and registered it online. I installed the Map Source NT disk onto my desktops desktop, and unlocked that as well. There is a update for the map that expires in 90 days then you will have to pay for it. A product key code is provided with it before you download so write it down. I downloaded the update to my desktop and did not touch it until I backed up the Garmin program. I found on some reviews some folk's Garmin Zumo 550 gave them problems after the download.
I clicked on "My Computer" and it recognized the Zumo as a drive. I backed up the Garmin onto my desktop. It was about 1.09 gig. Installed the Mapsource supplied CD and nad the instructions say to disconnect from the computer and power off power on the unit. No problems. I installed the update and had a beer. It took a while even with my desktop Gateway's 4G RAM maxed out and a 2.39GHZ Pentium III. I guess I have a dinosaur. I also downloaded the free icons you can change for the Zumo 550. They looked like fun to fool with. It downloaded/saved as a zipped file.
The mapsource NT and update installed successfully. I played around with th Zumo in my living room and got full GPS signal strength. It has a few Mp3s installed for a demo I suppose. The Zumo has mutlilangual capabiliies. I erased the foreign languages.
A few quirks about my unit. I entered my address as a home and it showed up a bit down the road on the GPS. I did the same for my parents adn showed their address a 1/10 where it actually is. I haven't called Garmin to inquire why this is yet. I tried the address changes with the WAAS/EGNOS enabled too. No difference.
Some folks commented it doesn' show elevation. It does. just tap the screen for more info. The power button worked fine I did not have to apply a ton of force as others stated. The unit has its safe mode activated. It is a nanny program to keep you from entering things while operating your vehicle. I set the safe mode off. Also if you decide on the unit, set the map detail to "most" it will display alot of detail. For example. I a co-woker who had a pond dug on his property via bulldozer and a few springs were hit. The pond filled itself 18 ft deep and was dug 4 yrs ago. It shows up on the GPS as a bule body of water as I approached in my Ranger and passed it. The Zumo displays water near subdidisions that are les than 7 years old as well. The CD manual claims with the WAAS/EGNOS enabled it consumes more power but it won't dim yor headlights if connecterd to a power source in your vehicle. It warns you if you use the batery on it.
The Mapsource is an easy trip planner. Almost like using Google maps. I stay away from Mapquest. It has mislead me a few times on trips. However this can happen with any GPS systems because of ionosphereric disturbances and the fact that the earth rotates about 1000 mph at the equator.
I don't have a Blue Tooth wireless phone system. Nor have I decided to get XM radio. The extra $12.00 a month for subscription is needed to keep the gas in the tanks.
I have only tried it once in the truck using the supplied windshield mount. It changes color for night driving if it is set to "auto" you canset it day, night, or auto if you wish. Trips can be rerouted on the fly and you can add another way point before your destination at any time. Just be sure you are stopped or have a passenger do this. Anytime you are not concentrating on driving it is dangerous.
After you learn where all the features are and what they do, you should be pleased with the Zumo 550 if you should so decide to purchase it.
Excellent!!! June 9, 2008
Very, very good!!
Easy to intall and set up.
The bluetooth conection is great.
Complete with all you need.
Congratulations Garmin!
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