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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: 1134
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:
 One of the best GPS units I've used June 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of the toughest, most well-thought out gps units I've ever used or owned. How many units can stand to be submersed in one meter of water for 30 minutes? This one can. Thats why the unit can't have an integrated speaker. It makes it teriffic for motorcycle or marine use, though.
However, the supplied car mount has a speaker that is much better than the majority of self-contained gps speakers that I've heard. Plus the car mount has outlets for audio - so use can listen to mp3 music or books on tape through your car speakers if you like (rather than through the mount itself). The unit will conveniently pause your music or book on tape for voice prompt directions, then start right where you left off. It does the same for incoming calls and makes a great hands free car kit. Plus, the car mount is TOUGH. It locks the unit in very well.
I use a Scala Rider Teamset bluetooth headset on my motorcycle, which enables me to hear voice prompts/music/books on tape while I ride. The unit works perfectly with the zumo 550. I see caller id on the zumo screen when someone calls. I can use the zumo to accept or ignore calls. Plus I can dial calls from the zumo screen very easily. I have synced my contact list from my treo with the zumo and it retrieves my contacts and addresses easily, allowing push button calling (or directions) from the zumo rather than fumbling with the phone (which is risky).
I usually ride with friends and we speak often use the scala headset to speak while we ride, which has really been a lot of fun and has often permitted us to steer clear of danger. It is easy to connect with the zumo. One shortcoming in my mind is that I wish the zumo had an option to choose whether to hear direction voice prompts over the telephone conversation as it does with books on tape/mp3. That way I could choose to be interupted for directions when my buddies and I are talking/riding, but could also choose not to be interupted when I take business calls etc...
While I have yet to find the perfect gps unit, this unit comes closer for car/motorcycle/marine use than any other I've found. I am not disappointed with this purchase and would highly recommend it. It has transformed my bike riding.
It's the Greatest Motorcycle Gizmo Ever... May 30, 2008
I haven't tried any other GPS's, but I can say this, it has been a life saver. I haven't even looked at a map since I've gotten it. I haven't used the bluetooth with a headset, but if I link it with my phone it let's me now there is a call coming in. I couldn't hear or feel the phone, so this way at least I know if someone is trying to reach me. Maybe, I'll get the headset one day and that's why I elected to get this model. Also, the display is bright, so you can see it great. If I was to do it again, I'd get the same model.
Be careful when installing on handlebars, tighten it to much and it will leave a crease in the handlebar. Try not to relocate too many times on the bars, I didn't realize that, until I noticed I had three creases. But I can live with them, they're not too bad, just thought I'd pass it along.
3 riders in family, 3 Zumo 550's bought May 29, 2008
Bought my first 550 in August 2007 along with an XM receiver, bought a second a month later for my wife, bought a third in April 2008 as a graduation present for my son. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to preplan trips -- the Mapsource PC software and the Zumo are a powerful pair. I lead a lot of rides for several motorcycle groups. I take a bit of ribbing for using a GPS, but I've had lots of comments about how glad the groups are to not get lost. Oh, I still take a wrong turn now and then, but the route recalculations get me back on track with no one the wiser! I have had some issues with route recalculation for routes that cross over themselves multiple times -- including getting recomputed routes that enter an endless circle of roads instead of continuing on the preplanned route. Hopefully this unit remains in production long enough before being obsoleted that the software continues to be supported. The unit firmware is quite good, but there's always room for improvement.
Garmin 550 May 20, 2008
I am not a techie or electronic whiz kid ,but I am able to use this product very easily.All the features work as advertised.
Overall, great product! May 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Solid product. Very pleasantly surprised with the accessories that came with it and their quality. It includes 2 types of motorcycle mounts to choose from, the wiring to connect it to the battery, a dedicated car mount with integrated speaker, and a durable carrying case.
Finding and routing destinations is intuitive as has been my experience with other Garmin NAVs. The screen does very well in sunlight. The additional mapping software used on a computer takes a little while to catch on to.
My two (minor) gripes are:
a) When adding a waypoint on the Zumo to help guide your preferred route, it assumes the waypoint is a "stop" and takes you off the road and puts you right back on.
b) The included mapping software is for Windows. But, the MAC compatible software costs another $100.
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