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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:
 Simply the best choice in market... April 23, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
From my experience there is no gps made for a motorcycle like the ZUMO 550...
To get its max out, you should also purchase (if you do not have it) a good set of bluetooth intercoms, my suggestion, go for the CARDO (Scala Driver Team Set).
Buy it, you will not regret!
JUST, DO NOT BUY IT FROM COMPUTER BRAIN, the first time I purchased it, I had to call and write COMPUTER BRAIN a lot of times and the only thing they said was it was on back-order.
After about 1 and 1/2 month they fanilly cancelled my order without any explanation...
Very happy with Zumo 550 April 21, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Having now used the ZUMO on my BMW R1200RT for the past month, I can say that this was money well spent. The display, depending on where the unit's mounted, can sometimes be hard to see in the sun, but that's to be expected. I ended up mounting the unit between the handlebars (BMW mount), but a higher location (like on a dash or shelf) using the RAM mount or similar would solve the glare issue.
The display is large enough and it's easy to switch between screens to access different functions. I do wish that I could keep the unit from reverting back to a "zoomed-out" view of the map after making a turn, but again, a small point.
The unit is truly "glove friendly" and I like how the keyboard automatically reconfigures when using the bike mount or the car mount. It's like all Garmin units when it comes to typing in points of interest (somewhat tedious, but simple) and the accuracy is better than on my old GPS V and Nuvi.
I bit the bullet and also bought the GXM30 antenna, as I use the ZUMO to listen to XM radio and it works very well for this with no additional grounding needed. The music feature is, again, very easy to use and I don't mind switching screens to go from navigating to music as it only requires pressing one button a few times.
The unit has been exposed to a few rainstorms without a problem and the design of the mount lets me take it off the bike when going to get something to eat, etc. The rubber caps on the mount also ensure that the connections stay protected when the ZUMO is removed (storms, dust, washing the bike, etc.).
Very pleased with the unit and would highly recommend.
Best Motorcycle GPS Ever April 7, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Garmin Zumo 550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Motorcycle Navigator
This is my third GPS. I started with a Garmin GPS V, no color screen, very basic gps. I still use it when walking. Then I moved on to the 276C. Really works great, still use it in the car and on the boat. I decided on the Zumo 550 for the big, a Harley-Davidson Road King Classic. It is so easy to use, touch screen and all. Never have to take my gloves off when inputing information. The way you do that is also much improved.
I noticed this gps does a much better job of holding satellite reception than my 276c or any of my riding buddies gps units, not matter which one they use.
The ability to download POI's and easily setup rides is a Godsend. I can setup a weeks worth of rides in no time.
A few people complain about not being able to hear the audio when riding. As another reviewer noted, it really does not matter. With my true dual exhaust setup, you could not hear the audio on ANY gps when riding down the road. Who would want to?
I have found this unit to be reliable, easy to use, and well worth every penny I paid for it.
ZUMO review April 6, 2008
Great GPS, was able to use right out of the box without having to read the instructions cover to cover. Would highly recommend, I'll never be lost with this on the bike
Zumo 550 April 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Zumo replaces a Street Pilot III for on road motorcycle use and occasional use in the 4-wheeler. The Zumo is considerably lighter and smaller, it computes routes much faster, has good on-screen data arrangement, is easy to use and operate on the fly, and is fairly straight forward in operation and learning its use. There is no power or audio cord unplugging required to remove the unit from its handlebar or dashboard mount, as it snaps right out, but is held securely in place during use. I am not interested in the Blue Tooth feature, but there are slightly better voice prompts with the 550 over the 450. I'm definitely happy to have made the switch.
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