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| Garmin Zumo 450 Portable GPS Motorcycle Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $799.99
Buy New: $402.00
You Save: $397.99 (50%)
New (66) Used (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 1572
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 320x240
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.4
Dimensions (in): 2 x 3 x 4
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 0100056705
Model: 0100056705
UPC: 753759068059
EAN: 0053759068050
ASIN: B000MF7L46
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Garmin Zumo March 10, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have no problems with my Zumo 450. It is a little difficult to put addresses in, because it won't let you enter the entire address. That is a minor problem, and I have been able invariably to overcome it.
Great idea for a motorcycle rider. I wish, however, that they made a BMW compatible handlebar mount. The mount that comes with mounts it on my R1200RT center of the handlebars. I'd perfer it use the same mount as the gazillion dollar BMW GPS setup. Can't have everything, I guess. I use it in both my car and on my bike. It's not perfect (no sound in the car) but it works as it is supposed to and helps with navigation.
Way cool! March 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just purchased my Zumo and it works great. I recently took it on a trip in which I was in Orlando, Boston and Denver on successive days. Mr. Garmin got me where I needed to go. The thing I like the best is if you take a "wrong" turn, the GPS just says "recalculating" and then comes up with a new route.
So, why only 4 stars? A few minor points:
1) GPS resolution isn't perfect so it is sometimes easy to take a wrong turn if you are dealing with a tangle of roads, overpasses and things all very close together. I ran into one of those in Boston. The GPS re-routed me after I missed the turn, so it only cost me a minute or so.
2) Garmin has one kind of power cord plug for recharging the unit from an outlet, another for running from the motorcycle mount and yet another kind of plug for the automobile mount. Why not have just one kind of plug? Is Garmin trying to please their shareholders by being able to sell 4 kinds of rechargers for the same unit? Same with the car mount. If they took the same kind of power cord, then I could just use the motorcycle mount in the car by purchasing a suction cup from RAM mount. Different plugs require different mounts, so they got me for another $100 bucks for a car mount and adaptors.
3) Unit itself doesn't have audio output. Must put into either the motorcycle or car mount for audio output.
4) Pictures on company website are too small to be able to tell what you need to buy in the way of plugs and cords. Descriptions are terse and vague. On the plus side, they responded within a day to my email asking for clarification.
5) Two ways of purchasing additional maps. On DVD or on SD cards. Not clear from website what this means or why you would choose one over the other. Had to ask via email. Explanation is that DVD requires you to delete the US map to make room for the Europe map while SD card just plugs in. Bottom line is that you need to be aggressive and ask via email what all the vague stuff on the Garmin website means. Otherwise prepare for disappointment.
These things are just minor quirks. Overall, awesome way to travel. My anxiety level over travel in unfamiliar cities just went waaaaaaay down.
 Excellent GPS Unit February 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you're looking for a GPS for your motorcycle, look no further then the Garmin zumo 450. Installation was a breeze using the included mounting brackets and power cable. I was done in less then an hour. I only wish they provided the optional security lock in the package, which I did buy. The unit works so well, I even bought the car kit (windshield mount and power adapter). Highly recommended.
Zumo 450 January 28, 2008
I did a lot of leg work before choosing this item, including talking to owners of it. I'm glad I purchased it. It does all that I had expected and more. It truly has a unique ease of use, and doesn't need the cradle unless charging or mounted for long drives.
As with other reviews, it would have been nice to have an automotive cigarette lighter attachment, but the main value of this unit was for my Motorcycle and it does all I need it to. The RAM mounting makes for quick work to install on my bike, and I was off and riding.
Jim
Garmin Zumo 450 January 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent unit which is very intuitive to operate. My only suggestion would be a modification of power cord (place the fuse near unit) which would facilitate cutting to exact length needed.
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