Garmin Zumo offers many different models of their GPS systems. Although alike in quality and style, there are some differences to consider as well. While I will not be able to sufficiently do a complete product review on all the models here, I will be able to hit the top ones and you make a good buying decision when it is time to purchase. The most important factor to consider is not weather to buy a Garmin Zumo, it is which unit best fits your specific needs.
The Zumo product line consists of a Garmin 220, 550, 660, and 665. The Zumo 665 being the top of the line model and the 220 being a high quality entry level nav system. After doing some preliminary asking around and have determined that the 550 is the prefered GPS for Motorcyclists. I have studied the product reviews on Amazon.com, have talked with dozens of motorcycle riders and have personally used a few different units.
All the Zumo nav systems are waterproof, all come with mounting hardware and can be used right out of the package. They are all pre-programmed with thousands of points-of-interest and map software. All the Garmins offer voice command assistance and are Bluetooth enabled. All models offer color screens and they were all designed to be used while riding down the road wearing gloves. All units have been especially designed to stand up to the rigors of motorcycling from the rugged off roader to the cross country cruiser.
Here are some differences starting with the size of the display, the amount of customizing to the models and the mapping software. While the 220 is small enough to comfortably slip into your coat pocket at the end of the day, the 665 has a display size a full inch larger and it weighs a couple ounces heavier. This may not sound like much, but believe me, it definately makes a difference. The 220 has the ability to add a few custom routes while the Garmin 665 has the ability to add 20 custom routes. Not only that, but you can upgrade and get real-time weather alerts, XM radio, and traffic alerts just to mention a few.
The Zumo 550 is a impressive middle of the road nav system that accepts a SD card so you can upload your own personalized maps you create while sitting at office on your laptop. It gives the ability customize the face on the nav system to match your preferances or bike. You can listen to your MP3 music and still hear turn-by-turn directions through your headset or bluetooth enabled helmet. The 550 also has a JPEg Picture viewer which lets you to share your favorite road trips with family and friends.
The differences and similarities are very subtle and yet very subtle depending on the level of sophistication you are as an enthusiast. If you ride a some miles back and forth to work then the Zumo 220 would be ideal and if you are an avid cross country rider, I would heartily suggest a top-end unit like the Garmin 665. The customization is limitless. This is truly a sophisticated GPS. I am somewhere in the middle of these two types of riders, as well as most other enthusiasts I know. While we love taking a weekend and head off to the mountains for some wind in our face, we usually find ourselves scooting on rides around town and back and forth to dinner. The 550 is our favorite GPS device and will never dissapoint us, nor let us to get lost.
The Zumo product line consists of a Garmin 220, 550, 660, and 665. The Zumo 665 being the top of the line model and the 220 being a high quality entry level nav system. After doing some preliminary asking around and have determined that the 550 is the prefered GPS for Motorcyclists. I have studied the product reviews on Amazon.com, have talked with dozens of motorcycle riders and have personally used a few different units.
All the Zumo nav systems are waterproof, all come with mounting hardware and can be used right out of the package. They are all pre-programmed with thousands of points-of-interest and map software. All the Garmins offer voice command assistance and are Bluetooth enabled. All models offer color screens and they were all designed to be used while riding down the road wearing gloves. All units have been especially designed to stand up to the rigors of motorcycling from the rugged off roader to the cross country cruiser.
Here are some differences starting with the size of the display, the amount of customizing to the models and the mapping software. While the 220 is small enough to comfortably slip into your coat pocket at the end of the day, the 665 has a display size a full inch larger and it weighs a couple ounces heavier. This may not sound like much, but believe me, it definately makes a difference. The 220 has the ability to add a few custom routes while the Garmin 665 has the ability to add 20 custom routes. Not only that, but you can upgrade and get real-time weather alerts, XM radio, and traffic alerts just to mention a few.
The Zumo 550 is a impressive middle of the road nav system that accepts a SD card so you can upload your own personalized maps you create while sitting at office on your laptop. It gives the ability customize the face on the nav system to match your preferances or bike. You can listen to your MP3 music and still hear turn-by-turn directions through your headset or bluetooth enabled helmet. The 550 also has a JPEg Picture viewer which lets you to share your favorite road trips with family and friends.
The differences and similarities are very subtle and yet very subtle depending on the level of sophistication you are as an enthusiast. If you ride a some miles back and forth to work then the Zumo 220 would be ideal and if you are an avid cross country rider, I would heartily suggest a top-end unit like the Garmin 665. The customization is limitless. This is truly a sophisticated GPS. I am somewhere in the middle of these two types of riders, as well as most other enthusiasts I know. While we love taking a weekend and head off to the mountains for some wind in our face, we usually find ourselves scooting on rides around town and back and forth to dinner. The 550 is our favorite GPS device and will never dissapoint us, nor let us to get lost.
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