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Garmin zumo™ 550 GPS Receiver
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GPS devices for cars and pedestrians are in abundance while adequate solutions for motorcyclists are scarce. The Garmin Zumo 550 however, is specifically designed for a motorcyclists navigation needs.
The Zumo's design is sleek yet sturdy with a shell which should protect it from mild impacts. It measures 4.8/3.9/1.6 inches, weighs 10.6 ounces and is mountable either in cars via a stand or on a motorcycle via either clutch or bolt mechanisms. It's also able of connecting to the motorcycle's battery for power.
A 3.5" UV resistant touch-screen acts as the main means of control, the interface is well designed with large icons allowing accurate use even with gloved hands. Four buttons on the left provide volume control, menu scrolling, zoom ...
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GPS devices for cars and pedestrians are in abundance while adequate solutions for motorcyclists are scarce. The Garmin Zumo 550 however, is specifically designed for a motorcyclists navigation needs.
The Zumo's design is sleek yet sturdy with a shell which should protect it from mild impacts. It measures 4.8/3.9/1.6 inches, weighs 10.6 ounces and is mountable either in cars via a stand or on a motorcycle via either clutch or bolt mechanisms. It's also able of connecting to the motorcycle's battery for power.
A 3.5" UV resistant touch-screen acts as the main means of control, the interface is well designed with large icons allowing accurate use even with gloved hands. Four buttons on the left provide volume control, menu scrolling, zoom control and more. An SD expansion slot is located at the bottom of the device. Bluetooth connectivity allows the device to interface with compatible mobile phones both for real time updates and to act as a hands-free device.
Navigation is accurate and quick with only slight slowness in the automatic route correction feature which occasionally is a bit slow to update.
Upon selecting your destination via one of the available methods (fastest time, shortest distance, or off-road) your route will be displayed on a 2D or 3D map alongside info regarding your speed, estimated arrival time and the distance to your next turn. Meanwhile turn-by-turn text- and voice directions with text-to-speech functionality will assure you reach your destination.
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Reviewed by: Tom Hen on 12/04/2007
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Excellent Design
Lacking in Reroute Responsiveness
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