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Electronics GARMIN 010-00567-00 Zumo 550 GPS Receiver

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- Garmin Zumo 550 and Mapsource
I purchased this over the TomTom Rider for it's positive reviews and features. This Garmin model 5550 is supplied with more accessories than the TomTom Rider. You would just have to purchase what you need seprately. Read the customers reviews guys. Make sure this expensive piece of electronics has what you want alng the ease of use. Many Amazon reviews have been helpful.

I ordered the Zumo 550 along with a 2G memory for extra storage. The memory card has not arrived yet so I cannot comment it their compatibility/usage together.

The first thing I did was check out the GPS and all its accessories. I charged it with its supplied AC wall charger for about 3 hours. I then connected it to a USB port and registered it online. I installed the Map Source NT disk onto my desktops desktop, and unlocked that as well. There is a update for the map that expires in 90 days then you will have to pay for it. A product key code is provided with it before you download so write it down. I downloaded the update to my desktop and did not touch it until I backed up the Garmin program. I found on some reviews some folk's Garmin Zumo 550 gave them problems after the download.
I clicked on "My Computer" and it recognized the Zumo as a drive. I backed up the Garmin onto my desktop. It was about 1.09 gig. Installed the Mapsource supplied CD and nad the instructions say to disconnect from the computer and power off power on the unit. No problems. I installed the update and had a beer. It took a while even with my desktop Gateway's 4G RAM maxed out and a 2.39GHZ Pentium III. I guess I have a dinosaur. I also downloaded the free icons you can change for the Zumo 550. They looked like fun to fool with. It downloaded/saved as a zipped file.

The mapsource NT and update installed successfully. I played around with th Zumo in my living room and got full GPS signal strength. It has a few Mp3s installed for a demo I suppose. The Zumo has mutlilangual capabiliies. I erased the foreign languages.

A few quirks about my unit. I entered my address as a home and it showed up a bit down the road on the GPS. I did the same for my parents adn showed their address a 1/10 where it actually is. I haven't called Garmin to inquire why this is yet. I tried the address changes with the WAAS/EGNOS enabled too. No difference.

Some folks commented it doesn' show elevation. It does. just tap the screen for more info. The power button worked fine I did not have to apply a ton of force as others stated. The unit has its safe mode activated. It is a nanny program to keep you from entering things while operating your vehicle. I set the safe mode off. Also if you decide on the unit, set the map detail to "most" it will display alot of detail. For example. I a co-woker who had a pond dug on his property via bulldozer and a few springs were hit. The pond filled itself 18 ft deep and was dug 4 yrs ago. It shows up on the GPS as a bule body of water as I approached in my Ranger and passed it. The Zumo displays water near subdidisions that are les than 7 years old as well. The CD manual claims with the WAAS/EGNOS enabled it consumes more power but it won't dim yor headlights if connecterd to a power source in your vehicle. It warns you if you use the batery on it.
The Mapsource is an easy trip planner. Almost like using Google maps. I stay away from Mapquest. It has mislead me a few times on trips. However this can happen with any GPS systems because of ionosphereric disturbances and the fact that the earth rotates about 1000 mph at the equator.

I don't have a Blue Tooth wireless phone system. Nor have I decided to get XM radio. The extra $12.00 a month for subscription is needed to keep the gas in the tanks.

I have only tried it once in the truck using the supplied windshield mount. It changes color for night driving if it is set to "auto" you canset it day, night, or auto if you wish. Trips can be rerouted on the fly and you can add another way point before your destination at any time. Just be sure you are stopped or have a passenger do this. Anytime you are not concentrating on driving it is dangerous.

After you learn where all the features are and what they do, you should be pleased with the Zumo 550 if you should so decide to purchase it.

Rating:

- Excellent!!!
Very, very good!!
Easy to intall and set up.
The bluetooth conection is great.
Complete with all you need.
Congratulations Garmin!

Rating:

- One of the best GPS units I've used
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.

Rating:

- It's the Greatest Motorcycle Gizmo Ever...
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.

Rating:

- 3 riders in family, 3 Zumo 550's bought
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.

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