TOMTOM rider
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From: Gladstone, MO
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I've got 3 different GPS units- The HK on the 07 SEUC, (sort of sucks), a Tom-Tom in my pickup, and a Garmin 295 for the airplane. The Tom-Tom is somewhat better than the HK, but still leaves something to be desired. The Garmin is more user friendly, but since it's avaition related, it really sucks as far as road stuff goes. The newer Garmin units are way better.
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From: Sunapee, NH
RE: TOMTOM rider
ORIGINAL: TexasRedneck
Bought it refurbed. Garmin warrantees it as new, so it worked fer me!
Bought it refurbed. Garmin warrantees it as new, so it worked fer me!
Thanks for the speedy reply.
What are you useing for the mount?
Chappy
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RE: TOMTOM rider
ORIGINAL: TimAT
I've got 3 different GPS units- The HK on the 07 SEUC, (sort of sucks), a Tom-Tom in my pickup, and a Garmin 295 for the airplane. The Tom-Tom is somewhat better than the HK, but still leaves something to be desired. The Garmin is more user friendly, but since it's avaition related, it really sucks as far as road stuff goes. The newer Garmin units are way better.
I've got 3 different GPS units- The HK on the 07 SEUC, (sort of sucks), a Tom-Tom in my pickup, and a Garmin 295 for the airplane. The Tom-Tom is somewhat better than the HK, but still leaves something to be desired. The Garmin is more user friendly, but since it's avaition related, it really sucks as far as road stuff goes. The newer Garmin units are way better.
When you say "newer" how new are you talking?
The 2610 has been out for maybe 4 or 5 years and still seems to do what I need.
But, like I said earlier, I am impressed with the zumo 550, but it's just alot of money.
I am trying to figure what the difference is after I add the cost of all that I will need to mount it on my bike. If it's only $200.00, maybe I'll spring for it!!
Just not sure at this point.
Thanks for your reply
chappy
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
RE: TOMTOM rider
ORIGINAL: TexasRedneck
Have seen a number of folks w/issues with TomTom - to the point that ah wouldn't buy one on a bet. Ah'm runnin' a 2610 - not as current as the newer ones, but only 'bout 325 bucks, too.
Have seen a number of folks w/issues with TomTom - to the point that ah wouldn't buy one on a bet. Ah'm runnin' a 2610 - not as current as the newer ones, but only 'bout 325 bucks, too.
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From: Sunapee, NH
RE: TOMTOM rider
ORIGINAL: iclick
BTW, these are down to about $225 on Ebay (new). This is getting into my budget category.
BTW, these are down to about $225 on Ebay (new). This is getting into my budget category.
Thanks for the heads up on the price.
I'll have to look into this right away.
chappy
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How do you use these things on a motorcycle? Do you try to use headphones to hear the voice or do you just watch the screen? On a long trip I would think you would forget about it and miss a turn????
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I have delt with Gamin for years on aircraft and mobil by far a good product.
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Have to chime in here for the Zumo 550. Have had mine for about three weeks now and it is awesome. I have two other GPS units between my wife and I, another Garmin (C330) and a Pioneer AVIC-S1. I had originally bought the pioneer with plans to mount it on my RK, then the Zumo came out so I held off and finally bought the Zumo (gave the Pioneer to one of the kids). Glad I did.
As others have said, go with the 550 if you want to use it on the bike and in cars as it comes with both mounts. BTW, the car mount comes with a built in speaker and microphone so you can hear the directions and also use it as a hands free phone as long as your cell phone has bluetooth.
As others have said, go with the 550 if you want to use it on the bike and in cars as it comes with both mounts. BTW, the car mount comes with a built in speaker and microphone so you can hear the directions and also use it as a hands free phone as long as your cell phone has bluetooth.
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ORIGINAL: PlanoRider
How do you use these things on a motorcycle? Do you try to use headphones to hear the voice or do you just watch the screen? On a long trip I would think you would forget about it and miss a turn????
How do you use these things on a motorcycle? Do you try to use headphones to hear the voice or do you just watch the screen? On a long trip I would think you would forget about it and miss a turn????