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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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Default RE: Zumo 450 or 550

ORIGINAL: bulldogmoe7

one of the features the zumo has is the price!! i know the 200w is not water proof. therfore care would have to be taken. what kind of bike features does it have?
This is from Garmin's site. If the features aren't important to you, then don't spend the extra money. I'm sure the 200W will navigate just fine.

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Durable and dependable, zūmo 550 is built for motorcycles:
[ul][*]Glove-friendly touchscreen with left-handed controls makes it easy to operate[*]High brightness, sunlight-readable, UV-resistant display makes it easy to view your screen[*]Motorcycle console for trip information, including fuel gauge to warn you when it's time to fill up[*]Motorcycle mount with universal mounting hardware so you can mount it anywhere[*]Included motorcycle and automotive mount (with integrated speaker) for riding or driving[*]Custom caps available in a variety of colors to reflect your style[*]Vibration-tested, waterproof and built with fuel-resistant plastics to withstand the elements[/ul]

 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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I love having XM through my 550. Bought the 550 for less (if you figure dealer instal) than the cost of just adding Factory XM to my bike.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 05:19 AM
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the 550 sures seems the way to go. but for me its the cost. i just want a good map system on a gps that is good with updating.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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Default RE: Zumo 450 or 550

Question on the 550:

If this thing is plugged into the aux port on an ultra radio, will it pipe cell phone comms thru the HD headset. In other words, if my cell is blue tooth will the 550bypass the need for a blue tooth headset?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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Default RE: Zumo 450 or 550

The 550 is a no brainer if you want nav in your car too and if you don't have xm and want it. I am going to get the 450 because I already have factory nav with bluetooth and the xm in the car. I also have xm through my sony radio in the bike. I would get a 550 if I didn't have the nav in the car.

Check this site out

http://www8.garmin.com/zumo/

 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Question on the 550:

If this thing is plugged into the aux port on an ultra radio, will it pipe cell phone comms thru the HD headset. In other words, if my cell is blue tooth will the 550bypass the need for a blue tooth headset?
No. You will hear the incoming call, but won't be able to talk. So no 2-way comm.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Ive heard nothing but good comments anout the 550, I really havn't heard anything besides here about the 450
 
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