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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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What GPS do you run? What are the pros and cons. Is the Garmin 2720 ok?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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The Garmin 2720 is a great unit.&nbsp\\; I've been using a 2610 since they first came out and have not seen anything out there that would compel me to sell it and get another.&nbsp\\; I know there are some great deals to be found on them if you shop around.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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Check out the Garmin Zumo 550. It's a GPS and also plays MP3's. You can pair up your phone and use it bluetooth. Also comes with both the car and bike mounts.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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Thanks guys! What about a mount? Is the Ram the only thing going?
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 06:43 AM
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google the zumo,,,,then look for the bst price,,,I see
some have been buying them for 600.00ish
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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Doesn't the Garmin 2720 have an internal hard drive instead of using memory cards?&nbsp\\; I may be wrong, not sure.&nbsp\\; What I've read is you want to stay away from any unit using an internal hard drive, they don't hold up well to vibration.

I've got a 2610, been happy with it.&nbsp\\; Friend of mine bought a refurb 2610 last week for less than $170.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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I forgot. If you don't need the Bluetooth you can get the ZUMO 450 which will save you a 100 bucks or so.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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2610 has flash memory and is a great unit, especially since you can get it on the net for a great price.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; it is water resistant and works great.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; GPS is great since you can leave your planned route and explore off the main routes and still get directions back to your destination.
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+1 for the Garmin 2610
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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Zumo 450 or 550 built for motorcycles, or can be used in the car.
Love my 450, but think I might go the extra for the 550 and get all the extras free. Cables, mount for car, etc.... Plus have the additional advantage of Bluetooth, for the future If I ever wanted it.
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Have my zumo hardwired into the fairing area, and sound plugged into the stereo, So I hear the directions as well as listening to the 2 gig's of MP3 music I have stored on the card. Yes I would do it all again! Water proof, vibration quality made for Motorcycles, You bet!
 
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