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Apr 5, 2009 | 10:54 AM

#11

bob_kikkert

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From: Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Zumo 550 and I would not be without it...

Apr 5, 2009 | 11:07 AM

#12

grbrown

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Originally Posted by katobird

Garmin, An American Company, Tomtom is Euro...

Quite right. Garmin mapping here in Europe at present is not as good as TomTom's, at least not on those I have compared. The 'user interface' of each is different and of the two brands I prefer TT. For North Americans, from what I can make out, Garmin is the choice, but for Europeans I would recommend TomTom, for the better mapping.

Apr 5, 2009 | 12:43 PM

#13

Johan96

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From: Bergen, Norway

If you dont need bluetooth, mp3 etc. I would buy the Garmin 550 Nuvi and a ram mount.

Apr 5, 2009 | 12:44 PM

#14

robandlyn

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From: Nashua,NH

I have a Nuvi 500
Here is a great review.
If it can be used on a snowmobile then it can EASILY withstand being on a motorcycle.
http://backwoodsgpstrails.com/nuvi_500_review.htm

Rob ....

Apr 5, 2009 | 01:05 PM

#15

iambill

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From: Vancouver Island, Canada

I have the zumo 550- waterproof
- glove friendly
- 3.5" screen
- mp3 player ( which is what I use it for every day )

Apr 5, 2009 | 04:13 PM

#16

KopperTop

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From: U.S.S.A.

+1 on the Nuvi (as opposed to Zumo) 550. Waterproof, ruggedized case, same display as the Zumo but smaller form factor (no need for external buttons) and about $400 less than the Zumo. Don't want or need Bluetooth, MP3 or XM.