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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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I'm in the market for a GPS unit and LOW cost is key. On the bike I'd use it but I'd use it a whole lot more in my truck. I'm in the process of building my business and right now expenses are high and a $500 plus Zumo is out of the question. I've looked at the Nuvi 550 which looks pretty decent. I know I won't get all of the bells and whistles but for now, that's not a big issue. I'd really prefer to stay with Garmin.

Suggestions surely needed lol!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Badbagger
I'm in the market for a GPS unit and LOW cost is key. On the bike I'd use it but I'd use it a whole lot more in my truck. I'm in the process of building my business and right now expenses are high and a $500 plus Zumo is out of the question. I've looked at the Nuvi 550 which looks pretty decent. I know I won't get all of the bells and whistles but for now, that's not a big issue. I'd really prefer to stay with Garmin.

Suggestions surely needed lol!

If it not a Garmin it's not on my list. If I have to take the heat bring it on. I have 5 Garmin units all preform flawless. Wal-mart had them for 97$ at Christmas Nuvi 200.

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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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Garmin nuvi 260 @ Costco for around $120 (sale price)
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 01:33 AM
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I neither need all the gadgets on the zumo. I think I will go for the 550 Nuvi because it is waterproof.
 
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Thanks for the replies.. Nuvi 550 seems fairly decent for the price.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 05:52 AM
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Garmin Nuvi 260w have had no problems love the compact size but yet wider screen.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 06:02 AM
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Went with the Nuvi 500, it has topographic maps the 550 doesnt. go to Garmin.com to compare them.

pictured on ram mount here.

http://gallery.me.com/orangeluva#100030
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 06:51 AM
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Thumbs up Garmin Nuvi 750

Sam's Club had this one for $199

Widescreen 4.3
Allows saving routes, you can save 10 routes prior to leaving home.
Download your GoogleMaps right to the unit.

Also has Mp3 and picture viewer.
 
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garmin 780 at sams club $199 has goob battery life(5 hrs) , earphone jack.Got an power adapter at hd dealer for $20 that plugs into battery tender cable
 
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