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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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buddy wants a gps but doesnt have the cash for a zummo what model nuvis are water proof?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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There was one a couple of years ago, don't remember what model it was..
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Some Nuvi users just carry a baggy with them to cover it when it rains.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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The Nuvi 550 is waterproof. I bought one off ebay for a little over 200 new, not refurbished
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=132&ra=true
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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The Garmin Nuvi 500 and 550 are both waterproof. They actually have a video where they operate them under water in an aquarium. I own the 550 and use it on my boat too.Its a good solid unit and does the job. Hope this helps.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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The Garmin Nuvi 500 and 550 are both waterproof. They actually have a video where they operate them under water in an aquarium. I own the 550 and use it on my boat too.Its a good solid unit and does the job. Hope this helps.
+1on the Nuvi 550, it is a great little unit.
 
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How well can you see the display in sunlight?
 
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Originally Posted by bigdumbnoitall00
buddy wants a gps but doesnt have the cash for a zummo what model nuvis are water proof?
Don't have to be waterproof. Get an Aqua Box mount. Or stretch a condom over the GPS. Both work great. Here is one that works great. Has bluetooth, and uses an SD card.

http://www.pcnation.com/web/details....04&item=6G0715
 
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I run a Garmin 765 with the garmin mount stuck onto my tach glass and just carry a ziploc bag when it rains.

I don't know what others think but I find the Mp3 files on the SD card in the Garmin sound better than Mp3 files played on a recorded CD through the OEM HK system...

Works for me...
 
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