gps unit - Page 4

**ringadingh** · 11-19-2010, 09:05 AM

Jerry; He bought a Nuvi 550, the Zumo 550 is a lot more money.

cactusjack · 11-19-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by loafer

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Originally Posted by fireman68

I did a lot of research before buying a GPS for my bike, and I found the Nuvi 550 met my needs the best for the cheapest price (about $210 on ebay). It was the cheapest as far as models that you can load custom routes from your computer or download recommended routes from websites. It is water resistant. It is rated at 8 hours per charge (if you don't have a power connection). It also has Topographical maps so it can be used walking or hiking as well. It doesn't have some of the features that some of the higher priced ones such as bluetooth for the voice directions, but for me I have been very happy with it. It's mostly which GPS meets what you want it to do.

When I was reading for TC, looking for an answer for him, I found a Zumi 550 and it said the retail was $999.99! And it is fully loaded with everything. You do not need to add anything, ever. Is this what you bought for $210.00?

Zumo 550 = $$$$ Nuvi 550 = $$ Two different units.

I bought the Nuvi 550 because I just wanted GPS. I don't use Bluetooth, and I didn't want a $700 MP3 player.

Loafer · 11-19-2010, 09:43 AM

I made a mistake, after reading about so many I confused the two. I was thinking a thousand dollar unit for $210 would have been a great buy! hahaha...

blowndodge · 11-19-2010, 12:59 PM

reading so many? Confused? Go take another nap!

fireman68 · 11-19-2010, 01:19 PM

No, the Zumi 550 is specifically made for motorcycles. What I bought is the Nuvi 550. Amazon has lit listed for $245. (I bought mine last year) I just kept watching ebay and found 1 for $210.

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-n%C3%BC.../dp/B001CT009O

Loafer · 11-19-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

reading so many? Confused? Go take another nap!

OK, Naps over, did I miss anything? No? Maybe I'll go make a ham sandwich.

dandantmm · 11-19-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by loafer

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

reading so many? Confused? Go take another nap!

OK, Naps over, did I miss anything? No? Maybe I'll go make a ham sandwich.

To keep this on topic...what kind of GPS do you use in your helicopter when finding the ham for that sandwich?

Loafer · 11-19-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Dan The Motorcycle Man

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Originally Posted by loafer

OK, Naps over, did I miss anything? No? Maybe I'll go make a ham sandwich.

To keep this on topic...what kind of GPS do you use in your helicopter when finding the ham for that sandwich?

No GPS. Just a large snout. ;)

roox · 11-20-2010, 09:42 AM

I use a tom tom in a ram mount. It has worked great for 1000's of km. It is not waterproof but I don't cover it in light rain with no problems. In heavier rain I just cover it with a baggie and can still see it.

**ringadingh** · 11-21-2010, 09:38 AM

I found out that even the waterproof GPS units are not always waterproof. While I was out hunting last week I fell in a creek I was trying to cross, my waterproof Magellan GPS didn't like the water and quit on me. This caused me to not be able to find my way back, and I had to spend a night outside in the bush.
Its been drying out here at home for over a week, and just started to work again last night, however I lost all the coordinates that I had saved in the unit and it had to be initialized just like a brand new unit. I think I'll give Magellan a phone call tomorrow, since I don't think I'll ever be able to trust the unit again.

ponch · 11-21-2010, 11:21 AM

Well, the unit got a test. I wonder if water proof is tested to mil spec. I have a Casio Boulder phone and I've thrown in a pool at 5' and it worked fine afterwards. I know someone that dropped his in a river and it worked for two days until the battery went dead. He says so because he could call it and it rang. I doubt the GPSs would hold up to that.

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I found out that even the waterproof GPS units are not always waterproof. While I was out hunting last week I fell in a creek I was trying to cross, my waterproof Magellan GPS didn't like the water and quit on me. This caused me to not be able to find my way back, and I had to spend a night outside in the bush.
Its been drying out here at home for over a week, and just started to work again last night, however I lost all the coordinates that I had saved in the unit and it had to be initialized just like a brand new unit. I think I'll give Magellan a phone call tomorrow, since I don't think I'll ever be able to trust the unit again.

**Cajunrider** · 11-21-2010, 11:27 AM

The Zumo 660 is said to be waterproof up to 1 meter deep. I'm not going to test it though. I'll take their word for it.

**trip** · 11-21-2010, 11:48 AM

I think you're going to have to get a marine GPS for it to be totally waterproof. Let's just say that the 550 and 650 are waterproof from rain and such.

Sin City Stan · 11-21-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I found out that even the waterproof GPS units are not always waterproof. While I was out hunting last week I fell in a creek I was trying to cross, my waterproof Magellan GPS didn't like the water and quit on me. This caused me to not be able to find my way back, and I had to spend a night outside in the bush.
Its been drying out here at home for over a week, and just started to work again last night, however I lost all the coordinates that I had saved in the unit and it had to be initialized just like a brand new unit. I think I'll give Magellan a phone call tomorrow, since I don't think I'll ever be able to trust the unit again.

Was it waterproof or submersible? If it's rated submersible it will tell you how much water pressure the case can hold before failure. Failures usually occur through the battery compartment.

The term waterproof doesn't mean much more than water resistant anymore.

"a night in the bush"? Like to hear more about that. Did it lead to a search?

**ringadingh** · 11-21-2010, 03:01 PM

Its says its waterproof, but I know that doesn't say a lot anymore. I broke through some thin ice while crossing the creek and went in up to my armpits. I got out in a hurry but it was probably about fifteen or twenty seconds until I got myself out.
Its hard to swim in winter clothes while wearing a backpack and carrying a rifle. I didn't want to lose anything so it took an extra few seconds to get out. I made a fire a spent the night, following morning I walked out and met up with my pals around 10am. They where going to give me until 12.00 before they called in search and rescue.I knew I was going to be ok for the night, but I was worried about those guys looking for me after dark.

11-19-2010, 09:05 AM	#46
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11-19-2010, 09:43 AM	#48
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	gps unit I made a mistake, after reading about so many I confused the two. I was thinking a thousand dollar unit for $210 would have been a great buy! hahaha... __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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11-19-2010, 01:19 PM	#50
fireman68 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 103	gps unit No, the Zumi 550 is specifically made for motorcycles. What I bought is the Nuvi 550. Amazon has lit listed for $245. (I bought mine last year) I just kept watching ebay and found 1 for $210. http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-n%C3%BC.../dp/B001CT009O __________________ 2003 1500 Nomad FI Cuckster's single plate Vance & Hines duals Dobeck TFI Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-20-2010, 09:42 AM	#54
roox Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 152	gps unit I use a tom tom in a ram mount. It has worked great for 1000's of km. It is not waterproof but I don't cover it in light rain with no problems. In heavier rain I just cover it with a baggie and can still see it. __________________ Wayne 2011 FLHTK
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11-21-2010, 09:38 AM	#55
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	gps unit I found out that even the waterproof GPS units are not always waterproof. While I was out hunting last week I fell in a creek I was trying to cross, my waterproof Magellan GPS didn't like the water and quit on me. This caused me to not be able to find my way back, and I had to spend a night outside in the bush. Its been drying out here at home for over a week, and just started to work again last night, however I lost all the coordinates that I had saved in the unit and it had to be initialized just like a brand new unit. I think I'll give Magellan a phone call tomorrow, since I don't think I'll ever be able to trust the unit again. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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11-21-2010, 11:27 AM	#57
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	gps unit The Zumo 660 is said to be waterproof up to 1 meter deep. I'm not going to test it though. I'll take their word for it. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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11-21-2010, 11:48 AM	#58
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	gps unit I think you're going to have to get a marine GPS for it to be totally waterproof. Let's just say that the 550 and 650 are waterproof from rain and such. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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11-21-2010, 03:01 PM	#60
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	gps unit Its says its waterproof, but I know that doesn't say a lot anymore. I broke through some thin ice while crossing the creek and went in up to my armpits. I got out in a hurry but it was probably about fifteen or twenty seconds until I got myself out. Its hard to swim in winter clothes while wearing a backpack and carrying a rifle. I didn't want to lose anything so it took an extra few seconds to get out. I made a fire a spent the night, following morning I walked out and met up with my pals around 10am. They where going to give me until 12.00 before they called in search and rescue.I knew I was going to be ok for the night, but I was worried about those guys looking for me after dark. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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