gps unit

[rickyboy]

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

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.

Good Lord Steve !!

There must have been a few seconds there where panic might have snuck in. Glad you're OK.

But more about the Magellan.....I had/have one that took on some water coming home from Custer. No issue with water till then. The thing has been apart all summer and the screen continues to hold water. Spring time it goes in the garbage.

[aldridgekennedy]

Researched this topic a fair bit. Finally went with Garmin nuvi 500. Completely waterproof. Found one on amazon (gently used!!) condition for only $170. Came in factory box with all accesssories.

[elvis]

Originally Posted by elvis

I know what you guys are saying. My wife got excited when we heard the GPS can point us to nearby Starbucks :).

The prices have come down, new features are being added, the traffic updates, etc. sooner or later we're gonna get one, I think.

We might even get a cell phone, too.

My wife's friend got a new gps and she gave her old unit to us. TOMTOM XL 340 S, has anyone used that unit on Nomad?

Thanks,

E.

[ponch]

There are waterproof/resistant enclosures that you can put your GPS or even smart phone in. they aren't expensive either. Just a thought.

[elvis]

Hello GPS gurus,

I'm trying to find out if TOMTOM XL 340 S is capable of recording trip info, some data that I can upload to my computer to see where we've been, average speed, total mileage, etc.

Thanks,

Elvis

[rickyboy]

Hey I've been researching the new Garmin Zumo 220.
Any thoughts? I think I'm buying .......tomorrow.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by rickyboy ... #00722

Hey I've been researching the new Garmin Zumo 220.
Any thoughts? I think I'm buying .......tomorrow.

Check out the Nuvi 550. It's waterproof, but it doesn't have Bluetooth if I recall. It's cheaper than the Zumo by quite a bit.

[rickyboy]

what if I told you I could get the Zumo 220 for about $10. less than the Nuvi 550???

Which one would you buy then?

[ponch]

Originally Posted by rickyboy ... #00722

what if I told you I could get the Zumo 220 for about $10. less than the Nuvi 550???

Which one would you buy then?

It that was the pricing structure, which isn't one that I have, I would get the Zumo.

[rickyboy]

I just made a purchase a few minutes ago of the Zumo 220 motorcycle GPS, online from www.thegpsstore.com
I couldn't find this unit anywhere for less than $420. and as high as $599. I got it for $299.95...$304. with UPS grnd. shipping.
I compared the Nuvi 550 and the Zumo 220 and asked the people at the GPS Store when I called them what the differences were in the two. They are pretty much the same I was told with the exception of bluetooth, and few other goodies that come in the box. Read the links to both units, and choose. But for a difference of about $10.00 I went for the Zumo. I hope others here pick up the deal. It is a ltd. time offer and as far as the store knows this is not going to be discontinued by Garmin. It only came out in Mar. 2010. Garmin also has a thing with Google, for those who don't know. You can download maps/routes from Google to your GPS. Anyway,... have a look and see.


http://www.thegpsstore.com/Garmin-Zu...tem-P2326.aspx

http://www.thegpsstore.com/Garmin-Nu...tem-P1914.aspx

[ponch]

Originally Posted by rickyboy ... #00722

I just made a purchase a few minutes ago of the Zumo 220 motorcycle GPS, online from www.thegpsstore.com
I couldn't find this unit anywhere for less than $420. and as high as $599. I got it for $299.95...$304. with UPS grnd. shipping.
I compared the Nuvi 550 and the Zumo 220 and asked the people at the GPS Store when I called them what the differences were in the two. They are pretty much the same I was told with the exception of bluetooth, and few other goodies that come in the box. Read the links to both units, and choose. But for a difference of about $10.00 I went for the Zumo. I hope others here pick up the deal. It is a ltd. time offer and as far as the store knows this is not going to be discontinued by Garmin. It only came out in Mar. 2010. Garmin also has a thing with Google, for those who don't know. You can download maps/routes from Google to your GPS. Anyway,... have a look and see.


http://www.thegpsstore.com/Garmin-Zu...tem-P2326.aspx

http://www.thegpsstore.com/Garmin-Nu...tem-P1914.aspx

Very cool.