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Like I said a bad review for the Tom Tom before I even opened the box. I know Garmin are good. Fish, did it take 9 months to get the mount or to find a place on your handlebars to mount it ??? ;)
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07-07-2009, 01:49 PM | #47 |
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I have been using the Zumo 550 for about 14 months now, great device. with the car mount, makes it easy to use in the truck as well as on the bike. Bluetooth, MP3 Player... its complete.
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07-07-2009, 02:54 PM | #48 |
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I don't think vibration is going to be a killer on most of these. I didn't get mine on the mount quite right and it took a tumble at 20 mph. Picked it up and still runs. Mine is a Garmin Streetpilot 530.
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Like I said a bad review for the Tom Tom before I even opened the box. I know Garmin are good. Fish, did it take 9 months to get the mount or to find a place on your handlebars to mount it ??? ;)[/quote:gr5wavvu] TC are you making fun of my handle bars Now be nice or I'll post a 10 minute video ;)
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07-09-2009, 10:39 AM | #50 |
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OK , I'm sorry. Don't make me download a 10 min. video. You know it would take me 45 min. to download with this dial up.
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07-09-2009, 12:49 PM | #51 |
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The more I read about GPS the more confused I am about getting one. Maybe you alls can help me decide.
I'd like a widescreen version, like 4 or 4.5 " voice navagation that has bluetooth capability for my scala rider or motorola earpiece simple touch buttons (I'm a simpleton) Simple instructions (see above!) ease of mounting (ditto !) MP3 player built in that can bluetooth to my helmet also Quick gas station/restaurant/hotel lookup. Traffic monitor (so i know what roads not to take) Easily seeable in the sunlight. (old eyes syndrome) This download stuff confuses me because I thought all the highways in the U.S. were already programmed into these units? Whats this download a map stuff? Capable of intergrating to a CB unit like Trips if I mount one someday. I saw one at Costco (not motorcycle specific) that had a "where am I" button! I'd need something like that unless they all have one built in for those "how in the f&ck did I end up here moments!" or "G damn it, I think I'm lost" Why are some so much more expensive than others? What do the high end ones have that the $125 ones don't?
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Traffic monitor (so i know what roads not to take) Traffic info is usually an external service, as it's broadcast over FM radio frequencies. My unit requires an additional receiver/antenna to use the traffic feature. It is also a separate, usually one time, subscription for traffic info. This download stuff confuses me because I thought all the highways in the U.S. were already programmed into these units? Whats this download a map stuff? They are, but new roads are added all the time. A GPS contains maps of more than just highways. For example, the area where I live was farmland 5 years ago. My street wouldn't appear on a map older than 4-5 years. So regular updates are needed. You old guys and your irrational fear of newfangled contraptions amuse me. I'll bet you were scared of fire when it was first discovered. Why are some so much more expensive than others? What do the high end ones have that the $125 ones don't? Bluetooth, MP3 capability, built-in traffic receiver, all add to the cost over a basic unit.
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07-09-2009, 01:39 PM | #53 |
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"You old guys and your irrational fear of newfangled contraptions amuse me. I'll bet you were scared of fire when it was first discovered"
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07-09-2009, 02:32 PM | #55 |
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Man I love this site. I don't have to ease in and ask dumba$$ questions. I just sit back and read threads from a couple of you guys. See how politically correct I can be, I didn't mention any names or locations.
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07-09-2009, 03:45 PM | #56 |
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I thought CJ asked good questions!
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07-09-2009, 03:58 PM | #57 |
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He gave good answers.
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If you want BT and MP3, here's a word of caution. Only BT equipment that says A2DP will get you stereo MP3s. The original Scala Rider's do not support A2DP and neither does the zumo 550. Most GPS's have a wired headset jack though.
Also, you don't have to download anything to the GPS, but most have a way to allow you to plan a route on your computer and download this to the GPS. On the computer it is much easier to force the roads you would want to take rather than letting the GPS plan your route. There are also lots of online sources for additional points of interest (like Kawasaki dealers) that may not be in the database. I've even seen one that lists all the spots from Diners Drive-ins and Dives. They also record where you've been and you can actually share the cool twisty roads that you found with others online.
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07-11-2009, 08:57 AM | #59 |
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what is a GPS Goverment Peep Show
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07-11-2009, 12:42 PM | #60 |
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GPS's are receivers - not transmitters.
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