KillJoy Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Does anyone have any experience with these? I am considering getting one if I can find a deal on one.... KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyjr1647545514 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 I have had a great deal of use with the zumo 660 and the 550, i have also used the TomTom rider series ( sell them at pony). I am a bigger fan of the versatility of the 550. The ability to do bluetooth stereo sound through head set (chatterbox xbi, midland bt2, or like) is present on both models for mp3 music, however the 550 does xm sat radio. The size of the screen on the 660 is larger which is attractive, but i believe would limit mounting locations because of size, for your bike i would suggest a tank bag, or more centered bar mount. The 660 uses a micro sd card vs a standard for the 550, might affect cost of larger units. I would jump on a chance to buy a used 550 in a heart beak myself. Review these features and decide for your self which one to get. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?cID=135&compareProduct=15000&compareProduct=414 Both units are easy to use and rugged.Garmin's software is easily the best to use and upgrade, if the price of maps don't kill you. If your intersted in a cheap alternative, the TomTom is still very very nice j at ust $450 PM if anyother questions i can help you with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Thanks for the info... I will look into the TomTom as well... KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 I had a zumo 450, great unit and worked like a champ! Its a little bit of a novelty though unless you are really gong to travel with it. Give Garmin a call and see if they have refurbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyjr1647545514 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 I had a zumo 450, great unit and worked like a champ! Its a little bit of a novelty though unless you are really gong to travel with it. Give Garmin a call and see if they have refurbs. The 550 and 450 are the same casing, newer software, and functionality improvments. I have seen some on ebay recently. They want an arm and a leg for beat ones! the cheapest ive seen even used was $350! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 The 550 and 450 are the same casing, newer software, and functionality improvments. I have seen some on ebay recently. They want an arm and a leg for beat ones! the cheapest ive seen even used was $350! I bought mine for $400 and then a year later sold it or $450 on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyjr1647545514 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 ^ nice! thats how you do it right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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