Zumo 550 questions
I have some questions about the Zumo 550 with the MP3 player and XM radio. It seems that one must spend an additional $250 for an antenna plus the monthly fee ($15 or thereabout) for the XM subscription for that feature to work. Is this correct?
Does one need to use some special software (or other proprietary program / format) to put mp3 music onto an SD card for the music to be playable?
If one wishes to listen to either the radio or mp3 player, can one use a 3.5 mm plug such as comes with most earbud headphones? Or is it necessary to use one of the bluetooth type helmets (or some other wireless configuration)?
Can the maps be updated in the unit?
I have a DeLorme GPS that I use with my laptop computer in a car. I don't care for the helpful voice feature. Does the Zume 550 unit have a voice feature that will interrupt the music / radio constantly with messages? And most importantly, can one turn off the voice without affecting the music / radio?
And as for being waterproof - is there positive experience with this feature? I.e., is the device really waterproof? I can never go on a multi-day ride without some riding in rain. The unit greatly loses its value if it has to be put away when it begins to rain.
If one uses a RAM mount (or similar), is it relatively quick and easy to detach the Zumo unit from the bike? And is it easy to reconnect and re-mount the unit to get going again?
Thanks!
I have some questions about the Zumo 550 with the MP3 player and XM radio. It seems that one must spend an additional $250 for an antenna plus the monthly fee ($15 or thereabout) for the XM subscription for that feature to work. Is this correct?
Does one need to use some special software (or other proprietary program / format) to put mp3 music onto an SD card for the music to be playable?
If one wishes to listen to either the radio or mp3 player, can one use a 3.5 mm plug such as comes with most earbud headphones? Or is it necessary to use one of the bluetooth type helmets (or some other wireless configuration)?
Can the maps be updated in the unit?
I have a DeLorme GPS that I use with my laptop computer in a car. I don't care for the helpful voice feature. Does the Zume 550 unit have a voice feature that will interrupt the music / radio constantly with messages? And most importantly, can one turn off the voice without affecting the music / radio?
And as for being waterproof - is there positive experience with this feature? I.e., is the device really waterproof? I can never go on a multi-day ride without some riding in rain. The unit greatly loses its value if it has to be put away when it begins to rain.
If one uses a RAM mount (or similar), is it relatively quick and easy to detach the Zumo unit from the bike? And is it easy to reconnect and re-mount the unit to get going again?
Thanks!