32232
100,000+ miler
+1 on the 60CX. It's not dumbed-down like the Zumo and Nuvi models. I like that the pages are full customizable to show the data I want, not what Garmin decided I should see.
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GPS - Looking for an Opinion
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+1 on the 60CX. It's not dumbed-down like the Zumo and Nuvi models. I like that the pages are full customizable to show the data I want, not what Garmin decided I should see.
marchyman
Cam Killer
One more related con... If you are navigating a route and drive by your route stop point the PN-60 wants to route you back. If you also had automatic "back-on-course" correction turned on the GPS becomes useless until you stop and turn off navigation. I agree that keeping the back-on-course calculation off is best with this GPS on a bike. Hiking might be different.
There is a version of the PN-60 that comes with a SPOT device, such that the SPOT is controlled by the GPS. That might interest some folks.
Unlike my previous garmin unit, the PN-60 doesn't want to tell me I'm going 747 MPH. Also, for a while I had both the garmin and PN-60 units mounted on the bike. The PN-60 track logs were much more accurate than the garmin track logs. Example: http://www.snafu.org/gps/
Compare the blue (DeLorme PN-60) vs the green (Garmin GPSMap 276C w/powered antenna). You can zoom in and out out and move around on the map to show more of the track logs.
Texpaul
Lost again
Nuvi 500/550
I haven't seen anyone mention the Garmin Nuvi 500/550. Garmin site says it's waterproof (suitable for marine use) and suitable for MC use (does not mention vibration).
The 500/550 (500 has 48 states and topo maps, 550 all north America w/o topo).
The units are basic, no radio, no bluetoooth no enhancements (sorta like the old 2600 series Streetpilots), just a plain GPS.
On Amazon right now they're going for under $280.
I haven't seen anyone mention the Garmin Nuvi 500/550. Garmin site says it's waterproof (suitable for marine use) and suitable for MC use (does not mention vibration).
The 500/550 (500 has 48 states and topo maps, 550 all north America w/o topo).
The units are basic, no radio, no bluetoooth no enhancements (sorta like the old 2600 series Streetpilots), just a plain GPS.
On Amazon right now they're going for under $280.
arsprod
New member
From online pics it looks like the screen is smaller than a standard 3.5" Garmin unit (specs are 2.7" screen). Is it easy to see on a bike?
arsprod
New member
REI has them for $250
Hate to say this but try:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/Ride_Planner/Ride_Planner.jsp
works with current generation of Garmins
D
DougCampbell
Guest
Gps
Here's another google -> garmin integration product. Works great with TomTom, too.
http://www.janboersma.nl/gett/index.php
Here's another google -> garmin integration product. Works great with TomTom, too.
http://www.janboersma.nl/gett/index.php
32232
100,000+ miler
Really easy to read. The screen may be smaller, but the layout is vertical, rather than horizontal. That means it displays what's in front of you rather that what's off to the side. I'm more interested in what's in front.
The screen on the 60CX is about 2 1/2" high. My wife has a wide-screen Nuvi with a 4 1/2" diagonal measurement. Top to bottom that screen measures 2 1/4", so with the 60CX you can actually see farther ahead.
32232
100,000+ miler
GPS Central in Calgary has the 550 for $219.95
nardowell
Nardowell
Progaming your own routes was importnat to me. After using my Garmin Nuvi 255 on my motorcycle I got frustrated not being able to program my own route. My Zumo 220 now gives me that feature. It works great. It is bright, not too big and I can work it with gloves.
The Garming support is great. They answer the phone right away, they speak midwestern and they talk slow enough you can follow them. They also stick with you until you get your GPS doing what you want.
The Zumo 220 may not have all the bells and whisles, but it is nice unit.
The Garming support is great. They answer the phone right away, they speak midwestern and they talk slow enough you can follow them. They also stick with you until you get your GPS doing what you want.
The Zumo 220 may not have all the bells and whisles, but it is nice unit.
oldjoebmwrider
New member
+1 on the zumo 220
