Hermes Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 My old Garmin 2620 is nearing its 'way past best b4 date' and I want to purchase a new MC GPS. I require: - good sized sceen (everthing seems to be good sized after the 2620!), - XM Radio incl, - MP3 Player, - MC use, preferably waterproof, - MC Ram mount (for ball) incl, - Power connect to my own, behind the dash, power panel. optional: - Bluetooth, - compatible with MS Street and Trips, e.g. uploadable routes etc What do you recommend? Thanks in advance. Link to comment
GRB60 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Sounds like the Zumo 550 from Garmin. I just got one for $585 on ebay. Comes with car and bike mounts and RAM arm to fit on your RAM ball. Hard wire cord included. Bluetooth (for phone at least; I haven't gotten it to give directions thru the headset),etc. Link to comment
Hermes Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Zumo 550, Whip? Thanks GRB60. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I just bought a used Zumo 550. It arrives Monday. Whoo Hoo! Got a wonderful deal too. Thank you Don! Link to comment
Whip Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Zumo 550, Whip? Thanks GRB60. Yup.. Love it! Link to comment
Hermes Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 But wait, does it have XM and MP3? Link to comment
Dave McReynolds Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Yes, the Zumo 550 has both XM and MP3. I used both when I had it on my bike. To use XM, you have to buy an XM antenna from Garmin. Now that I'm truckin' I wire the Zumo through the auxiliary jack and the XM plays fine through the truck speakers. The XM sounds lousy through the Zumo speakers, but sounds fine through earphones. I bought lifetime map updates from Garmin, which allows map updates 4 times a year for as long as you have the unit, and incidently, allows you to put the maps on all your computers. Link to comment
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