?? Zumo 450/550 ??

[Cougar]

Can you folks tell me the difference

between the Zumo 450 and the Zumo 550?

 

Besides the $500.00 difference?

Also , I just want a great GPS with all the maps

easy to use and TALKS!

I have been using an old Street-Pilot for the past couple

years now. but It is such a hassle to always have to

Map stuff via computer.

Thanks for any input!

I was looking at this,

http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Gamin-Zumo-450-Motorcycle-GPS-Navigator/2261924/product.html

Jeff

[FreezyRider]

I don't know the difference, but if you buy the 450 it's cheaper here:

http://www.shipdog.com/product.asp?i=GARZUMO450&ref=pricegrabber&sku=010-00567-05

[Midrsv]

The Zumo 550 is less than $200 more than the 450. I bought mine here: http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=GRZUMO550

 

I don't know all of the differences but I believe the 550 adds XM capable, bluetooth phone compatible and MP3 player. I use the bluetooth phone and XM phone features on mine all of the time. The XM option adapter adds another $200 or so. I highly recommend the either unit.

 

DT

[Jim M]

I just bought a Zumo 450 last week, I paid $569.99 for it also got a auto mount for the car and a 12 volt adapter. Total price was $676.92 works good in the car and bike. You get the Zumo and power cable cord and motorcycle mount for the $569.00 it is very easy to use and it does talk. The Zumo 550 has a few more features to it and it comes with the auto mount. I did not need the other features,so for the price difference Igot the 450. www.megagps.com

[gibvel]

Try this link. It should take you to a comparison of the two on the Garmin site:

 

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?compareProduct=8582&compareProduct=414&compare=compare

 

actually, this one may be a better link. Look at the right hand column both are in one column and it will say "no for 450 Yes for 550" where there is a difference:

 

http://www.gpsnow.com/garmin_zumo_550.htm

[Guest driscollms]

Cougar, I have had the 550 for several months now. I really like it. I was able to combine two gagets into one - GPS and XM radio. I believe the 450 and 550 are basically the same regarding GPS functions. The 550 adds the capability for XM with a separate antenna/receiver.

 

Good luck, I think you will like either unit...all depends on what you want to use it for.

 

Mark

[Cougar]

What fast service. THANKS GUYS!

 

looks like the 550 is more blue-tooth and XM ready.

(don't really care for the blue-tooth. and I have done

the XM) now IPOD!

 

But the other feature that the 550 has over the 450

is that it will say the Street Name instead of turn in 500 feet.

(I Like that part!

 

Anyways Thanks so much for ALL of your input!

 

LOOK HERE... ( oohh my is this right for the 550? )

http://www.onsale.com/shop/detail~dpno~7126781~descr~Garmin+International-zumo+550+Rugged+Motorcycle+GPS+Navigator.aspx (good price?_ what am I missing?)

all I need is the Unit. I do not need anymore maps or whatever right?

Thanks,

Jeff

[Midrsv]

LOOK HERE... ( oohh my is this right for the 550? )

http://www.onsale.com/shop/detail~dpno~7126781~descr~Garmin+International-zumo+550+Rugged+Motorcycle+GPS+Navigator.aspx (good price?_ what am I missing?)

all I need is the Unit. I do not need anymore maps or whatever right?

Thanks,

Jeff

 

Seems kind of high to me. Check here..

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=GRZUMO550

[BradT]

I don't know all of the differences but I believe the 550 adds XM capable, bluetooth phone compatible and MP3 player.

 

Just for info the 450 has an MP3 player. I am happy with my 450.

 

BRad

[Sawhorse]

Seems kind of high to me. Check here..

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=GRZUMO550

 

Yep, It seems kinda high to me to! I bought mine here: http://www.redtagsavings.com/products.asp?product_id=12144&dept_id=

[Phoenix]

If you plan on using it in your car as well as on your motorcycle, I would recommend going with the 550. The reason I say this, is because the 550 comes with an Auto mount, 12v auto cord, and AC cord. The total of buying these accessories separately (they don't come with the 450) is more than the difference in cost between the 450 and the 550.

 

The best price I've found for the 550 is $656.40 with free 3-day shipping from PCNation.com

 

http://www.pcnation.com/web/details.asp?item=6G0330

 

The also have the 450 for $511.80

 

http://www.pcnation.com/web/details.asp?item=6G0665

 

Phoenix

[Cougar]

Decided to go with the 550 @ PC Nation for $652.40 with free shipping!

Yippy Skippy!

 

I also ordered a 8 gig SD card as well.

SO exciting!

Thanks for all your help.

Jeff

[Cougar]

Got it here...

http://www.pcnation.com/web/details.asp?item=6G0330

Jeff

[Cougar]

Today it is $647.40 mayeb I can get money back. *lol*

[BradT]

If you plan on using it in your car as well as on your motorcycle, I would recommend going with the 550. The reason I say this, is because the 550 comes with an Auto mount, 12v auto cord, and AC cord. The total of buying these accessories separately (they don't come with the 450) is more than the difference in cost between the 450 and the 550.

 

I cheated with the 450. I put a two prong quick disconnect in the line, and when I go to the Car, I have a 12 volt plug with a two prong quick disconnect that plugs into the wire from the Zumo Cradle.

I also had a suction ram mount that attaches it to the windshield. Cost me 5 bucks for the two plugs.

Ram suction mount was given to me.

 

Brad