Question about GPS units

[Who Dey]

I know this is the wrong forum but i figured more people would see it and respond here about it. I am thinking about getting the Garman 550 and was wondering how much it cost, where is the best place to get one, is it or will it be outdated soon since they have the Garman 660 out, and where can i get the brackets that hold it? I think i would like for it to sit above the radio maybe? Also until i can get it hardwired in. does it come with a power cord that i can plug into my fairing and use it until i get it connected to the wiring harness?

 

I'm not a tech guy and for some reason the GPS thing just seems complicated to me, with having to by the mounting brackets from another place, and which GPS to buy etc. I just know that i have heard alot of good things about the Zumo 550 and now i am seeing that the 660 is out by Garmen. Sorry for sounding like a Dummy, but i just need some help with this. Thanks.

[Freebird]

The 550 comes with everything to need to mount in in your car and on your bike. Two separate mounts. The bike mount that it comes with uses a U-Bolt setup with a Ram mount. The bike mount does not use a plug to plug into the accessory port but has a harness that wires directly to your battery or a hot wire that you choose. I suppose you could use the car mount temporarily until you get the bike mount wired.

 

Not only is the 660 out but also the 665. The biggest difference is that the 665 comes with the XM radio receiver. Probably some other minor differences also but that is the main one.

 

The 550 does not come with the XM receiver but it is available as an add-on. I don't know if they will be discontinuing the 550 or not.

[bongobobny]

You may want to consider Fleabay for some good prices. I have been thinking about the newer Garmin, and if I had a good enough offer for mine, I may consider selling.

 

BTW it has been professionally updated to 2010 maps but it cost me my SD slot...

[hunthomer66]

I have a 550 and love it . it has all the gadgets i need on it . works very well and have not had any problems with it ( knock on wood ) . a little pricey but worth it i think .

[Freebird]

BTW it has been professionally updated to 2010 maps but it cost me my SD slot...

 

I've heard several people say this. I don't understand it at all. I upgraded the 550 that I sold to Ponch with the 2010 maps and did NOT have to use my card at all. All you have to do is delete all the junk that you don't need, such as a LOT of languages and etc. I just kept 3 or 4 of the English voices and only the English language. Deleted all the other voices and language files and the 2010 maps loaded fine.

[bongobobny]

I've heard several people say this. I don't understand it at all. I upgraded the 550 that I sold to Ponch with the 2010 maps and did NOT have to use my card at all. All you have to do is delete all the junk that you don't need, such as a LOT of languages and etc. I just kept 3 or 4 of the English voices and only the English language. Deleted all the other voices and language files and the 2010 maps loaded fine.

Wizard765 tried all of that but the only way there was enough room in memory was to use extra via the SD card. I think there is a little more updating than just the maps though, I think that the extra features of the 660 are there as well...