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Ratti
21st June 2011, 18:34
Who has used/owned the zumo 220 or 660.
what are the differences?
I dont want to be able to talk to a pillion or take phone calls.
Apart from that...opinions?
Gremlin
22nd June 2011, 01:42
Haven't used either.

Here's a good way to compare all 3: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?cID=135&compareProduct=65210&compareProduct=15000&compareProduct=414

If you don't need audio/bluetooth at all (including mp3 player) then the 220 will probably suffice. PM slowfox for what he thinks, as he has one.

If you start looking at the 660, I would probably advise you to get a 550. You'll save money, the 660 has had a few reports of issues, and I've done about 3 years and 60,000+ km on a 550. They are seriously tough little bastards.
NordieBoy
22nd June 2011, 07:25
And if you can get a Nuvi 500, it's the same as the Zumo 220 but usually cheaper.
phill-k
22nd June 2011, 07:38
I use the Nuvi500 and can confirm they are fine on the bike easy to read in all light and can be operated with gloves on
Maha
22nd June 2011, 07:47
I perfer google maps and the 'what if we' scenario.
NordieBoy
22nd June 2011, 08:13
I perfer google maps and the 'what if we' scenario.

Forestry roads are fun if you apply an "every left turn" policy.
Maha
22nd June 2011, 08:26
Forestry roads are fun if you apply an "every left turn" policy.

I have thought about that being a idea for a the road also..something different.
Ratti
22nd June 2011, 08:41
lol, thanks guys. I explored AK using the Every 2nd Left turn method. Got to see all sorts of places

As far as updates go, what cost to update the Nuvi500? there is a site where one can update garmin maps from other users info and its free.
oneofsix
22nd June 2011, 09:32
lol, thanks guys. I explored AK using the Every 2nd Left turn method. Got to see all sorts of places

As far as updates go, what cost to update the Nuvi500? there is a site where one can update garmin maps from other users info and its free.

I used the "Oh crap I'm in the wrong lane" method to explore Auckland, unlike most NZ drivers I obeyed the rule to follow the lane rather than force a change. Imagine all the fun you will miss using a Satnav :)
Ratti
22nd June 2011, 14:50
lol, yup Ive got to know lots of bits of Welly doing that too. Mostly when I get lost here I aim for the ocean and figure it out as I go, But sometimes I do need to know where I am and how to get to where I want to go with minimal disruption. Think of it as an alternative to wandering the lookalike wellington suburbs.
NordieBoy
22nd June 2011, 16:50
lol, thanks guys. I explored AK using the Every 2nd Left turn method. Got to see all sorts of places

As far as updates go, what cost to update the Nuvi500? there is a site where one can update garmin maps from other users info and its free.
Unzip the latest map here into the "garmin" folder on the GPS.
http://www.nzopengps.org/public/Direct_gmapsupp/

All free...