Zumo 220

[Gremlin]

Re zumo, the new one, 660 has the bigger screen. The 550 is a 4.3 inch screen or something like that.

Slofox, to avoid headaches, use the same version of mapsource across computers and same mapset version across computers and GPS. Once mapsource is installed, you can download the latest version from the garmin website, totally free and install no problem. You only have to use workarounds when installing mapsource for the first time.

[slofox]

Re zumo, the new one, 660 has the bigger screen. The 550 is a 4.3 inch screen or something like that.

Slofox, to avoid headaches, use the same version of mapsource across computers and same mapset version across computers and GPS. Once mapsource is installed, you can download the latest version from the garmin website, totally free and install no problem. You only have to use workarounds when installing mapsource for the first time.

Ahhhh - I might try that. The home 'puter doesn't have the XP service pack that the latest mapsource asked for (on account of it screwing up the graphics). I'll have a tinker...an' let ya know.

Yep - it worked. Never thought of trying that. Thanks.

[NordieBoy]

can you use these things as a passive "live" map instead of some brit or aussie trying to tell you which way to go all the time?
I need glasses to read but not to ride or drive.would i need glasses to read the screen?For example i cannot read this text without me glasses(well i can buts its pretty blurry)

I turn the sound off. It's got a volume and mute options.

Glasses. Or it'd be a shape following some squiggly lines.

[NordieBoy]

OK, and the blueteeth means it can talk to your phone and musicthing, anything else?

No mp3.
No phone link.

Blueteeth only to earpiece for nagging voice.

[NotHisRealName]

I know this thread is about the Zumo 220, but I thought I'd ask if anyone has used a TomTom Rider Pro (comes with bluetooth headset), and how it compares with the Garmin products.

I must admit, though, the open source garmin maps are enticing due to their upgrades and accuracy, especially considering my trip there in December.

[Dodgy1]

Did you know Mr Fox that Garmin & Tom Tom are the only navigational devices that allow you to download voices for your unit. My Favorite is Billy Connolly

[slofox]

Did you know Mr Fox that Garmin & Tom Tom are the only navigational devices that allow you to download voices for your unit. My Favorite is Billy Connolly

No - I didn't know that! Are they on the Garmin website?

I currently use some British cow - forget her name. Opper Clorss accent y'know...

[Gremlin]

I currently use some British cow - forget her name. Opper Clorss accent y'know...

I use Karen from Orrrstralia... super shexy... for a sheila

[slofox]

I use Karen from Orrrstralia... super shexy... for a sheila

I have had a look for downloadable voices for the 220 but can't find any...buggrit.

[NordieBoy]

Garmin do a voiceover program so you can record yourself

Nothing worse than being told where to go by yourself

[slofox]

Garmin do a voiceover program so you can record yourself

Nothing worse than being told where to go by yourself

Yeah - I had a go at that earlier today but had a few problems with recording the samples - like they didn't record anything...and you can't test until you had recorded ALL of them...

Tried again at home but this primitive computer won't run the program. I'll try again with a different mike tomorrow.

[slofox]

Yeah - I had a go at that earlier today but had a few problems with recording the samples - like they didn't record anything...and you can't test until you had recorded ALL of them...

Tried again at home but this primitive computer won't run the program. I'll try again with a different mike tomorrow.

Got the recording sorted. But it won't load to the Zumo - says "not supported"...bastards!

[kiwigjt]

So how is it going a year down the track Mr Fox?
I am looking at getting a GPS unit but there is so much out there now. how has yours been through some bad weather and the like?
Can you give a quick 1 yr down the road update and anything you would change/prefer?

[slofox]

So how is it going a year down the track Mr Fox?
I am looking at getting a GPS unit but there is so much out there now. how has yours been through some bad weather and the like?
Can you give a quick 1 yr down the road update and anything you would change/prefer?

It's fine for my purposes. It's been through some really heavy weather without any problem - really is as waterproof as they claim.

Things to change?

1. At times the predictive nature of address entry can be a right pain in the arse - it jumps to an address before you have finished entering it - usually not the one you want. Should be a way to over-ride this I reckon. Helps to specify a city or town first rather than allow it to "check all." Sometimes.

2. Can be slow to load sometimes. Needs the odd reset to sort it out.

3. Loading a route into it can be a bit hit and miss at times. I'm not sure why this should be. I had a system worked out that was just fine but last time I tried to use it, the upload just wouldn't happen. Still don't know what the story was.

4. Connecting it to a headset is either/or. I can have either the GPS connected or the phone. But not both. A different headset might help but IIRC, the higher spec'd Zumos will do this whereas the 220 will not.


Good Points:

1. Free maps. Undated weekly. Can't get better than that.

2. Online forum which is very useful.

3. Entertainment value of the voices trying to pronounce Maori place and street names...


Still happy with it. Haven't got lost since I bought it.