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Garmin zumo 550 GPS Receiver

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Garmin zumo 550 GPS Receiver

Released: Sep 05

Average

59% Positive

Navigation:

Excellent

Display:

Good

Maps:

Average

Usability:

Average

Based on 8 expert reviews.

"top-notch navigation system"... Reviews.cnet.com

"automatic route recalculation is a bit on the slow side"... Reviews.cnet.com

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	$634
	$688	eBay
	$749	Amazon
	$770	Office Depot
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display

1.	"It's also intuitive, with a glove-friendly touch screen with left-handed controls that make it easy to operate."... Gpstracklog.typepad.com

2.	"There's a bright, sunlight-readable, UV-resistant display that makes it easy to view, as well as a unique motorcycle console for trip information, including a fuel gauge to warn you when its time to fill up."... Gpstracklog.typepad.com

3.	"slick, trip information screen"... Review.zdnet.com

4.	"3.5-inch (diagonal) UV resistant touch screen"... Reviews.cnet.com

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maps

1.	"its preloaded maps and high-end navigation features give you the freedom to go where you want."... Tigerdirect.com

2.	"integrated Bluetooth for hands-free calling."... Review.zdnet.com

3.	"All maps are preloaded on the device,"... Reviews.cnet.com

4.	"built-in MP3 player"... Review.zdnet.com

5.	"integrated Bluetooth"... Reviews.cnet.com

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navigator

1.	"top-notch navigation system"... Reviews.cnet.com

2.	"the ultimate off-road navigator"... Gpslodge.com

3.	"zumo 550 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps and a hefty points of interest (POIs) database, including motels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more."... Tigerdirect.com

4.	"there's no Mac support yet for Garmin's MapSource software."... Review.zdnet.com

5.	"The compass only works in off-road mode,"... Reviews.cnet.com

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performance

1.	"With a sleek design, a boatload of features, and solid performance, the Garmin Zumo 550 is a top-notch navigation system for motorcyclists"... Review.zdnet.com

2.	"solid performance"... Reviews.cnet.com

reception

1.	"excellent reception"... Gpstracklog.typepad.com

battery

1.	"I like the removable Lithium-Ion battery option for swappable batteries"... Gpsmagazine.com

2.	"A rechargeable, removable lithium-ion battery (three hour typical use) is integrated into zumo for trip planning or use on foot."... Tigerdirect.com

3.	"rechargeable Lithium-ion battery"... Circuitcity.com

memory

1.	"solid state memory"... Gpslodge.com

audio

1.	"The speaker volume is perfect with the top up."... Review.zdnet.com

2.	"The audio was really good on both ends."... Review.zdnet.com

3.	"It was a cheap earpiece with low volume and wires were hanging all over the place."... Review.zdnet.com

wireless

1.	"The Bluetooth phone integration was great, especially with the built-in mic on the vehicle mount."... Review.zdnet.com

controls

1.	"glove friendly controls"... Gpslodge.com

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