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[Robmay]

Looks like it does.


 Also, what does this mean:

Unlike the zumo 660, the unit is not MSN Direct compatible.

[Fired00d]

Looks like it does.


 Also, what does this mean:

Unlike the zumo 660, the unit is not MSN Direct compatible.

You can check it out here - MSN Direct

What Is MSN Direct - Connected Navigation Made Simple…Get up-to-date traffic, current gas prices, weather reports and Doppler maps, news, stocks, local events, movie information, flight status, and Send to GPS all sent wirelessly to your navigation device.

However the service will be discontinued in 1/1/2012

 
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[Robmay]

Gary,

What's the point of the MSN? If the 665 gives you weather and traffic without it?

Also, anyone with a 665 have any trouble with the unit shutting off after a couple hours of continued use? Some reviews show this. One even said they had to remove the battery to get it to restart.

[Fired00d]

Gary,

What's the point of the MSN? If the 665 gives you weather and traffic without it?

Also, anyone with a 665 have any trouble with the unit shutting off after a couple hours of continued use? Some reviews show this. One even said they had to remove the battery to get it to restart.

The 660 does not have XM capabilities and the 665 does... See comparison here.

 
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[Robmay]

So, basically the 665 is not MSN compatible because it doesn't need it?

[Fired00d]

So, basically the 665 is not MSN compatible because it doesn't need it?

Correct and the fact that it's not going to be available after 1/1/2012

 
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[hard10]

Rob, I've got the GPSMAP 478 with an external XM antenna. I LOVE it! It superimposes NEXRAD weather onto the map so you can see if there is rain &/or a storm coming in your direction of travel. It comes at a cost of about $30 / month. If I was going to upgrade to a touch screen model, the 665 would be the one I would get. The only answer I have not been able to have answered is whether or not the base map has marine charts pre-installed, which I use.

[RedDevil]

Rob, I've got the GPSMAP 478 with an external XM antenna. I LOVE it! It superimposes NEXRAD weather onto the map so you can see if there is rain &/or a storm coming in your direction of travel. It comes at a cost of about $30 / month. If I was going to upgrade to a touch screen model, the 665 would be the one I would get. The only answer I have not been able to have answered is whether or not the base map has marine charts pre-installed, which I use.

AJ,
The 665 doesn't come with the marine charts pre-installed, but according to the website you can get the Blue Chart pre-programed data card and various lake and water maps.  Don't know if that's the type of maps you need though. 

[Robmay]

Rob, I've got the GPSMAP 478 with an external XM antenna. I LOVE it! It superimposes NEXRAD weather onto the map so you can see if there is rain &/or a storm coming in your direction of travel. It comes at a cost of about $30 / month. If I was going to upgrade to a touch screen model, the 665 would be the one I would get. The only answer I have not been able to have answered is whether or not the base map has marine charts pre-installed, which I use.

I saw that thing in action at Copperhead! Been wanting one ever since. I may have to pull the trigger on one of these. Looks lie the ones offering the $100 rebate are selling at MSRP $999.00. Anyone found much better and have a reputable place ou have purchased from?

[Fired00d]

I saw that thing in action at Copperhead! Been wanting one ever since. I may have to pull the trigger on one of these. Looks lie the ones offering the $100 rebate are selling at MSRP $999.00. Anyone found much better and have a reputable place ou have purchased from?

Try here - PCNation....

Zumo 550 - $650.00
Zumo 660 - $630.85
Zumo 665 - $852.82

I got my 550 from them a few years back and they were easy to deal with and shipping was free/fast.

 
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[Robmay]

Thanks Gary. Got it in the cart right now. I am assuming that this comes complete to mount as long as it will mount to my existing GPS mount???(after I remove the 550 cradle of course)....

[Fired00d]

Thanks Gary. Got it in the cart right now. I am assuming that this comes complete to mount as long as it will mount to my existing GPS mount???(after I remove the 550 cradle of course)....

The base/mount should have the standard AMPS holes so you should be good to go.

 
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[Robmay]

Thanks Gary! They are running a special n Fed-Ex overnight shipping for $11.90 so I may have it tomorrow. I'll come back here and post once I get the weather/traffic/Xm up and running.

[49445CVO]

Is the $100 rebate from garmin the same if you buy the HD version?

Called Garmin on the rebate form and they said that the H-D version is also included in the $100.00 rebate.

[Robmay]

Got my 665 installed yesterday.