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I THINK I LIKE THE GARMIN NUVI BEST
« on: December 30, 2006, 09:20:17 PM »
iT SEEMS TO ME THAT THE nuvi 350 OR 360 IS A NICER BETTER SYS THAN THE zUMO.  cOMMENTS PLEASE

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Re: I THINK I LIKE THE GARMIN NUVI BEST
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2006, 10:17:52 PM »
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iT SEEMS TO ME THAT THE nuvi 350 OR 360 IS A NICER BETTER SYS THAN THE zUMO.  cOMMENTS PLEASE

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One big, HUGE problem...neither of those units have a water resistant/waterproof case.  That would eliminate use on a bike, IMO.
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« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2006, 10:39:17 PM »
The unit being waterproof and having XM Radio capability built into the GPS were big sellers to me.  I just got my Zumo on Thursday and so far, have been pleased.  
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Re: I THINK I LIKE THE GARMIN NUVI BEST
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2006, 11:16:32 PM »
Zumo rules.
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« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2007, 06:57:16 PM »
Yes, the water thing...  But other than that?  It seems to have a few very nice features, but the ZUMO?  Does it really compare to the No Water NUVI? Not.  JMHO
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Re: I THINK I LIKE THE GARMIN NUVI BEST
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2007, 07:10:16 PM »
Not trying to be contentious here, just stating facts.  A non-waterproof GPS on a motorcycle is/would be useless...might as well have a boat anchor clamped to your handlebar.  For a car...fine.  The last thing I would want is to be off in BFE somewhere and have my GPS go out because I ran through a rain storm or was in the midst of one in totally unfamiliar territory.  My personal opinion is that a Zumo, 2820 (for today's models), or the 27XX series, depending on what features one needs, is the best route to go in the Garmin lineup.
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Re: I THINK I LIKE THE GARMIN NUVI BEST
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2007, 08:24:51 PM »
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Not trying to be contentious here, just stating facts.  A non-waterproof GPS on a motorcycle is/would be useless...might as well have a boat anchor clamped to your handlebar.  For a car...fine.  The last thing I would want is to be off in BFE somewhere and have my GPS go out because I ran through a rain storm or was in the midst of one in totally unfamiliar territory.  My personal opinion is that a Zumo, 2820 (for today's models), or the 27XX series, depending on what features one needs, is the best route to go in the Garmin lineup.


Terry, some folks' bikes don't get wet.
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Re: I THINK I LIKE THE GARMIN NUVI BEST
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2007, 12:10:17 AM »
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Terry, some folks' bikes don't get wet.

This is true, grasshopper.... ;)


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Re: I THINK I LIKE THE GARMIN NUVI BEST
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2007, 09:09:44 PM »
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Not trying to be contentious here, just stating facts.  A non-waterproof GPS on a motorcycle is/would be useless...might as well have a boat anchor clamped to your handlebar.  For a car...fine.  The last thing I would want is to be off in BFE somewhere and have my GPS go out because I ran through a rain storm or was in the midst of one in totally unfamiliar territory.  My personal opinion is that a Zumo, 2820 (for today's models), or the 27XX series, depending on what features one needs, is the best route to go in the Garmin lineup.

Agreed.
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Re: I THINK I LIKE THE GARMIN NUVI BEST
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2007, 09:13:26 PM »
In application a non waterproofed GPS unit for a motorcycle has only slightly greater utility than does a condom that begins melting at just under 98 degrees Fahrenheit.
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« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2007, 09:17:05 PM »
^^^^You are very wise Grasshopper^^^^^
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Re: I THINK I LIKE THE GARMIN NUVI BEST
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2007, 11:19:51 PM »
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In application a non waterproofed GPS unit for a motorcycle has only slightly greater utility than does a condom that begins melting at just under 98 degrees Fahrenheit.


Very nice analogy, there, Don... ;D
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Re: I THINK I LIKE THE GARMIN NUVI BEST
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2007, 11:42:54 PM »
When I talked with a Garmin Rep. about the Nuvi 350 he said it was as waterproof as a sponge! So I got the 2730.  If they had mentioned the Zumo I would have waited and bought it...but the 2730 is nice. But the Zumo will hold way more MP3 music and I heard that it might be able to have live weather radar loop. I have weather on my 2730 but it just show current conditions.

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Re: I THINK I LIKE THE GARMIN NUVI BEST
« Reply #13 on: March 21, 2007, 02:14:56 PM »
IMHO....The zumo looks cool but it wasn't out when I was looking for a gps. The nuvi seems a little more compact. 
       I have been using the nuvi 350 now for over one yr. I really like it. Used it on the road last yr for two wks straight in Canada. When it rained I put a little zip lock baggy over it. worked perfectly. It's nice and small with a big screen. I can use all the on screen buttons with my gloves on. My only complaint so far is it does not store routes.  This has not become a problem though. What I have done is mapped my route using the software on my pc. I may have to add a few xtra waypoints to make a route. I then xfer my waypoints to the nuvi and just hit the goto button eachtime so that I am able to stay on the route that I have pre chosen.  No too much trouble at all.  Ram mounts makes a nice handlebar mount and it even looks pretty good.  Hope this helps.
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Re: I THINK I LIKE THE GARMIN NUVI BEST
« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2007, 03:30:40 PM »
good afternoon skrmn ,

I send you the   from FRANCE

It'll be nice for the other members if you present you in the thread 3New Member Introduction"
with a pic of your bike  :2vrolijk_21:

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