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| Welcome to the forum GDobler. I believe all the Streetpilot series are water resistant. I have never had a problem with my SPIII and have had it running through some serious rain. I know their is no problem with the 2610, 2720 and 2820 in rain. The only thing I would stay away from are the ones with hard drives (which I think have all been discontinued in the Garmin line.) The models that use memory cards are not subject to vibrations like hard drives are. I think the Zumo cost a lot right now because it is a fairly new model. If history is any indication the street price will be much lower in just a couple of months. I have seen refurbished 2720s selling for a great price right now and Garmin refurbished units carry the same one year guarantee as their new units. One other thing to consider is the Zumo comes with a RAM mount for the bike. You can expect to add $50 or more to any other model you buy to get a RAM mount.
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GDobler (3/8/2007)
Is it fair to say that the cycle specific GPS units like Tom Tom Rider or Zumo are more expensive than those sold for the automobile because they are 1) water resistant and 2) built to withstand more vibration?Has anyone had issues with using a none cycle specific GPS? I'm mostly a fair weather rider, although we've all been caught in an unexpected storm. I used various Garmin units for years on my bikes, all were waterproof. All were built primarily for the cage market. If you go to their website, they will, under the specs of a unit actually tell you to what standard any given unit is waterproof. I don't know about the TomTom units, never used one. Different units have different features, that is what tends to determine the price. Plus the expected popularity will impact the price.
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| One time while out I had to ride thru a small shower and i passed a guy that had what looked like a kitchen sandwich baggie over his gps unit. I thought to myself it is eith not waterproof or he did not want it wet or anything to happen to it. Just some of the things you see or observe about other riders or bikes. Nomad17
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| Thanks for the replies. I see a Garmin 2720 refurnbised for $459 on Tiger GPS. Zumo 500 advantages are left hand buttons, UV fade resistant screen, RAM mount. Disadvantages are not yet available, price. The Zumo 450 doesn't come with a lot of accessories, which if bought separately add up to more than the 500 suggested price and the 550 has features I don't want (or think I want). The 2720 maybe the way to go.
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| GDobler, Yep you got Decisions decisions to make. Don't you just love it. I like the extra gagets. it will give me something to do if I get bored on a long ride or on a rainy day in the garage. i like the 550 Nomad17
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GDobler (3/21/2007)
Thanks for the replies. I see a Garmin 2720 refurnbised for $459 on Tiger GPS. Zumo 500 advantages are left hand buttons, UV fade resistant screen, RAM mount. Disadvantages are not yet available, price. The Zumo 450 doesn't come with a lot of accessories, which if bought separately add up to more than the 500 suggested price and the 550 has features I don't want (or think I want).The 2720 maybe the way to go. Really, how much is the real world difference in price from the 450 - 550? Just bought the 550, haven't even gotten it out of the box yet. Leaving on a trip on the 30th.
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A quick comparison on CNET looks like around $150 to $200 between the 450 and 550. Enjoy the trip. Post a reply as to how you liked the 550.
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