Garmin Zumo 665

Garmin Zumo 665, An Impressive Motorcycle GPS

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The Garmin Zumo 665 Review

Garmin has never failed to impress me when it comes to producing innovative products that simplifies and adds pleasure to driving for motorists like me.  Garmin has come out with another product especially designed for motorbike riders, the Garmin Zumo 665. I commend Garmin for coming up with this idea of having bikers design this navigator since this will certainly address the issues that bikers will have problems with if they use the conventional GPS navigator.  I don’t believe it’s the ultimate navigation unit yet since the navigation technology continually evolves rapidly but it certainly has proven to make driving more enjoyable and easier for me.

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Display

The four inch touch screen display has a simple user interface thatGarmin Logo doesn’t require much fussing over with so drivers can focus more on the road than on the unit itself and specifically made for hands with gloves, inputting information on the Garmin Zumo 665 is very easy.  One problem that bikers usually face is the readability of the screen under the glare of the sun. Garmin addresses this by giving the Zumo 665 a sunlight readable display which also displays clear information in dark lighting conditions.  And the sturdy and waterproof case is made to withstand the ultra violet rays of the sun as well as rough roads.

Extras

Garmin has also added a radio to the Garmin Zumo 665 which is really fantastic since it will make bike rides more enjoyable plus you get information on which routes to steer clear of to avoid traffic jams.  And also since we don’t have a roof on top of our heads it is definitely an advantage to know about weather reports and stuff.  And then there’s the Bluetooth and headphone jack so you can connect your phone and make phone calls as you drive.  You don’t really need to worry much about the “Don’t Call and Drive” campaign since this is hands-free so you can still focus on the road and then there’s the spoken street name functionality that warns you when to make a turn and tells you which road you’re in.

Maps

With preloaded maps of the United States and Canada, it allows users to plan their trips well.  And when you’re riding in groups, it makes sure that nobody gets off the track.  So for me, this product pretty much does everything I need and I definitely saved money on purchasing another GPS unit for a car because the Garmin Zumo 665 could also be mounted and used inside a four wheel vehicle.

 

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Conclusion

I am not a person who usually recommends products and stuff but the Garmin Zumo 665 has blown me away with its amazing features and functionalities that has helped make driving a whole lot easier for me.

This review comes from Martin, a happy customer willing to share his thoughts on the 665. Thanks Martin! If you’d like to write a review of this product or another GPS product please send it through the Contact Us page.

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GPS Systems

The handheld gps units are by far the most popular amongst gps gadgets, this is pretty obvious seeing as there are more activities such as walking, hiking, running, cycling, geocaching and other outdoor sports which are extremely popular to do with gps.

If you are considering purchasing a specific handheld gps such as a running gps you can expect features such as heart rate monitor, speed, distance and a training plan. Similarly the cycling gps will have the same features as running with the addition of a virtual partner. Other features you can expect in a handheld gps system are topographic maps, electronic compass and wireless data sharing. Handheld gps systems will range in features and functionality and this will inevitably affect the price range, typically between $30 and $3000 dollars.

Golf gps systems are great for enhancing your game and you will find you’re choosing between a golf gps watch and a golf gps unit. A golf gps watch is going to smaller, more compact and therefore a cheaper item to purchase however it is likely to have fewer features such as a monochrome screen which will inevitably be smaller than its counterparts. The handheld golf gps unit will be full color touchscreen which may vary in size but typically around 3.5cm to 6.5cm. You should expect a golf gps system to be waterproof and to come preloaded with golf courses around your chosen continent and beyond. Prices range from $80 to$400 for a golf gps system depending on features and whether you choose a watch or handheld unit.

Motorcycle riders considering purchasing a motorcycle gps system may want to think about battery life of these systems, if you are a long distance motorcyclist or you are going on tour you’ll want a longer battery life – we found the lifetime to range from up to 3 hours to up to 8 hours. These units are pretty much going to be waterproof for obvious reasons but check before you make your purchase. Most units will accept either an sd card or a micro sd card so you may find you have to purchase another memory card to fit. You should take the screen brightness into account also, you want it to bright enough to see even when the sun is shining nice and bright some manufacturers advertise this feature as sunlight readable. Prices range depending on features from $250 to $850.

Marine gps systems are by far the most expensive type of gps this is due to the amount of data provided and of course the advanced specialist features and functionality of the unit – expect prices to be between $250 to $7000. The unit will be waterproof and will have a much larger screen size, somewhere between 20cm diagonal and 32cm diagonal. The resolution on the display will be 640×480 pixels in a low to mid end unit and the more expensive units will have 1024×768 pixels. You probably won’t find preloaded maps in the low end units but of course all units will allow you to add/upload maps onto the unit. Other nice features you should expect on the marine gps units are a color touchscreen (on most) the auto guidance feature, remote control and tide tables.