Garmin Zumo 550
The Garmin Zumo 550 is the first fully-featured, GPS navigator designed exclusively for motorcyclists with glove-friendly, left-handed controls. A specific feature of the new Zumo 550 is its Bluetooth® wireless technology. This allows riders to place hands-free mobile phone calls when paired with a compatible phone that has Bluetooth . Incoming calls are answered by simply tapping the Zumo’s screen and speaking through the helmet mic or optional external mic. A user can also make a call from Zumo’s huge points of interest database. Riders with Bluetooth also receive navigation audio prompts using text-to-speech which allows the unit to audibly announce the name of upcoming streets allowing you keep their eyes on the trail on the lookout for stray kangaroos. What’s more it also features an MP3 player. The Zumo 550 comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator Australia maps on it’s internal memory. OZ Topo Maps are also available for the off road rider.
The unit is completely waterproof and has too many features to mention here. Off Road Explorer is testing the unit over the next 3 issues and we’ll feature a detailed review in our next issue.
Retail Price: $1399 plus $229 for OZ Topo Maps
Web: www.gpsoz.com.au
Contact: GPSOZ 02 9999 2313
Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS
Overall Score
8.6
Quality
9.0
Ease of Use
8.0
Value for money
9.0
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