( 98 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 16 2009
The GPS works fantastic. It boots and acquires satellite quickly, recalculates routes quickly, and the software is easy to use. Touch screen that's glove friendly works well, along with the other controls. Having everything in the box including mount is great, and I like that the mount is fairly secure. It did take me some time to get my phone to synch with the unit, and incoming calls while listening to MP3s will sometimes get lost when trying to answer. I use the Zumo with my Scala Rider Q2, and have found that I can not get near the same volume with phone calls through the GPS as I could directly through the Q2. Yes, I found the volume control and have it at 100%, but it's still difficult to hear phone calls. I also thought I'd be able to plan a route and load it to the SD card, then import it...no-go on that, it seems to only find MP3s. I haven't played with that enough yet to determine if it's meant that way of if I'm missing something, but it certainly isn't intuitive if the unit is capable. I'd buy it again.
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Posted: Aug 16 2009
This product, I've had it over a year now, is pretty good as I use it on my motorcycles and in my "cage". I think the two most desirable features, that matter the most to me, is that you can only update your map once (TOM-TOM is forever) and you cant give it voice commands. The Mapsource software interface is cumbersome compared to the likes of a Google maps interface. But it does get the job done. Initially, I had constant problems with the unit freezing up on me (I thought the onboard software was made by Microsoft there for a minute)until the latest update. Updates for the unit itself, unlike the maps, are for the life of the unit (sofar). My reception has always been great and the accuracy has been about 98% of the time. One of my riding buddies has the Zumo as well and we swap maps and routes using the SD card, so that is very convenient. The cradle for the bike is great...very sturdy. The fact that I can plug it into my bikes audio system is nice as well. This is my first GPS and I have to say that I thoroughly enjoy the freedom it brings me. during the work week, I use it to gauge the amount of time it will take to get somewhere. On the week-ends, sometimes, my wife and I will just head out somewhere and get lost in the Georgia back roads and then hit the "Go Home" button, when we're ready to go home. I really enjoy the freedom. I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Posted: Aug 13 2009
This is a good/great GPS, the only drawback is the Satalite Radio does not work good on a motorcycle that is loud. My K1200S with the baffle removed on a Remus Powercone is very loud, especially when your doing 80 mph. I really liked the find function, which will tell you how far you are from a gas station, how to get there and phone number (hotels). Great product but not the Satalite radio on a motorcycle.
