Garmin zumo 665 Portable GPS Navigator Decide Now

I bought my Zumo 665 when Garmin started offering the [...] Rebate. I specifically bought this unit to take advantage of all of the features and mounted it on my Honda Goldwing.

First of all this unit is WAY over priced but I managed to get a pretty good deal after I get the rebate back which will hopefully be soon.

I've been using this every day I ride which is multiple times a week and haven't had a single issue with the connections as someone else mentioned. The GPS is one of the best I've used from Garmin and I've had several of them. The Touch Screen is very responsive even with gloves on, bright and easy to read in all lighting conditions.

Everything you need to mount this one a standard bike is included in the box. I had to add a few things to get it mounted on my Goldwing but that is because of the non-standard handlebars. You can also use this in your car and it automatically detects which mount you have it on and remembers your settings for that vehicle type. I should mention that I've only really used this on my motorcycle but did try it in the car and it is just as responsive.

When you turn the bike on the unit will automatically power on and and acquires the sat signals very quickly and so far I've had very good luck with the routes and the setting (like avoid Highways and Unpaved Roads). I like how it shows a green line on routes / roads that you've taken before when not in directions mode. I also love that you can customize the data fields that are shown on in the bottom corners of the screen just buy touching them and picking the data you want it to show. Another neat future is the fuel tracking this will keep track of how many miles you've driven and lets you know when you are getting low with a warning on the screen and then gives you locations of the nearest gas stations.

What else can you say about the GPS Unit itself, it's a Garmin GPS if you like them you will love this one.

As for the other features... This is why I bought the unit, I've added on the XM Subscription for Music, Traffic and Weather. While this is an additional pay service I find it nice to have the same channels with you no matter where you go. The added bonus of being able to pair my cell phone with the unit and make calls on it is very cool.

The only reason I give these additional features only 4 Stars is due to the cost and the issues I've had dealing with XM to get them activated. Now that they have been they are really helpful like the traffic and weather alerts that tell you when things are approaching.

All all I would certainly purchase this item again but would like to see it selling for about half the price it is selling for now. I know that this is a new unit and it will eventually come down. If you are considering investing in an all weather unit I don't think you can go wrong with this Zumo.Get more detail about Garmin zumo 665 Portable GPS Navigator.