I was thinking of getting the new Zumo 660, the number seems to be just right...... but seriously has anyone got one... or should I get the 550 instead? (don't like that number) I've never had a sat nav so I've got no idea ... still using maps but they blow in my face a lot... ;0) brrrrrrrrrr

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I still own the 550 myself, but went to check out the 660 in the local Garmin shop and know some people that have bought it.
The larger screen on the 660 is definitely a big plus, lane choice indication is nice as well, although not that big of an improvement.
I think I would miss the buttons from the 550 though as I frequently use them to zoom, change the volume and flip through the map view, fuel view and music player view.

The 660 also still has some software issues and annoyancies. Garmin have a tendency of releasing a new product before the software itself is entirely finished. They do provide regular software updates though so that problem should solve itself.

If I had to buy a new GPS device right now, with the current special offers the 660 would probably be my first choice.

Noooo! Just bought mine before TT started this special. Wish I'd waited a couple of weeks .

Havent had a GPS before, so cant really compare its usefulness and functionality, but so far I'm happy with it.

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Don't feel s bad now... looking at the prices I paid, I got my 660 �70 cheaper than TT is offering .

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Have a look on ADVrider.

Here's the general GPS forum:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=37


And here's the Zumo 660 thread:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418363



Looks like a few people aren't very happy with it...


Nick.

thanks for all the info so far, much appreciated

OK so here's the big question are garmins Mac compatible? Everything seems to be aimed at a PC user aaaaarrgghhhhhhh

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The Zumo itself just acts as an external hard disk (2 actually, 1 for the internal memory and one for the SD card if it is inserted). So adding routes, copying track logs, managing music and images are all perfectly possible on a Mac (or any other operating system for that matter).

Mapsource (the software to draw routes on a computer) on the other hand is Windows only. But Garmin do offer some alternatives on their web site: http://www8.garmin.com/macosx/