LAS VEGAS--Most of our readers are appealing accustomed with Garmin's Nuvi band of in-car GPS navigators, but best accept never heard of the manufacturer's Zumo band of motorcycle GPS devices. At CES 2010, Garmin has added a new top-of-the-line model, the Zumo 665.
The 665 replaces the antecedent Zumo flagship, the 660, but about matches the antecedent assemblage blueprint for spec. Both units accept the aforementioned 4.3-inch WQVGA blow screen, removable, rechargeable lithium ion battery, and waterproof construction. Both affection Bluetooth hands-free calling with A2DP stereo audio streaming.
Dig a little added and you'll acquisition that the new 665 boasts a bigger array activity (up to bristles hours against the 660's three), but the bigger change is the about-face to XM NavTraffic and acclimate from the soon-to-be-defunct MSN Direct arrangement acclimated by the earlier unit. A air-conditioned byproduct of the XM cartage affiliation is that the Zumo 665 can additionally beck XM Radio programming through its chip apostle or to Bluetooth-connected headphones or helmet headsets.
The 665 replaces the antecedent Zumo flagship, the 660, but about matches the antecedent assemblage blueprint for spec. Both units accept the aforementioned 4.3-inch WQVGA blow screen, removable, rechargeable lithium ion battery, and waterproof construction. Both affection Bluetooth hands-free calling with A2DP stereo audio streaming.
Dig a little added and you'll acquisition that the new 665 boasts a bigger array activity (up to bristles hours against the 660's three), but the bigger change is the about-face to XM NavTraffic and acclimate from the soon-to-be-defunct MSN Direct arrangement acclimated by the earlier unit. A air-conditioned byproduct of the XM cartage affiliation is that the Zumo 665 can additionally beck XM Radio programming through its chip apostle or to Bluetooth-connected headphones or helmet headsets.
Combining an XM Radio tuner and a waterproof GPS accessory in one apartment makes us feel a little bigger about the Zumo 665's $999 MSRP, but not much. The Zumo 665 motorcycle GPS aeronautics accessory is currently available.
Description: Garmin Zumo 665 motorcyle GPS
Rating: 4.5
Reviewer: sms
ItemReviewed: Garmin Zumo 665 motorcyle GPS
