Gps Systems Reviews

• Supports optional FM TMC traffic alerts
• Preloaded maps for all of North America
• Look up addresses and points of interest
• Choose 2D or 3D maps
• Upload custom POIs, as well as alerts for speed zones and safety cameras

Portable GPS satellite navigation unit with fitted antenna 3.5″ color 320 x 240 pixels touchscreen control six million points of interest SD card slot supports up to 2GB matched with optional FM TMC traffic info service additional receiver and subscription required

Maker Description:
Born to ride, the Garmin zumo 450 brings all the power of a GPS navigator, wireless communicator, multimedia entertainer, and tour guide all into one device. And it is made just for motorcycles. Intended by bikers, zumo’s motorcycle friendly features make it simple to operate while in the saddle. From back roads to rallies, its preloaded maps and high end navigation features give you the freedom to go where you want. The zumo 450 will include many of the 550’s motorcycle friendly features, minus bluetooth wireless technology, text to speech and XM Satellite, at a price that will not break your budget.

View the zumo 450 in action. You may also see a demonstration of the product’s features. Best viewed with Internet Explorer

The zumo comes with a motorcycle mount with common mounting hardware so you may be able to mount it anywhere.

An interior battery allows you to roam on foot with the device.

The distinctive motorcycle console offers valuable trip info, as well as a fuel gauge to warn you when its time to fill up. View bigger.

The zumo 450 features a glove friendly touch screen with an intuitive interface, also as left handed controls that make it simple to operate. View bigger.

Made for Two Wheels
The zumo is made for extreme durability, it is vibration tested, waterproof, and built with fuel resistant plastics to withstand the elements. It is also intuitive, with a glove friendly touch screen with left handed controls that make it simple to operate. There is a bright, sunlight readable, UV resistant display that makes it simple to view, also as a distinctive motorcycle console for trip info, as well as a fuel gauge to warn you when its time to fill up. The display measures 3.5 inches diagonally and features 320 x 240 pixel resolution.

Measuring 4.8 x 3.9 x 1.6 inches W x H x D and weighing just 10.6 ounces, the zumo is small enough to carry with you while you are off the bike. The high sensitivity GPS receiver is powered by the SiRF Star chipset, which offers extreme accuracy, when you are riding under concentrated foliage or between tall buildings. The unit includes Garmin Lock an advanced anti theft feature that disables the unit from performing any functions till you type in a particular four digit PIN or take the unit to a preset place.

The zumo comes with a motorcycle mount with common mounting hardware so you may be able to mount it anywhere. Garmin also gives custom caps, which are available in a range of colors, so you may be able to reflect your style.

Navigate the Open Road
The zumo 450 comes prepared to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps and a hefty points of interest POIs database, as well as motels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply enter a destination, and the zumo takes you there with turn by turn voice directions that speak street names. Also, zumo accepts customized points of interest like school zones and safety cameras, and it also will include closeness alerts to warn of forthcoming POIs. A rechargeable, removable lithium ion battery that offers up to three hours of use is integrated into the zumo for trip planning or use on foot. Also, the zumo accepts electronic maps, making it the final off road navigator.

Traffic Alerts
The zumo can get optional TMC traffic alerts in choose cities when used with a matched traffic receiver. Simply press a button on the screen, and the zumo recalculates your path to avoid traffic tie ups.

Route Planning, Sharing, and Entertainment
The zumo makes it simple to prepare your next trip and share routes with your riding buddies. Plan trips on your computer before you start. Search for food and fuel stops and local attractions. Then, move your path to your zumo and go.

At the end of the day, share your beloved places and rides with other zumo riders, and review your travels in Google Earth. SD card expansion makes it simple for storage and path sharing, and you may be able to download routes to share with your riding buddies. You may also load MP3s onto the unit so you may be able to enjoy music while you are riding. Plus, a JPEG picture viewer allows you to share photos of your adventures with friends and family.

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