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Garmin 550

Garmin 550
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alaScore 76

278 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 278 reviews of Garmin 550. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Views about the size and reliability are on the whole positive. The durability and performance also get good reviews, but there are some mixed opinions about the price. There are some critical reviews about the maps.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin 550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin 550

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 248 user reviews of Garmin 550 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and reliability. The durability and performance are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed opinions about the price.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (pcnation.com)

ZUMO 550 PORTABLE GPS

 
May, 2008
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

ZUMO 550 PORTABLE GPS

 

Great product, easy to use, PCNation was great I wanted overnight delivery, no problem. I'll buy from them again!

Excellent product! I bought it the use on my HD Ultra Classic and my Dodge 3500, it's equally at home on both. I reviewed info prior to delivery so it was very easy to set up. My Zumo is superior to other devices friends and associates have, even those...

I haven't found any negatives, and I've had the unit 3 weeks using it every day. A couple of concerns, the wiring for the motorcycle mount is pretty lightweight, but may not be an issue.

May, 2008
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

ZUMO 550 PORTABLE GPS

 

If you have an AUX IN, buy the 3.5 mm audio connection. Directions and MP3 sounds loud and clear over your speakers!

Extremely easy to install, and use. Great features, like Where TO (favorites & food/loding) and MP3.

Zumo gets confused between route numbers and corresponding route name, ie. Rt. 501 extends from Myrtle Beach to North Carolina and will take on several name changes. Zumo will tell you turn left on route name, but its still Rt. 501. Bottom line: Look...

May, 2008
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

ZUMO 550 PORTABLE GPS

 

excellent product

as easy as publicised , high quality

the mapsource software is not very elaborate and easy to use at first but get use to it

May, 2008
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

ZUMO 550 PORTABLE GPS

 

I paid some big bucks for this unit and have to say that i am very satisfied so far with product and delivery of it.

cant compare to other gps units becouse this one is my first,but i don't see how one could get much better.

Takes a while to get used to becouse the instruction book wasnt that informative to me. but after tinkering with it for a week or two i think i have uncovered all the little extras on it.

May, 2008
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

ZUMO 550 PORTABLE GPS

 

Garmin should add motorcycle dealerships & repair shops in the point of interest database. "Auto Services" are in there - go figure?!

Designed well for a motorcyclist!

Although the best of my 3 GPS units, it's still difficult to see in bright sunlight (especially with sunglasses!) Also, hardwiring the unit is a must as the internal battery doesn't last very long at all. Voice is not loud enough when using the...

May, 2008
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

ZUMO 550 PORTABLE GPS

 

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May, 2008
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

ZUMO 550 PORTABLE GPS

 

It is fairly easy to use and set up. I have only had this for a month now, but have used it at least 2-3 times a week for trips. The route it wants you to take is not always the easiest way, but after a while it will find the route you want to take....

This is a motorcycle designed GPS, it is great that it comes with the necessary mounts. Easy to use with gloves on. Brightness is great even in sun light.

Mapping progam is difficult to set up a route.

May, 2008
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

ZUMO 550 PORTABLE GPS

 

I like this unit much better than the other Garmen unit I own. It is a much cheeper unit.

This unit come with all the mounting hardware for both car and motorcycle

My unit has some kind of problem that makes it impossable to hear.

May, 2008
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

ZUMO 550 PORTABLE GPS

 

good unit

waterproof

low volume

May, 2008
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