Garmin’s Zumo 220 has even street-level maps of Puerto Rico
- Thursday, January 28, 2010, 8:35
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Updating its lineup of Zumo motorcycle-optimized GPS units for 2010, Garmin has now come up with its brand new zumo 220 a weather and road-friendly GPS unit, which could withstand during the continuous weather environment and exigencies of hi-volume speed.
The cost-effective and rugged touchscreen motorcycle navigator comes built-in with text to speech guidance, lane assist, on/off road travel options and compatibility for Bluetooth headset.
Doesn’t matter what you in fact ride, be it the scorching sun or moon’s dim light, you are provided with the experience gathered in years, and miles of motorcycle expertise by the Garmin zumo team. Featuring a color touchscreen of 3.5-inch for the user interface that is both ruggedized and precise in responsiveness, the zumo 220 allows you to make access to the info you need at-a-glance, in an easily readable format while on the move.
Besides, the zumo 220 also displays speed limits on the majority of major roads and even utter out turn-by-turn directions by means of verbal street names, either through included speaker or via supportive Bluetooth headsets or helmets.
Yes, since it was crafted to be perched on the handlebars, it must endure some conditions, and yes, it can since is fully watertight, stands firm against fuel spray, and quite exciting to know that you can use it even if you have gloves on. Life on the spontaneous road trips is made quite easier with comprehensive route planning. Yes, it is also been stuffed with street-level maps of US, Puerto Rico and Canada in conjunction with over 6 mln (PoI), such as; lodging, restaurants, gas stations and a lot more. Snap up the Zumo 220 for just $599.99.
The Zumo 220 is the small brother of Zumo 665, which was launched at CES 2010 for an MSRP of $999. The new device from Garmin is not so scary as far as its price & size are concerned. For a two-wheeled rider like me, a GPS unit for $600 could be hard to justify.
However as far as the motorcycle-minded optimization of these units are concerned, they are quite erotic.
