Garmin 660, versus the Garmin 590

[Bob Denman]

Can anyone please describe the functional differences between these two units?
(I already know about the 590's larger screen...)
What else did they change?

Thanks! :thumbup:

 

[trikermutha]

Cradle is larger than the 660 and no xm I believe

 

[RTman10]

You don't need to remove the battery cover to charge it or connect it to your computer. It doesn't have a built in speaker and the battery doesn't last as long when off external,power. I'm not sure about the screen either having just switched from a BMW Navigator which is an upgraded 660. Not half as easy to read in bright light.

 

[Ramg66]

On YouTube you will find a comparison, which made me choose the 590. The 595 is out too.

 

[CapeSpyder]

I've always found useful info here
for the Zumo's
https://www.zumoforums.com/index.php
they list the 590 right on the front page

 

[Bob Denman]

On YouTube you will find a comparison, which made me choose the 590. The 595 is out too.

Is this the video that you found?

 

[mcalva]

590 & 595 have the possibility to control the pneumatics presure but the sensors are too expensive in my opinion.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Great video, I learned a lot about the 590 I have!

 

[JayBros]

I am very pleased with my 590. Now, if only BaseCamp was as easy to use -- but I'm getting better with it.

 

[Ramg66]

Is this the video that you found?

Yes along with others, I was already leaning toward the 590 just because its newer. I have heard that some think the 590 is harder to see, but from what I have seen its good. I'm still waiting on the mount and harness to install. BTW I bought it for $550 refurbished on ebay (looks brand new), came with warranty and everything.

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm already planning on purchasing a sunshade for it:

https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Zumo-...4-3886014?s=gps&ie=UTF8&qid=1498396360&sr=1-2

 

[Ramg66]

I'm been looking into that too. If my mount and harness ever comes in, it's been like 3+ weeks. Ordered from dealer OEM from Can Am.

 

[DGoebel]

I use my 590 and Google maps on most trips, I appreciate the differences in routing sometimes. I would love if someone could direct me to a simple tutorial on trip planning and saving the planned trip from computer to Garmin.

 

[CapeSpyder]

Give this a try
https://trips.furkot.com/?hl=en-US
and you can send the file to your 590 or other garmin i used it to plan the 1600 mile move to FL stops and overnights

 

[RTman10]

I think the video clearly shows the 590 screen is not as sharp and easy to read as the 660. I'm also considering a sunshade to help but can only find one on EBay that fits various models and is held on with two Velcro straps. It's cheap but looks a bit tatty. Any suggestions on which type to buy.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

RTman, I think you got that backwards. I had the opportunity to use both on our trip to Valcourt. I have the 590 on the F3L and the 660 on the RTL and there is no question that the 590 is MUCH easier to read.:clap:

 

[trikermutha]

A harness can be purchased from anyone not only the BRP dealer. :thumbup:

 

[RTman10]

I think the video clearly shows the 590 screen is not as sharp and easy to read as the 660. I'm also considering a sunshade to help but can only find one on EBay that fits various models and is held on with two Velcro straps. It's cheap but looks a bit tatty. Any suggestions on which type to buy.

Ive used the 590 for a couple of weeks now and I struggle to read it in bright light. My previous GPS was a BMW Navigator V which was easy to read but on the BMW RT it is set in the dash so was partly shaded. Maybe my efforts to find a good sunshade for it will improve things.

 

[Bob Denman]

Take a look at this one: it might help! :thumbup:

https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Zumo-...4-3886014?s=gps&ie=UTF8&qid=1498396360&sr=1-2

 

[trikermutha]

Depending on the angle you put your GPS the lid will help but can still get distorted by bright sun..

I have had the 590 and 665 Now if you mounted it under your dash area. Then you will get a better view. In the middle of the handlebars not so much..