GPS: Small VS Wide screen

[MtlBen]

For those who have used both screen sizes:

Is the wider screen of a Zumo 660/665/350 a real advantage over the narrower form factor of the Nuvi 550 or Zumo 220 ?

My instinct tells me that what's ahead of you is more important than what's on the sides, but I might be missing something...


...Ben...

 

[dancogan]

The wider screen gives more room for data next to the map, and makes touching the right part of a touchscreen easier. JMHO

 

[FrankPa]

Don't forget the iPhone

iOs 6.0 will have TomTom based turn by turn standard, replacing the Google Maps currently in iOs 5...

I find Navigon works better in vertical format precisely to see further ahead...

 

[harrypottar]

I have both the Zumo 550 and 660, the 660 screen is better and overall a smaller unit, but I really mis the physical glove friendly buttons.

everything in live should be glove friendly


harry

 

[MtlBen]

iOs 6.0 will have TomTom based turn by turn standard, replacing the Google Maps currently in iOs 5...

I find Navigon works better in vertical format precisely to see further ahead...

I am also mounting my cell phone vertically in my car. Unfortunately, it is a Samsung Galaxy S, whis is unreadable outdoors.

...Ben...

 

[spyderbirds]

I have the Zumo 220 and the screen size doesnt bother me, i dont really watch it though, have the turn instructions bluetoothed into my helmet.

 

[tofriendscreek]

Used to have a Zumo 220; now have the 665. I like the 665 much better. Super glove friendly, much easier to see and widescreen allows more info to be displayed.

 

[MtlBen]

Used to have a Zumo 220; now have the 665. I like the 665 much better. Super glove friendly, much easier to see and widescreen allows more info to be displayed.

The touch screen reacts better to the gloves than the 220, or it that the "buttons" are bigger ?

...Ben...

 

[spyderbirds]

The touch screen reacts better to the gloves than the 220, or it that the "buttons" are bigger ?

...Ben...

I try not to poke at mine while riding, and when not moving the gloves are usually off so cant answer that one!

 

[tofriendscreek]

The touch screen reacts better to the gloves than the 220, or it that the "buttons" are bigger ?

...Ben...

Both. I just like the 665 better than any of my previous models.