GPS

[arizona spyder]

garmin 665

ive had the garmin 665 on my victory for 72000 miles and 23 states, I love the xm radio on this unit, surely keeps me entertained. going to transfer it over to my 2015 f3s right soon. don't know if the new 590 garmin has xm radio installed or not, but I don't need to spend another 1000.00 for a gps unit and mounting kit.

 

[szohar]

Hi,

ZooZ Inc. is located in San Jose (Silicon Valley) CA.

The unit is shipped with iGo Primo, you can find some information about iGo Primo http://thegadgetpill.com/igo-primo-a-great-offline-gps-app-for-android/, or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IGO_(software), they are shipping maps since 2008, just search iGo Primo and you will find great information.

Updates can be purchased online from many sources like http://www.gpsmapstore.com/america-gps-navi-map.

I hope this information helps.

Sharon

 

[Mazo EMS2]

I like my Garmin Nuvi 1450 LMT. It stays in my car until I wanna use it on the bike. Cheap and easy to use, not water tight, but a sandwich bag fits perfectly over the top if it rains. I like the ease of downloading routes to it too. I use TYRE for my routing plans.

 

[Trickie Dick]

Hi,

ZooZ Inc. is located in San Jose (Silicon Valley) CA.

The unit is shipped with iGo Primo, you can find some information about iGo Primo http://thegadgetpill.com/igo-primo-a-great-offline-gps-app-for-android/, or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IGO_(software), they are shipping maps since 2008, just search iGo Primo and you will find great information.

Updates can be purchased online from many sources like http://www.gpsmapstore.com/america-gps-navi-map.

I hope this information helps.

Sharon

It looks like a good product. However when I went to the map link, the latest map version I saw listed was over a year old. Did I miss something? If I read the iGo info they provide maps on various OEM platforms. Surely these maps are updated more often. :dontknow:

 

[szohar]

Map Updates

Most iGo maps are updated once year and yes there are multiple sources to get those maps.

If you send me an email address I can send you the software manual, it is a modern advanced software that is very easy to use with many nice features.

I am also using it as a player so I can have control on the music right from the 5" screen.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

To contrast with the above discussion here's my take. As I mention in the first response to the OP I find the tablet plus Sygic app to be great. First, you can use any Android or Apple tablet (I think!) if it has a GPS receiver built in. I use a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.0 7". The price has stayed steady at around $180 to $200. The Sygic app is about $30, one time purchase. Map updates have been about 2 to 4 times a year. It uses Tom Tom maps for N America. The program is highly configurable, including your choices of what POIs you want to show, like gas stations and restaurants. It also has the speed notification feature the reviewer mentions about the Zooz, except it's programmable by MPH above limit, not percent. If I had the space available on my Spyder I would consider a 10" Galaxy! No dinky 5.5" screen for me!

Most tablets are not waterproof. I have a shield over mine and have ridden in heavy rain with no problem. Water drops do get on the screen, and the back got wet once, but that has not caused a problem. The one HUGE advantage of using a tablet is that when I stop to eat I just pop off the tablet and take it inside and catch up on email and SL! :yes: Try doing that with your dedicated GPS!

One shortcoming is that routes developed on Google maps cannot be imported easily.

A tablet with a GPS app, and there are several but I think Sygic is the best, is an alternative worthy of consideration!

 

[Motorcycle Mama & Papa]

Just found this review on the mentioned ZooZ GPS.

https://youtu.be/EuyEmInOsWU

I have recently purchased the GPS that you can play through your radio from ZooZ. I'm so new I did not know it had that feature. I will be posting a review as soon as I become more familiar. So far SO good. The above you tube video is excellent. Thanks Shane - well done.

 

[szohar]

WasWinger, I do see the advantages you mentioned regarding a tablet as a GPS, just few clarifications regarding this setup:

• Tablets are not water and shock proof
• Tablets screen are not viewable in sunlight, the ZooZ GPS uses special bright and anti glare screen
• Tablets touchscreen are not glove friendly, I don't think they will work while wearing a glove
• Motorcycle GPS uses big buttons so they can be used while riding
• The ZooZ GPS have many programmable options, if you search around you will find out that the iGo Primo is the most advanced navigation software out there.

Just my opinion best on many years of using GPS for different applications.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

WasWinger, I do see the advantages you mentioned regarding a tablet as a GPS, just few clarifications regarding this setup:

• Tablets are not water and shock proof

True, but with my shield I have not found that to be a problem!

Tablets screen are not viewable in sunlight, the ZooZ GPS uses special bright and anti glare screen

With an anti-glare screen protector on my tablet the only time I have some difficulty seeing the screen is when the sun is directly behind me!

Tablets touchscreen are not glove friendly, I don't think they will work while wearing a glove

True, but a tablet stylus works and is easy to handle with a glove on.

Motorcycle GPS uses big buttons so they can be used while riding

Big buttons are a distinct advantage, I'll concede.

The ZooZ GPS have many programmable options, if you search around you will find out that the iGo Primo is the most advanced navigation software out there.

I'm not familiar with iGo Primo and haven't used it so won't comment other than Sygic is also quite advanced!

Just my opinion best on many years of using GPS for different applications.

And as a vendor for the product!! :yes::yes:

My setup cost only about 1/2 of your offering, and a whole lot less than that compared to BRP offering! :thumbup: I still say it's a great option for the dyed-in-the-wool tech DIYer with a tight wallet!