I've been researching motorcycle GPS units that'll help me navigate Europe and Morocco. The Garmin Zumo and TomTom seem to be the thing here in the USA, but for Europe, the Mio is popular, too. And if you visit Japan you can watch TV on the Mio. Tempting or no? But I digress.
But for Europe and Morocco do I get Garmin's zūmo 660 or the TomTom GO 740 LIVE, or Mio's C523 V2? They're all pretty expensive, and map downloads are even more expensive. Anyone know of a GPS rental that'll provide one in Europe, with maps for Morocco, too? Seems like a good business to go into, though rental car companies provide them, it would be handy for random travelers like me.
Oh, maybe I'll just use my iPhone…
The Garmin, TomTom, and Mio are pictured below.
I’ve got both Garmin and TomTom. The TomTom has a better coverage of Europe, but now were talking differences in the really small roads.
Morocco has very little coverage on any GPS, just the very main roads and the one motorway.
I have a Zumo 550 and love it. Have heard that some prefer it to the new 660. The Zumo forum may be able to help some more: http://www.zumoforums.com/
Hi Carla
I know this is considered unconventional, but I’ve always found maps work really well. I’ve found them to be reliable too, as on the odd occasion where they’ve fallen from the bike, they still seem to work OK afterwards and don’t seem to suffer from heavy handling. Only problem I’ve had, and this might be me, they don’t always match the country you’re in, but apparently they can be upgraded.
Just a thought anyway.
Zumo is waterproof… nuf said…
What is so special about this device that gives them the right to charge $400 for it? I know its not at all convinient and I mean this for value comparison purposes only, but you could buy a netbook, gps adapter, bluetooth to your cell for less than $400.