It seems that Garmin have created just the unit I've been waiting for the last couple of years:
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/679804/pn/010-02296-00
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/679804/pn/010-02296-00
Garmin zümo XT
- Thread starter Don T
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Looks nice not sure I am ready to plunk down $500 for it. My 590 still works well.
WJBertrand
Ventura Highway
That looks like a really nice unit. I’m kind of reluctant to give up my ancient 550 because I enjoy the XM radio quite a bit.
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You have a 550 that still works... impressive!
I have a 660 that still works well, but it is getting old...
WJBertrand
Ventura Highway
Yup. I've replaced the digitizer screen myself twice and had the buttons replaced / resealed by palm doctor, but it's still going strong.
Do this not play mp3s?
Cycledude
Well-Known Member
Will be interesting to actually see the new XT in person. Being WIFI capable sure sounds like a major improvement.
Hopefully the new screen is as nice as they claim, the screen on my 595 is crap but Garmin also claimed that screen was great. The 595 came with a motorcycle mount and a car mount but there doesn’t seem to be any mention of that for the new XT ?
Hopefully the new screen is as nice as they claim, the screen on my 595 is crap but Garmin also claimed that screen was great. The 595 came with a motorcycle mount and a car mount but there doesn’t seem to be any mention of that for the new XT ?
The XT have a build in MP3 player.
Looks like the Auto mount does not come with it but is available as an accessory. I don't think the 590 screen is that bad but ymmv.
What I don't see is are the TPMS compatible. I really like that feature on my 590.
It's not TPMS compatible.
That may be a deal breaker...
Not for me.
I've never used TPMS on any of my bikes, and have never missed it. I can feel right away if a tire is loosing pressure - even if it's only a few psi.
How can you miss something you have never had? Its a convenience like anything else. One could argue a safety feature, personal pressure sensitivity not withstanding. I like knowing what my pressures are before I set out and how that changes as I ride. To each their own.
WJBertrand
Ventura Highway
I run a separate TPMS anyway so this unit, lacking it is not a deterrent to me. I don't like the stem mounted transducers anyway and I like having the TPMS separate from other systems. That way if I ride without the GPS or the GPS fails for some reason, it's not taking a safety related item with it.
I missed CC on previous bikes even though I had never had it...
Cycledude
Well-Known Member
So will The new XT work with the old 595 mount ? Or is it the same old crap where every time they come out with a new Zumo it foolishly requires a completely new mounting system ?
I can say with almost 100% certainty the mounts are not compatible. Would be nice if they were more universal.
WJBertrand
Ventura Highway
Not sure why mount compatibility is important, given that Garmin will include a new mount?