Garmin Montana, an alternative to Zumo 660?

[Guolong]

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Montana-600-Waterproof-Hiking/dp/B0050SNCN4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1324469151&sr=8-2

 

US$460 for the non-camera version before shipping

[Advrider]

Bro,

 

:confused:If you set (activated) to avoid highway, shouldn't it be that way ( the GPS rerouting u out of NSH) ? Correct me, if I have misunderstood u, bro.

 

Yes it will avoid the highway. If you travel the nsh there are a lot of exit. What I'm saying is the auto reroute thingy can be a nuisance telling to get out of every exit.

[Resilience]

yes it will avoid the highway. If you travel the nsh there are a lot of exit. What i'm saying is the aut o reroute thingy can be a nuisance telling to get out of every exit.

 

oic. .. ........

Edited December 25, 2011 by Resilience

[Vonmuck]

hey Advrider,

 

I got myself the Montana. It is really a very solid set, love the functions. Can plan my routes directly on the gps.

 

Can load a few different mapsets at the same time too. (MSM, MFM, etc)

 

However the lady who gave me a thailand map, it is very detailed however not routable.

So have to fall back to MFM eventually.

 

 

Now have to start shopping for bike and car mount.

Thanks for sharing your advises and help so far.

[Advrider]

hey Advrider,

 

I got myself the Montana. It is really a very solid set, love the functions. Can plan my routes directly on the gps.

 

Can load a few different mapsets at the same time too. (MSM, MFM, etc)

 

However the lady who gave me a thailand map, it is very detailed however not routable.

So have to fall back to MFM eventually.

 

 

Now have to start shopping for bike and car mount.

Thanks for sharing your advises and help so far.

 

Cheers..... You don't need the bike mount actually. Just go for the ram mount, the set can run 22 hours on double AA battery, without the hassle of running wires.

[Vonmuck]

Cheers..... You don't need the bike mount actually. Just go for the ram mount, the set can run 22 hours on double AA battery, without the hassle of running wires.

 

Dang! Already ordered the AMPS rugged mount online.

 

But i like how it can run on easily available AA size batteries.

 

Have lotsa NiMH rechargables AA batteries which are like 2700mah each when i was still dabbling in photography long time ago.

 

The stock Li-ion battery is only 2000mah.

3x2700mah will be 8100mah, that is like 4 times more.

[Advrider]

If you are using rechargeable battery do keep an eye on the batteries if you have not been using a long time. Don't want a battery leakage.

 

Cheers

[Garfield]

I am choosing between Zumo & Montana as well - Need some help from you experienced folks:

Is anyone running Montana with a bluetooth dongle? Can you use the GPS and phone at the same time with the dongle? Is re-routing missed for Montana users?

Thanks in advance!

[Advrider]

I am choosing between Zumo & Montana as well - Need some help from you experienced folks:

Is anyone running Montana with a bluetooth dongle? Can you use the GPS and phone at the same time with the dongle? Is re-routing missed for Montana users?

Thanks in advance!

 

Not sure about the Bluetooth dongle though. One thing I got the Montana was not for Bluetooth function, I find it a nuisance. I prefer a quiet ride without other distractions. About the re-route function it depends on the map you are using. So far my maps got no problem routing.

 

 

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[Garfield]

Thanks for the feedback - esp the maps bit! Bluetooth is critical for me as I am worried about taking my eyes off the road every once in a while to check the gps screen!

[Advrider]

Thanks for the feedback - esp the maps bit! Bluetooth is critical for me as I am worried about taking my eyes off the road every once in a while to check the gps screen!

 

If Bluetooth is important to you suggest you go for the Zumo. If not you can wired up the Montana too.

 

 

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[Garfield]

Thanks bro! Only issue with the Zumo is I need to find someone to do a good job of power wiring - any recommendations, anybody?

[Advrider]

What bike are you riding? Usually it's just plug direct to the battery, there's fuse integrated onto the cradle.

[Garfield]

What bike are you riding? Usually it's just plug direct to the battery, there's fuse integrated onto the cradle.

 

Yeah! Once I bought it and saw the cables, I realized that this was DYI-level, but still chose to take the help of a nice mechanic (who happened to be fitting my Givi rack)

 

Bought a Zumo 660 from JK and it is now ... sitting at home! the mount is on the bike, tho!

btw, I ride a Suzuki GSX1250 FA.

 

Thanks a lot bro, you've been a great help!

[heaven51]

hey Advrider,

 

I got myself the Montana. It is really a very solid set, love the functions. Can plan my routes directly on the gps.

 

Can load a few different mapsets at the same time too. (MSM, MFM, etc)

 

However the lady who gave me a thailand map, it is very detailed however not routable.

So have to fall back to MFM eventually.

 

 

Now have to start shopping for bike and car mount.

Thanks for sharing your advises and help so far.

 

How much did you guys paid for last year ?

 

The cheapest from ebay is ard USD$427 inclusive of shipping....

[heaven51]

Double burger..

Edited September 5, 2012 by heaven51

[Advrider]

Double burger..

 

Fattening.....

 

 

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[Advrider]

How much did you guys paid for last year ?

 

The cheapest from ebay is ard USD$427 inclusive of shipping....

 

Local sets cost about $850-$950. Last check with JK commercial $950 loaded with 4 nations base maps.

 

 

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[roz_sid]

whats that for?

[Advrider]

whats that for?

 

What's what??? Sorry didn't get your question...

[olse77]

Just to check. If buy from US. There won't have any problem downloading Asia map? Need to pay?

[Advrider]

Just to check. If buy from US. There won't have any problem downloading Asia map? Need to pay?

 

If buying from US basically your basemap will be the US map. I use the mfm maps so should not be any problem.

 

 

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[Demon]

If buying from US basically your basemap will be the US map. I use the mfm maps so should not be any .......

 

Just to clarify.

 

Basemap is a global map with just major roads.

http://www.ehow.com/facts_7494254_garmin-basemap.html

 

Other than basemap, some GPS may come preloaded with local map or regional map. So you have to checked if the GPS come with any map.

 

For example, if you buy a localized Nuvi, it will come with US map, and the local distributor will add the City Navigator Map for Singapore/Malaysia.

[fredful]

Where can I buy ram mount parts in Singapore, bought all the parts from my bike in Aus except the bottom ball that goes in the handlebar

[papabread79]

oic. .. ........

haha. i know what ur thinking. lol.