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Exclamation Zumo vs 60 Csx

I had a 60 Csx until last september.
Somebody stolen it from the handle on my motorbike, on the ferry of Lake Koman.

I found the screen of 60 Csx a bit small.

Now need to decide buying a new GPS.

60 Csx or Zumo?

Want to use the GPS both at motorcycling and car use.

Can anyone comment to decide easier.
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Have a look at the Nuvi 550 .
It has similar features to the Zumo but it is cheaper because it does not have Bluetooth or radio .
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hi sami,

hope you are ok. zumo has better screen for car and bike i guess. however, 60csx is better if you want to use it while you are walking. i have 60csx and i am very very happy with it in car, on motorbike and while walking. also 60csx has some other positive points comparing to zumo. if i were you i would buy a 60csx for bike use and a cheap big screen ones for car use. in turkiye there are some cheap options like piranha, next and next star, etc...
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Please note that the Zumo seems to have problems with topographic maps. You might consider the Oregon 450 or 550. Have a look here for detailed information and comparisons between the 60CSX and Oregon: Garmin Oregon Wiki - home
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60 is an excellent gps and very tough, but if youre only using it for vehicles the zumo is better to use i think. not for hiking though. it is also surprisingly heavy.
can also be used as an mp3 player, and to store photos on. get screen protectors, i scratched mine with a tiny bit of grit stuck in the fingertip of my bike glove.
the nuvi isnt waterproof is it?
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The Nuvi 500 and 550 are waterproof


.https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?...27442#specsTab
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Zumo vs 60Csx? I had the same dilemma.Maybe I'm a bit shizophrenic so I've decided:Zumo & 60Csx.IMHO Zumo is Road King but for offroad 60 rules (for motorbike and/or old eyes 276c !)
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