neat... but aside from being coated in rubber in case it falls on the road, what about this is catered toward motorcycles? i have a feeling that's what our biking friend stopped in the grass is pondering as well...
Actually, there are some differences in the way a moto-specific GPS works. The gold standard is the Garmin Zumo series. Some features besides the water-resistance are:
- Big buttons for gloved fingers to press, along the left side (i.e. non-throttle hand) of the unit - Extra bright screen for viewing in direct sunlight - Ability to pre-configure multiple routes with numerous points and destinations (only the high-end Garmin units have this normally) - Terrain views which are very helpful when you're riding in the canyons / mountains
I'm sure there's more but those are the main ones I know, I haven't used the Zumo but have heard nothing but good. It's also like $700 though so this is an interesting unit.
My main question is with the touchscreen - how feasible is it that it will work properly when wearing riding gloves??
I feel water resistant is the most important reason for us New England riders. I would love to not have to worry about the ziplock bag causing my (crappy) Mio to jump out of the mount.
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neat... but aside from being coated in rubber in case it falls on the road, what about this is catered toward motorcycles? i have a feeling that's what our biking friend stopped in the grass is pondering as well...
"is it all just marketing?"
Actually, there are some differences in the way a moto-specific GPS works. The gold standard is the Garmin Zumo series. Some features besides the water-resistance are:
- Big buttons for gloved fingers to press, along the left side (i.e. non-throttle hand) of the unit
- Extra bright screen for viewing in direct sunlight
- Ability to pre-configure multiple routes with numerous points and destinations (only the high-end Garmin units have this normally)
- Terrain views which are very helpful when you're riding in the canyons / mountains
I'm sure there's more but those are the main ones I know, I haven't used the Zumo but have heard nothing but good. It's also like $700 though so this is an interesting unit.
My main question is with the touchscreen - how feasible is it that it will work properly when wearing riding gloves??
I feel water resistant is the most important reason for us New England riders. I would love to not have to worry about the ziplock bag causing my (crappy) Mio to jump out of the mount.
Condoms actually make great waterproof skins for the GPS.