Thanks for the thought toward my feelings but really, go right ahead and correct me- I appreciate it. Really.
Just checked that unit out and it looks like a current model. If that is the case then great as it may well be a viable alternative to a Zumo. I agree that the waterproof aspect is absolutely not a deal- killer as the unit can be put in a waterproof box or even covered with a plastic bag but to function well enough use on a motorcycle for me, it must be daylight readable. That particular unit is $400 so not much savings over a Zumo, and it does not have an MP3 player, which is something I use in a GPS whenever I ride but again, the display is the key to a unit's work-ability on a bike for me.
But the really neat thing about this unit is that it seems like it mirrors the newer style, multi- purpose GPS's such as the Montana. That leads me to believe that more and more units will come through with this newer style screen, and therefore more auto units will be fit for motorcycle use. That works great for all of us I think.
And maybe.... just maybe, if these screens progress through the lines of various GPS models, they can be retrofitted into something like a 765, which is functionally almost identical to a Zumo 550. I use a 765T on my bike as a secondary unit but again, it is just not readable for far too much of the time during the day.
Thanks for pointing this unit out Fred, and thanks for your concern about correcting me- it is appreciated.
Brian
Although Brian(BDF) is a well respected contributor to the forum, he is off base on this one. I have had a Garmin 3790LMT on my bike for 2 yrs. now and I assure you that it is readable in daylight and in direct sunlight. The 3790 has a glass screen as opposed to the plastics or acrylics. It is not waterproof and it is not recommended for Motorcycles. The 3790 was one of Garmins high end units and can be used in both Landscape and Portrait mode. The portrait mode is great for highway use, as you actually see further down the road.
Fred
