Cougar Posted April 11, 2009 Share #26 Posted April 11, 2009 The only thing I Do like about the 660 is the Little bit larger screen if you wait a tad longer there will be hundreds of 550's on eBay Cuz so many will want the 660.. I myself am really enjoying the 550 and I will wait at least until the 770 comes out! in another couple years! I almost bet that you could get a 550 for around 500 or less in a couple months. Just watch the bidding wars for a while. (and why would you lose the XM on the 550?) Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whanna Posted April 11, 2009 Share #27 Posted April 11, 2009 I received this from Garmin on Monday, based on an e-mail I sent them on Friday inquiring on a ship date for the Zumo 660 (website still states "we can't sell it yet 'cause the FCC says so"): ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear William Hanna, I can't confirm that date but the retailer's are scheduled to start ordering within the next 30 days................ With Best Regards, Brian K ------- Original Message Follows: ------------------------ Is there an update on the release date? I see that Amazon is anticipating April 10, though your website states that it is waiting on FCC release. Thanks in advance, I'm antsy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I'm leaving for a trip in less than a month and want to have this unit as far in advance as possible - my first GPS and I want to make sure I get it mounted in a suitable location and am familiar with how to use it - I don't want to figure all of that out while missing good scenery and camaraderie, not to mention making us a hazard to others on the road while I play. Cougar, let me know if you get yours and who you ordered it through (are you a Garmin employee?!?!) as I'll want to jump on that wagon REAL fast. Or am I reading into that, and you ordered a 550, not the 660? Thanks! Oh, and he's saying he can lose the external XM Roady as the 550 has XM built in (just need an antenna and a subscription - I assume the existing antenna can be used, and transfer the subscription to the new 'radio'). So it would clean up the handlebars a bit. I have Sirius, so the 660 not coming with an XM radio inside doesn't matter to me and if I save a few dollars because of it, even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 11, 2009 Share #28 Posted April 11, 2009 I have my zumo, 550 I was just posting what I had found for a release date. maybe you should try here. http://www.zumoforums.com/index.php Great place to find out what your asking. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 11, 2009 Share #29 Posted April 11, 2009 Also, I would never trust Amazon for any kind of reliable ship date ! NEVER!! Just from past experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whanna Posted April 11, 2009 Share #30 Posted April 11, 2009 Also, I would never trust Amazon for any kind of reliable ship date ! NEVER!! Just from past experience. No doubt, which is why I went straight to the manufacturer for the answer, and will likely order from Garmin as well. Thanks for the info. I'll see if I can't find something. Here's hoping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 11, 2009 Share #31 Posted April 11, 2009 good luck and keep us posted please.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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