Figures, I just get the 550 and start using it and a newer, better, cheaper model comes out - Damn-it :huh:
Newer and better maybe, but cheaper........I don't think so, at least according to what I've read....
"The Garmin Zumo 660 is expected to ship in Q1 2009 for a pricey $799.99. "
It does look like a nice unit though......but that is a LOT of money!
True, but on Garmin's site it list retail price for the 550 at $950 and the new 660 at $800. Once the 660 gets out more in mainstream the price may be cheaper than the 550, but that is likely to also drive the 550 price down as it is an older unit.
I like the bigger screen (and better resolution), the hard buttons I may miss if the touch screen on the 660 does not work well with gloves. I would definitely like stereo BT as well but am fine being wired to my 550 (using EdSets hardware now).
I wonder if Garmin will put out a firmware update to the 550 that utilizes any of the new code from the 660? Stuff like the Lane Assist, Seed Limit Notification, Where Am I?, and the Qwerty touch screen would be a nice upgrade to the 550.