New Garmin Zumo 590LM

[rmrc51]

Has any one seen the new Garmin 590 yet? It's suppose to be more readable in direct sun light.

Here's the link;

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-t...rod145273.html

[Gorilla]

got one it is very very nice. very user friendly. I have had 5 garmins best yet

[Calgary]

If pricing is an indication, Garmin must be very proud of the 590!

[rmrc51]

got one it is very very nice. very user friendly. I have had 5 garmins best yet

Would you happen to know if the mounting cradle for the Zumo 660/665 will work with the new 590?

From the pictures of the rear of the 590, the pin configuration looks the same as the 660/665 models. Just wondering,,,.

[Sully]

You can find what you need at Ram Mounts.
www.rammount.com/

[rmrc51]

You can find what you need at Ram Mounts.
www.rammount.com/

Looks like that site is only for the ram mount, not that actual cradle with the electronic contacts for the rear of the Zumo's.

[Gorilla]

You have to use the 590 mount because the display attaches by magnet to the mount.

[rmrc51]

You have to use the 590 mount because the display attaches by magnet to the mount.

Thanks. I was just curious as I already have a 660/665 mount installed.

Is the magnet the only thing holding the display head to the mount? I would've thought that there would be some kind of locking feature to ensure it wouldn't fall off with rough roads and/or theft,,,.

[Gorilla]

Just a very good magnet

[Sully]

me thinks, it would be cheaper to buy a Garmin 40 and a handle bar mount. $96.00

[FRR]

Waaaaaay too much money. You can buy a great Garmin for 200 bucks.

[skuuter]

I have an Old GARMIN ZUMO 450 that's almost 8 years old now...sat out in heavy rain storms, snow, even ice....still works perfectly....ZUMOS are TOUGH/BULLET-PROOF.....

[Farlito]

Just a very good magnet

Check this pdf, page 2 shows the mount for the 590 as almost identical to the 660/665 (no magnets). The dimensions might be different but it seems worth a shot if you can test fit one somewhere...

http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/zumo_590_OM_EN.pdf

[rmrc51]

Check this pdf, page 2 shows the mount for the 590 as almost identical to the 660/665 (no magnets). The dimensions might be different but it seems worth a shot if you can test fit one somewhere...

http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/zumo_590_OM_EN.pdf

That sure does look like the mount I already have for the 660/665,,,.

I was talking to Sierra Electronics about the new 590. They're supposed to get them in the beginning of June. I'll call them back at that time and see if they can do a comparison regarding the mounts and also tell me if the display on the 590 really is that much better visually in the bright sun.

[HogAir]

You have to use the 590 mount because the display attaches by magnet to the mount.

Must be a custom one...

Mine snaps into two latches at the top of the mount and is released by a push button on the side of the mount.

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That sure does look like the mount I already have for the 660/665,,,.

I was talking to Sierra Electronics about the new 590. They're supposed to get them in the beginning of June. I'll call them back at that time and see if they can do a comparison regarding the mounts and also tell me if the display on the 590 really is that much better visually in the bright sun.

Not sure about the 665 mount, but does it have all of the input/output cables that the 590 does. Audio In, Audio Out, Mic In, and a standard USB connection for charging iPhone or iPod.

There are some good new product videos on the 590 here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0yqUKKFQxs

[rmrc51]

Thanks for the photos and link!!