GARMIN 590LM vs IGO PRIMO - FIRST THOUGHTS
I just invested in £450 in a Garmin 590LM and the only thing I can say positive about it is that, compared to the cheapo Chinese units with IGo Primo, the unit itself is much, much better (if you ignore connectivity). But you'd expect that at, given the x10 price difference! But the navigation software is an altogether different story...
If you ride on paved roads only IGo Primo is streets ahead of Garmin. As standard you get a selection of voice prompt levels, hi-viz graphics as a default (not the near useless pastel shades of Garmin), multiple map themes, multiple voice characters, differentiation between dual and single lane roads, auto audio warning when you deviate off route, destination arrival confirmation, variable 3D-view-ahead distance, editing of saved favourites... the list goes on and on.
If Garmin ever consulted a biker when designing their software, or listened much to feedback when they've had it, I'd suggest they just ignored it.
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