2610v2620

[MikeL]

As a computer dummy would it be worth my while getting the 2620 with the fitted microdrive of Europe installed and then fitting the bike with a top of the range Touratech mount(shock absorbers and all that) The whole rigmarole of locking unlocking loading and uploading material from PC to GPS seems to me to be a recipe for having the 2610 sitting in the back of my wardrobe while im grizzling about my lack of computer nous and a £900 hole in my bank account

 

[Greg Masters]

Mike

It's not really a good option as the microdrive doesn't like much vibration. If you don't want to be faffing with repeatedly loading and unlocking maps, buy a 2610 with a 2Gb CF card (not microdrive) and unlock and load all the European maps once - then you'll not have to bother again.

Greg

 

[MikeO]

Bit confused (or maybe Mike & Greg are...). You only have to unlock maps once.

Mike

 

[PanEuropean]

The question of "2610 vs 2620" has been discussed at great length on another thread here in this forum. This discussion took place within the last month. Have a look for it.

The bottom line is this: Don't get a 2620 if you are computer-savvy! The 2620 is designed to be an "idiot-proof" GPSR for people who either don't own a computer, or don't know how to load map segments into the GPSR from the computer.

Above and beyond that, there is the concern that the built-in internal hard drive is probably not the best choice for motorcycle use, especially for GS (Gelande /Strasse) motorcycles. By the way, the 2620 no longer ships with a removable CF card microdrive, but a built-in drive - the 2620 has no door on the side anymore.

PanEuropean