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Originally Posted by CTRider
Are there compromises? Sure. But some are willing to make those so we have money to spend on things that do offer real, tangible value.
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Oh there's plenty of tangible value in the more expensive units or the manufacturers would not be able to sell them, but you do need/want to have the additional functionality and accessories. Sometimes you need to look at the list of what comes in the box.
The Garmin 750/760 auto units provide similar functionality to the Zumo 450/550 units, but you'll still have to add in the additional cost of licensing the PC software for convenient route planning (if you want it) and a motorcycle mount (if you want it).
For the price of inexpensive auto units, you can hardly go wrong getting one and using it. If (when) you find you would like the additional functions of more expensive units, then upgrade. If you know you want the additional functions now, carefully compare units. If you do significant route planning and group ride leading, a low-cost auto unit isn't much help. If you want a handy electronic map, the ability to find local points of interest (especially gas stations!), and a way to get unlost, auto units are fine.