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| Garmin StreetPilot
2820 GPS Navigator-is our # 4 pick. The
Garmin StreetPilot 2820 dimensions are 5.6 x 3.2 x 2.0 inches (W x H X
D) and weight of just 15 ounces. Directions are spoken along with
street names. This GPS system has a built-in GPS patch antenna. It is a
MCX-type connector for an optional external GPS antenna connection.
Integrated wireless technology with a microphone and speaker lets you
make hands-free calls on a compatible Bluetooth phone. Phone numbers
can be looked-up and dialed from your personalized phone book or from
your phone's call history log. Also find and dial phone numbers from
the 2820's extensive points of interest database -- including hotels,
restaurants, stores, and attractions. Destinations can be arranged to
minimize trip distance. This GPS navigator accepts customized points of
interest. It also notifies you of accidents, road construction, and
weather-related traffic delays on the road ahead, and then offers an
alternate route. Display: Rich screen of 3.8-inch automotive-grade, color, sunlight readable TFT display of 454 x 240 pixel resolution. A unique built-in photo sensor adjusts the screen's brightness for light conditions automatically. This enables this Global Positioning System to always have the best view possible. The display is touch screen-enabled, along with 3D and 2D perspectives. Navigation: Navigation is the result of preloaded maps of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Optional maps of Europe are also available. The touch screen-enabled display makes it quick and easy to manage the GPS and other functions. In addition, there's an included wireless remote control which makes this an especially good experience for truckers. Locations are automatically routed with turn-by-turn voice directions. Spoken street names further the ease of use. Journey Experience: The Garmin StreetPilot GPS Navigator accepts customized points of interest. Therefore, school zones, safety cameras, and LPG filling stations can be incorporated into the navigation to further improve the journey experience. Proximity alerts warn of upcoming points of interest. Traffic tie-ups can be monitored with the addition of an optional traffic receiver. In select metro areas, with the addition of the GTM 10 or GTM 12 FM TMC traffic sensors or the GXM 30 XM smart antenna, the StreetPilot 2820 notifies you of accidents, road construction, and weather-related traffic delays on the road ahead. Then this GPS offers an alternate route to bypass problems. The GXM 30 and a subscription to XM NavTraffic also provide basic weather information such as current conditions, forecasts, and Severe Weather Alerts. Ease-of-Use: A fingertip touch screen interface, remote control, and 2D or 3D map perspective combined with the ability to arrange destinations to minimize trip distance make navigation easy. Just touch the screen icon to calculate new routes at any time. Accessories: The 2820's MP3 player, audio book player and optional XM Radio keep you entertained on the road. The MP3 player allows you to browse music by artist, album, and/or song. Meanwhile, optional audio books may be purchased from audible.com. XM Radio along with the GXM 30 smart antenna provide over 150 plus channels of commercial-free music, sports, news, talk and entertainment programming. Included is an alphanumeric remote control. There is an external microphone and external speaker. Dash mount portable non-skid mount is also included. 12-volt power cable with AC power adapter and USB interface cable, protective cover, owner's manual, and quick reference guide are all part of the package. Conclusion: For truckers, the Garmin StreetPilot 2820 is a good choice although this is our #4 pick. Directions are spoken along with street names, allowing eye’s to remain on the road. This GPS has fingertip touch screen interface and remote control to access all GPS and other functions. Traffic tie-ups can be monitored with the addition of an optional traffic receiver. The 3.8-inch automotive-grade, color, sunlight readable TFT display of 454 x 240 pixel resolution makes for easy 2D and 3D viewing. Customized points of interest provides for school zones, safety cameras, and LPG filling stations to be incorporated into navigation. XM Radio along with the GXM 30 smart antenna provide over 150 plus channels of commercial-free music, sports, news, talk and entertainment programming. In all these and other features make place this GPS navigator into our Top 5 Trucker GPS Navigators and our #4 pick. |
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