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| Garmin StreetPilot 7200 Portable GPS
Navigator-GPS navigation for large vehicles, the Garmin
StreetPilot 7200 is our #1 pick for 2008 and there are many reasons
why. A very important feature is that this GPS navigator calculates the
most efficient route between multiple destinations. This provides many
advantages not the least of which is saving large amounts of gas.
Routing flexibility and control is another we found important. Tell the
unit to avoid specific areas or road segments when calculating a route
and a custom route is re-calculated. Built-in is an FM transmitter to
route commands through your vehicle stereo system. This trucker GPS
system has a 7-inch touch screen display that is crystal clear. Another
reason this is our #1 trucker and large vehicle GPS pick is for the
traffic information, weather and entertainment ready system. An
optional GTM 10 or GTM 11 FM antenna allows getting traffic alerts
broadcasted by “Clear Channel”. Congested areas are displayed
color-coded on the map, allowing you to avoid traffic by simply pushing
a button that calculates a new route. Optional is GXM 30 antenna, which
provides compatibility with XM satellite radio services. Another
valuable feature is the XM NavTraffic. XM NavTraffic is the first
nationwide satellite-based data traffic information service to enable
an onscreen overlay of current traffic conditions. This is a feature
that sets this GPS system apart and why this is for professional larger
vehicle usage. Display: Seven-inch touch screen display. It’s a 480x234 crisp widescreen, automotive-grade touch screen display. This GPS display automatically dims and brightens based on ambient light conditions. Choosing from a three-dimensional mapping perspective or from one of several 2-D overhead viewing options is simple and fast. Navigation: Quality mapping and detailed City Navigator NT Road maps power this GPS instrument. So navigation is very accurate, and because of the GPS fast lock receiver chipset technology this Global Positioning device is very sensitive and knows its exact location on the planet. Very powerful is the “Multi-Destination Routing”. After entering several locations into the unit it will then plot the most efficient route. Spoken directions guide you from destination-to-destination with prompts and spoken real street names along the way. Journey Experience: Traffic delay data received automatically calculates and suggests faster alternative routes before traffic starts backing up. Accidents, road construction, or other incidents affecting traffic are graphically represented as icons on the navigation map. Precise information relating to a traffic incident is available, including the exact location of the incident, the lanes affected, and the predicted duration. What we liked even more, roadways are color-coded to indicate directional traffic flow speed. Additional weather conditions are available via XM weather data. Real-time weather conditions for over 2,000 locations and weather forecasts for 162 cities are displayed on the screen. In addition, United States county storm and flood warnings are also highlighted. More than 150 channels of XM satellite radio channels of 100-percent commercial-free music, as well as more than 30 channels of news, sports, and talk make this GPS navigator an entertainment center as well. Also because this is AV ready with an AV “in” connector, you can connect and play portable devices, such as a DVD player, and comfortably view on the unit's 7-inch screen. Because the entertainment audio is muted when navigation instructions are given a good measure of safety is introduced because you don’t need to take your eyes off the road and still get navigation. Navigation is complimented with text-to-speech functionality that allows the unit to audibly announce the names of upcoming streets and points of interest. Ease-of-Use: You can send XM and navigation audio to your car stereo via the StreetPilot's integrated FM wireless transmitter or via an integrated 3.5 mm stereo headphone/line-out plug. The interface is intuitive and natural. All functions are executed by the least amount of commands and prompts. Mounting this large vehicle GPS device is fast and easy. The built-in MP3 player provides an easy approach to lets you take your personal music collection on the road. Loading music from your computer is a drag-and-drop method. What we liked even better is there was no need for special software to install. This GPS navigator works as an audio book player. It was simple to download books from audible.com and listen. Additionally, an included wireless remote control can be used to operate the device's functions. Accessories: Integrated into this GPS navigator is an FM wireless transmitter and an alphanumeric remote control. Communicates with up to 12 GPS satellites is provided. USB port for PC connectivity. There's also an MCX-type connector for hooking up an optional external GPS antenna, as well as a SecureDigital (SD) memory card slot and a headphone jack. 12-volt adapter cable, USB interface cable, A/C power adapter, quick-release dash mount, quick reference guide, and owners’ manual. The POI Loader software provides a nice way for users to load custom points-of-interest. Internal, built-in MP3 player, XM radio, and playback of audio books are all part of this GPS navigator. Conclusion: No uploading of partial maps from your computer to your GPS device because the 7200 has them all built in upfront. The unit comes preloaded with Garmin's highly detailed MapSource City Navigator NT North America maps of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Points of interest along your route is made easy with the 7200's huge built-in database of nearly six million hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. This GPS navigator makes it easy to upload custom points of interest. Therefore, now you can add school zones or safety cameras to your database. And a proximity alert will notify you of any upcoming custom points of interest. These along with the strong fundamental GPS features make this our #1 pick for 2008 especially for serious drivers such as truckers and other large vehicles. |
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