Gps At Cost To Forum Members From Auto Nav 2000

[twowheelnut]

Thanks for the vote of confidence, I was asked by many of my customers to carry radar detector and other accessories at my store, but the company name does not go with the products.

"Auto Nav 2000 Plus" The 'Plus' part takes care of the other stuff!

Thanks for the reply!

 

[04FJR4ME]

Auto Nav 2000 Plus" The 'Plus' part takes care of the other stuff!

NOOOO, you got it wrong, the 2000 Plus stands for the new millennium, it was not intented for parts but to show the year 2000 and beyond!

 

[twowheelnut]

Doh! My bad!

 

[04FJR4ME]

[SIZE=14pt]GARMIN StreetPilot 2720[/SIZE]

Text-To-Speech and Optional Traffic Capability

The StreetPilot 2720 is a premium GPS automotive navigator that offers text-to-speech and traffic interface capabilities.

In addition to the turn-by-turn voice prompted navigation available in earlier StreetPilot models, the 2720’s text-to-speech functionality allows the unit to audibly announce the name of upcoming streets and POIs, letting drivers keep their eyes on the road while navigating through busy traffic and tricky roadways.

For drivers in congested metropolitan areas, Garmin is offering the GTM 10, an optional FM RDS-TMC traffic receiver that receives digital information (where available) on traffic, road construction, and weather-related tie-ups. The GTM10 receives data from selected FM broadcast stations in select cities throughout the United States and Europe. This optional feature lets drivers see congested areas via a color-coded map. When connected to the GTM 10, the StreetPilot 2720 uses this data to automatically calculate and suggest alterntive routes based on the traffic information.

The StreetPilot 2720 also boasts a new WQVGA, color, automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, touchscreen display that automatically adjusts the unit’s backlight for optimum viewing in any amount of light. Drivers can view the map in a three-dimensional perspective, or a top-down track-up or north-up view.

The StreetPilot 2720 comes preprogrammed with City Navigator™ North America v7 NT maps—containing detailed road maps throughout the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This map database features nearly six million points of interest—including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions.

Garmin has also added the ability for customers to augment the pre-loaded maps with custom POI’s from industry-standard CSV files, such as school zones and safety cameras. In addition, a proximity-alert feature is included to optionally warn the driver of upcoming custom POI’s.

In addition to point-to-point navigation, the StreetPilot 2720 can calculate the most efficient route between multiple destinations—a real time-saver for realtors, sales forces, and errand-runners. Drivers can also tell the unit to avoid specific areas or road segments when calculating a route.

StreetPilot 2720 features: Preloaded maps—ready to use out of the box

Built-in patch antenna; MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection

Turn-by-turn directions

Avoid traffic tie-ups using optional GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver*

Text-to-speech feature delivers street and POI names—addresses to help keep your eyes on the road

Arrange destinations to minimize trip distance—a real time-saver for realtors, sales forces, and errand-runnerss

Import custom POI such as restaurants and safety cameras from industry-standard CSV files

Proximity-alert feature warns of upcoming custom POIs, such as safety cameras and school zones

Touch-screen and alphanumeric remote control

View the map in either a three-dimensional perspective or top-down track-up or north-up view

3.8”-diagonal WQVGA color, automotive-grade, sunlight-readable TFT display; 3.3”W x 1.7”H; 454 x 240 pixels

Unit dimensions: 5.6” W x 3.2” H x 2.0” D

Weight: .93 pounds

Built-in photo sensor adjusts for light conditions automatically

Integrated dash mounting system provides easy adjustment and quick release

*Traffic services available only in select cities where RDS-TMC coverage exists. Requires the GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver and possible subscription to enable traffic capability.

GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver coverage areas

The following listing outlines those cities where RDS-TMC coverage is currently available. Please check the Garmin Web site for updates.

New York, NY

Los Angeles, CA

Chicago, IL

San Francisco, CA

Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX

Philadelphia, PA

Houston-Galveston, TX

Washington, DC

Boston, MA

Detroit, MI

Atlanta, GA

Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood, FL

Seattle-Tacoma, WA

Phoenix, AZ

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

San Diego, CA

Nassau-Suffolk, NY

Baltimore, MDSt. Louis, MO

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Denver-Boulder, CO

Pittsburgh, PA

Portland, OR

Cleveland, OH

Cincinnati, OH

Sacramento, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino, CA

San Antonio, TX

Salt Lake City-Ogden-Provo, UT

San Jose, CA

Milwaukee-Racine, WI

Providence-Warwick-Pawtucket, RI

Columbus, OH

Middlesex-Somerset-Union, NJ

Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC

Orlando, FL

Las Vegas, NV

Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News, VA

Indianapolis, IN

Austin, TX

Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point, NC

Raleigh-Durham, NC

Nashville, TN

New Orleans, LA

West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL

Memphis, TN

Hartford-New Britain-Middletown, CT

Jacksonville, FL

More new stuff to come, wait and see....

 

[JimV]

I currently have a Garmin GPS V that serves well enough for basic GPS and routing functions. I'd like to upgrade to a model with lots of extra goodies. In paticular, I like the traffic function on the new 2720 and,living in the Seattle area, I really like the XM satellite weather option that you can get on the marine units. Have you heard anything about any automotive class units that might incorporate the XM weather display?

And just for grins, where do you see the i3, c340 type units fitting into the picture?

Cheers,

Jim

 

[04FJR4ME]

Jim

Have you heard anything about any automotive class units that might incorporate the XM weather display

I believe that FM RDS-TMC was selected due to the subscription cost of XM, but I also believe that the next generation 276c may have the XM weather you are looking for, hang on and wait if you are looking for this feature, but be prepare to pay and pay for the XM subscription monthly fees.

where do you see the i3

I see the i2 and i3 as a nice cheap toy for maybe your teenagers that wish for a nav system but can't afford one. or some one that is in need of a nav system for a short time and don't care how long it may work. You have to load the City Select mapping software yourself in a Garmin Transflash 128 MB data card. The display color and clearity is marginal. It does not have a lot of the features and there are lots of limitations, but the advantage is the low cost of the unit. Again, you get what you pay for and that's a pretty good rule of thumb. Garmin is trying to target all different segments of the market so everyone can own a Garmin GPS navigation system which is a good thing. I see the price down to $249 for the i2 and $299 for the i3 very soon. Get one, try it and if you don't like it, it maynot even be worth the trip and trouble for returning the product.

c340 type units fitting into the picture

The c340 was developed by Garmin to combat Magellan 700 and Tom Tom Go ease of use interface, Garmin had to much features and did not have a system that is for the average consumer that is just getting into the GPS market, this is the reason why Magellan is number one is sales volume in the U.S and Tom Tom is number one in GPS sales in Europe. The c340 is a good consumer grade version navigation system at an affordable price for the middle class, it now offers text to speech and traffic info with subscription and additional cost for the Garmin GTM 10 receives along with custom POI's features, but lacks the full detail maps of City Navigator software. It is not water proof so it will not be my first choice for your FJR.

It is a great nav unit for the average consumer that wish to have a nice nav system and don't care much about any off road features and automotive grade durability.

I think out off all the new Garmin GPS system that will soon be available, my personal choice is the 2720 and the next generation of 276c!

I hope my input has helped you understand the GPS market better

Cheers to you too

 

[JimV]

James,

Thanks for the update. There are so many Garmin products now that its hard to figure out where they fit in.

I looked into the XM weather thing a bit more. The weather receiver is very expensive (~$650) and the service is ~$30 a month. So even if they do make it available in the car, I think I'll continue to use my current weather service which involves seeing if there's rain on my faceshield or not.

So now I'm back to the 2720. I guess I'll have to look at mounts to see if I can find one where I can leave the thing on the bike if I go into a resturant or something without having to be worried about it getting ripped off. That's the problem with the Ram ball setup I'm using with my GPS V, it takes about 10 seconds to get it off the bike.

Then, as someone else said, I'll need to find where I left that spare thousand bucks.

Thanks again.

Cheers,

Jim

 

[04FJR4ME]

Yeap, know what you mean, Garmin have so much stuff that I can't keep up with them, and I have to sell them.

It's not easy, almost a full time job just testing these dam units.

Anyhow, it's good that I can help on this forum from time to time.

 

[skyway]

I guess I'll have to look at mounts to see if I can find one where I can leave the thing on the bike if I go into a resturant or something without having to be worried about it getting ripped off.

www.touratech-usa.com

www.sportbikeeffects.com

 

[04FJR4ME]

Skyway

Thanks for the links!

 

[Toynut]

I used this mount for my 2610. It's expensive but extremely solid (aluminum billet), and fairly theft-proof. I think the 2720 is the same size case and might fit (worth investigating).

I had to use a 2610 on my bike instead of the 2620 because the microdrive on the 2620 tends to self distruct under intense vibration. Microdrives don't function very well in a cold environment (for you winter riders).

I don't know if the 2720 uses a microdrive or compact flash card, but that would possibly be critical NO-NO in a motorcycle application.

(https://www.gadgetguy.net/index.html) :haha:

 

[04FJR4ME]

I used this mount for my 2610. It's expensive but extremely solid (aluminum billet), and fairly theft-proof. I think the 2720 is the same size case and might fit (worth investigating).

Agree regarding the mount, Display have changed: the new 2720 is now 3.8”-diagonal WQVGA color, automotive-grade, sunlight-readable TFT display; 3.3”W x 1.7”H; 454 x 240 pixels and the 2620 is 3.3" W x 1.7" H, 305 x 160-pixel display with bright, automotive-grade 8-bit 256-color LCD touch screen

I had to use a 2610 on my bike instead of the 2620 because the microdrive on the 2620 tends to self distruct under intense vibration. Microdrives don't function very well in a cold environment (for you winter riders). I don't know if the 2720 uses a microdrive or compact flash card, but that would possibly be critical NO-NO in a motorcycle application

I think Garmin had change to another kind of on board memory that will not be affected with motorcycle vibrations.

 

[Bike Effects]

I guess I'll have to look at mounts to see if I can find one where I can leave the thing on the bike if I go into a resturant or something without having to be worried about it getting ripped off.

www.touratech-usa.com

www.sportbikeeffects.com

Just to give you a better idea, here is how my GPS mount looks from the top:

And this is the Pilots eye view:

It has a key lock and a built in sun shade and is availble in anodized black, or for a few bucks less, in bare aluminum. If you were in Norcal, I would ride over and show it to you.

 

[04FJR4ME]

Bike Effects

If you were in Norcal, I would ride over and show it to you

Better yet, my store is in Norcal, maybe you can send me one for evulation and I can start selling some of these brackets with the Garmin units that we sell to our regular customers.

Will it work for anything else beside a Stemstand?

What is the cost of the unit and are you offering discount or something better for our forum members

Thanks

James

04FJR4ME

 

[04FJR4ME]

Anyone have any experience with using the Garmin Quest 2 and if you have, how do you feel the unit performed?

 

[FJR&R]

:thumbup: Bought a 2610 from James at AutoNav over a year ago. I use it constantly in my delivery truck, family car, and on my bike. Though it's been wet and beat to death, it's never missed a beat. Even my kids grab it and go when necessary. This unit is WAY more useful than the $2000 DVD based unit that came in my wife's car! It's portable, more detailed by far, more feature rich, and easily/cheaply upgradeable. I just wish I could afford that sweet housing from Gen the GadgetGuy. $300+...OUCH!!

 

[avigar]

James,

Is the Garmin 2720 then comparable to the Magellan 700/760 in features, size, and operability? Does it have an internal hard disk, card slot, and can be battery operated if needed? Would you recommend it for use between the car and bike?

I like the easy to use features of the Roadmate series from what I've seen.

Thanks

 

[04FJR4ME]

The 2720 uses flash memory, not a hard drive anymore

 

[dkgross]

[SIZE=14pt]GARMIN StreetPilot 2720[/SIZE]

MUST>>>HIDE>>>VISA>>>MUST>>>HIDE>>VISA>>>>>>

 

[04FJR4ME]

Hey, live for today, hiding the credit card only delay the agony!

look at it the other way, you wil be buying it at Garmin dealer cost, so the worst thing you can do is play with it and sell it on ebay for what you paid for a few months later!