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With a massive, seven-inch touchscreen display and groundbreaking traffic information, weather and entertainment features, the Garmin 7200 is the essential tool for all your travels. Garmin has designed the 7200 specifically for larger vehicles such as RVs, semi-trucks, and buses. It offers premium features for those who spend lots of time on the road and demand the best.
The 7200 offers a choice of mobile traffic information options. First, you can choose an optional GTM 10 or GTM 11 FM antenna that allows you to get traffic alerts broadcasted by Clear Channel in select U.S. cities. This service will display congested areas on a color-coded map, allowing you to avoid traffic by simply pushing a button that calculates a new route. If you want to step up to the next level of driving data, choose the optional GXM 30 antenna, which provides compatibility with XM satellite radio services. XM NavTraffic is the first nationwide satellite-based data traffic information service to enable an onscreen overlay of current traffic conditions. The 7200 uses this data to automatically calculate and suggest faster alternative routes long 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 also available, including the exact location of the incident, the lanes affected, and the predicted duration. What's more, roadways are color-coded to indicate directional traffic flow speed. The 7200 can also keep you up to date on weather conditions, thanks to XM weather data. Current weather conditions for over 2,000 locations and weather forecasts for 162 cities are displayed on the screen. United States county storm and flood warnings are also highlighted, giving you the best and latest information available for your travels. The 7200 can also serve as a powerful entertainment device, as it offers more than 150 channels of XM satellite radio channels, featuring 100-percent commercial-free music, as well as more than 30 channels of news, sports, and talk. You can send XM and navigation audio to your car stereo through the StreetPilot's integrated FM wireless transmitter or via an integrated 3.5 mm stereo headphone/line-out plug. And if that's not enough, the 7200 also comes equipped with an MP3 player that lets you take your personal music collection on the road. Loading music from your computer is drag-and-drop easy, and there's no need for special software. The 7200 also works as an audiobook player; you can download books from audible.com and enjoy your favorite authors on the road. Plus, thanks to the 7200's AV in connector, you can connect and play portable device, such as a DVD player, on the unit's massive screen. For safety's sake, entertainment audio is muted when navigation instructions are given. Top-Tier GPS Performance Finding your way with the 7200 starts with inputting a location on the touchscreen. Next, the unit's text-to-speech feature speaks to you just like a back-seat driver, telling you the names of streets and when to turn and in what direction. And if you happen to miss a turn, don't worry--the 7200 automatically calculates a new route to your destination. In addition to point-to-point navigation, the 7200 can calculate the most efficient route between multiple destinations--a real time saver for realtors, salespeople, and errand runners. You can also tell the unit to avoid specific areas or road segments when calculating a route. With the 7200, you have the option of choosing from a three-dimensional mapping perspective, or from one of several 2-D overhead viewing options. What's more, audible and visual navigation instructions and warnings help you navigate more quickly while you keep your eyes on the road. An integrated dash-mounting system provides easy adjustment and quick release, and an integrated speaker enables the 2730 to deliver voice prompts (or, as mentioned, you can use the built-in FM transmitter to route commands to your vehicle stereo system.) An internal antenna that communicates with up to 12 GPS satellites is provided, as is a 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. Another time- and frustration-saving feature of the 7200 is the database of preloaded maps and points of interest. Gone are the days of uploading partial maps from your computer to your GPS device: the 7200 has them all built in. 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. Finding 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. Garmin has also made it easy for users to upload custom points of interest--now you can add school zones or safety cameras to your database. You can even turn on a proximity alert to notify you of upcoming custom points of interest. What's in the Box |
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FINALLY A GPS UNIT THAT IS WORTH BUYING
The Garmin Streetpilot GPS Navigation System is an innovator in portable travel guides boasting features that most built in navigation systems can't offer. With an integrated traffic, weather and construction site receiver system, drivers are always ahead of potential delays and automatically re-routed to guarantee a timely arrival. Live a completely wireless life with touch screen commands and bluetooth technology to create the ultimate in safe driving experiences. Setup your in-system phone book for quick access to your contacts and search the pre installed database of over 6 million points of interest, like restaurants, stores and hotels to make your path smooth and efficient. Similar to your favorite cellphone or gaming device, one touch is all it takes to reach anyone in your address book or recent call log.
With portable GPS systems becoming as coveted as in dash DVD players and high priced stereo systems, the Garmin Streetpilot GPS Navigation System prides itself on securing your unit with a 4- digit code that must be entered to activate the device, rendering it useless to potential thieves. Equipped with a pre-installed map of North America, this system is a definite gem with optional 2 or 3D viewing, whether its high noon or sunset, the autograde, anti-glare display is key to staying focused. And of course, text to speech gives you the ultimate driving experience by providing verbal turn by turn directions.
For the advanced navigator, you can upgrade your Garmin Streetpilot GPS Navigation System with software via an SD card without a computer connection and further customize your unit with additions like personalized points of interest while listening to your favorite music on the built-in MP3 player. Similar to satellite TV, weather conditions and nature can affect signal strength but fortunately Garmin prepared for this potential bump in the road with the use of a high sensitivity GPS receiver, capable of retrieving location data through concrete city jungles and dense greenery. Accurate and economically sound pricing make this grade A GPS system top choice among the travelling professional, busy mom or new driver looking to maximize their time and avoid the costly mistake of getting lost.
