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By Yenie Darian, August 9, 2009 1:09 AM

Garmin – StreetPilot 2720 for Multi-Destination Routing

By Yenie S. Darian

Garmin StreetPilot 2720

Here the best portable GPS unit on the market. Garmin – StreetPilot 2720 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including hefty Points of Interest (POIs) database with fuel, ATMs, hotels, restaurants and more. But accepts custom Points of Interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras, and lets you set nearness alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.

Garmin – StreetPilot 2720 comes with the features turn-by-turn voice directions, use the remote to enter a destination, simply touch the sunlight-readable screen, and 2D or 3D maps.

The best feature of Garmin StreetPilot 2720 is it minimizes trip distances by calculating the optimal route between multiple destinations. It is perfect for sales and delivery professionals.

The StreetPilot 2720 is also waterproof, a great choice for motorcyclists. The 2720 is much faster, has easier menus to navigate, has 3D navigation, and a screen that is more responsive and easier to operate with.

The weakness are this is a bulky unit compared to the latest generation of GPS, expensive unit, then you need an extra $70 to have current maps and it doesn’t have the bells and whistles of Bluetooth, MP3 playback or an FM transmitter.

I think the newer units are even better but the Garmin StreetPilot 2720 is capable and easy to use. Generally it is a very good unit and an amazing value at this price.

You may want to check out my other guide on Auto GPS Systems and Garmin GPS Navigation.

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By Yenie Darian, July 21, 2009 9:05 PM

Finding the Best Garmin GPS Accessories

By Yenie S. Darian

If you had purchase Garmin GPS, perhaps you will need the accessories that could maximize you gadget performance. Here some Garmin GPS Accessories that most important and most wanted.

1. USB Cable. The USB cable allows you to make a powerful connection between your PC and your GPS. Make easier to create routes and waypoints on your PC and transfer them back to your GPS unit. It’s also allows you to download map detail from MapSource CD-ROMs to compatible units.
2. Portable Friction Mount. This Portable Friction Mount will keep your GPS Unit set plain sight when you need
   

   Portable Friction Dashboard Mount

   it and out of the way when you don’t. Type of Friction Mount is depending on GPS models that you own. For example Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount is only compatible for nüvi Series and StreetPilot C5XX Series GPS Navigators (C530, C550, and C580).

3. Carrying Case. The Carrying Case will protect your Handheld GPS Unit from scratches and damage when you traveling. Further, you can travel in style with this sleek case. Before purchase it you have to check the compatibility with your GPS.
4. AC Charger and International Adapter Set. With the AC Adapter, you’ll be able to charge the GPS when you’re out of your car and near an outlet. And with International Adapter Set you’ll get convenient when you go abroad.
5. Vehicle Power Cable. This accessory is part of the original package when you buy the Garmin Nuvi navigator. The Vehicle Power Cable is excellent and keeps the navigation unit power from being depleted while using in the car.
6. Others. You may need another accessories to complete your Garmin GPS unit, such as Garmin Bicycle Mount for eTrex and Summit , Garmin Serial Port Cable for eTrex Compact GPS , Garmin MapSource 512MB Blank SD Card for Garmin GPS Units (can hold data from MapSource CD-ROMs), Garmin GTM-12 FM Traffic Receiver for Traffic-Enabled GPS Navigators, Garmin Motorcycle Mount for StreetPilot 2610 and 2620 (010-10495-00)

Don’t buy any accessories at the time of purchasing the unit. You only need these accessories if your original one wears out or if you want to have multiple vehicles completely equipped or you need to make your gadget more maximize and stylish.

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By Yenie Darian, July 6, 2009 10:51 PM

Garmin GPS Navigation

By Yenie S. Darian

GPS systems are now available nearly everywhere, were originally designed and used only for the military. And the best GPS system in the world today is Garmin. Garmin is the most common and recommended GPS systems amongst all of the other GPS systems.

Gary Burrell and Dr. Min Kao, The founders of Garmin, started the company with the opportunity to create and become one of the leaders of GPS navigation. Why this brand is considered the best GPS Navigation? What the benefits of choosing a Garmin GPS device over other brands?

Garmin, as the leader in navigation, has created a lot of special features that different than the other brands. Most of the Garmin systems have features like a touch screen, voice recognition, and Bluetooth capability. They also develop specialized map sets on their system. It could be use everywhere in the world, every time and in any type of weather condition.

Garmin also give the customer the option in GPS device, with several specific unit types. You can choose a portable system for hiking, camping, or a system that can be installing into your vehicle for travel or even for fishing and marine used.

This company as an innovator of practical GPS technology makes a strong commitment at being the best and stay ahead of the pack. They offer all the features that bring forth comfort, accessibility and safety, which many other manufacturers try to follow Garmin’s lead. They do everything in their power to make sure that their customers are happy with Garmin’s product.

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