Garmin StreetPilot 2620 - 3.7 in. Car GPS Receiver
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- Form Factor: Fixed, Plug-in
- Map capabilities: Internal
- Receiver Type: 12 Channels
- Enhanced accuracy: WAAS enabled
- Screen Size: 3.7 in.
- GPS Type: Automobile
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What a Blast!!
Pros
Everything
Cons
Just remember to remove it from your dash while parked...
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
If you need navigational assistance and can afford the coin, buy it. You will NEVER be lost again.... Period...
I drive approximately 45K miles per year as a salesman in the North East and have been considering purchasing a navigation system for a while now.
I tried linking my laptop to a hand-held receiver and using Streets 2002 to navigate to only find that there were as many hassles as there were advantages. The biggest annoyance was glare.
About two weeks ago I was traveling in Queens with a coworker who was using the 2610. I was always a bit apprehensive to these systems but once I saw it in action I had to have one. I was amazed at how crystal clear the display was with the sun glaring on the screen. I could see it perfectly, even wearing sunglasses. I'm also very impressed with how the unit navigates through the convoluted roads of New England.
The interface is extremely easy to use. I have not even opened the manual yet.
Furthermore, today I brought the 2620 along while traveling in another coworker's car. He's now hooked and is ordering one as I write this review.
A big advantage for me is that the unit is not permanently mounted in the vehicle. On occasion, I drive a rental car so all I have to do is slap this bad-boy on the dash and away I go. The beanbag mounts works like a charm.
Of course, this advantage provides a disadvantage... not focused on the actual product, but on the idea of having a dash-mounted system. You have to remember to remove the unit from the dash on a sunny day or it can cause damage (even though there is a built in heat sensor that will not allow it to operate when too hot). Another issue to be aware of is that the unit is a theft liability. I have to remember to tuck it away while not in the vehicle.
I tried linking my laptop to a hand-held receiver and using Streets 2002 to navigate to only find that there were as many hassles as there were advantages. The biggest annoyance was glare.
About two weeks ago I was traveling in Queens with a coworker who was using the 2610. I was always a bit apprehensive to these systems but once I saw it in action I had to have one. I was amazed at how crystal clear the display was with the sun glaring on the screen. I could see it perfectly, even wearing sunglasses. I'm also very impressed with how the unit navigates through the convoluted roads of New England.
The interface is extremely easy to use. I have not even opened the manual yet.
Furthermore, today I brought the 2620 along while traveling in another coworker's car. He's now hooked and is ordering one as I write this review.
A big advantage for me is that the unit is not permanently mounted in the vehicle. On occasion, I drive a rental car so all I have to do is slap this bad-boy on the dash and away I go. The beanbag mounts works like a charm.
Of course, this advantage provides a disadvantage... not focused on the actual product, but on the idea of having a dash-mounted system. You have to remember to remove the unit from the dash on a sunny day or it can cause damage (even though there is a built in heat sensor that will not allow it to operate when too hot). Another issue to be aware of is that the unit is a theft liability. I have to remember to tuck it away while not in the vehicle.
