Reviewed By: Bill on 9/8/2008 6:17:10 PM
Overall ratings: 7.1 out of 10
Pros:
BIG Display. Almost like a laptop. Does long trips better than predecessor model 2620.
Does not flip out when off route.
PC Nation did what they promised...No complaints with them.
Cons:
Slow to dim on Auto Dim. White screen too bright. Should be a softer color like 2620, yellow. Very unstable mounting. Like a small childs head on it's small neck. I had to brace it to my windshield and put foam under both sides to keep it from breaking in it's mount.
Has no Sunrise/Sunset feature nor does it have a distance ruler that you can drag to find out how far like my old 2620 did. Very weak volume...I had to add an amplified external speaker to hear it underway. Non-amplified speaker still was not enough. Does not show Weigh Stations for Semi-Truck like 2620 did. I don't like the new style map that they are all going to. There must be a good reason they are doing it but I still don't like it. The newest map still does not have my 6 year old street listed in its' software. Sigh...
Comment:
I am a long-haul truck driver. I bought a Garmin 2620 Street Pilot in 2004 and have used it every day, 10 hours a day since then. It finally started locking up and flickering so I "upgraded" to the 7200.
It appears to me that Garmin is catering to the novelity crowd with their new units rather than to real professionals who are going to use these things as a work tool. I am deeply disappointed with this unit and will toss it when someone comes out with a professional drivers tool instead of a toy.
Reviewed By: Sueterry on 9/3/2008 3:10:13 PM
Overall ratings: 9.7 out of 10
Pros:
Very visible, easy to program, quick to respond, clear voice directions
Cons:
could obstruct view, might be too tall for some dashboards
Comment:
I have been pleased with the quality and usability of Garmin products and this one just confirms it.
Reviewed By: PJ on 8/11/2008 12:22:04 PM
Overall ratings: 8.0 out of 10
Pros:
LARGE SCRN, FAST RECALC SPEED, LOUD CLEAR VOICE DIRECTIONS. GREAT FOR MOTORHOME USE..WILL DIRECT YOU ON TRUCK ROUTES WHICH IS IMPORTANT FOR OVERPASS HGHT RESTRICTIONS AND ALSO BRIDGE RESTRICTIONS.
Cons:
CANT UNPLUG DC PLUG IF USING ELECT PLUG. NO BATTERY SO CAN NOT USE AS HANDHELD..MUST BE PLUGGED IN TO EITHER AC OR DC POWER TO WORK.
Reviewed By: Chad on 8/6/2008 1:06:32 PM
Overall ratings: 9.9 out of 10
Pros:
Excellent user interface and portability
Cons:
None
Comment:
Great overall
Reviewed By: ronald on 7/31/2008 7:36:21 AM
Overall ratings: 6.6 out of 10
Pros:
large screen, easy to read display, remote control, FM Transmitter can play through car speakers, easy setup, aquires signal fairly quickly. TTS. touchscreen. Traffic Alerts. play MP3's, SD card slot, can wire back up camera/camcorder to view onScreen
Cons:
wobbles when mounted on dash, sometimes makes you take indirect route (longer time and milage) no battery, must be plugged in to use. can seem bulky, window mount option would be nice.
Comment:
nice for bigger vehicles, 7 in screen, easy to read. would buy again.
Reviewed By: Don on 7/30/2008 7:05:04 AM
Overall ratings: 8.6 out of 10
Reviewed By: MEL WICK on 6/30/2008 8:06:48 AM
Overall ratings: 9.1 out of 10
Reviewed By: sybra on 6/29/2008 6:13:32 AM
Overall ratings: 4.4 out of 10
Pros:
large screen
Cons:
Will not remain on car dash. Must be taped down, or some other way
Comment:
Cannot be installed on car dash board. it is to large and must be taped in place.
Reviewed By: Mike S on 6/6/2008 10:46:32 AM
Overall ratings: 8.3 out of 10
Pros:
Easy To Use ,Simple Set up.easy to see while driving,i would never go back to a small screen again.
Cons:
No Battery .
Comment:
First Day I got it ,I took a trip to tennessee ,2hrs into the trip it broke ,I called Garmin they shiped me a new one to my hotel room ,they have great customer service .I am very happy with my new unit.
Reviewed By: shovel98 on 1/23/2008 10:28:53 PM
Overall ratings: 9.7 out of 10
Pros:
drive truck for living could throw away my atlas dont need it with this unit loaded thousands of pois on unit saved my butt more then a couple of times in nyc
Cons:
more up to date maps been on some roads the unit does not know about better truck routing
Comment:
would not leave the house without it makes my job so much easier dont call for directions any more save money and time
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