Garmin StreetPilot 2820 navigation “hands free”
Today Garmin announced the StreetPilot 2820, a new automotive and motorcycle navigation device with Bluetooth wireless connectivity, a hands-free calling interface and map data provided by NAVTEQ
The Bluetooth wireless technology makes it possible for automotive and motorcycle consumers to take advantage of hands-free calling with a full user interface. Customers may retrieve and dial numbers using their phone’s contact list or from the phone’s call history log. A user can also make calls from the StreetPilot 2820’s huge points of interest database that includes hotels, restaurants, stores, and much more.
Great advantge for motorcyclist users: the Bluetooth connectivity gives the ability to receive and place phone calls as well as receive navigation audio prompts wirelessly to Bluetooth enabled headsets or helmets. Now it is a waterproof device (IEC 529 IPX7 standards) and has a durable touchscreen that is optimized for outdoor use.
When the optional Real-time traffic service is activated (through either an FM RDS-TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic receiver or XM NavTraffic - U.S. only - receiver), the StreetPilot 2820 calculates routes that navigate around traffic.
The StreetPilot 2820 also allows customers to load customized points of interest (POIs) such as safety cameras and school zones. A proximity alert option can warn the driver of upcoming custom POIs, and will help reinforce the importance of traveling at appropriate and legal speeds.
On Streetpilot 2820 are also available multimedia features like MP3 player and audiobook player (linkable to audible.com with more than 70,000 hours of audio programs).
StreetPilot 2820 features
- Receiver: WAAS-enabled 12 parallel channel GPS
- Display: 3.3” W x 1.7” H (3.8” diag.), 454 x 240 pixels; bright, automotive-grade 64K color TFT with automatic dimming backlight and touch screen
- Unit dimensions: 5.6" W x 3.2" H x 2.0" D
- Weight: .91 pounds (411 g)
- Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and navigation audio prompts
- Supports FM TMC traffic alerting
- XM NavTraffic capabilities
- Preloaded maps for all of North America or Europe
- Voice announces streets by name
- Look up addresses and points of interest
- Choose 2D or 3D map perspective
- Fingertip touch-screen interface and remote control
- Upload custom POIs, including alerts for speed zones and safety cams
- Built-in MP3 and audio book player
- Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)
The StreetPilot 2820 is expected to be available in June for estimated retail price of $1,099. The unit ships standard with pre-loaded maps of either Europe or North America, a 12-volt power cable with external speaker, alphanumeric remote control, PC/USB interface cable, AC power adapter, beanbag mount, dash mount, external microphone, City Navigator DVD, owner’s manual, and quick reference setup guide.
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Comments (5) »
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Gizmodo says:
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin as announced their latest GPS navigation product, the StreetPilot 2820. The 2820 features Bluetooth and hands-free calling interface. The wireless Bluetooth feature allows me calling from a contact list or the stored phone number directory of lo…
Posted the 02/05/06 at 20:10 -
sam says:
wow
Posted the 02/05/06 at 21:39 -
André BAYENS says:
Why not a GARMIN like 2820 but with FM radio receiver ?
André from BELGIUM
Posted the 03/05/06 at 09:33 -
paul says:
man, that is a very nice unit. i like the multi-functionality.
Posted the 03/05/06 at 16:37 -
JimB says:
Hope someone does a hands-on side-by-side with TomTom 910. These two really seem to be worth looking at.
Posted the 08/05/06 at 21:16
