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Text-To-Speech and Optional
Traffic Capability
The StreetPilot 2720 is a premium GPS automotive navigator
that offers text-to-speech and traffic interface capabilities.
In addition to the turn-by-turn voice prompted navigation
available in earlier StreetPilot models, the 2720’s
text-to-speech functionality allows the unit to audibly announce
the name of upcoming streets and POIs, letting drivers keep
their eyes on the road while navigating through busy traffic and
tricky roadways.
For drivers in congested metropolitan areas, Garmin is
offering the GTM 10, an optional FM RDS-TMC traffic receiver
that receives digital information (where available) on traffic,
road construction, and weather-related tie-ups. The GTM10
receives data from selected FM broadcast stations in select
cities throughout the United States and Europe. This optional
feature lets drivers see congested areas via a color-coded map.
When connected to the GTM 10, the StreetPilot 2720 uses this
data to automatically calculate and suggest alterntive routes
based on the traffic information.
The StreetPilot 2720 also boasts a new WQVGA, color,
automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, touchscreen display that
automatically adjusts the unit’s backlight for optimum viewing
in any amount of light. Drivers can view the map in a
three-dimensional perspective, or a top-down track-up or
north-up view.
The StreetPilot 2720 comes preprogrammed with City Navigator™
North America v7 NT maps—containing detailed road maps
throughout the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
This map database features nearly six million points of
interest—including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and
attractions.
Garmin has also added the ability for customers to augment
the pre-loaded maps with custom POI’s from industry-standard CSV
files, such as school zones and safety cameras. In addition, a
proximity-alert feature is included to optionally warn the
driver of upcoming custom POI’s.
In addition to point-to-point navigation, the StreetPilot
2720 can calculate the most efficient route between multiple
destinations—a real time-saver for realtors, sales forces, and
errand-runners. Drivers can also tell the unit to avoid specific
areas or road segments when calculating a route.
- StreetPilot 2720 features:
- Preloaded maps—ready to use out of the box
- Built-in patch antenna; MCX-type connector for optional
external GPS antenna connection
- Turn-by-turn directions
- Avoid traffic tie-ups using optional GTM 10 FM TMC traffic
receiver*
- Text-to-speech feature delivers street and POI
names—addresses to help keep your eyes on the road
- Arrange destinations to minimize trip distance—a real
time-saver for realtors, sales forces, and errand-runnerss
- Import custom POI such as restaurants and safety cameras
from industry-standard CSV files
- Proximity-alert feature warns of upcoming custom POIs,
such as safety cameras and school zones
- Touch-screen and alphanumeric remote control
- View the map in either a three-dimensional perspective or
top-down track-up or north-up view
- 3.8”-diagonal WQVGA color, automotive-grade,
sunlight-readable TFT display; 3.3”W x 1.7”H; 454 x 240 pixels
- Unit dimensions: 5.6” W x 3.2” H x 2.0” D
- Weight: .93 pounds
- Built-in photo sensor adjusts for light conditions
automatically
- Integrated dash mounting system provides easy adjustment
and quick release
*Traffic services available only in select cities where
RDS-TMC coverage exists. Requires the GTM 10 FM TMC traffic
receiver and possible subscription to enable traffic capability.
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