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Garmin announces StreetPilot 2820

May 1, 2006 bluetooth, garmin, gps navigation, on bikes

Garmin today announced the StreePilot 2820 with a suggested retail price of $1184 which is expected to be available in June of this year.

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.)

Garmin today announced the StreetPilot 2820, a premium automotive and motorcycle navigation device. The StreetPilot 2820 builds upon the success of the StreetPilot 2700 series, and also incorporates Bluetooth wireless connectivity and a hands-free calling interface.

“The StreetPilot series is recognized for incorporating features that make customers’ lives easier,” said Gary Kelley, vice president of marketing. “Bluetooth capability is yet another example of our commitment to providing customers with navigation devices with more flexibility and integrated technologies than any other manufacturer.”

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. In addition, the Bluetooth connectivity also gives motorcyclists the ability to receive and place phone calls as well as receive navigation audio prompts wirelessly to Bluetooth enabled headsets or helmets.

Real-time traffic is available as an option through either an FM RDS-TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic receiver or XM NavTraffic (U.S. only) receiver. When the optional traffic service is activated, the StreetPilot 2820 calculates routes that navigate around traffic. Accidents, road construction, or other incidents affecting traffic are graphically represented as icons on the navigation map. Information relating to a traffic incident is also available including the precise location, lanes affected, and the predicted duration. Customers selecting the XM NavTraffic receiver can also access XM’s weather forecasts, audio, and stock reports.

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. The customized POIs are in addition to a huge pre-loaded POI database with popular attractions such as hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ™ – a world leader in premium-quality mapping.

For longer road trips, the StreetPilot 2820’s MP3 player and audiobook player will help pass the time. The MP3 player allows users to browse music by artist, album, song, or genre. Audio books may be obtained from audible.com, which features more than 70,000 hours of audio programs from more than 200 content partners.

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