Garmin StreetPilot 2720
The Garmin StreetPilot 2720 is one of currently three StreetPilot designs which feature a wider screen than other StreetPilots as well as a remote control. The 2000 series are not as portable as some other StreetPilots are, but the 2720 like others in the 2000 series is generally more full featured.
Maps come pre-installed on the Garmin 2720 and cover North America. The display is 3.8 and displays 454×240 pixels. If you are looking for a portable GPS to take from car to car, this probably isn’t going to be the best choice as the device weighs almost one pound and is over 5.5 inches long.
You can use optional FM TMC traffic alerts to route you around traffic. Other advanced features include text-to-speech, remote control, and a sensor which adjusts the display to match the current lighting conditions.
The StreetPilot 2720 would also be good for curriers or real estate agents who need to route to multiple destinations in one trip. You can enter multiple destinations into this StreetPilot and the 2720 will tell you the most efficient order and route to visit each of those locations.
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[...] PCmag has reviewed the Garmin StreetPilot 2720 GPS system. They liked the screen, optional live traffic alerts, text to speech. They were not so enthusiastic about the menu system for advanced options and some of the data fields reduce the map area on the display. With its extraordinarily comprehensive feature set and a list price of $1,099, the new StreetPilot 2720 assumes the top spot among Garmin’s GPS automotive offerings in more ways than one. Not only is it the top of Garmin’s line, but we are awarding it our Editors’ Choice [...]
[...] c|net has reviewed the Garmin StreetPilot 2720. The 2720 features preloaded maps and tons of accessories. Text to speech software also allows the GPS navigation system to alert you to turns by speaking the full street name rather than just saying “turn left in one thousand feet”. A 3.8 inch TFT display controls the unit with a POI database of six million. You can also optionally include real time traffic information with a $200 FM receiver and traffic subscription service. [...]
[...] Garmin introduced the StreetPilot 2720, a premium GPS automotive navigator that offers text-to-speech and traffic interface capabilities. “The StreetPilot 2720 continues the legacy of our full-featured line of portable GPS automotive navigation units,†said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s director of marketing. “With enhancements like text-to-speech and optional traffic information, the StreetPilot 2720 is a navigation unit that puts drivers in total control on the road.†[...]
Does the Garmin 2720 have a rechargeable battery and how long is the duration
There is no internal battery on the 2720.
I am looking for a GPS that will allow the user to find restaurants and gas stations as well as other items while on a vacation trip. Also, with many businesses closing and opening, what about upgrades/updates to the built in files that resolve this problem? Can the 2720 do this?
Jerry, most all auto GPS devices will have POI databases (Points Of Interest) that allow you to find restaurants, gas stations, hotels, stadiums, museums, etc.
Manufacturers like Garmin typically release map updates (which also update the POIs) about once per year and they typically cost about $75 for the update.
I have had a Garmin Street Pilot 2620 that several people in my family use. We have been very satisfied with it and plan to purchase a 2nd similar unit. I have an external antenna for the 2620 so it can be used in an over-the-cab RV. Will that antenna work with the Garmin 2720?
Yes, both the 2620 and the 2720 use a Built-in patch; MCX-type connector.
I have a 2720 that started having problems today. The unit would shut off by otself and then come back on. Check all the connections and all looked good. Has anyone else had this problem
My 2720 Steet Piolt is shuting off and back on by itself also. The problem started a week ago. I thought it might have been a bad power cord, but that is not the case. It stays on for 1-2 mins then shut off and back on. I did update the softwear to v7.10, still shuts off and on.
Scott(s), I’d give Gamin support a call.
I think I found a fix for the problem, I updated the softwear to v7.10 then I did a rest of the system and it has not shut of and on by itself. Here are the instructions for the reset, be sure to download your data from unit to a computer as the reset deletes all data that you have inputed.
Turn off the unit and then turn it back on. During start up, press and hold the FIND key on the front of the unit. Keep pressing find until the message” Do you really want to erase all user data?” appears. Touch Yes to clear all user data. All original settings are restored. Your resent finds and Favorites are also deleted. These instructions were found on page 42 from the owners manual. Check with Garmin if you have any questions, I did this on my own and it worked.
I called Garmin and they are sending me a new power/speaker cord. They also told me to power it up by using the a/c power cord to see if it shut off. While on the a/c power cord, it did not shut off. I also was told to update to the latest software which I did. Waiting on the new power cord.
I plan on puchasing a fed ex delivery route which will include 100+ daily. I interested in a GPS device that I can input these “stops” and then get an outline of the best route (shortest, fatsest, etc). Would this unit be able to handle this many stops or would the 7500 series be more suitable.
Mike, there are a couple of issues which make what you describe though for GPS. First many devices only allow 15, 20, or sometimes 50 “via” points in a route, not hundreds. The second issue is that they don’t really “optimize” the route… either you input the order yourself or they sort the list from closest to furthest away which is rarely the most efficient order to visit them, especially if you have points on both sides of the road.
You probably need more of a commercial fleet management tool rather than a consumer GPS navigation system.
Tim
I was reading about routes with “waypoints”. Wouldn’t those be considered stops. I have seen some devices that handle as many as 500 at a time. Do you have any suggestions as to where I would be able to look?
Waypoints sometimes mean stops, but in that high quantity they are typically referring to the number of saved locations you can store. So you could store each of the 500 points and navigate to them one at a time. But not in one cumulative route optimized for efficiency. I don’t have much experience with fleet management systems, so I can’t help you much there, sorry.
I have a garmin street piot 7500 and it shuts off by itself when suing the 12 v adapter in the car only.they sent a new power cord but it didn’t solve the problem.It works perfectly in the house with the ac adapter and also with the 12v cord attatched to an indoor wall outlet adapter,any ideas?I refuse to pay garmin $400 to repair a defect .I have seen similar problems on other sites with this model and others .thanks…rich
I have a Garmin street pilot 7200 and it shuts down when using the 12v cord in any vehicle i try it in. When using the ac adapter indoors it stays on for hours w/ no problems. Using ac adapter in vehicle in conjuction w/ an inverter and the unit still shuts itself off. Any help out there??
I’ve had my Garmin 2620 for about 2 years now. Love it, but recently the touch screen sensitivity is off on the lower left side. When you press #7, you get another number next to it. It’s still under warranty through the selling retailer, but I’m not sure which model to replace it with if they can’t fix it. And all the retailer sells now is the Nuvi 600’s and lower models. Any quick fix suggestions cause I’d really like to keep my 2620 (love the remote) or would you recommend a Nuvi instead (hate no remote).
Chris, have you tried Settings -> Screen -> Calibrate Touch Screen?
Tim, thank you very much. I feel silly having not thought of that. I was able to calibrate it in about 15 seconds and it works as good as new. Now I don’t need to get a new unit (eventhough I was actually beginning to get excited by the possibility - hence the reason I was on the website in the first place).
Glad I could help!
My parents just got this model for use in delivering holiday baskets. I tried it out and had trouble when arriving at a destination, but not being recorded as arriving (I don’t know how much closer I could get!). How can you tell the system to move on to the next location in a route? Thanks!
Sorry, Brandon. I rarely use the multiple route function on my 2620, so I’m not really sure how to help you.
The main annoyance with my 2720 is not receiving enough lead time from voice prompts in time to make the turn–any software updates or adjustments available?
I have the 2620, but my dad has the 2720. We’ll be using his to travel from Philly to the PA/NY border. I’ll have to see if I notice the same experience. I definitely think that the interface is more user friendly on the 2720 than the 2620.
I have the 2720 and am able to enter in multiple destinations/stops in a single route. My problem is, I have not figured out how to have the system optimize the route? I have tried using the touchscreen interface and associated tools with no luck. I have also used the desktop software to enter a route, but still did not identify the optimize route feature. Can anyone tell me where to find this feature and any associated instructions.
Thanks!
I just updated my map data to the 2009 version. Everything went fine and seems to be working ok. When I checked the area which shows what detail map is being used, is has both 2009 and 2008 enabled. Should I disable the 2008 map or leave both enabled as it is now. Thank you.
Question 30 above is in regards to a 2720 unit. Thanks.
I would uncheck the old map just to make sure it is using the newer map (although I think in that case it is already).
Thank you very much for the response. Certainly seems reasonable to me.
Garmin Street Pilot 2720 GPS.
Touch screen does not work. I am able to get as far as the (agree) buttom on the initial start up. After it changes screens all you get is the sound of the click from touching the screen through the speaker.
I have tried suggestions like: holding down the find and map buttond while turning on the unit. This did seem to do something, I’m not too sure what because it didn’t fix the problem.
I bought a 2620 (may be off on this) but it is the self contained unit back in 2004 awesome (I paid $1,200+) . I now have a Lesus LS 460 with built in nav. system.
Still use the Garmin….why? because it gives the altitude! A very nice feaute to have in the the mountains!
Do your newer models have a built in altimeter? I can’t find any mention of this in the literature.
Thanks!
We are not Garmin. Some of the newer auto models can display the altitude on a secondary screen, but not on the map screen.
It’s funny. I talk about the utilitarian design of those earlier Garmins (2620/2720) versus the newer ones (Nuvi, etc.) and how even though they are not as user friendly as the new versions, they seemed to do so much more technical stuff.
My 2620 finally bit the dust a few weeks ago. It will no longer read the maps and continuously reboots to the “title page.” My wife just got a Nuvi, and even though it is much prettier and easier to use then my 2620, I really miss my unit.
If the unusual behavior for my 2620 sounds familiar and someone has a fix for it, please share as I haven’t tossed it in the trash just yet. I don’t know if there is a way to reinstall the maps or do a hard reset that will bring it back to the original factory settings. Since it won’t fully turn on at all, I’m willing to try pretty much anything.
I need a new power/speaker cord for my Garmin 2720. A piece broke off of part that connects to the unit so now I need a new cord - or a way to fix it.
Does anyone know where I can buy one? Thanks
Ellen, it is Garmin part number 010-10477-07 and you can likely find it here.
Thank You! That is exactly what I need.
I’ve had my 2720 Street Pilot for about three years and am very pleased with the GPS functions of the unit. However, I am in the process of ordering the fourth replacement Garmin 12V Adapter with speaker for 2620/2720; at about $40 a pop, it’s not only frustrating, it’s expensive.