Comments on: Garmin StreetPilot 2820

By: David U

David U — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 21:30:14 +0000

Hi Tim,

Well, I’m weakening, and will probably buy one. I rationalize that the speaker phone will save me from dying in a crash . Good enough reason for a new gadget, I suppose. My fear is that the transmitted audio will be unpleasant to listen to, so I’d end up using the phone in the normal way.
If the bluetooth would also work to an earpiece, I’d just grab that if I got an audio complaint. (Too bad there is propably no way to attach a mic on the visor.) Nice to talk with you.

Dave U

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 17:17:47 +0000

Hi David, good catch. Now that I read it that does sound familiar. I haven’t used it that way before so I’m not sure what restrictions the profiles have with the devices they connect to.

By: David U

David U — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 15:01:13 +0000

Tim, Here is the text from the Garmin site:
The StreetPilot 2820 integrates wireless technology with a microphone and speaker that lets you make hands-free calls on a compatible Bluetooth phone. Motorcyclists can connect a Bluetooth-enabled headset or helmet* simultaneously with a Bluetooth phone to the StreetPilot 2820 to talk hands-free on the road or receive wireless navigation audio prompts…
Am I reading that wrong?

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:07:23 +0000

David, to my knowledge the 2820 will only allow you to have one Bluetooth connection at a time. I could have incorrect info on this though, where did you see that wit would allow multiple simultaneous connections?

By: David U

David U — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:56:17 +0000

I’m looking for a dash GPS that will allow bluetooth connection to my cell phone AND would also permit simltaneous bluetooth connection to an earpiece(to use if my audio sounds too much like a speakerphone to my caller). This 2820 unit appears to allow the double bluetooth connection. Right? Any suggestions of which earpiece would allow this 3-way connection?

Dave

By: Gregg G

Gregg G — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 21:04:57 +0000

john Blowitz not sure if you got your answer on fitting the Nav II mount but answer is yes. The buttons on the left side of mount no longer work and you will need to remove if you need access to audio jack on left hand side of 2820.
v/r
Gregg

By: Gregg G

Gregg G — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 20:56:34 +0000

Have one and agree that Dainese are good helmets unfortunately I have had no luck connecting them with the 2820. All looks normal finds device, connects then immediately disconnects. Garmin tech support (support term used loosely here) has been absolutely no help nor have they been any help in getting a list of compatible helmets that actually work with thier Nav system.
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Gregg

By: John Blowitz

John Blowitz — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:48:43 +0000

Dainese makes a beautiful helmet, both 3/4 and full face with Bluetooth and even a mic.

Sadly they don’t fit my fat head!

By: Gregg Garrison

Gregg Garrison — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:45:15 +0000

I replaced my Nav II on my BMW K1200LT with 2820 but am having a bear of a time finding a Bluetooth helmet sold in US that is compatible with the device. Anyone know what helmets work with 2820 (besides BMW System V)?
v/r
Gregg

By: John B

John B — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 01:05:05 +0000

Paige: The unit does have a line out jack which you can use to connnect to a car stereo with Aux In. That’s how I’ve set mine up.