Garmin StreetPilot 7200 – integrates Howard Stern and big 7″ screen – $249 today only

Posted on 31 January 2009 by


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Today only you can pick up a refurbished Garmin StreetPilot 7200 which feature a big ass 7″ screen (most GPS units from Garmin have 4.3″), integrated XM Radio (antenna and subscription required – extra), integrated XM weather, traffic (you guessed it – extra). Hit the next page for the specs. My recommendation – good deal if you don’t mind a big old GPS screen in your face. Probably best for those driving big 18 wheelers or RVs with lots of dash space.

Features:

* WAAS/EGNOS enabled;12 parallel channel GPS receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to compute and update your position
* 7-inch color touchscreen makes map navigation easy with Garmin’s “big picture”
* Automatically routed with turn-byturn voice prompts that give directions by speaking the street name
* Internal solid-state storage comes preloaded with City Navigator™ NT for street-level detail and addresses, plus listings of nearby restaurants, hotels, ATMs, etc., throughout the U.S.,Canada and Puerto Rico
* Composite video input lets you plug in a camcorder or other device
* Optional XM Satellite smart antenna to get the latest traffic, weather and audio entertainment (Subscriptions required to activate XM Satellite-linked services)
* Get Traffic Message Channel (TMC) alerts in select cities with an optional FM traffic receiver
* Approximately 750 MB of internal memory is user-available for supplemental maps, MP3s and audio book media from Audible.com
* Custom inputs let you add restaurants, safety cameras and other points of interest to the preloaded map
* Proximity alerting warns of upcoming custom POIs, such as safety cameras or school zones
* Automatically calculated with turn-by-turn instructions; up to 50 stored routes; each stored route can contain multiple VIA points, which can be auto-arranged to minimize trip distance; a detour function enables routing around traffic problems or road construction

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Specifications:

* Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”)
* Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”)
* Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route)
* Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
* Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road)
* Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.)
* FM traffic compatible
* XM® Navtraffic & Radio for U.S. compatible
* Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout)
* Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
* MP3 player
* Audio book player
* FM transmitter
* Headphone jack/audio line-out:
* Remote control
* Touchscreen

Acquisition times

* Warm: Approximately 15 seconds
* Cold: Approximately 45 seconds
* AutoLocate: Approximately 2 minutes

GPS Accuracy

* Position: 15 meters (49 feet), 95% typically
* Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state

GDPS (WAAS) Accuracy

* Position: <3 meters, 95% typical
* Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state
* Interfaces: USB 2.0 full speed device
* Antenna: Built-in patch; MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection
* Update rate: 1/second, continuous
* Dimensions: 7.5”W x 4.5”H x 2.2”D (18.4×11.6×5.6 cm)
* Weight: 1.4 pounds (635 g)
* Display: 7” diagonal (17.8 cm); 480×234 pixels; bright, automotive-grade color TFT with automatic dimming backlight and touch screen
* Infrared: Remote control, IR port
* Photo sensor: Senses lighting conditions for automatic backlight dimming
* Temp. range: 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C)
* Data storage: Indefinite; no memory battery required
* Map storage: Preloaded internal solid-state storage
* Power Input: 12v DC
* Power Usage: 12w max. @ 13.8v DC

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In the box:

* Garmin StreetPilot 7200
* Mounting Base on Mounting Plate
* Mounting Cradle with Power Cable
* Remote Control
* Users Guide

Link: Woot! and Amazon (reviews)

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