Garmin 2720 info

[markgsnw]

this looked kind of interesting, from Darrel at tvnav:

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Hi, we just received our first, small shipment of 2720's. There is a LOT
of mis-information floating around on the internet about the 2720 that isn't
true. Over the weekend and yesterday we had several emails and phone calls
telling us that the 2720 could not load waypoints and routes. This sounded
very, very unlikely to me so I was very anxious to try it as soon as we got
them. My 2720 is currently loaded with all of my waypoints and I created a
route to test that and it loaded fine. I'm not sure where all of this bad
info. came from but it's just that.....garbage. Keep in mind though that the
2720 (at this time) does NOT include any MapSource software so unless you
already have some MapSource software or other compatible software you will
not be able to load waypoints and routes into the unit. So far in the 5
minutes I've had with the 2720 I'm impressed although if I was a normal
customer I'm not sure I'd be willing to spend the money to dump my 2610 and
get the 2720.

If anyone has specific questions about the 2720 ask me and I should be
able to answer them now. Thanks.


Darrel Goheen
GPS@tvnav.com
http://www.tvnav.com

[Adventure Trio]

Hello:

I am fairly new to the GPS market (although a self proclaimed gadget geek) and have a 2720 unit. I do not see where it is possible to enter GPS coordintates directly. Is this possible? I need to be able to find rally sites and back country locations via this method. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

-Mike

[PhilSpace]

You can only do it by editing a Saved location. Check out Page 14 of the manual. Basically, it's a waypoint and you can use the keypad to enter the lat long.

Personally, I would never do that, it's a royal PIA. Much easier to do it all ahead of time in Mapsource on a PC and download the waypoints into your GPS before you leave.

[Adventure Trio]

I figured that out last night as I was going through all of the menus.

Thanks,

-Mike

[PhilSpace]

Originally Posted by 1bayside1

I figured that out last night as I was going through all of the menus.

Thanks,

-Mike

Thanks, glad I wasted the time looking it up

[Adventure Trio]

I literally stumbled upon it. Thanks for the effort though! There was no reference to it anywhere else in the manual.

-Mike

[Rhyolite]

A couple of questions please:

Are these units completely rain-proof?

If all of the maps are preloaded, can you download updated map information from Garmin?

Thanks. Great forum.

[PhilSpace]

Originally Posted by Rhyolite

A couple of questions please:

Are these units completely rain-proof?

If all of the maps are preloaded, can you download updated map information from Garmin?

Thanks. Great forum.

Completely rain proof is a broad statement, however, the SPIII, 2610 and 2720 that I have used have never failed after 10's of thousands of miles of riding in shit wet rainy weather. Do a search here and Garmin, off the top of my head, I can't remember the actual spec, but they do have a waterproof rating.

You can go either way on preloading maps, the selection depends on how far and where you ride and how much time you want to spend setting up your routes on the PC before you ride.. For me, most motorcycle planning is best done on the PC ahead of time, but I have spent time at camp sites in "jungle mode" doing it on the GPS as well, works but it does suck.

I will spend countless hours looking for neat places on websites and from other riders and then plan routes on the PC. Planing means both actual routes and also creating and storing waypoints on the GPS for optional points of interest that I might want to check out if I have time.

Hope this helps.

[used2jeep]

Originally Posted by Rhyolite

Are these units completely rain-proof?

IPX 7 - Protected against water immersion - Immersion for 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter.

[PhilSpace]

Originally Posted by used2jeep

IPX 7 - Protected against water immersion - Immersion for 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter.

Thanks, I was too lazy to go look for it last night.

[Uncle Remus]

My situation: I do not currently have any GPS software on my home computer. Currently have an eTrex and I'm pretty sure I want the 2720, plan to purchase in March.

So if I want to plan routes on my home computer and then download them to my GPS unit, am I correct in thinking that I need:

1. MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager (NOT included in purchase)

2. an ac power source to use the 2720 in the house while downloading (included in 2720 purchase)

3. a USB cable (included)

Am I right? Anything else, or other software recommendations?

Thanks

[PhilSpace]

Originally Posted by Uncle Remus

My situation: I do not currently have any GPS software on my home computer. Currently have an eTrex and I'm pretty sure I want the 2720, plan to purchase in March.

So if I want to plan routes on my home computer and then download them to my GPS unit, am I correct in thinking that I need:

1. MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager (NOT included in purchase)

2. an ac power source to use the 2720 in the house while downloading (included in 2720 purchase)

3. a USB cable (included)

Am I right? Anything else, or other software recommendations?

Thanks

2720 comes with USB cable, AC power supply, CD with drivers, Car power cable/speaker, protective cover for the screen for transport and the bean bag dash mount.

If you call Garmin they will either send you the Mapsource CD for free, or they might charge $15 for shipping and handling, I have heard of both happening.

What you will need is a mounting arrangement for your GS and a bike power cable.

[Uncle Remus]

Originally Posted by PhilSpace

2720 comes with USB cable, AC power supply, CD with drivers, Car power cable/speaker, protective cover for the screen for transport and the bean bag dash mount.

If you call Garmin they will either send you the Mapsource CD for free, or they might charge $15 for shipping and handling, I have heard of both happening.

What you will need is a mounting arrangement for your GS and a bike power cable.

Thanks for the info, Phil. Roger on the cable & mount. BTW, traded my GS for a K12GT last week. See road warriors forum for a pic.

Lee

[PhilSpace]

Originally Posted by Uncle Remus

Thanks for the info, Phil. Roger on the cable & mount. BTW, traded my GS for a K12GT last week. See road warriors forum for a pic.

Lee

Wow, that's a big jump!

[Rhyolite]

Originally posted by used2jeep
IPX 7 - Protected against water immersion - Immersion for 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter.

Rest assurred I will strive to NOT perform the above field test on purpose or otherwise.

Thanks to all for the good information.