Garmin StreetPilot 2730 Portable GPS Navigator

Editorial Review
Keep your eyes on the road while navigating through busy traffic– plus, check the weather, listen to MP3s and more.

Features:

Turn-by-turn, voice-guided instructions safely direct you where to go, while you keep your eyes on the road
Highly-detailed maps featuring nearly six million points of interest (POI) throughout the U. S., Canada, and Puerto Rico
POI loader allows you to augment the pre-loaded maps with custom POIs
Maps can be viewed in either a three-dimensional perspective or a top-down view
A WQVGA automotive-grade, color TFT display with touch screen automatically adjusts the unit's backlight for optimum viewing
Built-in MP3 player lets you take your music collection on the road
Integrated XM Satellite Radio receiver provides real-time traffic updates, 100% commercial-free music, up-to-the-minute weather and updated stock information (requires XM subscription)
XM NavTraffic, the first nationwide satellite-based data traffic information service, helps the system automatically calculate and suggest faster alternative routes before traffic starts backing up
Accidents, road construction and other incidents are graphically represented as icons on the navigation map, down to precise locations of incidents, lanes affected and predicted duration
XM weather data delivers weather conditions for over 2,000 locations and weather forecasts for 162 cities
Highlights U.S. county storm and flood warnings
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Customer Reviews

A great product at a great price

2007-05-31
I have used a PPC based GPS system for a few years now. Unfortunately, the software maker left the market earlier this year (Mapopolis) and my current maps were aging, so it was time to move on. I considered switching to another PPC based system such as IGuidance or TomTom, but I was never impressed with those programs to begin with. I was torn between the PPC platform or a dedicated GPS. I have Garmin GPS units for my boat and a handheld Garmin for hunting and have been very satisfied with this brand. In the end, I decided to purchase this 2730.

There were a number of reasons I used to make this decision. The most important were trust in the Garmin brand, a killer price on the 2730 due to its recent discontinuance and its inclusion of the XM antenna right in the box. I paid less than half the cost vs. what the 2820 with an XM antenna would have cost. The 2820 really only adds the Bluetooth functionality which, though nice to have, I do not need. I wear a BT headset paired to my phone all day. I have no need to connect it all to the GPS, as my phone announces who is calling anyway. So, for my circumstances, I could not justify spending an additional $500 in order to get essentially the same GPS with XM, plus an additional BT feature.

I have had the 2730 for a few days now. I use a GPS daily to go to multiple locations for service work. The GPS locks on to the birds quickly and the XM radio and Navtraffic service work very well. I do run the XM "puck" outside on the roof. It stays put for me at all speeds. The directions have been on-the-mark so far.

I didn't really think much about it when I ordered the 2730, but I must admit that I really like the remote control that comes with the unit. I have a very deep dashboard and using the remote is much more convenient for entering addresses or changing the XM station, rather than lean forward and play with it by hand. The Navtraffic seems to work well also. I'd say this one is a keeper.

John

great bang for the buck

2007-05-25
After a friend showed us their Garmin 2730 we decided to get one of our own. I ordered it on Wednesday and had it by the next Monday. Within 5 minutes I had it up and running finding my way to work. I did quite a bit of online comparison shopping before I bought. Between Amazon's quick delivery and price this online purchase was a great delight. We are going to use it for the first trip within the next two weeks.

returned unopened

2007-05-14
Ordered this GPS, continued reading reviews, returned it unopened due to reports that the power cable came unplugged easily. Since there is no onboard battery, destination & satelite signal would need to be re-entered each time. Ordered the Nuvi 350 & love it!

Don't leave home without it!

2007-05-12
Has all the premium features. I can't figure out how to use for geocaching. Could just be me (kinda dense), but other than that, is accurate and priceless in taking the worry out of "how to get there". 7/4/08 found GPS coordinate feature for geochaching. Was right in front of my eyes. Duhhh!

garmin 2730

2007-05-08
This unit works great, so good I bought a second one for a gift. xm works well too. Would'nt travel without it.

Garmin StreetPilot 2730

2008-02-24
If you buy this like I did, plan on the expense of map downloading and replacing the power source in about one year.

garmin

2008-01-23
I purchased this product about two years ago and need another one for a new car. This is an excellent product and I'm sorry Garmin has decided not to manufacture any more. the replacement Garmin is now making costs $1000 more.

stranded without power

2007-11-19
GPS is awesome Power cord sucks...i am on my third power cord and they are $45 bucks each. the other pain is that the speaker is in the power cord so if you want to plus it in your center storage area you can hear it. other then that it is pretty nice!!!

Uniden 2730 is Friendly and Intuitive

2007-07-25
I purchased this GPS device as a Christmas present for my wife who is a realator and frequently maps several showings for a specified client. She is not usually a person who accepts new technology when offered and tends to place such items on the top shelf of the closet. That was not the case with this particular gift; as usual, she shied away of using it until it was programmed for her and placed on the dash of her vehicle for an afternoons showings.
The result, and only drawback, after that afternoon isthat I can't fetch this from the top shelf of the closet and use it at my whim. She drives three different vehicles, and with deft hands moves this device with her.

Cool GPS with XM Radio

2007-06-14
Great to have 2 cool gadgets in one item. I run the XM directly into my 300 Watt amp under the seat of my 57 Bel Air, with an add-on 150 amp subwoofer. Cool music and I didn't have to mess with my dashboard on the classic car.

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