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| Garmin StreetPilot 7200 7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $1,599.99
Buy New: $539.94
You Save: $1060.05 (66%)
New (55) Used (1) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  76 reviews
Sales Rank: 1929
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 480 x 234
Display Size: 7
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 4.5 x 2.2
Speed:
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00400-10
Model: 010-00400-10
UPC: 753759047993
EAN: 0753759047993
ASIN: B000BWSQ2G
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 FINALLY A GPS UNIT THAT IS WORTH BUYING April 14, 2006
60 out of 60 found this review helpful
About time someone made a proper size screen that makes sense for use in cars. I have a really small vehicle, Toyota Prius, and this 7200 Streetfinder gps is perfect size for the car. There are many useful functions on the touch screen or you can use the remote control. The screen is big, beautiful and bright, if you want bright, if not you can adjust it. I mainly like to just keep the unit on "map" function so I can see what streets are coming up, especially at night when I an not in my neighborhood. The name of the next street is there is big bold letters, but if you press the "speak" button on the remote, it will announce the upcoming street. This thing is great and I highly recommend it. The cigarette power supply and bracket (one piece) makes it a snap to remove the unit for safe keeping. One easy motion and its off the bracket. Garmin really put a lot of thought into this one. There are so many ways this thing works but I don't want to write a book here. The only thing I can recommend is that if you are not going to mount it directly on top of your dashboard, purchase the Garmin "Ga 25MCX Low Profile Gps" antenna that snaps into the back of the unit. It will give you great reception results, instead of "searching for satellite" you will get "ready for navigation" in just a few moments. The wire that it comes attached to it is not too big and allows for easy squeezing into small places for easy concealment. I didn't have to mount it outside my car for great reception, as a matter of fact, just plugging it into the back of the unit made a great difference. For true mobile use I am sure Garmin will be coming out with a suction mount also in the near future. JUST ORDER IT, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!! That is my opinion.
GPS FOR MORONS March 14, 2006
9 out of 14 found this review helpful
THIS IS A TRUELY SIMPLE TOOL THAT IS REALLY PLUG IN AND NAVIGATE. SOMEONE HAS DONE THEIR HOMEWORK
 Close to perfect, but not quite... March 2, 2006
26 out of 32 found this review helpful
Pros:
* Adequate screen size
* Highly detailed maps and directory are preloaded
* Advanced software with efficient, well-designed GUI
Cons:
* Limited mounting options. The GPS is powered by the cradle, which has to snap into a permanent dash mount. There is no alternate mount (such as windshield suction mount.
* For $1300, one would expect to receive a protective storage case. Not so. One would also expect an external antenna as part of the package. Not so.
*Although a great unit, the 7200 is not a good buy. You'll get more bang for the buck with a slightly smaller unit from Magellan, or an in-dash unit.
Best I have used February 24, 2006
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
I have used the 7200 on two trips now, one being a 1300 mile around trip from California to Oregon. My impressions are very positive. I have previously owned a Street Pilot III and have used the 2730 model. The 7200 is basically the same as the 2730, but with a bigger 7" screen. I found the user interface and the voice prompts to be very useful when trying to find specific waypoints. I am not going to go into all the different options; others have done that. I use my 7200 in a GMC pickup (Diesel 2500), and have mounted it back near the window under the rear view mirror. This gives me the best view of the road. By slightly leaning forward I can easily use the touch screen. I also use the remote while driving to change views.
I was also concerned that the (CD) maps did not come with the unit. I called Garmin Tech Support and asked for the software for my PC. They sent it to me at no charge.
Two issues that I think should be addressed.
1)Mounting brackets: Using the bracket supplied with the unit caused too much vibration from the dash when on rough roads. I wish there were alternative mounting systems to give you more options where you can place the unit (on or in front of the dash, possibly a floor pedestal mounted bracket). Maybe an alternative would be something like the sand bag mount used with the 2730 (a little bigger to give the unit stability).
2)Software - Back Button: There are times when you need to go back to a main screen or transition to another area on your GPS. You must hit the back button sometimes 4 to 6 times just to get back to the main screen. Unlike the 2730 that has an external button, this unit will need to make a software change to include this option.
Other than these two personal issues I have with the 7200, it is everything that I expected it to be and much more. With all the option available for the 7200, it will give any user a very effective and enjoyable unit.
Review of Garmin 7200 February 17, 2006
98 out of 102 found this review helpful
Just purchased, only used on a few trips, but want to give you my first impressions, which are very positive.
First, the ads say that this is designed for larger vehicles. Not agreed. The impression from the on-line descriptions is that the screen size is HUGE, for example, the same as your office PC. Not true, it is a 7 inch diameter screen, so it is still relatively small, the same size as most current built in expensive auto GPS screens. Compared to the 2730 model, the 7200 has perfect size touch screen inputs while on the go. For the extra money, recommend the 7200 with the larger screen over 2730 which has the same features. So, the touch screen size of the model 7200 is great for viewing and input of addresses on any size vehicle.
I was very impressed with connectivty during heavy weather and recommend the external antenna option (sticks to the inside windshield by suction cups).
The voice commands are excellent with advance warnings of upcoming turns and then the next anticipated turn.
Screen is bright and automatically adjusts to light.
No need to change anything in the initial settings, they are great. Just plug in and go. User friendly screens.
Easy to upgrade to the latest software as shown on the garmin web site from your PC to the unit. No need to insert update chips.
The on/off switch. Should press and hold down. Just a light press does not do anything.
I was disappointed that the software bundle included in the package did not include the NT navagation database software, and had to purchase it separately. The PC software allows you to pre-plan your route on your PC and download this to your 7200 so you do not have to load addresses on the go. I tested this and it works great.
If you are in a traffic jam, press "Detour" and you will taken around the jam to your destination. Be prepared however to go through back roads and areas that you may not know.
I did not test the special features of sat. nav. traffic, audio, nor books yet.
Update: I have used this now on a dozen trips and the navigation is very trustworthy. My wife is a Realtor and she loves it.
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