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| Garmin StreetPilot 2730 Portable GPS Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $1,358.21
Buy New: $398.95
You Save: $959.26 (71%)
New (3) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $169.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  70 reviews
Sales Rank: 7933
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 454 x 240
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 3.2 x 2
MPN: 010-00408-04
Model: 010-00408-04
UPC: 753759053628
EAN: 0753759053628
ASIN: B000BWRK2S
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Cool GPS with XM Radio June 14, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
A great product at a great price May 31, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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 May 25, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 May 14, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
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! May 12, 2007
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!
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