Garmin StreetPilot 7200 7 Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin StreetPilot 7200 7 Inch Portable GPS Navigator
The StreetPilot 7200’s huge 7-inch touch-screen display means you’ll always see where you’re going, from anywhere in the vehicle. Designed for larger vehicles such as RVs, semi-trucks, and buses, it is a premium automotive unit that comes preloaded with City Navigator NT detailed maps of North America. With the purchase of an optional sensor (not included), the unit notifies the driver of accidents, road construction and weather-related traffic delays before they are encountered (requires subscription, traffic service only for select cities where coverage exists). Either of two optional purchase sensors can provide these features, the GTM 10 FM TMC traffic sensor or the GXM 30 Smart Antenna (separate purchase required). In addition to traffic data, the GXM 30 provides real-time satellite weather information. The 7200 model features all of Garmin’s well-known GPS functions, including intuitive navigation and automatic route calculation; voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions; 2D or 3D map view; and automatic rerouting if a motorist strays off course. With its POI Loader software, users can load custom points-of-interest such as school zones or safety cameras. The StreetPilot 7200 also includes entertainment options, including an internal MP3 player, XM radio, and playback of audio books. The built-in MP3 player lets users browse music by artist, album, song, or genre. The XM Radio (with the optional GXM 30 Smart Antenna and XM Satellite Radio subscription - not included) features 150-plus channels of commercial-free entertainment. The StreetPilot 7200 is also compatible with www.audible.com, a subscription-based audio book service. The face of the StreetPilot 7200 only has one button, an on/off switch. Using simplicity to manage complexity is a hallmark of the quality from Garmin, the premier maker of GPS products.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Garmin 7200
I have owned many GPS’es over the last 15 years or so. I have used the Garmin 7200 every day for two years now. It is absolutly exceptional. No complaints of any kind.
And the screen is actually large enough to see and to be able to read it.
At the price these are selling for now they are an absolute steal. I would recommend buying one now while they are still available. I just ordered a second Garmin 7200 just to keep as a spare for when this one finally does die.
3 Stars CLAIMS
THIS WORKS AS WELL AS ANY OTHER GPS BUT DOES NOT KEEP YOU OFF PARKWAYS AS ADVERTISED FOR BIG TRUCKS ,BUSES OR RV’S AS PARKWAYS HAVE LOW BRIDGES.
5 Stars BEST GARMIN GPS EVER
The screen was very large which was EXCATLY what I was looking for. I have used Garmin alot in the pass but I don’t like how small most of the screens are on the newer models. I bought this one just because of the screen size and was very happy to see I wasnt sorry. I would strongly recommend this unit to everyone who is looking for a user friendly GPS with a large screen. I wouldnt recommend trying to move it from car to car due to the size of the unit, but other then that I cant say you will be sorry if you buy this model. Hope this helps.
5 Stars Garmin 7200
I have been using a Garmin GPS III for 9 years now and find the screen to small to see both in the car and in the RV. We have used a computer with map software in the RV, but found the screen hard to see in the bright sun. I wanted a new GPS with a BIG screen and the ability to see it in the daylight, and simple enough the wife can operate it as we travel.
The Garmin STP 7200 meets all those reqirement, although it is a bit large when used in our car. We have been on a couple of trips with it now and found it to be accurate for the most part. It at least got us close enough to see the place we wanted. (I have yet to find any GPS mapping software that is 100% accurate.)
After purchaing the unit we found out about the downloadable POI (Points Of Interest) files that are available on the internet. They are a great addition to the built-in points of intetest.
Also after the last trip out, where we spent a hour sitting in a construction project, we discovered the “Detour” button that routes you around a traffic jam. All in all I am quite happy with the STP 7200 and wish I hadn’t waited so long to get one. It ought to be great on the next RV trip. For use only in a car I might consider a smaller unit.
You can load MP3 files and audio books and play them through the unit if desired, It would be nice if it would play video files as well. It does have video input capabilities, so I may get the cables and see if I can hook up my video iPod to play through it.
5 Stars Big screen
the streetpilot 7200 isn’t compatible with the cool things that garmin offers but that didn’t matter to me. I wanted something with a large screen that worked great. something with xm nav/radio and this unit was the best thing i found out there.
Garmin StreetPilot 7200 7 Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Garmin StreetPilot 7200 7 Inch Portable GPS Navigator
The StreetPilot 7200’s huge 7-inch touch-screen displaymeans you’ll always see where you’re going, from anywhere in the vehicle. Designed for larger vehicles such as RVs, semi-trucks, and buses, it is a premium automotive unit that comes preloaded with City Navigator NT detailed maps of North America. With the purchase of an optional sensor (not included), the unit notifies the driver of accidents, road construction and weather-related traffic delays before they are encountered (requires subscription, traffic service only for select cities where coverage exists). Either of two optional purchase sensors can provide these features, the GTM 10 FM TMC traffic sensor or the GXM 30 Smart Antenna (separate purchase required). In addition to traffic data, the GXM 30 provides real-time satellite weather information. The 7200 model features all of Garmin’s well-known GPS functions, including intuitive navigation and automatic route calculation; voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions; 2D or 3D map view; and automatic rerouting if a motoriststrays off course. With its POI Loader software, users can load custom points-of-interest such as school zones or safety cameras. The StreetPilot 7200 also includes entertainment options, including an internal MP3 player, XM radio, and playback of audio books. The built-in MP3 player lets users browse music by artist, album, song, or genre. The XM Radio (with the optional GXM 30 Smart Antenna and XM Satellite Radio subscription - not included) features 150-plus channels of commercial-free entertainment. The StreetPilot 7200 is also compatible with www.audible.com, a subscription-based audio book service. The face of the StreetPilot 7200 only has one button, an on/off switch. Using simplicity to manage complexity is a hallmark of the quality from Garmin, the premier maker of GPS products.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Garmin Street Pilot 7200
We purchased this GPS for use in our Class A motor home. We have now used it for over 1400 miles and it has worked flawlessly even in the trees of at our camp grounds with out an external antenna.
We love the display size and the ease of use. My wife loves the fact she can stand behind my and use the remote to put in a new address with the remote while going down the road.
5 Stars this Garmin is a real lifesaver
This 7200 StreetPilot if a real lifesaver to a motorhome pilot who has to navigate alone. It is large enough to see easily and for the most part is perfectly accurate. I would never travel without it.
5 Stars Garmin 7200 GPS
I purchased the unit for use in my motorhome. The screen size is perfedt and the unit is very easy to operate. I highly recommend it!
4 Stars Easy on the eyes…
There were a number of reasons that went into my decision to get the 7200, not the least of which was its size. I had previously decided on the 7500 because of the dead reckoning ability, but that is an option that must be hard-wired to a single vehicle and actually makes no sense on a portable unit. Before I go much farther I would like to clarify something: some reviewers have incorrectly stated that there are no street names displayed on the 7200/7500 units. Don’t you believe it! As with other units not every street name is displayed, but many are. You will find fewer street names while using 3D mode and more if using 2D mode, but street names are there!!! It’s funny, but I knew how large a 7″ diagonal screen was before this thing arrived and yet it still managed to look big to me. I think it’s because the items being displayed are all large. What I mean is that even though the screen is about twice the size of most other portables you don’t get twice as much information on the screen…in fact, you get just about the same; things just look bigger. That, I am sure, is in keeping with Garmin’s intended purpose for this unit: large trucks and buses where the unit is located pretty far away from the driver. I purchased the XM radio antenna along with this unit so that I could have traffic updates as well as good programming while travelling. Having a remote control in addition to a touchscreen is a nice thing and should be offered by more manufacturers, but I’m sure it won’t be. In case you’re wondering, yes you can use this unit with a bean-bag mount. That is precisely what I am using and it works just fine, despite comments by some folks who claim it won’t work. Garmin makes a good bean-bag and it’s up to the task! The first time you turn the unit on it takes a good bit of time for it to get its bearings, but after that you’ll have fairly short start-ups. I purchased a Gilsson external antenna for $16.95 and am quite astonished at the difference it makes. The Garmin antenna is almost $60.00 and will do the same thing. When looking at the GPS details page the bars go from few and small with no external antenna to many and almost 100% filled in with the Gilsson attached. I actually bought the antenna so that I could locate the GPS on the transmission hump rather than on the dash…it certainly works for that. Now that gasoline is obscenely high priced, being able to navigate around traffic jams, via XM and Garmin, is a more compelling argument than ever before; and the 7200 is at a very attractive price considering what you get. Now, if it only had BlueTooth…!
5 Stars Garmin Streetpilot 7200
Thanks for the great service and prompt deliver. Purchased from Beach Cameras on Amazon.com. Saved over $200.00. This GPS is fantastic. Great for our RV. Large screen easy to see and program. Also came with remote control.