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- CNET editors' rating: stars Very good
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- Reviewed on: 09/08/2004
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The well-designed Garmin StreetPilot 2620 is more compact (2.0 by 3.2 by 5.6 inches) and lighter (14.9 ounces) than its predecessor, the StreetPilot III. And while its 256-color screen is slightly smaller (3.3 by 1.7 inches) than that of its older sibling, the 2620 offers touch-screen technology for easy page and menu selection and an automatic backlight dimmer that adjusts the display according to available light. The crisp, clear display is easily viewed from any angle.Housed in a metallic-silver casing built to IPX7 standards (which means it can withstand accidental immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes), the 2620 includes an integrated 12-channel WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System)-enabled receiver and patch antenna, four backlit function buttons (Page, Menu, Find, and Speak) to the right of the display, and a remote-control IR sensor to the left. A power switch is located on the right rear of the unit and a CompactFlash slot, which houses the included 2.2GB Magicstor hard drive, is located behind a flip-up panel on the left rear side. A mini-USB port and an external antenna jack are positioned on the rear beneath a waterproof flap.

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