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Garmin StreetPilot 2620
Reviewed by
John R. Delaney
on 09/08/2004
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  • Quick specs
  • GPS receiver: 12 channel
  • Destination: Automotive
  • Audible assistance: Navigation instructions
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The good: Strong receiver; accurate tracking; street-level maps and remote control included.

The bad: Expensive; bean-bag mount should be heavier.

The bottom line: The Garmin StreetPilot 2620 is a top-notch performer, user-friendly, and ready to use right out of the box.

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  • Reviewed by:
    John R. Delaney
  • Edited by:
    Bonnie Cha
  • Reviewed on: 09/08/2004
Garmin's on the road again with its latest vehicle-navigation system, the StreetPilot 2620, which cruises in style with touch-screen technology and a more compact design. You'll find a trusty copilot in the 2620, with its great accuracy, its text- and voice-guided directions, and its large points of interest (POI) database. The only speed bump is its high $1,516.65 price tag--typical of systems of this kind--but Garmin does throw in a couple of extras, such as a handy remote control. But if you can live without such amenities, take a look at the TomTom GO, which offers plenty of features and accurate guidance for about half the price.

Editor's note: We have changed the rating in this review to reflect recent changes in our rating scale. Click here to find out more.

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.


Road safety: The StreetPilot comes with a remote unit and both a bean-bag mount and a dashboard mount for a smoother ride.

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