Garmin announces the 2820 GPS for motorcycles

[PanEuropean]

I believe that TouraTech open the case and fill it with a neutral cure silicone to resist vibration affecting components on the circuit board. The US distributor (Cycoactive) also does it and calls it 'hardening'. Not necessary for road bikes and but may help offroad.

Sounds a bit like gilding the lily to me. I've never, ever encountered a hardware problem with a Garmin GPSR in all the years I have been testing them. In fact, when I was riding in Ireland a few years ago, and my laptop computer failed as a result of components shaking loose in it whilst it was in my pannier, I used my GPS to find the IBM Ireland service facility in Dublin, to take the computer in and get it repaired.

Below is a photo of a rather embarrassing mishap I had a few years ago. The GPSR (a SP III at the time) wound up supporting the full weight of the front of the bike after the windshield busted off. I just dug the mud and the grass and the dirt away from the antenna and the buttons, and the GPSR worked just fine for the ride to the moto shop. Wish I could have said the same for the moto...

Michael

The GPSR is underneath the front, somewhere, still in its mounting bracket.

 

[PeterM]

I remember That picture so well from another site

I am so pleased you kept it

I have Received used and played with my new 2720

I have put in all the Info availible from Here and Here

But the Ones from Here are causing me some hassle but I am sure its just my inexperiance

I can In MapSource select the Map and it then turns pink (just plain pink no roads or details or even country underneath) I then choose to send it to my Device and thats the problem it finds the device OK but then tells me that "you are about to erase data that was preprogrammed by Garmin" it then asks me if I would like to continue and I always say no Because I just aint sure that I am doing the right thing.....

so the question is "am I doing the right thing?"

Kind Hopeful Regards Peter

 

[BurnieM]

I got this from 'the navigation company'

'Garmin Europe is pleased to announce the all-new StreetPilot 2720....

Which is why I am buying one. It's a bit strange that this isn't mentioned on the product page at Garmin though.

It has been on Garmin website for a while - http://www.garmin.com/products/sp2720/

The StreetPilot 2820 has recently been announced - http://www.garmin.com/products/sp2820/

The SP2720 does have a sharper screen than the SP26xx

 

[wildernessrob]

Does anyone know if Garmin will make the 2820 compatible with Mac OSX?

I know that there was a press release about this at the start of the year, but wondered if they were going to use the release of this updated model to introduce a compatible system?

 

[PeterM]

I am looking for and have spent the last Three Days doing so a Garmin Mount to fit the unit onto the bike (2720) and I cannot find one at all

You would not believe how many sites I have rung this morning including Garmin

Does anyone know anywhere that I can buy one so that I can have by this weekend to fit on the Bike in time for my trip into Europe

The part number is 010-10495-00

OR the alternative is part 010-10495-01 (the Mount) which I can get plus the cable part 010-10495-02 that again is impossible to get

Any ideas or pushes into the right direction would be very much appreciated

Regards

Peter

 

[Walowiz]

SP 2820

Thanks for the great revue of the 2820 Michael. Much appreciated.

So I have decided to buy a SP2820 as my end of contract treat, I've rung arround and can I find one - can I buggery.

Anyone got any idea when the SP 2820 will be available here in the UK ?
I've contacted Garmin UK, but to no reply so far.

And are there any GPS vendors that are good on price and service ?

cheers
Aaron

 

[Mike Werner]

Thanks for the great revue of the 2820 Michael. Much appreciated.

So I have decided to buy a SP2820 as my end of contract treat, I've rung arround and can I find one - can I buggery.

Anyone got any idea when the SP 2820 will be available here in the UK ?
I've contacted Garmin UK, but to no reply so far.

And are there any GPS vendors that are good on price and service ?

cheers
Aaron

I got a great service from gpswharehouse... fast and cheaper than anything here in France.

 

[Mollers01uk]

Thanks for the great revue of the 2820 Michael. Much appreciated.

So I have decided to buy a SP2820 as my end of contract treat, I've rung arround and can I find one - can I buggery.

Anyone got any idea when the SP 2820 will be available here in the UK ?
I've contacted Garmin UK, but to no reply so far.

And are there any GPS vendors that are good on price and service ?

cheers
Aaron

Some good sites to go to are

www.gpsw.co.uk
http://www.motor-world.co.uk
http://www.blokesstuff.com/ProductsByManufacturer.aspx?ManufacturerID=13

There's alot more but there seems to be some good prices from these. I don't know about all the service though.

 

[PanEuropean]

For a description of the differences between the BMW Nav III and the Garmin SP 2820, including pictures of the BMW Nav III, see page 3 of this discussion: BMW Navigator III specsheet.

Michael

 

[oktomann]

good price vor 2820

oh mein gott, its not that expensive as i thought this 2820 will be. i found one for 804.99 at getfeetwet.com i already pre-ordered it. and because the zoll here ist so expensive, they said they will declar it as a gift..

 

[PanEuropean]

Otokomann:

That company you mentioned - getwetfeet - is an American company based out of Los Angeles. Generally speaking, North American vendors don't sell the European versions of the Garmin GPSRs.

Are you absolutely certain that the GPSR you ordered is a European version, with European maps inside it? If not, you will soon find to your dismay that an Americas version Garmin GPSR is useless as teats on a nun in Europe.

The proper Garmin nomenclature is as follows: Americas means a North American GPSR, with North American maps in it, and Atlantic means a European GPSR, with European maps inside it.

Michael

 

[kitlloyd]

Hello Michael,

Which Speed Camera POI database did you use for Europe (I live in Switzerland) ... you refered to a 12,500 POI database you loaded onto the 2820

 

[Dale]

Michael,

How easy is it to mount & remove the 2820 or Nav3 from the bike? Do they have a quick release type mechanism or do you still need to mount it, then plug in the cables, etc? In other words, are the cables somehow mounted in the cradle so that when you place it in the cradle it automatically comes to life?

Reasoning behind the question is that where I ride/ park, I dont want to leave the GSP on the bike for even 1 minute while I go and pay for fuel or pop into the local store - it will be gone before you can blink . Most GPS's seem to require a fiddly plug for the power and another one for the audio (bluetooth solves one of these poblems), all which become a nuisance when hopping on/off the bike.

Alternatively, if you know of any other models which fullfill this "quick release" requirement, I would be keen to hear your comments on them.

I suppose another option would be a unit that locks securely on the bike, but I've trawled through the web and the archives and dont see anything I really class as properly secure.

Dale

 

[beemerboy9]

Michael,

How easy is it to mount & remove the 2820 or Nav3 from the bike? Do they have a quick release type mechanism or do you still need to mount it, then plug in the cables, etc? In other words, are the cables somehow mounted in the cradle so that when you place it in the cradle it automatically comes to life?

Reasoning behind the question is that where I ride/ park, I dont want to leave the GSP on the bike for even 1 minute while I go and pay for fuel or pop into the local store - it will be gone before you can blink . Most GPS's seem to require a fiddly plug for the power and another one for the audio (bluetooth solves one of these poblems), all which become a nuisance when hopping on/off the bike.

Alternatively, if you know of any other models which fullfill this "quick release" requirement, I would be keen to hear your comments on them.

I suppose another option would be a unit that locks securely on the bike, but I've trawled through the web and the archives and dont see anything I really class as properly secure.

Dale

You might conside this secure

http://www.gadgetguy.net/Catalog/12/HousingFor26xx27xx28xx.htm

 

[John Armstrong]

You might conside this secure

http://www.gadgetguy.net/Catalog/12/HousingFor26xx27xx28xx.htm

Not having ever seen one in action, but, isn't that the type of key you can open with a biro?

 

[PanEuropean]

How easy is it to mount & remove the 2820 or Nav3 from the bike? Do they have a quick release type mechanism or do you still need to mount it, then plug in the cables, etc? In other words, are the cables somehow mounted in the cradle so that when you place it in the cradle it automatically comes to life?

Hi Dale:

Physically, the 2820 and the BMW Nav III are the same size as all the previous '2xxx' series GPSRs (2610, 2720, Nav II, etc.) and they share the same mounting hardware.

If you use the Garmin mount, you can remove and install the GPSR in less than 2 or 3 seconds. In fact, it takes longer to put the power cable into the slot on the back than it takes to insert or remove the GPSR from the mounting bracket.

The Garmin mounting brackets use a 'security screw' that is sufficient to keep honest people honest. It's not heavy duty anti-theft protection. This is sufficient for parking the bike around town here in Switzerland, but as you pointed out, it would be woefully inadequate for the region of the world you live in.

By the way - speaking of your part of the world - you can use the Custom POI notification feature of the 2820 to alert you when you are nearing popular hijack locations - I have to go to Seth Efrika later this summer, a friend of mine has promised to provide me with a Custom POI database for Gauteng Province.

Michael

 

[Dale]

Michael,

Thanks for that- sounds like a very workable solution.

As far as the hijacking bit goes, your mate's custom list would be a good start, but general awareness is your best defence. Most of the stats / reports are showing that hijack victims are almost always followed for a while before the crime. Sounds more dramatic than it really is, but keep your eyes open and observe the vehicles around you (much as you would do when on a moto ) and you should be fine. Incedentally, I have never heard of a moto being hijacked! another good reason to be on a bike.

The Quest I saw a while ago had a feature to avoid some areas on the autorouting (ie you could specify a whole suburb). If the 2820/nav3 had the same option, ask your mate (I assume he is a local) about areas you dont really want to drive through.

If you are going to be in Cape Town, drop me a mail if there is anything you need help with travel wise or are looking for some local knowledge or someone to have a beer with or ... whatever.

Dale

 

[PanEuropean]

There is some additional information about a new feature included in the SP 2820 and the BMW Nav III - support of multiple map datums and position formats - at this post: SP 2820 and BMW Nav III now support multiple map datums...

Michael

 

[beachman]

2820

hey panman, im coming to europe in july and was looking to buy one of those 2820 things how much and where can i buy it?

 

[PanEuropean]

I don't know the answer to either of your questions - I am an aircraft pilot, not a shopkeeper.

Perhaps try visiting a Garmin retailer in Australia, and start your inquiries there. Be aware that because the GPSR comes with the maps preloaded, you need to purchase the model that is appropriate for the part of the world that you intend to use it in (North America, Europe, or Antipodes).