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Re: Garmin 2720 Review
« Reply #45 on: January 13, 2006, 03:11:26 PM »
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Re: Garmin 2720 Review
« Reply #46 on: January 13, 2006, 08:28:56 PM »
Great review..what is the screen size? I must have missed it...also anybody found the best price?...thanks
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Re: Garmin 2720 Review
« Reply #47 on: January 13, 2006, 08:34:43 PM »

The screen size is 3
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Re: Garmin 2720 Review
« Reply #48 on: January 13, 2006, 10:43:51 PM »
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Great review..what is the screen size? I must have missed it...also anybody found the best price?...thanks

I got my 2730 for $899 (free shipping) from www.gpscity.com.

The bracket and mount were about $150 from www.cycoactive.com.
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Re: Garmin 2720 Review
« Reply #49 on: January 15, 2006, 01:07:55 PM »
103,

I got my 2730 yesterday, but it did not come with the MapSource software.

Did you have to download it, or did you get it separately?  I see that there is an unlock code, and that the MapSource software requires an unlock code, but I am not sure if it is related.

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Re: Garmin 2720 Review
« Reply #50 on: January 15, 2006, 01:21:57 PM »

OCD, with my 2720 there was a CD included that came in an evelope as shown below.  The unlock code was printed on a yellow card and is needed to use the software.


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Re: Garmin 2720 Review
« Reply #51 on: January 15, 2006, 01:57:07 PM »
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OCD, with my 2720 there was a CD included that came in an evelope as shown below.
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Re: Garmin 2720 Review
« Reply #52 on: January 15, 2006, 02:09:33 PM »

My box lists MapSource software as "optional accessories" as well, but above that has MapSource City Navagator North America NT v7 DVD (full unlock) listed under "package contains."

Could this be another difference between the 2720 and 2730?

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Re: Garmin 2720 Review
« Reply #53 on: January 15, 2006, 02:14:10 PM »

Bottom of 2720 box . . .

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« Reply #54 on: April 10, 2006, 12:56:35 AM »
Ok....this GPS stuff is all very confusing...the 2730 Gamin is very nice...but, I don't really see any sense in having the XM function since my bike's radio (SE Ultra '06) will already have that, plus the mp3 functionality. I have already read about the 2720, and since it's a little cheaper, and seems to have all the true GPS functions one would want, it looks more attractive to me.  I was also looking at the Lowrance 500ic (I think that's the number), and it looks a little bit more compact, with the same functionality, and it's a good bit cheaper.  Any experience with their maps?  I would really like one for the bike and get a good handheld for hiking, boating, etc.  More toys!!!   [smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]
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Re: Garmin 2720 Review
« Reply #55 on: May 10, 2006, 11:05:01 PM »
I am tied between buying the 2730 and the Quest 2.  I will have the SE 2006 so i am leaning towards the Quest 2. Any suggestions?
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Re: Garmin 2720 Review
« Reply #56 on: May 10, 2006, 11:34:14 PM »
Hi BacDoc,
Since you have a 2006 SE you may want to save some money and get the Garmin 2720. It is basically the 2730 without the XM radio function and a few other small things.
If you go to www.gpscity.com you can do a side by side comparison of the 2720 ,2730 and the Quest2.
I went with the 2720 myself and love it. It is a plug and play model that has all the maps already downloaded and you don't have to use memory cards. It also has extra memory so you can do things like download the database of all Harley dealer locations in the country too. I bought my 2720 from www.buydig.com and I just saw it last week for less than $700 including shipping.
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Re: Garmin 2720 Review
« Reply #57 on: May 11, 2006, 09:53:57 PM »
I purchased the Quest 2 today.  Is there a way to wire the gps to the 06 radio into the back rather than having to plug into the front aux jack?
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Re: Garmin 2720 Review
« Reply #58 on: May 18, 2006, 08:49:27 PM »
Just thought I'd post a few photos of my GPS install.  Thanks to JCZ, Twolanerider, VaEagle and WFP for the help in various threads.  I'm really pleased with the way it turned out! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Components used were:
Techmount Mini Chrome 1" Handlebar Mount - Part #30997MC
Techmount GPS/XM Radio Accessory Top - Part #60991
Garmin Streetpilot Motorcycle Cradel Kit w/ Bare Wire Cable
Radio Shack Cigarette Lighter Power Plug - Part #270-1509

This is the approximate view from the cockpit.  Although it looks appears the air temp gauge is blocked in this photo, when you're on the bike, it is in clear view.
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Re: Garmin 2720 Review
« Reply #59 on: May 18, 2006, 08:50:09 PM »

The view from behind . . .

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