Garmin 2620 vs 2720 vs 2730

[Firehawk]

All,

This is an email that I received directly from a Garmin Product Specialist. I've been reading a lot of threads regarding questions about Garmin GPS units. Here's the low down. :D

Here's my email to Garmin:

Problem:
I am looking to purchase a GPS for mounting on a touring motorcycle. Some of the guys I ride with have had problems with the units that contain an
internal HD from the harshness of the ride. What unit so you recommend?
Also, I need it waterproof since it will be mounted on a touring motorcycle.

Here's the reply:

David,

I will be happy to help you out with this. The 2620 which does have a hard
drive in it was not recommended for the motorcycle use because of the
spinning drive, so that could be the unit you might be hearing about. I
would recommend a 2720 or a 2730 as these both have a stationary drive and
are water proofed up to IPX7 standards. I am sending you a link below so
you can view both of these units. If you have any additional questions
please feel free to contact our product support team at the phone numbers
listed below or reply to this email.

http://www.garmin.com/mobile/products.html#automotive

Best regards;
Rick Bullock
Product Support Specialist
GARMIN International
1200 E. 151st Street
Olathe, KS 66062
1-800-800-1020
<http://www.garmin.com/>
Fax 1-913-440-5488
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[Louie Louie]

Garmin has the beST customer service!

[Tim4255]

I bought a 2620 when they first came out. At that time Garmin was saying it would be ok for use on a motorcycle. The problem is that even if the hard drive could take the abuse of vibration on the motorcycle it will fail down the road (moving parts always die). I ran one for about 15,000kms with no problems. I was having problems with the way the 2620 handled the mapping data and my GPS dealer gave me credit for the 2620 and I bought the 2610 and purchased the 2GB compact flash (on the ST it is nice to have all the maps loaded). My friend Steve goes out for a ride on his ST and its not uncommon for him to be 2 provinces and 5 states away by the time he finishes his ride. He did 49 States in 9 days last year I think.

Tim :03biker: