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Garmin StreetPilot 2720Garmin® International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced the Garmin Quest 2 — a compact and versatile GPS navigator that’s now pre-loaded with detailed road maps of all of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

“The Garmin Quest 2 delivers what customers want — the ability to use the unit straight out of the box,” said Gary Kelley, Garmin’s director of marketing. “The Quest series has always been a versatile navigator for nearly any outdoor pursuit, and pre-loaded maps will make the Garmin Quest 2 even more popular to people looking for a small yet full-featured GPS device.”

The Garmin Quest 2 features auto-routable, turn-by-turn, voice-prompted navigation with automatic off-route and detour recalculation. With the brilliant 256-color backlit TFT display, the Quest 2 is easy to read in any light. The waterproof unit has a rechargeable internal lithium-ion battery that provides up to 20 hours of use.

The unit comes pre-loaded with City Select® North America NT, which features full coverage of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico — including nearly six million points of interest like gas stations, ATMs, hotels, restaurants, and attractions. The Quest 2 also accepts optional cartography like U.S. Topo, U.S. Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots®, and BlueChart®.

Key specifications of the Garmin Quest 2 include:

Sunlight-readable display: 2.2” W x 1.5” H, high-resolution 256-color TFT display
GPS: WAAS-enabled GPS receiver with accuracy of 10 feet (or better) in North America; can also be connected to an optional external antenna
Waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX-7 standards – submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes
Lightweight and compact: Weighs just 5.5 oz. and measures 4.5” W x 2.2” H x 0.9” D; GPS antenna folds flush with the unit when not in use
The Garmin Quest 2 is currently available at an estimated retail price of $749.99. The unit ships with City Select North America NT maps pre-loaded, PC/USB cable, external speaker with 12-volt adapter cable and suction mount, owner’s manual, and quick reference guide.

Quest 2 Features:

Weighs just 5.5 oz. and measures 4.5” W x 2.2” H x 0.9” D

GPS antenna folds flush with the unit when not in use

WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS

Preloaded with City Select NT data that provides mapping detail throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico (including rural areas). Displays residential streets, addresses, and business listings.

140 MB supplemental map storage is available for downloading map detail from other MapSource products (U.S. versions only)

Built-in Americas basemap with automatic routing capabilities, including highways and exits

Voice prompts for navigation instructions and warnings using 12-volt speaker (included)

Sunlight-readable, 2.2” W x 1.5” H, 256-color, high-resolution, reflective TFT (240 x 160 pixels)

LED backlit display and keypad

Battery life up to 20 hours on internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)

500 user locations (waypoints) with name, category, comment, and graphic symbol

Route Planner lets you save 50 routes, specify via points, and preview turns

Auto sort multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for deliveries and sales calls

Customizable road segment and area avoidance

Automatic routing allows you to select a destination and get detailed, turn-by-turn directions

Automatic off-route and detour recalculation

“One-Button Home” feature quickly routes you home no matter where you are

Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, user grid, and more

Dual-position display mode

Trip computer provides large speed display, odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more

10,000-point automatic track log lets you retrace your path

Custom POI support

11 voice languages preloaded

Quest™ 2 receiver with flip-up GPS antenna

PC/USB cable

Vehicle suction cup mount w/ 12-volt speaker

Dashboard disk

City Select® North America NT (preloaded)

Owner’s manual

Quick-reference guide


Quest 2 Specifications:

Designation Automobile
Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled
User interface Keypad
Receiver type Parallel-Channel (12)
Form Factor Handheld
Display
Display Size 2.2 in. x 1.5 in.
Display Type 256 Color LCD TFT Display
Resolutions 160 X 240
Convenience Features
Trip calculator Moving average, Maximum speed, Odometer, Route Recalculation, Track Log
Included Software/Maps USA Maps, Canada Maps, Europe Maps
Other Features
PC Interface USB 1.1
Built in memory 115 MB
Enviromental protection IPX7 Waterproof Standard
Antenna Built-in
GPS System
Accuisition time - cold 45 sec
Accuisition time - warm 15 sec
Update rate 1 per second, continuous
Max. Horizontal accuracy < 49 feet
Enhanced position accurancy < 10 feet
Number of routes 50
Waypoints 500
Battery
Battery Life Up to 20 Hours
Battery Type and Quantity Proprietary Lithium
Warranty
Warranty 1 Year
Dimensions
Weight .34 lb.
Width 4.5 in.
Depth .9 in.
Height 2.2 in.