Garmin Mobile 20 – A GPS and BlueTooth Mount for Smartphones and BlackBerrys

Garmin Mobile 20 – A GPS and BlueTooth Mount for Smartphones and BlackBerrys – Review

The Garmin Mobile 20 is a mobile phone mount with a GPS receiver and Bluetooth built-in to add GPS navigation and hands free calling to your on Nokia, Windows Mobile or Treo 650 Smartphone or BlackBerry (note that there is a different version for BlackBerrys). With Internet access equipped mobile phones services such as weather, traffic conditions and safety camera databases can be accessed through Garmin Online. The unit can be mounted to the cars windshield with an included suction-cup.

The plug-and-play Garmin Mobile 20 comes pre-loaded card with maps and navigation software. The included Garmin Mobile XT or nRoute DVD-ROM contains software and full map coverage for North America or Europe. Owners with a laptop can use the nRoute navigation software application which is optimized for the laptop display. Garminâ€™s Mobile XT navigation software application is compatible with smartphones or PDAs.

Both navigation applications allow users to look up millions of points of interest (POI) such as restaurants, hotels, ATMs, and gas stations. Whether navigating by selecting a POI or entering an address, the fastest or shortest route will be calculated and both voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions moving map visual directions will be provided. The route is automatically recalculated if you stray. Map data is provided by NAVTEQ(TM). The North American versions include maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

The Garmin Mobile 20 is not intended for portable use having no battery and relying on an external 24V charger for power supply. If you need a GSP receiver mount with an in-built battery you need to look at the Garmin Mobile 10.

Garmin Mobile 20 has the PeerPoints feature allowing you to text your position to any other phone and navigate to the location of Garmin Mobile XT users in your group. When a location text message arrives the location shows up on your map display. Itâ€™s a very handy tool for keeping track of family and friends.

Included in the Box

GPS 20SM (smart mount)
MicroSD data card preloaded with City Navigator NT street maps and Garmin Mobile XT navigation software
Dashboard disk
Preloaded regional data card
Phone charging power cables
Quick start guide

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Garmin Mobile 20 Specifications

Physical & Performance
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:	2.7″ x 4.2″ x 2.31″ (6.9 x 10.7 x 5.9 cm)
Weight:	2.2 ounces (63 g)
Battery:	no
Battery life:	external power only
Power supply:	yes
High-sensitivity receiver:	yes
PDA compatible:	no
Smartphone compatible:	yes
BlackBerry compatible:	no
Interfaces:	Connects to Nokia SymbianÂ®, Windows Mobileâ„¢ and PalmÂ® OS Treo smartphones with BluetoothÂ® wireless technology.
Maps & Memory:
Offboard navigation (mapping information resides on Garmin servers):	no
Navigation software:	yes
Street maps, including Points of Interest (POIs):	yes
Waypoints:	4000
Routes:	50
Features:
Voice prompts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”):	yes
Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.”) :	no
3D map view:	yes
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):	yes
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):	yes (manual detour recalculation)
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):	yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):	yes
Hands-free calling with BluetoothÂ® wireless technology:	yes
Garmin Onlineâ„¢ or Dynamic Content services compatible (displays real-time traffic, weather, fuel prices and hotels.com data):	yes (with compatible data connection)
PeerPointsâ„¢ (send and receive GPS position):	yes

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August 19, 2007