Garmin 2730 vs 2820?

[RBEmerson]

Garmin has discontinued my primary choice for a replacement for my iQue 3600 (also "disco'ed"), the 2730.  I want MP3 support, the ability to load US or European maps (I get to Germany at least twice a year), and don't much care for XM or Bluetooth support.  GO 910 is out (internal hard drive) and Magellan has worn out their welcome for some time.  Input, anyone?

[Baz]

Garmin has discontinued my primary choice for a replacement for my iQue 3600 (also "disco'ed"), the 2730. I want MP3 support, the ability to load US or European maps (I get to Germany at least twice a year), and don't much care for XM or Bluetooth support. GO 910 is out (internal hard drive) and Magellan has worn out their welcome for some time. Input, anyone?

Here is a comparo that rated the 2720 the highest of the bunch. (The Zumo had not been released yet). I understand the difference between the 2720 & 2730 is MP3 support with the 2730.
 
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http://www.triumphrat.net/modules.php?set_albumName=album449&id=aaa&op=modload&name=Photo_Album&file=index&include=view_photo.php

[USA MEDIC]

it does mp3, and audiobooks, comes with box, cd's, documentation, ram mount(GPS end) and arm if you want one, (no base for ram), also includes the anti skid mount, car and ac power, etc.

I am also including a tourtech lockable mount found here:
http://www.touratech-usa.com/shop/show.lasso?sku=065-0068&-session=touratech:30E6F1AEA31D9FDC59D256B3850BAE79

its the Part Number: 065-0068 for 165.00 and attaches to the crossbar, or a ram alhough I am not sure how it attaches to a ram mount, but have seen it in their catolog.

500.00 without the GARMIN NAV TRAFFIC AND XM Antannae or 650.00 with it

email me at usamedic@mac.com

[lemansiii]

I just got a 2820.  Only used it in the car, haven't mounted it on the bike yet.  I did add the XM ant.  I like it a lot, although it's bloody huge.

2730 pros:  I think you'd be paying extra for the bluetooth that you don't want if you got the 2820.  Also, you could sell the included GXM-30 XM ant for $150 (I would think) as a form of rebate .

2730 cons: The FM transmitters I've used are pretty worthless.  No matter as it has a 3.5mm line out.  Prices vary over a wide range and you may have trouble returning the unit to the seller if something is wrong since it's discontinued.  Some sellers include the antenna, some don't.

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=garmin+2730&btnG=Search+Froogle

Scott

[helodoc]

The only real difference between the 2730 and 2820 is the bluetooth feature of the 2820. I bought the 2730 as a bluetooth didn't matter to me. Another difference is in the package. The 2730 will come with the GXM 30 ant. which you will need for any XM options, the 2820 price doesn't include the GXM 30. That will cost you another $200+.