

The devices used 8MB or 16MB cartridges, onto which mapping data was loaded from the user's computer, at a chosen detail level (8MB covered the Atlanta Metropolitan Area at high detail, or a greater area at highway-level detail). A revised model with 240x128 color screen, the StreetPilot ColorMap was introduced soon after, adding information on services available at highway exits. It had a 240x160 black and white screen and a database of nearby services and attractions, with on-screen routing. The first Garmin StreetPilot was introduced at CES 1998. Garmin's first in-car product series in their GPS products. 5.2 Sensors and accessories for Garmin cycling GPSĪutomotive Car products StreetPilot series (1998–2007).2.7 Portables (GPSmap and previous series).1.4 Accessories for Garmin automotive GPS.It usually will need power hooked up to it and it it is in the cradle and powered with wifi access that will work just fine. You also can send address from the Drive app to the xt and if you build a route (say with Furkot as an example) you can send to the Drive App which then sends directly to the XT the next time they connect.īe sure to also setup the wifi on the xt as it can do updates without needing to wire it to a computer. Also traffic cameras I'd there are any in your area. This will give you traffic, weather and weather radar. There are some little quirks but all in all it works great! Make sure to setup your "Garmin Drive" app and pair it with the xt. There were initial issues with the mount and power cable but those were taken care of by Garmin last spring. I have over 30,000 miles on mine in all kinds of conditions.

The mount is very easy to connect as there are just two wires that go to the battery. The USB connect is not water or dust proof and, even though they use an older tougher USB connector it isn't designed for the vibration of a bike. Click to expand.The XT has the best screen of any device I've seen!ĭo yourself and your XT a favour and connect it though the mount.
