The IntelliRoute TND 720 from Rand McNally features Wi-Fi connectivity and dynamic weather updates displayed on the map. Built from the ground up for professional drivers, the TND 720 incorporates hours of testing by truck drivers and was designed to help truckers in each phase of their work day, from planning to driving. With 35% more truck routing information than other GPS units, the device leverages Rand McNally proprietary truck data and know-how derived from over 70 years in the commercial transportation industry.Map Subscription must be purchased separately
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tnd720 not improved
The new tnd 720 is not really an improvement on the 710, its just different. I used a 710 for a year and a half when the power failed, it charged intermitantly for a while so I replaced the cord. Not long after it stopped charging period. Rand support acknowled it was a common problem and could not fix it if it was out of the one year warranty. They said they corrected the problem in the 720 with a new rugged connector in the back instead of in the side. They also said the 720 had a rubber shell. So I forked over another 400 bucks to find out that the cord is the same and plugs in to a different place and the rubber shell is actually soft plastic that scratches easily and offers no bounce protection. The software is slower and makes more mistakes than before. It failed to recognize routes that the 710 sent me on and would route 30 miles out of the way even with adjustments to the route specs. Updates failed to fix anything so it went back to amazon and an unanswered email went to rand...
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TND 720 Better Than Garmin
Compared to my previous Garmin, here's what I've found
Pros:
.. I agree with another reviewer that the search functions are much
better. You can find points of interest all kinds of ways, even Walmart's
and whether or not they allow truck parking.
.. I also agree that the mapping for trucks is definitely better in my
experience than my Garmin, and that is what I care about the most.
.. The weather, construction along the route and the green dashboard I
like lot. I leave it on the dashboard most of the time.
.. Great screen, and find it pretty logical and easy to use. There is a
big manual I could download, but I haven't bothered.
Cons:
.. Doesn't include traffic, but I found I didn't use the Garmin traffic
much anyway, since it didn't work except when I was close to cities.
And once I was in the city, I wasn't going to get off the Interstate and
drive on local streets in a truck.
Just an "OK" NAV that still needs more work
I've been using this for about a week in my GMC Sierra truck. While it's certainly not the "truck" Rand McNally is referring to in their description, I have been wanting to get a larger NAV unit for this vehicle. Most are much smaller and are naturally harder to see on a large dash that's typically a bit further away than your average sedan. So I will be taking into consideration who this is marketed for as we go through this review.
HARDWARE
The GPS itself is certainly on the large side as it is a 7" model. Although since it has been designed to be "rugged," there is extra bulk that you normally wouldn't expect. Both in terms of thickness and bezel around the screen. And I'm not quite sure this extra bulk necessarily adds to any ruggedness as it all appears to be the same plastic/rubberized material.
Other than the screen, there is nothing else on the front. You do have the bright orange power button at the top right side, although it does have to be...
Product Features :
- Enhanced Truck Routing: Including new routing options for added flexibility on how you reach your destination
- Exits Quick View: find out about truck-friendly locations off the upcoming exits along your route via new button on the map screen
- Fuel logging: Track purchases and fuel use, and use the "Bread-crumb" trails option to record and display the paths you've traveled - useful on or off roads
- Lifetime map subscription available for purchase separately
Rating : 3.5
List Price : $399.99
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