Garmin StreetPilot i2 2.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator


The StreetPilot i2 is an extremely compact, affordable automotive GPS. This affordable navigator offers automatic routing capabilities with turn-by-turn directions and voice guidance. The StreetPilot i2 offers the same great navigation features as the i3, but it has a high contrast, FSTN, monochrome display. The StreetPilot i2 includes a compact vehicle windshield mount that allows for easy transfer between vehicles. The StreetPilot i3 is powered externally with the included 12-volt power adapter cable or using 2 AA batteries. The StreetPilot i2 comes with a MapSource City Select North America NT v7 DVD providing mapping detail throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico (including rural areas). Map data can be loaded onto the included 128MB TransFlash card, which allows the unit to display residential streets, addresses, business listings and more. The database features nearly six million points of interest ¿ including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. Map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping.No larger than a baseball and priced with affordability in mind, the StreetPilot i2 GPS navigation system is a great fit for commuters, college students, and corporate travelers looking to experience the ease and enjoyment of satellite navigation for the first time. Don’t let the small size fool you; the i2 boasts many of the same powerful functions as Garmin’s premium vehicle GPS navigators.

The StreetPilot i2 features a unique and convenient click-to-enter scroll wheel and a back button that makes it easy to select a destination from the unit’s menu-driven interface. It also offers voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions through a built-in speaker, and should you miss a turn, the i2 will automatically recalculate the route to put you back on course. And perhaps most conveniently, the unit moves easily from vehicle to vehicle thanks to the integrated suction cup mount, so you don’t need to go through a cumbersome process each time you change cars.

The StreetPilot i2 is the monochrome-screened version in the i-series.

Voice prompts and a destination flag help you get to your next destination quickly and effeciently.

A convenient click-to-enter scroll wheel and a “back” button make it easy to select a destination. To get you from point A to point B, the StreetPilot i2 includes a MapSource City Select North America NT DVD, which contains mapping detail of the entire U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The DVD’s nearly six million points of interest range from hotels and restaurants to gas stations and ATMs, along with local attractions such as amusement parks and museums. Simply load the City Select data onto the included 128 MB Transflash data card via a fast USB connection and you’re set.

As an added benefit, you can now import customized points of interest with the help of Garmin’s free POI Loader software. For instance, you can upload safety cameras or school zones, and then receive a warning if you are traveling too fast in these areas. In addition, an optional proximity-alert feature notifies you of upcoming custom POIs.

Maps are displayed on the i2’s high-contrast backlit FSTN monochrome display, which includes a backlight for difficult lighting conditions. Motorists even have the choice of multiple perspectives–either a 3-D mapping angle or an overhead bird’s-eye view. For added convenience, drivers can power the unit with either two AA batteries (six hours, typical use) or the included 12-volt adapter cable.

The StreetPilot i2 measures 3 x 2.74 x 2.15 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.


What’s in the Box
StreetPilot i2, America’s Lite Routable base map, City Select North America DVD, PC/USB cable, 12-volt adapter cable, vehicle suction-cup mount, dashboard adhesive disk, 128 MB Transflash data card, setup guide, user’s manual.

Product Features

  • WAAS-enabled 12-parallel-channel vehicle GPS navigator with suction-cup mount
  • Built-in speaker offers voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions via intuitive menu-driven interface
  • Includes City Select North America DVD, with nearly 6 million points of interest in U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico
  • 128 MB Transflash data card receives mapping data; high-contrast backlit FSTN monochrome display
  • Runs on 2 AA batteries or included 12-volt adapter cable; 3 x 2.74 x 2.15 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
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  • domeboy says:

    Fantastic value I have had a Garmin iQue 3600 for over 3 years. I recently bought the i2 for my wife. We just used it in Phoenix for a few days and I must say I’m considering getting the i2 for myself. The suction cup works well and it is very compact and connects to the DC power via the mini-USB port. It makes for a very compact traveling companion.At first, I felt that the hard button controls and no touch screen would make the interface difficult to use. To be honest, it works better in most cases! The thumb wheel/button works great and the back button is intuitive like a browser. It picks up the sats fast and gets great reception. The B&W screen is easier to see in sunlight and is pretty sharp and surprising usable for the small size. The voice is loud (and adjustable) and we had little or no issues. I like the 3D mode but you can switch to 2D if you like that better.I agree with other reviewers about one way streets and occasional longer than needed routes. Also, U turns…

  • Robert Salita says:

    Great Form Factor, Good Features, Unsafe Routing Love the price point and features. Size of a tennis ball. Monochrome screen is quite readable although color would help (Garmin i3 model). Streets appear clearly and correctly. Voice volume setting can be set to loud. Input is sufficiently easy and responsive. Rerouting is fast (5 seconds). Satellite signal sensitivity is good when suctioned to windshield. I like that it uses two AA (rechargable) batteries.The unit’s routing performance in Chicago is very disappointing both in terms of routing and safety. It has consistantly failed to take one-way streets into account while routing. Worse, it consistantly commands you to turn the wrong way into one-way streets. This is a major safety hazard. All the one-way streets in this area have been so for at least 15 years. I don’t understand this failure. Also the routing has been quite poor. It has us unnecessarily zig-zagging through streets. My routing woes are consistant with other reviewers (see Garmin i3 reviews)…

  • A. Gowda says:

    Good Product for the money. I got Garmin I2 after extensive research online and feedback from friends who use GPS. I narrowed it down to Garmin I2 or I3 for the reasons1.That you can get a 1gb transflash card for $45 and load the enitre map of USA and Canada and never have to go to your PC to load anything for the rest of the products lifetime.2.I wanted a GPS unit to navigate, i.e some of the newer and more expensive units have options of loading pictures and MP3(I got myself an Ipod for the money i saved getting by getting an I2)and yes some of the units have a remote control.3. Touch screen was one of the tougher decision I had to make. Its faster than the scroll wheel on Garmin I2, the cheapest garmin unit with a touchscreen was more than twice the price of Garmin I2(about $300 more). But they are bigger, i can slide I2 in my trouser pocket. Well, the trade off is it takes 30 seconds longer to type an address.Now that I had it down to two units(took me two…

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