Cobra Electronics 7700 PRO GPS

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Brian at Cobra, Nov 17, 2009.

  1. Brian at Cobra

    Brian at Cobra Light Load Member

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    Hi all!

    My name is Brian, I am the Service Manager at Cobra Electronics. I have started this thread as a way to ask questions and leave comments about the Cobra 7700 PRO trucker GPS unit.

    Feel free to post your questions and comments here. I will be checking this thread on a daily basis (Monday – Friday).

    Thank you

    Brian
     
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  3. moosc

    moosc Road Train Member

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    Just saw one at. Flying j not much info was avaible. Did notice u are working with pro miles that is huge. Does this unit offer traffic? Can u give brief rundown on its features?
     
  4. Brian at Cobra

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    Good questions!

    At this time we are not offering traffic. We feel it does not provide a great benefit in accurate routing based on the limited data available. For example there are no data providers that offer traffic info for secondary roads. We are, however, continuing to explore this feature.

    Here is a quick rundown on some of the features:

    • Large 7-inch screen
    • 12 truck types (including doubles) that are fully configurable. There are 5 weight parameters and 7 length parameters that you can adjust. This lets the unit calculate a route that is legal for your truck.
    • Hazmat routing.
    • Exclusive ProMiles coverage
    • Exclusive TruckDown coverage (repair/service locations)
    • First-class "last mile" coverage (dock-to-dock) with over 2 million miles of truck-preferred routes and 2 million miles of truck restrictions.
    • 12 million points-of-interest, including truck stop amenities (WiFi, showers, laundry, etc.)
    • Our AURA database of redlight camera intersections
     
  5. Captain Canuck

    Captain Canuck "Captain of the Ship"

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    Does this unit also have Canadian truck routing? So far I have heard that only the PCMiler 440 has that.
     
  6. Trev1981

    Trev1981 Bobtail Member

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    Are the maps 2D or 3D? Or do you have a choice?
     
  7. Brian at Cobra

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    We cover Canada for cross-border deliveries, with expanded coverage (into the northern parts) scheduled in the near future. Our January mapping release will have significant improvements for Canada.
     
  8. Brian at Cobra

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    Yes, you have a choice. You can choose either a 2D or a 3D display.
     
  9. Trev1981

    Trev1981 Bobtail Member

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    Does that gps or any other gps unit have a built in radar detector?
     
  10. WX4JCW

    WX4JCW Light Load Member

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    Greets to Everyone, and Brian :)

    No GPS in production yet has a radar detector built in that i could search up, Also keep in mind that many states are introducing detection equipment at the scales and it is a big no no to have one in a commercial vehicle - disclaimer aside.

    the 7700 has a Red Light/Speed camera/Speed trap database that can be updated and from my experience using the unit it is highly accurate, and if one is missing can be submitted for future updates.
     
  11. hasse

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    Hi
    I have looked after a truck nav to replace the old VDO/Dayton I have in my trucks when they dont make any new ones. This lookes OK but have still some questions: Is possible to have a European map in it?
    I live i Sweden and drives all the Europe. If so: Is it possible to tucht the screen in for exampel a gasstation coming up further away and the system takes med there? Is it possible to enlarge the view of the map while driving? How many destinations can I save?

    Would be very happy to get this answers.
    Thanks in advance.
    Hasse
    Trelleborg/Sweden:biggrin_25519:
     
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