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Comment on Garmin compatible eTrex Neoprene GPS Carrying Case (Vista, Legend, etc.) by Poky

Poky — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:18:29 +0000

Review by Poky for RAM Mounting Systems RAM-B-149Z-GA30U Handlebar Mount for Garmin Nuvi 800, 850, 855, 860, 880, 885T Rating: The mount clip showed up damaged, I did not wish to wait since I need the mount for my GPS now, since I am traveling out of town. I am unhappy with the problems encountered with this mount on arrival, but I have spent the time to fix the issue with the mount itself with a new bracket I had to weld and grind a new base. I am sure if you order the mount it will work with your GPS, but regardless I had to modified it with a new metal clip for my motorcycle. I have no desire to return it, I would just not recommend buying another mount from this company in the future.

Comment on Garmin compatible eTrex Neoprene GPS Carrying Case (Vista, Legend, etc.) by Mark A. Carter

Mark A. Carter — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:16:49 +0000

Review by Mark A. Carter for Garmin compatible eTrex Neoprene GPS Carrying Case (Vista, Legend, etc.) Rating: The case is too small for the Garmin Vista Hcx. The case fits so tightly over the unit that it causes buttons to activate without being pressed. Additionally, the window does not align well with the Vista Hcx window.

Comment on Garmin compatible eTrex Neoprene GPS Carrying Case (Vista, Legend, etc.) by T. Antonoff

T. Antonoff — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:34:38 +0000

Review by T. Antonoff for Garmin compatible eTrex Neoprene GPS Carrying Case (Vista, Legend, etc.) Rating: I tried getting this cover on my unit Vista HCx three times...it took that many attempts to get the buttons and windows even close to lining up. The lowest button on the left side doesn't even show up in the window. When trying to get the unit out of the cover, I noticed the stick was being pulled way out of its socket, certainly leading to a button failure in the near future. I won't put this thing on my unit again. I won't even try it in the field.

Comment on Garmin compatible eTrex Neoprene GPS Carrying Case (Vista, Legend, etc.) by majormajor

majormajor — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:48:49 +0000

Review by majormajor for Garmin compatible eTrex Neoprene GPS Carrying Case (Vista, Legend, etc.) Rating: My garmin does not line up well in the case. It is always off center. since I often use the USB cable, it is a chore to take it the GPS out of the case all the time. The front side thumb button doesn't like coming out of that hole. I will probably end up getting a different case in the near future.

Comment on Garmin compatible eTrex Neoprene GPS Carrying Case (Vista, Legend, etc.) by Andy

Andy — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:39:25 +0000

Review by Andy for Garmin compatible eTrex Neoprene GPS Carrying Case (Vista, Legend, etc.) Rating: This case is a good thing for an expensive GPS receiver. This is the only one that I have been able to find that covers the whole unit, including the screen and buttons. The windows are a little misplaced so that the buttons do not fall completely within the window, but they are still useable. It would be perfect if the included plastic clip thing was removable, but there is just enough room to slip a carabiner through the loop. The case will also make it hard to change the batteries or use the data cable. The unit will have to be removed from the case (which is quite an operation) to allow the cable to be plugged in or the back to be removed.

Comment on Garmin compatible eTrex Neoprene GPS Carrying Case (Vista, Legend, etc.) by JPO

JPO — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:26:29 +0000

Review by JPO for Garmin compatible eTrex Neoprene GPS Carrying Case (Vista, Legend, etc.) Rating: This is the type of case Garmin should have made for their units, and if they did I suspect it would be well made. Unfortunately the Gilsson case is quite poorly made. After 5 months of moderate use the stitching holding the screen window started to come apart. Gilsson said this was normal wear and tear and would not honor their warranty (and didn't bother to send the case back to me). Also the hole around the click stick was starting to tear and the velcro loop was starting to get warn.

Comment on ChargerCity AC to DC 12V Vehicle Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter for Garmin Nuvi 200 205 250 255 260 265 270 275 285 300 350 360 500 550 600 650 660 670 680 750 755 760 765 770 775 780 785 855 850 1100 1200 1260 1300 1350 1370 1390 1490 1650 1690 T LMT W WT GPS Navigator w/Charger City OEM Micro SD Card Reader Compare to Garmin 010-10723-08 AC to DC Universal Power Converter (Product include Manufacture Direct Replacement Warranty) by Drew V. Bollard

Drew V. Bollard — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:53:18 +0000

Review by Drew V. Bollard for ChargerCity Wall Charger AC Adapter w/Extended 6' FT Power Cable by ChargerCity for Garmin Nuvi 600 610 650 660 670 680 750 755 755t 760 765 765t 770 775 775T 780 785 785T 850 855 855t 860 880 885 885t GPS Navigator. Free ChargerCity OEM Micro SD Memory Card Reader Writer (Manufacture Replacement Warranty) Rating: Nice to have this - now I don't have to turn on my PC to plug in the Garmin to charge. Service was outstanding - came really quickly and it works like a charm!

Comment on Kensington Power Port Car Mount for iPhone and iPod by HNS

HNS — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:37:26 +0000

Review by HNS for Kensington Power Port Car Mount for iPhone and iPod Rating: The negative comments about this unit are true. It's flimsy. Does not stay secure in the plug. Falls over when making turns. Sags under the weight of the ipod. I'm using it now but will replace it when I can find something better.

Comment on Kensington Power Port Car Mount for iPhone and iPod by A. Beichner

A. Beichner — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 18:54:05 +0000

Review by A. Beichner for Kensington Power Port Car Mount for iPhone and iPod Rating: This mount is perfect for me. In case you didn't see it before from other reviews, it DOES NOT power your ipod. I plugs into the powerport in your vehicle and holds it wherever you need to position it to. No problems with mine yet and I have had it for over a month. It doesn't move around on me or anything like that, and I have the ratchet part loose enough that I can just pull the ipod out without having to loosen it anymore, but tight enough that it wont fall out either. I am actually very happy with this mount.

Comment on Kensington Power Port Car Mount for iPhone and iPod by Evan Moore

Evan Moore — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 18:51:03 +0000

Review by Evan Moore for Kensington Power Port Car Mount for iPhone and iPod Rating: **I've included 2 pictures with this review. See the main profile image and scroll to them**

I'm using the "Kensington Power Port Car" in conjunction with the "Kensington LiquidAUX Auxiliary Car Kit w/ Remote" and it's the best solution I have ever found. I decided to use the combination of both units instead of the all in one unit "Kensington LiquidAUX Deluxe Auxiliary Car Kit with Remote", because the 8-pin dock connector wouldn't allow for the flexibility of a thick case to be connected to it.

The goose neck on the Kensington Power Port Car is sturdy enough to support the weight of the iPhone even with the "Defender Series" by OtterBox case I have attached, weighing in at 6.7 ounces, as it sits in the dock and also when I turn the vehicle. I needed a solution that I can quickly plug and dock my iPhone with its case intact into a unit that can support the weight and the recessed power port location of my car. The dock I used previously was the "TuneFlex AUX SmartClick" and it would always fall out of the power port when I turned the vehicle, which was always so frustrating.

I'm using the power port pass-through to connect a Vector 3-N-1 Socket System so I can get back the flexibility of multiple sockets. One of the sockets is powering the auxiliary car kit.

The adjustable side clamps that expand and collapse to fit the iPhone is perfect, because with mine I have it adjusted so the iPhone can slip into it and out of it with very little effort.

I have no complaints with this device and highly recommend it.