Accessories are an important consideration with any new GPS you get. It's just not like you can get the main unit because they hit you with all the little sundry items: cool-looking carry cases, hardware for carrying/mounting, cables, adapters, and anything else you may want. You'll quickly discover that all those "extras" are not quite the same. Some are better than others, and some are more useful than others. How can you know with certainty which ones are worth the money? We took a hard look at the accessories for the more well-known GPS's. This article will reveal all that we found.
One of the sought after GPS accessories available with Amazon, who else, is the Garmin Portable Friction Mount. No suction cups to deal with that get old and rot; this unit is based on friction... the name is a dead give-away! This is a heavy favorite with vehicles that have a high angled dashboard and/or rough textured material. The driver, or passenger, can read the unit display in odd lighting conditions because the unit can be adjusted. We've heard that those who own the Prius really like this mount.
Do be sure to get yourself a good adaptor for your unit, you can thank us later. And this is one of those "areas" of extras where you will come across everyone and their brother selling them. Most, if not all, GPS systems come with the adaptor included as an extra. You should also buy an adaptor that you can use in your home as well, in case something happens to the battery of your car (or if your car battery isn't fully charged). For those who travel out of the country, then do get an international adaptor for foreign power usage.
If you've ever been in another country, and you needed an adapter for powered devices made for other countries - then you know that special anguish. Lots of people take their GPS's with them for a variety of reasons, and they are very handy to have for unexpected situations. This kind of power adaptor is extremely convenient to have, and it immediately eliminates all the hassles and stress when you need to charge-up your GPS. You may even want to consider getting more than one adaptor because it's better to have them and not need them then the other way around.
Shopping for GPS accessories does not have to be that difficult. Armed with research your search for accessories will be quite simple. Knowledge is key to easy shopping. Check out other websites and see what's hot off the presses and selling well. See what others have to say. Having alot of product knowledge can put you on the road to some great savings.Not everything is created equal, and that also applies to GPS extras and accessory items. How well something is made; the features it has; the quality of construction, on and on. When you are shopping it is important that you do some research and that you know what you want to buy before you leave the house or reach for your debit or credit card. Doing your research ahead of time will help you make sure that you get the absolute best accessories that you want for the prices that you want to pay.From one manufacturer to another, you'll find inequality among GPS accessories. We've seen plenty of discounted versions from the less expensive retailers. It's always a bigger gamble though for reasons you're probably aware of. One thing that is mildly surprising is the more "higher end" accessories are fairly affordable and not outrageously priced. So just remember the real key is doing your homework in the form of good research.When you purchase a GPS, you should look into the extras because some are truly feature rich. The wide array of accessories will only enhance your GPS experience. The range of practical uses for a GPS is long past "just for cars or trucks" only phase. People who love to walk and ride a cycle use them. It's not unusual to spot people wearing and using them when they work-out. And as you well know from your own experiences (and this article), that the world of GPS accessories is full of disparity and differences. Be sure to comparison shop and take your time, too.
One of the sought after GPS accessories available with Amazon, who else, is the Garmin Portable Friction Mount. No suction cups to deal with that get old and rot; this unit is based on friction... the name is a dead give-away! This is a heavy favorite with vehicles that have a high angled dashboard and/or rough textured material. The driver, or passenger, can read the unit display in odd lighting conditions because the unit can be adjusted. We've heard that those who own the Prius really like this mount.
Do be sure to get yourself a good adaptor for your unit, you can thank us later. And this is one of those "areas" of extras where you will come across everyone and their brother selling them. Most, if not all, GPS systems come with the adaptor included as an extra. You should also buy an adaptor that you can use in your home as well, in case something happens to the battery of your car (or if your car battery isn't fully charged). For those who travel out of the country, then do get an international adaptor for foreign power usage.
If you've ever been in another country, and you needed an adapter for powered devices made for other countries - then you know that special anguish. Lots of people take their GPS's with them for a variety of reasons, and they are very handy to have for unexpected situations. This kind of power adaptor is extremely convenient to have, and it immediately eliminates all the hassles and stress when you need to charge-up your GPS. You may even want to consider getting more than one adaptor because it's better to have them and not need them then the other way around.
Shopping for GPS accessories does not have to be that difficult. Armed with research your search for accessories will be quite simple. Knowledge is key to easy shopping. Check out other websites and see what's hot off the presses and selling well. See what others have to say. Having alot of product knowledge can put you on the road to some great savings.Not everything is created equal, and that also applies to GPS extras and accessory items. How well something is made; the features it has; the quality of construction, on and on. When you are shopping it is important that you do some research and that you know what you want to buy before you leave the house or reach for your debit or credit card. Doing your research ahead of time will help you make sure that you get the absolute best accessories that you want for the prices that you want to pay.From one manufacturer to another, you'll find inequality among GPS accessories. We've seen plenty of discounted versions from the less expensive retailers. It's always a bigger gamble though for reasons you're probably aware of. One thing that is mildly surprising is the more "higher end" accessories are fairly affordable and not outrageously priced. So just remember the real key is doing your homework in the form of good research.When you purchase a GPS, you should look into the extras because some are truly feature rich. The wide array of accessories will only enhance your GPS experience. The range of practical uses for a GPS is long past "just for cars or trucks" only phase. People who love to walk and ride a cycle use them. It's not unusual to spot people wearing and using them when they work-out. And as you well know from your own experiences (and this article), that the world of GPS accessories is full of disparity and differences. Be sure to comparison shop and take your time, too.
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