Accessories are an important consideration with any new GPS you get. So many systems these days are meant to be portable and so they require mounting devices, carrying cases, power cords and, well, whatever else you can think of to jazz up or personalize your system. Naturally, everything is never the same with the extras. Some will be made better in material and quality, and you will prefer some features in some over others. So what’s a person to do when evaluating? We took a look at the most popular GPS accessories being sold through the web. Here is what we found out.
One of the sought after GPS accessories available with Amazon, who else, is the Garmin Portable Friction Mount. Instead of relying on suction cups that will wear out, eventually, it achieves its ability using friction devices. Drivers with peculiar dashes that are not smooth and are at an angle love this one. The orientation of the unit is adjustable, and that allows the user to easily read the display no matter what the lighting conditions. People who drive the Prius seem more than enamored with this particular GPS mount. One accessory item that is almost mandatory for GPS systems/units is the adaptor. Adaptor manufacturers are like a flock of birds – large and everywhere, sort of, but you will find a huge range in this accessory category. It’s very common to get a free adaptor when you buy a GPS unit. There are many applications and situations for the adaptor designed for inside and not the car, so that is something for you to consider, as well. For those who travel out of the country, then do get an international adaptor for foreign power usage. Read the rest of this entry »
