1. Vehicle dash mount for use on any stable surface
2. Securely holds your GPS in vehicle
3. Does not slide or detach while vehicle is in motion
4. Adjustable to position GPS in a variety of angles
5. Garmin ball mount easily attaches to your existing cradle

Editorial Review :

Keep your nüvi in place with this portable friction mount. It'll keep everything in plain sight when you need it and out of the way when you don't.

Place the mount on any stable surface, and adjust the position of your GPS to your liking. The friction mount weighs enough to keep your device put on the dash, even when sudden maneuvers are necessary. It's ideal for states in which the use of windshield suction mounts is illegal.

In addition to its convenience, you can quickly place your GPS out of sight, and without leaving any residue on the windshield, both handy for any potential prying eyes.

Compatible Garmin Models

• aera 500, 510, 550, 560
• nüvi 1200, 1250, 1260T, 1300, 1350, 1350T, 1370T, 1390T, 1450, 1490T, 1690, 200, 200W, 205, 205W, 250, 250W, 255, 255W, 260, 260W, 265T, 265WT, 270, 275T, 285WT, 350, 360, 370, 465T, 500, 5000, 550, 600, 610, 650, 660, 670, 680, 750, 755T, 760, 765T, 770, 775T, 780, 785T, 850, 855, 880, 885T
• StreetPilot c510, c530, c550, c580, i2, i3, i5
• zūmo 660

What's in the Box
Garmin Portable Friction Mount

Customer Review :

MagusRanger

The mounting unit, purchase thru Amazon, is quite versitile and due to friction and adequate flexibility it seems to fit all dashes that we have used it on. Probably a little over priced but worth not having to hassle with a window or non-friction mount. Should be included as a cheaper alternate when purchasing the GPS unit.

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Quickly hide your GPS

Excellent. Small enough to lift up and place under the seat (without disconnecting) when leaving the car. Reverse the process when returning.

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Our second one (not a replacement, an addition)

This is a must if you have a Garmin GPS. We just recently bought a second Garmin and ordered another one of these along with that purchase. Wouldn't do it any other way. This is the best mount, NEVER moves.

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Works just fine!

We also have a Prius. This has worked perfectly for us. We store it in the compartment between the seats along w/ the cord. No complaints. Sturdy.

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As good as the other reviews say it is

Doesn't slide, easy to use, and doesn't involve the "telling" suction cup mount that can lead to car thefts. Really glad that I bought this for my husband's car.

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1. Bright, 4.3-inch diagonal color WQVGA TFT touchscreen with 480 x 272 pixels and white backlight
2. Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
3. Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling with compatible devices
4. High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
5. NOTE: Model number on the box is 765T because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 765 as the "T" in 765T refers to the additional component

Editorial Review :

Have you lost your sense of direction? Let Garmin nuvi 765t 4.3" GPS be your guiding system to take you hither and yonder. It opens United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico for visual exploration. You'll get the knowledge of a native where and when ever you choose to go. It's the surefire tool for any traveler even for those with no sense of direction. The Garmin nuvi 765t is fully equipped to help you get where you're going. The nuvi 765T offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. It features 3D buildings, lane assist and lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ. Take advantage of Garmin's first premium traffic service without subscription fees. 3D navigation with lane assist provides drivers a clear picture of what lies ahead on their route, including road sign detail and arrows indicating the proper lane for navigation. Some areas even offer a 3D view of buildings. Steer clear of traffic with nuvi's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Feel comfortable and at home on the road with this Garmin nuvi 765t. It's essentially a must for any trip. Auto time zone will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating Garmin Connect Photos - associate your favorite images with saved locations DEM maps show you shaded terrain contours at various zoom levels High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance Easy-to-use, Touchscreen interface Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage Configurable vehicle icons allows users to select a fun

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New GPS user

This was my first GPS device ever. Researched all the GARMIN models and this one seemed reasonable for the money they charged. Received the device promptly ( i bought a new one). Setup is a breeze and I was up and running within minutes once the software setup was completed ( it downloads a 2Gb+ file ).
Reception is superb where I live ( central jersey). So far it has never given me wrong directions. Particularly love the Bluetooth features - was able to setup both my wife's and my cell phone in a snap - it imports the address book from your phone book. Love making/receiving call whilst driving ( have a bluetooth earpiece that I paid $40 for and never really used).

The only complaint is that it does not really show the path that needs to be taken when there are multiple exits/highways merging or splitting like the picture in the advertisement - I saw this only once whilst driving the NJ/NYC area.

Otherwise satisfied with the device and would recommend this to anyone looking to buy a decent GPS at a good price.

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Great GPS

I researched GPS units for a year or so online and through motorhome groups on Yahoo and finally decided to go with the 765T. It has proven to be an excellent choice. It was extremely easy to learn to use. So far it navigates very well and I love it. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

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Wished the Touch Screen was more accurate.

"I loved my previous Garmin Unit and had high expectations of the 765T. It had all the features I really liked about my previous unit, Bluetooth, FM Transmitter, plus new features like Lane Assist and Free Traffic. Plus it came in a nice feeling shell!

I tested them side by side and it did seem to do better when I was taking a different route, it quickly recognized the new path vs. trying to re-route me back to the previous one (like my older unit). But one thing I can't seem to live with is the fact that the Touch screen constantly mis-interpreted my touches. Even when I was aware of the issue, and being careful with what I pressed, it would still get it wrong. My previous unit never had this problem. I would recommend that you test out your unit before purchasing...as this was unacceptable. Even when Holding the erase button down and not moving my finger, it would erase sometimes, and type a '0' the other times. Calibration didn't help at all either. I thought it was faulty software but upgrading the firmware didn't fix the problem. After thinking I had a defective unit, I quickly did a search online and found others with similar issues.

The Free traffic was nice feature, but everytime it stated there was a traffic concern, I would stay on route only to not have any issues at all.

Those were my biggest complaints...so I'm going to return it tomorrow. I'd love to keep it, but with those issues, I just can't deal with having to re-type something 3 times before it gets it right."

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Functional but efficient it is not

Before you buy, you should know:

I do like the unit. I'm up in the air if I'd still have bought (probably - I'm on a two month road trip and it does work, technically). My major issues are:

Routes:
I turned it on for my first test route (one that I've done nearly 100 times and know very well. The unit wanted to me to route all kinds of weird ways and at first I thought maybe I had a setting wrong somewhere. So I changed from faster route to shortest distance. It still wanted me to take a much less efficient route. I stayed the course and it would recalculate (often). I was driving a straight line route on a major Interstate between two points; and it was rather insistent on a much longer (distance & time) route.

Traffic:
I've had it warn me of an issue that I hit. It also failed to warn me of another issue that I hit. Lastly, it warned me of a dire traffic situation that didn't exist. The only reason I know it didn't exist is because I opted for it's alternative route and saw that it was trying to send me 30 minutes out of the way, to avoid a 20 minute delay. Needless to say, I was NOT impressed. The concept is great... the implementation needs serious work!



This isn't to say it's all bad. If you don't know how to get somewhere it will absolutely get you there. The only problem is that it is money in the bank that it'll take you the most obnoxious way. I was staying with one friend and went to pick up another friend and it directed me perfectly to his place. Total time, 30 minutes. On the return, he directed me to turn onto a freeway and take the exit near his place. Total time, 12 minutes. Efficient it is not.

And yes, I've turned Avoidances off. Am I glad I have it? Yes. It -will- get you there. Perhaps my desire for Google Maps level accuracy in a handheld is a bit much, but I don't think so. Google if you're reading this; make a portable unit that is as accurate as your Maps (tm) and I'll buy it.

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Garmin 765 GPS

Very nice GPS unit with all the features I need. I bought this model instead of the 200 series because of the better display, bluetooth and traffic info. I havent used either the bluetooth or traffic feature. This is a great GPS if you need those things, otherwise, you can get the 260 model for quite a bit less money. And, it is just about as good as the 765.

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1. 4.3-inch widescreen touch display lets you view map detail, driving directions, photos, and more in bright, brilliant color
2. Preloaded with detailed 2D and 3D City Navigator NT street maps, with over 6 million points of interest
3. Voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names and HotFix satellite prediction
4. Features Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker for hands-free calling
5. NOTE: Model number on the box is 285WT because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 285W as the "T" in 285WT refers to the additional component

Editorial Review :

This sleek widescreen navigator takes you there with preloaded maps and turn-by-turn directions that call out streets by name. It delivers real-time local weather, traffic, movie times, stock information, gas prices, news and local events as you navigate. The 285WT provides complete maps for North America and the handy Text-to-Speech feature, so you get turn-by-turn spoken directions with the real names of streets (e.g. "turn left in 50 feet at Nebraska Way", rather than merely "turn left in 50 feet"). Like the rest of the nüvi 205-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.

Stay Connected
The nüvi 285WT offers MSN Direct Service and is compatible with Garmin's lifetime traffic update receiver. Enjoy 9 months of free MSN Direct Service (included) or purchase the GTM 25 and get real-time traffic updates for the life of your nüvi. Choose what's best for you.

MSN Direct
With next-generation dynamic content from MSN Direct, nüvi 285WT is one resourceful personal travel assistant. Using the included receiver and free trial service to MSN Direct, you can check your flight status, avoid traffic backups, compare local gas prices, get advanced weather information, enhanced movie listings, stock information, news and local events when you travel with your unit. Even plan trips from the convenience of your computer, via Windows Live Local, and wirelessly send locations to nüvi 285WT.

• Free 9 month trial subscription to MSN Direct services, activation instructions provided
  
• MSN Direct Traffic Receiver (GDB 55) included in the box
• Extended MSN Direct service subscriptions available for purchase: 12 months for $49.95 + tax (visit MSN for further details)

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 285WT's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where to?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator NT street maps, over 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map redraw rates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 285WT accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Make Hands-free Callswith Bluetooth
For hands-free calling, nüvi 285WT integrates Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 285WT while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into its built-in microphone. Enjoy convenient one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest.

Take It With You
Like the rest of the nüvi 205-series, nüvi 285WT sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 285WT includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, automatic time zone transition, currency converter, unit converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect Photos and navigate to them. The 285WT is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in SD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

What's in the Box
nüvi 285WT, Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America (full coverage), MSN Direct receiver (GDB 55) with integrated vehicle power cable, 9 months free MSN Direct service, Vehicle suction cup mount, USB cable, Dashboard disc, Quick start manual

Visit Garmin.com for the latest firmware update for your nüvi 285WT to keep it current and performing at its best.

Which nüvi is Best for You?

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1. GPS system preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
2. 4.3-inch touchscreen display with 2D/3D mapping perspective
3. Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance and text to speech
4. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot
5. Includes JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more

Editorial Review :

Garmin's nüvi 260W combines the thinprofile and attractive price point of other nüvi 200-series GPS with directions in real street names and a wide screen that lets you see more of what's around you as you drive. Garmin's line on the device is that, "the nüvi 260W gives consumers the most sought-after navigation features, while eliminating many of the premium add-ons. The result is a PND that simply gets you from point A to point B – reliably, efficiently, and with style." As with all nüvis, you get Garmin reliability, the fast satellite lock of a high-sensitivity integrated receiver, a slim, pocket-sized navigator with a gorgeous display, detailed NAVTEQ maps that lets  you search by name for more than 6 million points of interest like stores, restaurants or hospitals, and an easy, intuitive interface.

Text-To-Speech
The text-to-speech feature of the nüvi 260W means that device automatically calls out street names (saying "turn right on Main Street" instead of "turn right in 200 feet."). This feature lets drivers keep their eyes on the road while navigating through busy traffic and tricky roadways.

See More of What's Around
The 4.3-inch backlit widescreen touchscreen on the nüvi 260W gives you 70% more actual screen area than a 3.5-inch screen. Primarily this translates into a better view of the area through which you are driving. This is especially useful in showing you what parks, restaurants, ATM, gas stations, etc. are nearby, or in letting you know whether a detour is a good idea. Also, the device itself is larger, meaning controls on the screen are more widely spaced and somewhat easier to push.

Smart, Powerful Design
The nüvi 260W is built with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for extreme accuracy, as well as an SD card slot for storing your media and additional navigation tools, and a USB interface for loading data.The nüvi display is touchscreen-enabled, making it a cinch to control the device with your fingertips. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to five hours of battery life depending on use.

Garmin Lock
Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location

First Rate Map Data
The nüvi 260W comes preloaded with City Navigator NT North America--road coverage for the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico and nearly 6 million points of interest. City Navigator North America NT gives you everything you need to travel North America. Powered by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality digital map data, City Navigator brings you the most detailed street maps available so you can navigate with exact, turn-by-turn directions to any address or intersection.

Easy To Use Interface
Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip.

Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 260W features travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map.

This device is compatible with optional content plug-ins available via SD card, such as the  Garmin Travel Guides and Garmin SaversGuide provide detailed data for attractions and information on nearby merchants offering discounts, so you can customize nüvi for your travel needs.

Garmin has also added the ability for customers to add custom points of interest (POI’s) from third parties such as school zones and safety cameras.

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What's in the Box
nüvi 260W, preloaded City Navigator NT for North America, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, and quick start manual.

Which nüvi is Best for You?

Customer Review :

Great tool for driving

I always go to Amazon.com first for any electronic items.

I received my item in plenty of time for use on a trip.

It works great and is fun to use.

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I like it!

I have an older version of this product and I liked mine so much that I bought this one for my Dad. He seems to really like it.

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No more Mapquest!

Sometimes you just can't get to a computer to get directions and I really like having my Garmin at all times at my fingertips. Now my husband and I can just pickup and go without him screaming at me which road! I usually rely on my instincts but sometimes they are wrong. I love being able to find a place without the tension and will be traveling a lot more now by car. I now have a new found freedom in my Garmin. Love it and the way it performs.

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Pleased with the performance and speed

This unit is easy to use and calculates rapidly. My 73 year old father loves this thing and uses it frequently. I suppose I'll just have to buy another one.

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Just a little better than the last one.

This is my 3rd Garmin. I got the first in 2000 and it cost almost $1,000 with the maps and everything. But it worked well and kept me from getting lost. When the maps became outdated, I bought a new, much cheaper one which was better. It died on me recently and this was a replacement and works quite well.

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1. Ships in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging
2. Four-arm shape conforms to your dashboard
3. Attachment arm connects directly to your GPS
4. Compatible with nüvi series GPS navigators and StreetPilot C5XX series
5. One-year limited warranty

Editorial Review :

Garmin and Amazon.com have teamed up to offer this item in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging, a recyclable, easy-to-open alternative to traditional packaging. Products in Frustration-Free Packaging are exactly the same--we've just streamlined the packaging. A Frustration-Free Package comes without wire ties, hard plastic "clamshell" casings, and plastic bindings. It's designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. This item ships in its own box, without the need for an additional shipping box. Learn more about Frustration-Free Packaging.

Perfect for locales where window-mounting is prohibited or those who simply prefer a quick way to mount/unmount their nüvi/StreetPilot device.

Compatible Garmin Models

• aera 500, 510, 550, 560
• nüvi 1200, 1250, 1260T, 1300, 1350, 1350T, 1370T, 1390T, 1450, 1490T, 1690, 200, 200W, 205, 205W, 250, 250W, 255, 255W, 260, 260W, 265T, 265WT, 270, 275T, 285WT, 350, 360, 370, 465T, 500, 5000, 550, 600, 610, 650, 660, 670, 680, 750, 755T, 760, 765T, 770, 775T, 780, 785T, 850, 855, 880, 885T
• StreetPilot c510, c530, c550, c580, i2, i3, i5
• zūmo 660

What's in the Box
Dashboard mount, arm attachment, and owner's manual

Customer Review :

MagusRanger

The mounting unit, purchase thru Amazon, is quite versitile and due to friction and adequate flexibility it seems to fit all dashes that we have used it on. Probably a little over priced but worth not having to hassle with a window or non-friction mount. Should be included as a cheaper alternate when purchasing the GPS unit.

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Our second one (not a replacement, an addition)

This is a must if you have a Garmin GPS. We just recently bought a second Garmin and ordered another one of these along with that purchase. Wouldn't do it any other way. This is the best mount, NEVER moves.

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Quickly hide your GPS

Excellent. Small enough to lift up and place under the seat (without disconnecting) when leaving the car. Reverse the process when returning.

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Works just fine!

We also have a Prius. This has worked perfectly for us. We store it in the compartment between the seats along w/ the cord. No complaints. Sturdy.

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As good as the other reviews say it is

Doesn't slide, easy to use, and doesn't involve the "telling" suction cup mount that can lead to car thefts. Really glad that I bought this for my husband's car.

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