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Old 18 Sep 2006, 11:08 am
Body Roll
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Default Re: I there a GPS that just work?


Unquestionably Confused wrote:
> Body Roll wrote:
>
> > Reviews for 2610 on pricegrabber seem to be good. No so for 2720.
> > For 2820 There are no reviews!!!
> > What's the deal with the beanie bag and mounting business?
> > What are the mounting options?

>
> The unit ships with the bean bag mount and a extra quick release mount
> with adhesive backing.
>
> Bean bag's been my choice thus far. I find it's quite stable sitting on
> the dash or on the seat. Bag fits just about any contour you're likely
> to set it on and the base is a non-skid, soft foam material that keeps
> it in place even when taking corners at speed.


Does it stay in place when you drift the car?
>
> In the first car I used it in, I had a stalk mounted on the side of the
> center console (made for cellular phone handset) and just affixed the
> extra quick release to it. Worked great for adjusting the angle for
> optimum viewing.
>
> I purchased the optional hardwire connectors so as to avoid using the
> cigarette lighter plug. Also picked up and mounted a good external
> antenna for mine.
>

Where did external antenna go? Windshield?
Also how does the speed of the unit compare to the hard drive based
ones?
What are the two most annoying things about 2610?

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