+mainsheet Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Thinking about picking one of these up, but all the pics online stink. I can't really tell how the GPS looks when it's in it or how it closes on the unit. Do you have it? Do you like it? Care to share (high res) pics of it with your GPS in the case? Quote Link to comment
Dimitris77 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Thinking about picking one of these up, but all the pics online stink. I can't really tell how the GPS looks when it's in it or how it closes on the unit. Do you have it? Do you like it? Care to share (high res) pics of it with your GPS in the case? I have it and its pretty good. It collects dust so it definitely makes it harder to read but overall it protects the unit very well. Most annoying thing is to put the string through the hole each time you take it out or put it in. Also it doesnt have a hole for USB wire. Quote Link to comment
+mainsheet Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Thanks I read a bunch of reviews and they mentioned the same thing you did but seemed like the pros outweighed the cons. I was impatient and ordered one! Quote Link to comment
+Prime Suspect Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I have one, but stopped using it after about 2 days. Worthless, and a PITA to use, especially if you also put the unit in an auto mount while driving. I ditched the case, put an invisibleSHIELD screen protector on it, and have never regretted it. Quote Link to comment
+humboldt flier Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I like it for the protection it offers. On all of mine I cut out a notch over the power switch and removed the plastic display cover due to excessive glare and diffraction through two surfaces Quote Link to comment
Suscrofa Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 The worst case ever designed ! A pain to get the GP in, a greater pain do get it out ! I bought this garmin case and end up cutting the top so I can slip the GPS in it without having to remove the strap. Better get one built that way ! Quote Link to comment
+Leffunk Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Have one since years. I really like it, because it protects the GPS very well. OK, like already mentioned, when you want to connect with USB, you have to get it out the case. And to put it back in, you have to do a little effort regarding the string. However, my screen is still totally scratch-free after years of geocaching with this unit and even the GPS dropped already several times to rocks and other surfaces, no signs of that are visible. Maybe also due to the case. When you do not want to connect the GPS everyday or have to put it on a bike mount or car-mount, I find it a very good case. I have to admit, after 4 years, the hole for the string is a little bit damaged (so it's become a little bit bigger). But ok, that's due to the use off course. Erik Quote Link to comment
+simplyred Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) Mine still like new sitting in the drawer. Gps is usually in a mount somewhere along the way and it's a pain to remove case just to put in mount. Used it once or twice when I was just hiking, but that's it. Just tried it on my new 62 and it fits well. But the same thing applies, wont work with a mount, but can use it when hiking. Does put some glare on the screen though, not tightly held against it. Edited August 19, 2010 by simplyred Quote Link to comment
+mainsheet Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Thanks for all the feedback. I never use mine in a mount or anything like that, just handheld. I do use the USB port about 1x per week which will require removing it from teh case, but it seems like a fair tradeoff to protect the unit. Quote Link to comment
+BAMBOOZLE Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I had one also and didn't like it. I got a canvas type belt holster and it works fine....protects the unit and easy to extract the unit. Quote Link to comment
+Hank30721 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 It does a good job when you are out for extended periods with no need to plug it in to anything. I wish it covered the entire unit, but the GPSr's shape makes that tough. The neoprene case by Glisson for the 76 series is nice because it keeps out 99% of dust and debris while physically covering the entire device. Quote Link to comment
+bgrech Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Just throwing in my 2 cents too. Case is good for storage only or if packing in a duffle or something. A old tube sock will do the same Get a screen cover for protection and save the money. Quote Link to comment
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