subject: Finding the Best GPS Accessories [print this page] One of the primary concerns when you buy a GPS is getting the accessories you need. There's an entire industry built around the extras you might need like power cables, adapters for charging, batteries, cases, on and on. Of course, not all accessories are the same. Some will be more appealing because they will have better use, and of course there are differences in quality. What is the best way to comparison shop GPS accessories? Actually we were curious for our own reasons, and we did some research in this area. We'd like to tell you about it, now.
There are different categories of popular accessories, of course, and our first example is the Garmin Portable Friction Mount; people like to buy it at the book place - (Amazon). As the name implies, it achieves stability with friction rather than the old suction cups. If your car or truck has a well-angled dashboard, then this one is for you. Your GPS will always be able to be read due to the adjustability of the mount. We've heard that those who own the Prius really like this mount.
If you're not sure about getting a carry case - trust us and get one, you won't regret it. If there's one case worth your time and attention it's the Lowepro 4.3 Navi Shield GPS Case; go to Amazon and you'll be able to see everything about it. At $15.00 or less it's really quite a good deal; that's the current price when we wrote this. The material of the Lowepro 4.3 is hard, and that's the basic shell design. If you like to drop things, this case will help take care of your GPS unit because it includes internal padding. Like all good cases, there is extra room for some other items like a charging unit and memory cards, plus it's small so it will fit nicely in small storage spaces.
Figure out which GPS accessories you really need. It will be difficult to resist buying all of the accessories available. This is what happens when you first buy something new and "shiny." Shop around before you buy sit down and decide what you want it to do. Do you travel alot?, you will want the travel adapters to keep your GPS charged on the go. There are accessories that can gage your speed on a bicycle. If you have a portable unit, you will want to have a good carrying case to help you avoid unfortunate accidents. Choosing your accessories just got a whole lot easier because of the research you will do before you buy any one of them. There's a huge variety of accessories for GPS units and systems. How much money do you want to sink into accessories? How and where will you be using your GPS? Those are the questions you need to answer and then proceed from that point. You will be in a better position when you're knowledgeable and have done your homework (research). Keep learning about GPS accessories and other helpful tips. Be sure to take it slow and then just have a great time.
