Garmin 4.3-Inch Carrying Case by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin 4.3-Inch Carrying Case
Digital camera Review: Bought this too quickly...
Summary: 2 Stars
Bought this for the 750 because it didn't come with a case. A similar (smaller) case came with my 360 and I didn't think this purchase through. After using it and comparing the other cases out there, I would buy a different case.
This slipcase for the 750 fits tight. That's good. The Nuvi won't slip out. But because the 750's on/off switch is now a slider on the top left corner, if you slide it into the case naturally (unit in your right hand, case in your left) the switch rubs against the case. When you pull the unit out, it "automatically" turns on. Thus if you were to pull the unit out partially then push it back in, you could turn it on and not know it.
The solution is to invert the Nuvi so its switch will be at the open end of the case after it's in the case. That way you can see the switch's on/off position and verify it's not on.
More practical issues:
Pros:
- Nicely made: very high quality
- Very compact
- Adequate protection against rattling inside a glove compartment or briefcase
- Good basic case
Cons:
- It can accidentally turn the unit on
- It's black: can't find it easily in the dark buried at the bottom of my shoulder bag when traveling. Experienced this with the 360's case. And if it falls on the floor of a rental car at night, good luck trying to find it. Wish it came in natural leather color.
- Offers no protection while hand holding the unit while walking
The Garmin Nuvi 800 Series Carrying Case case is a wallet style that flips open to reveal the screen. It stays on the unit during use and offers some protection if you dropped your Nuvi on the sidewalk while walking. Downside with that unit appears to be that the cover flap does not latch, allowing the case to flip open in a briefcase and the screen to be scratched by other junk. And it's also black and can get lost on a car floor.
Another alternate is one of the many zippered semi-rigid or neoprene cases.
Digital camera Review: Buy something else!
Summary: 1 Stars
I just got the case and don't like it at all. When it's new, the Garmin doesn't slide out easily as the case is slightly longer than the device itself. This means you have stick your fingers in there and stretch the sides to grab the Garmin so you can pull it out.
Second, it's snug so it will always slide the power button as you try to remove it (depending on which direction you put it in the case). This is annoying as I charged my Garmin all night and my wife decided to "help me out" by putting it back in the case for me. When she did, it turned the Garmin on. When I got to my destination and sat in my rental car, the power was drained. It's just a stupid design and you shouldn't have to think about which direction you put the device into the case.
Also, since the case is tight initially I can see it stretching over time , which means this open-end design is setting you up for a disaster. Eventually, your Garmin WILL slide out of there unexpectedly and crash to the floor.
I'm looking for a new case because this one is definitely retarded.
Digital camera Review: Careful...
Summary: 2 Stars
I generally don't write reviews, although I love reading reviews of products before I purchase. Please be careful with this product. The Garmin device slides very easily in and out of the case. Very easily. I have had the device fall out of the case a few times without warning. I would recommend the designer to put a strap on the top of the case to keep the Garmin from falling out.Digital camera Review: Carrying Case
Summary: 5 Stars
A must have if you move this form car to car or carry with you.Digital camera Review: Carrying Case
Summary: 5 Stars
My Garmin 760 fits in this carrying case perfectly. I can put them in a pocket of my purse and not have to worry about any damage to my Garmin. I feel very secure with this protection. I also like that I can carry it with me and not have to leave the Garmin in the car.