Garmin eTrex Suction Cup Mount by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin eTrex Suction Cup Mount
Digital camera Review: Very nice product
Summary: 4 Stars
At first, I was not sure about if this Windshield Mounting Bracket was going to stay in place while I drive trough the streets. However, I was very surprised when I found out that the Bracket stayed put all day going from one place to another, even under some vibration. The suction rubber system is quite strong. It has 2 angles for adjustment, and you can rotate the GPS clockwise/counterclockwise.
Pros: Strong suction rubber system, GPS mounting system
Cons: Lack of a 4th angle for adjustment (the GPS can only be adjusted in the windshield plane, so you can not turn it towards your face for easy viewing - that's why I give 4 stars)
Digital camera Review: WARNING ***Cover Not Compatible With Cx Models***
Summary: 1 Stars
The replacement back supplied with this product does not fit the Cx models. Garmin could have easily molded a back for this mount that would accomodate BOTH the newer and older versions of the Etrex line. The add-on clip for the cover that comes with the Cx units protrudes and catches on items when carrying the GPS. It is too bad the replacement cover does not fit because the clip is less obtrussive.
With a Dremel and some fine burrs the cover can be fabricated to fit the Cx. The fabricated cover may not have the same waterproof standards as the original, so use the original if unit will be exposed to water.
Digital camera Review: Works O.K.
Summary: 3 Stars
I think garmin add ons are way to expensive for what you get, but they are designed so you have to buy them in order to use there gps.Digital camera Review: Works fine with my Etrex Vista HCx
Summary: 4 Stars
As a previous review suggested, you need to use the accessory attachment that comes with the Etrex unit and not use the replacement battery cover that comes with the car mount.
It mounted my Etrex Vista HCx with no problem.
Access to the buttons is not convenient and probably should not be done while driving. Face it, reaching toward your windshield to sequence a 2.2 inch box is not an entirely intelligent move. You really need a larger unit with a touch screen for that purpose. Let your shotgun rider do the button pushing with the unit.
Digital camera Review: Works great.
Summary: 5 Stars
No issues. It works as expected. If you can't get it to stick to the window, lick it. It will definitely stick then.