Gilsson UBM Portable Car Non-Skid Friction Beanbag Dashboard Mount for Garmin, TomTom, Magellan and more by Gilsson Technologies
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Digital camera reviews of Gilsson UBM Portable Car Non-Skid Friction Beanbag Dashboard Mount for Garmin, TomTom, Magellan and more
Digital camera Review: A great non-skid beanbag friction dashboard mount!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my second attempt at getting a non-skid beanbag friction dashboard mount (or NoSkiBeFriDashMo as we call them in the GPS scene) that plays nice with my TomTom 920's stubby little suction-cup mount. The Bracketron UFM-100BL Nav-Mat GPS Friction Dash Pad does NOT work with the TomTom 920 (or any of the 700s or 900s, I assume) because the little arm on the TomTom's suction cup is so short, the GPS can't get over the big fat beanbag ring around the Bracketron mat. This means the GPS winds up angled almost straight-up, and you can't see the screen. Bogus!
But the Gilsson NoSkiBeFriDashMo, which I'm reviewing here, is excellent. The mounting surface (where you attach the suction cup) lies more or less flat with the rest of the pad, so I was actually able to see my TomTom's screen.
In order to test the Gilsson's NoSkiBeFriDashMo, I did some donuts in old man Cruthers's front yard, and I wasn't able to get it to budge. Glisson really puts the "Non-Skid Friction Beanbag" in Non-Skid Friction Beanbag Dashboard Mount!
It is a little big - about 7" by 7", so if you're driving an embarrassing car like a Miata you're going to be even more embarrassed when you can't put the pad in your microscopic glovebox. I suggest hiding it under the seat.
Finally, the bottom of the Gilsson, where the friction lives, feels really weird. I highly recommend touching it.
Digital camera Review: A great product
Summary: 5 Stars
The dashboard mount lives up to its good reputation. I bought this so I could put it away more easily than remove a suction windscreen mount when leaving the car. That way, there is no hint that there may be a sat-nav device in the car to steal. The mount lifts easily out of the glove box and sits firmly on the dashboard when in use. Then it's just a matter of putting it away. Takes no time at all, and holds the unit closer to me, so I can see it better. Also delivery to Australia was stunningly fast.Digital camera Review: A great product at a great price! Excellent buying experience, too
Summary: 5 Stars
The price is very competitive, the product is well-made and holds my Garmin GPS exactly as advertised. I would buy from the seller again without any qualms.Digital camera Review: A necessity for conveinence and theft protection
Summary: 5 Stars
Great product, works as advertised. It stays on the dash and provides a stable platform for my Tomtom.Digital camera Review: A wonderful generic dashboard mount
Summary: 5 Stars
This thing is completely stationary, even with my sometimes erratic driving! The plastic mount is a great size for even larger suction cups. I got a new Bracketron SWM-400-BL and stuck it to the mount and the thing's as solid as can be.