Garmin 3.5-Inch Carrying Case
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Customer Review: Not the right one
Summary: 2 Stars
I have a garmin 260W and I was led to believe that this one would fit, but it is too short. However, it is a nice product for the money and I guess I can live with my garmin protruding about an inch. It would be better if it had some kind of strap that went over the end to keep the garmin from falling out, but mine fits pretty tight.
UPDATED. . .
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this case fits my nuvi 260w great. The width and height are perfect. The length is a little longer... just enough to get your finger in there to pull it out. This is a hard case with a rubber lining. You could probably step on it and not hurt it. No room for anything else, but I just use it to protect my nuvi. The best thing, it's only ten bucks!
Customer Review: Nice quality sleeve for smaller nuvis
Summary: 4 Stars
This product has very nice touch and eye appeal. It's slightly different from and better quality than (it appears to be) in the image on the page at Amazon.
If you decide to buy it, be aware that it is a cushioned sleeve into which the nuvi slides, not really a full, closed case. It is fairly snug, but I do not know how well it would protect the unit if dropped, particularly on the open side.
I like it though, and it's fine to protect the screen when I store it in the glove compartment or center console, or in a coat pocket.
Strictly from a functional standpoint though, you can get one of those little Velcro cases they make for digital cameras, for about a third the price. But this case makes you feel nice. So there IS that.
Added 12/23/08 - I see that the image of the sleeve has been updated. It does look like this image, and I'm still happy with mine.
Customer Review: wrong product info
Summary: 2 Stars
I am sure its a nice case but why can't the product description say that it is for regular (narrow) screen models?!
I bought a wide screen and the top quarter sticks out of the case. True, the dimensions are given and I did not
compare (the bigger is cheaper than the smaller - odd, isn't it) but that is info that should be on top of the product description and the item should not even come up as a valid accessory when ordering a wide screen Garmin. To get to it you have to destroy the annoying packaging which may render the item un-returnable.
ALERT/CORRECTIONt: The dimensions given on the web page as of 02/25/09 are entirely wrong in both inches and centimeters! Go to Garmin's web site to determine which model you need, then back to Amazon to purchase there (it's cheaper). Amazon did also take back the wrong item for a refund.
Customer Review: Does the job..Nothing too fancy
Summary: 3 Stars
My wife picked me up a Garmin Nuvi for our anniversary. While I love the GPS, and think I definitely could use a case for it, I'm not completely sure this is the best one for the job. It does provide moderate protection, but isn't something I'd consider a case that would save my GPS during a fall. It protects the device from scratches, dings, and the like, but Zagg's Invisible Shield could do that without the added bulk.
I do, however, like that it isn't too bulky. It does a decent job, and still works good enough for me when I travel with my GPS (can't find myself to want to mount it to the car).
BTW-If you're looking for a good, hassle-free mounting solution, give the Handstands Sticky Pad a try. No residue, or mess to deal with. Just throw your GPS on there and enjoy.
Customer Review: Overpriced, but what choice do you have?
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm giving this item 2-stars mainly based upon price. At the time of my purchase, this item is over $12.00. It's a small case that is made in China (what isn't these days) which probably cost around $1.00 to produce. I which other companies would come out with alternative cases. The only one I find is from Case Logic and is over 10-inches long, so it will not fit in many glove compartments, though you can put the power cord inside it. I purchased this case simply because I didn't see another option.
I find it amusing that on the back of the package is written "Durable case protects your GPS and keeps all accessories together. KEEPS ALL ACCESSORIES TOGETHER??? I guess someone in China wrote that also and it got mixed-up in translation. ;-)