Garmin 4.3-Inch Carrying Case
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Customer Review: Garmin GPS Carrying Case
Summary: 1 Stars
The Garmin carrying case I received does not fit the Garmin GPS it was ordered with. All three Garmin items I ordered (the Garmin Nuvi 1490T, the dash mounting kit, and the carrying case) were ordered as part of a special
"get all three and save" deal on the Amazon.com website. Unfortunately, that particular Garmin GPS model, a new one of a larger size that most older models, is too large for the case that was sent.
I would have expected that, since the carrying case was part of a three-part special deal, that the correct case for the model GPS ordered would have been the one included.
Since the case Amazon.com sent was the wrong size, I discarded it and have ordered the correct one directly from Garmin. They need to make certain their "special deals" that combine several items in one purchase do, indeed, work together.
Customer Review: Good scratch protector
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted a case that would protect my Nuvi 760 from scratches or other surface damage. For that, it has worked very well.
It's a rather simple case. If you're looking for something that will allow you to throw your Nuvi across the room and absorb the impact, this probably isn't it. It's more of a leather sleeve, with some extra rigidity added to the sides, so it can be thrown in a bag with other things and be protected.
Just be careful which way you're slipping in the GPS. It is a rather tight fit, and it can easily flip the on/off switch. I put it in so that it would be pushing the switch toward locked; then, when I pull it out of the case, it often ends up turning itself on. If you put it in the other way, it may turn itself on when you slide it in, without you realizing it.
Customer Review: Nice, But 4 Stars
This carrying case does what most people would want. It protects your GPS from screen scratches and light impacts. However, I consider it more of a slipcover than a case. My Nuvi 760 fits in very snugly and doesn't appear to want to fall out at this time. I don't know if it will loosen up with time and wear, but I think it will. The fit is so snug that it will actually drag the sliding power switch when you put it in or take it out. You want to make sure you put it in switch first, so that it won't turn itself on upon insertion. I would have preferred a little less snugness and a thin fold over flap with Velcro. There is no belt loop or clip if that is important to you. There are a lot of aftermarket choices so don't be afraid to shop around. So in summary, not a bad product, but it could be improved.Customer Review: Cool !!!!! I can get fifteen bucks for this case.
Summary: 1 Stars
I received this case with my Garmin 265wt at a wholesale store. This is one of the lowest quality cases I have ever seen. For free it's alright with me. It will hold me over until my nicer case comes in the mail which includes a cleaning cloth and screen saver for the same price. I wonder if someone pocketed these out Garmin boxes and are cashing in.
The hard plastic on both sides of the case protect the screen from direct impact. The open end is open putting your product at risk from spills or rain. Stores and I'm sure Amazon have cases which are compact and water resistant that blow this one away. I suppose you could put a stylist in the pocket or some money or clip a pocket knife or small pen on it. Fake leather very cheap feeling.
How this got 4 stars is beyond me.
Customer Review: Great Case, Can accidentally turn on GPS
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this case from my Nuvi 760, I would buy it again.
Pros
+ reinfoced front and back makes for a sturdy case that protects the device from both scratches and impacts
+ very snug but easy to get in and out - hasn't ever slipped out
+ good size, it is about as small as it can be
+ soft interior to prevent scratches
+ small sleeve on the side
Cons
- It is snug enough to sometimes slide the power switch on the 760 as I take it in or out. I need to make sure it goes in with the switch down and locked so it doesn't come on when I put it in. Coming on on the way out isn't such a big deal since I usually want to use it.
Overall this is a great case, if you are careful you could call auto-power-on a feature!