Arkon GPS032 GPS and Smartphone Waterproof Hard case with Bicycle and Motorcycle Mount (Black)

1. 
   Mothra permalink

   March 16, 2011

   10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

   
   For use with a Magellan 1424 GPS, July 30, 2010

   By 

   Mothra –

   Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?)

   This review is from: Arkon GPS032 GPS and Smartphone Waterproof Hard case with Bicycle and Motorcycle Mount (Black) (Electronics)

   I purchased this case for the sole use on my motorcycle (2000 Honda Magna). It fits great on the bike and is somewhat adjustable, it’s not rock solid tight so I can move the entire unit to minimize the sun glare, the case itself is also adjustable! I had to add my own foam so the GPS screen would be flush with plastic case screen which I made out of some foam shipping material and cut using one of the supplied foam pieces as a template. My Magellan 1424 GPS power cord connects on the bottom of the unit which causes a very tight fit on the zipper, it is a 4.3 screen and doesn’t fit flush in the viewing area as shown in the product picture; the one in the picture probably does not have the power cord connected or it connects at the back of the unit. It is harder to see during daylight hours through the screen because of glare but not unusable, I have no tried it at night. I also doubt I’ll ever test the waterproof feature of the case but it is a solid unit and I’m confident it would keep water out! The case is very easy to remove from the bracket and take with you when away from the motorcycle. My GPS has voice commands and are not easily heard while riding; I’ve yet to figure how to mount a microphone in the case so I could hear the commands, not a big deal. Other than the plastic screen making it difficult to see minute details, I would recommend this case, very good quality product.

   Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 

   Was this review helpful to you? 
   

   
   |

    Comment

   Reply
2. 
   onyxind "OI" permalink

   March 16, 2011

   5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

   
   Good Case, August 10, 2010

   By 

   onyxind “OI” (St Paul, MN USA) –

   Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?)

   This review is from: Arkon GPS032 GPS and Smartphone Waterproof Hard case with Bicycle and Motorcycle Mount (Black) (Electronics)

   Good Case- I used it with a Garmin Nuvi 265 and then a 1300 on my Motorcycle. Rotary adjustment is good (~20 degrees in all directions). It seals up well too. Touchscreen operations are affected some by the clear plastic cover, but not bad. good price too.

   Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 

   Was this review helpful to you? 
   

   
   |

    Comment

   Reply
3. 
   Dennis J. Duguay permalink

   March 16, 2011

   5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

   
   Good Product, July 12, 2010

   By 

   Dennis J. Duguay –
   
     

   Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?)

   This review is from: Arkon GPS032 GPS and Smartphone Waterproof Hard case with Bicycle and Motorcycle Mount (Black) (Electronics)

   All around good product,
   PROS: mounts easy, houses my Garmin nuvi snug (comes with foam pads of different thickness’that you remove for the right fit)
   I use a big windshield and in a heavy rain the Nuvi has yet to get wet inside the case.
   My Nuvi does not have a plug in for an ear piece so I dont hear the turn warnings but that is not the fault of the mount.

   CONS: The only con for this mount is that you cant see the screen very well in direct sunlight.
   (I jury rigged a viser for it, it helps somewhat.

   Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 

   Was this review helpful to you? 
   

   
   |

    Comment

   Reply

Leave a Reply