Comments on: Garmin Carrying Case for the 500 & 550 Portable GPS Navigator http://www.killdeal.info/garmin-carrying-case-for-the-500-550-portable-gps-navigator/ Your online resource for discount shopping codes and deals Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:52:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Timothy B. Riley http://www.killdeal.info/garmin-carrying-case-for-the-500-550-portable-gps-navigator/comment-page-1/#comment-20555 Timothy B. Riley Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:32:50 +0000 http://www.killdeal.info/garmin-carrying-case-for-the-500-550-portable-gps-navigator#comment-20555 I own and have owned quite a few GPS receivers including a recently purchased Garmin Colorado 400t. I bought my new Nuvi 500 (my 3rd Nuvi) as a cross-over GPS, one that I could walk around with, bike with, use to geocachache, as well as use it in a car. This is what the 500 and the 550 were designed for (according to Garmin's website). I had hoped that Garmin might have designed a great case for it, as they did for the Colorado series. Alas, this was not the case (pun fully intended). <br /> <br />The GOOD: <br />* It's lightweight <br />* It is very compact <br />* It seems to be good at keeping out the elements <br />* It's priced right <br /> <br />The BAD <br />* For a GPS that is billed as being field-worthy this case has a zipper (making it harder to get into), not a latch as does the Colorado case <br />* It has no belt loop, mount or strap to allow one to easily carry it in the field. The Colorado case has several mounting options, this case has only as tiny string on the zipper <br />* It has no storage options, not even for an extra battery <br /> <br />I am very happy with the GPS unit itself but the case could have been designed to augment the function of the device, not just hold it. This may have been designed with all Nuvi's in mind, which would explain it's generic features. However, a waterproof, multifunctional GPS like the 500 (and it's brother, the 550) deserve a case of their own. I own and have owned quite a few GPS receivers including a recently purchased Garmin Colorado 400t. I bought my new Nuvi 500 (my 3rd Nuvi) as a cross-over GPS, one that I could walk around with, bike with, use to geocachache, as well as use it in a car. This is what the 500 and the 550 were designed for (according to Garmin’s website). I had hoped that Garmin might have designed a great case for it, as they did for the Colorado series. Alas, this was not the case (pun fully intended).

The GOOD:

* It’s lightweight

* It is very compact

* It seems to be good at keeping out the elements

* It’s priced right

The BAD

* For a GPS that is billed as being field-worthy this case has a zipper (making it harder to get into), not a latch as does the Colorado case

* It has no belt loop, mount or strap to allow one to easily carry it in the field. The Colorado case has several mounting options, this case has only as tiny string on the zipper

* It has no storage options, not even for an extra battery

I am very happy with the GPS unit itself but the case could have been designed to augment the function of the device, not just hold it. This may have been designed with all Nuvi’s in mind, which would explain it’s generic features. However, a waterproof, multifunctional GPS like the 500 (and it’s brother, the 550) deserve a case of their own.

]]> By: KC http://www.killdeal.info/garmin-carrying-case-for-the-500-550-portable-gps-navigator/comment-page-1/#comment-20554 KC Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:16:14 +0000 http://www.killdeal.info/garmin-carrying-case-for-the-500-550-portable-gps-navigator#comment-20554 Bought this with my Nuvi 500. It is made of hard synthetic material that smells like new shoes. The only reason it gets 4/5 is because they could've made one side toucher to protect the touchscreen. (or the whole case to protect from falling) The case material is fairly rigid and will protect against scratches and a few bumps but it is not going to save your Nuvi 500 from a fall onto a rock or what have you. However there is no better option on the market that i can see, so this case will keep your Nuvi 500 out of the elements and give it a nice sheltered home. The inside of the case has two elastic bands on the sides that only allow it to open half way before stretching, not sure if i like that or not. I am satisfied with my purchase, however. Bought this with my Nuvi 500. It is made of hard synthetic material that smells like new shoes. The only reason it gets 4/5 is because they could’ve made one side toucher to protect the touchscreen. (or the whole case to protect from falling) The case material is fairly rigid and will protect against scratches and a few bumps but it is not going to save your Nuvi 500 from a fall onto a rock or what have you. However there is no better option on the market that i can see, so this case will keep your Nuvi 500 out of the elements and give it a nice sheltered home. The inside of the case has two elastic bands on the sides that only allow it to open half way before stretching, not sure if i like that or not. I am satisfied with my purchase, however.

]]> By: CRL http://www.killdeal.info/garmin-carrying-case-for-the-500-550-portable-gps-navigator/comment-page-1/#comment-20553 CRL Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:37:36 +0000 http://www.killdeal.info/garmin-carrying-case-for-the-500-550-portable-gps-navigator#comment-20553 This case is well padded to protect the GPS device, yet is still small enough to put in a cargo pocket, a purse or hang on a belt loop. A GPS device is too expensive to leave unprotected and this case does the job. We use our Garmin for both traveling and geocaching, so it is handled a lot. Highly recommend this item. This case is well padded to protect the GPS device, yet is still small enough to put in a cargo pocket, a purse or hang on a belt loop. A GPS device is too expensive to leave unprotected and this case does the job. We use our Garmin for both traveling and geocaching, so it is handled a lot. Highly recommend this item.

]]> By: Travelin' Terri http://www.killdeal.info/garmin-carrying-case-for-the-500-550-portable-gps-navigator/comment-page-1/#comment-20552 Travelin' Terri Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:38:31 +0000 http://www.killdeal.info/garmin-carrying-case-for-the-500-550-portable-gps-navigator#comment-20552 This was perfectly created for our Nuvi 500. It's a hard case with a soft feel and its great for protection when its in a bag or backpack. Makes traveling with our GPS even more comfortable! This was perfectly created for our Nuvi 500. It’s a hard case with a soft feel and its great for protection when its in a bag or backpack. Makes traveling with our GPS even more comfortable!

]]> By: J. Fergus http://www.killdeal.info/garmin-carrying-case-for-the-500-550-portable-gps-navigator/comment-page-1/#comment-20551 J. Fergus Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:28:27 +0000 http://www.killdeal.info/garmin-carrying-case-for-the-500-550-portable-gps-navigator#comment-20551 One of the best cases to protect and carry expensive electronic equipment that I have ever owned. A must addition for 500 or 550 owners. One of the best cases to protect and carry expensive electronic equipment that I have ever owned. A must addition for 500 or 550 owners.

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