Dashboard Gps
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 GPS Dashboard Mount Black 9UUB05206 Vehicle Mount for 636926046992 NEW  US $27.52
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 Universal Gooseneck Mount Black Flexible Clip on mounting 9UUB05207 NEW US $27.52
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 Easy Install Vehicle OBD Powered GPS Tracker Real Time Car Fleet Tracking Device US $293.02
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 Rotary Head Bracket w Clear Sticky Mat for GPS Phone US $10.44
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 Bracketron GPS Nav MAT NEW NIB Never Opened fits Garmin Magellan Tom Tom GPSS US $13.50
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 Rotary Head Holder w Sticky Mat Green for Car GPS Phone US $10.53
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 Green Nonslip Mat w Metal Blk Holder for Car GPS Phone US $10.52
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 PDA Mobile Phone Nonslip Purple Sticky Silicone Mat Foldable Holder US $8.50
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 Radio Shack Universal GPS Dashmount New in Package US $10.99
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 Car Black Metal Frame Silicone Rubber Pad Holder for GPS Phone US $8.95
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 Emerson Mobile GPS Touchscreen Portable Navigation System GPS Receiver NV 5000 US $200.00
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 ARKON IPM514 iPhone 4 Travelmount Windshield Dash Mount US $11.36
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 Suction Cup Mount For Garmin Nuvi 200W 205 205W 250 270 US $.01
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 Magellan Roadmate 1700 7 GPS Dashboard Suction Mount US $16.29
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 Raygo R12 40915 GPS Dashboard Mount Universal Compatibility Black US $1.99
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 Rand McNally IntelliRoute TND 510 5 Truckers GPS US $225.00
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 Car Auto GPS Cell Phone Purple Sticky Silicone Mat Black Metal Holder US $11.28
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 Bushnell Onix 200 Rugged Portable Handheld GPS Navigator 362000 US $22.72
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 Garmin nuvi 1250T Automotive GPS Receiver US $59.99
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 Auto GPS Cell Phone Mount Holder w Sticky Silicone Mat US $11.85
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 Plastic Rotatable Car Windshield Holder Stand for Phone MP4 GPS US $7.59
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 ARKON SM514 Windshield Dashboard Smartphone Car Mount US $10.45
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 FUJITSU SIEMENS Pocket Loox n100 GPS Navigation System Bundle US $100.00
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 Black 3 Pin Car Auto 12V Flasher Relay to Fix LED Light Blink Flash Turn Signal US $.01
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 Garmin Nuvi 265T 35 Portable GPS Navigator2GB Kit US $158.97
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 Garmin Nuvi 265T 35 Portable GPS NavigatorTraffic US $128.97
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 Garmin Nuvi 275T 35 Portable GPS Navigator NEW US $248.97
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 Garmin Nuvi 275T 35 Portable GPS Navigator2GB NEW US $278.97
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 Blue Silicone Sticky Mat w Metal Holder for GPS Phone US $10.52
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 Cell Phone GPS Apple Shaped Clear Silicone Mat Pad for Car Auto US $3.99
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 Yellow Sticky Mat w Metal Blk Car Holder for GPS Phone US $10.40
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 ProFit International IF 71 03 G3 Vehicle Specific Mount VSM G3 Escape Mariner US $24.99
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 Automobile GPS Reciever Nextar P3 GPS Bundle US $79.99
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 NEW Garmin nuvi 1300 Automotive GPS Receiver US $71.00
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 Garmin nüvi 1300 Series 4 Portable GPS Navigator US $36.00
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 Nextar X3 08 Automotive GPS Receiver Previously Owned in Great Shape US $22.50 |
 GGI Sticky Pad Rubber GPS Dashboard Mount wSticky TechA US $9.49
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 GPS Heavy Duty Friction Car Dashboard Beanbag Mount US $18.04
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 Black Antislip Sticky Mat Metal Holder for GPS Phone US $10.77
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 Purple Nonslip Mat w Metal Blk Holder for Car GPS Phone US $10.56
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 GPS dashboard mount Züuma GoPad Z4 NEW in sealed pkg US $19.95
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 BRAND NEW TomTom EASE 35 Automotive GPS with Canada US Maps US $63.90
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 ARKON GN047 Vent Mount for Garmin nüvi StreetPilot US $6.50
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 NEW UNSEALED TomTom EASE 35 Automotive GPS with Canada US Maps US $54.07
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 NEW Garmin nuvi 255WT Automotive GPS Receiver with lifetime traffic US $46.00
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 Chevrolet Epica 70 Touch TFT CAR MP4 5 USB BluetoothGPS MAP NO DISCD6031 US $330.00
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 Car Dashboard No Smoking Nonslip Pad Mat for Cell Phone US $5.01
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 35 TFT LCD Car Monitor Reverse Rearview Color Camera high quality US $21.89
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 New Sealed Mio Knight Rider GPS Navigation Rare LED Lights Garmin TomTom US $180.00
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 New Sealed Mio Knight Rider GPS Navigator w Flashing LED Lights Garmin TomTom US $220.00
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 Garmin 010 11280 00 Portable GPS Friction MountNon skid silicone bottom New US $35.99
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 Pioneer AVIC D3 In Dash Multimedia Navigation Reciever US $265.00
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 EXTERNAL GPS TomTom ANTENNA FOR GARMIN I5 76CSX 12XL Handheld Receiver 2610 60CS US $.90
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 BRACKETRON UFM 100 BL NAV MAT GPS FRICTION DASH PAD US $14.99
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 Car Windshield Suction Mount Bracket Holder for GPS TomTom ONE XL XLS XL S US $5.99
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 Windshield Mount Garmin nuvi 660 650 610 600 360 350 1400 1450 1490 1495 1455 T US $5.99
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 Suction Mount Garmin c510 c530 c550 c580 i2 i3 i5 260W 670 780 760 30 40 50 3760 US $5.99
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 Car Suction Mount Garmin nuvi 200 205 255 W 265 WT 1100 1300 LM 1390 LT LMT 1350 US $5.99
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 Navigon 5100 Max GPS mount AND ProClip Dashboard mount US $15.00
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 Car Mount Holder For Apple iPhone 3G 3Gs 4G 4S Phone iPod 021 US $.80
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 NEW 5 Portable Slim GPS Navigation Touch Screen MP3 MP4 FM Micro SD TF with Map US $54.99
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 Garmin GPS 76 Receiver US $39.99
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 Garmin nuvi 465T Car Truck GPS Receiver 2012 MAPS NTTS US $166.50
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 Garmin StreetPilot c330 Automotive GPS Receiver US $15.50
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 MAGELLAN Maestro 4040 4050 4200 4210 4220 4350 Mount US $8.99
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 Navman N40i Portable Navigation GPS Receiver NavPix Camera New in Box US $75.00
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 ME USDM Universal Dash Mount w holder for Garmin Nuvi 3550LM 3590LMT 2595LMT US $12.00
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 Garmin nuvi 1300LM 43 Portable GPS with Case2 Vehicle Mounts 2 Vehicle cables US $159.99
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 MAGELLAN Roadmate 1200 1210 1212 GPS Suction Cup Mount US $8.99
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 Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount for Nuvi GPS Pliable Rubber Base GUC US $14.99
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 Garmin nuvi 260 Automotive GPS Receiver Used Great Condition Bundled US $29.99
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 Car Windshield Suction Mount Bracket Holder for GPS TomTom ONE XL XLS XL S US $5.99
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 TomTom GO LIVE 1535M Automotive GPS Receiver US $214.99
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 TomTom XXL 540S LARGE SCREEN GPS NEWEST UPDATED MAPS DONT GET LOST AGAIN US $159.00
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 ME USDM Universal Dash Friction Mount holder for Garmin TomTom Magellan GPS US $11.00
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 ME TTDM Universal Dashboard Mount for TomTom Garmin Nuvi Magellan Mio GPS US $8.99
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 Magellan RoadMate 760 38 Inch Portable GPS Navigator Turn by turn 3D directions US $79.99
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 New GPS Suction Cup Mount for Cars Automobile Windshield Navigation Safe US $6.25
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 Garmin nuvi 2300 Automotive GPS Receiver US $70.00
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 New Garmin nüvi 465LMT Auto Truck GPS Includes 2GB MicroSD Card For Updates US $219.95
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The Smartphone vs. the Dedicated GPS Device
GPS applications on devices such as Androids, iPhones, smart phones and Palms though extremely portable and handy, are not necessarily "mount friendly". When placed on the windshield or dashboard it becomes difficult to see the screen clearly and to manually operate. Understandably, the fonts and buttons are smaller than what you would have on a dedicated GPS unit.
The more obvious benefits to these smart devices include their multifunctional designs and their connectivity to the cellular network and the internet. The connectivity allows for a more sophisticated GPS search capability, real-time traffic alerts and added services such as exploring local gas prices. Being able to effortlessly find a particular type of restaurant or service while you're on a road trip or in unfamiliar territory is a key feature.
The dedicated GPS personal navigation devices (PND) on the other hand are well suited to the road warrior, particularly if he is the only one in the car who is awake! These GPS devices tend to have larger screens, stronger speakers and can easily be seen from the dashboard or windshield mount. The touch screen keyboards, which display large numbers and letters, have been optimized for usability at arm's-length while driving. Garmin, TomTom, Magellan, and Lowrance provide variety of excellent options for anyone in the market for a dedicated GPS device.
There is also no need to take your eyes or your attentions off the road to use the GPS device, which makes for safer traveling. Because of the larger screens, more data can be displayed simultaneously, including estimated times of arrival to your programmed destination, distances to upcoming turns, upcoming street names, speed limits and much more.
Most smart phones have a light touch and elegant look. They use capacitive touch screen technology, which makes them a pleasure to use from the palm of your hand. However, while driving they do present a disadvantage with their smaller screens and keyboards as well as weaker speakers. In these particular areas, the dedicated GPS PND has the upper hand. Easily mounted, it can be clearly seen and operated due to its larger screen and keyboard. And yes, the speakers are louder as well. The GPS PND is a better choice for those longer, preplanned road trips, as well as for those of you who simply enjoy the occasional "going out for a drive" - with no particular destination in mind.
Personally, I enjoy having both devices as GPS systems. Depending on the situation, eachdevice performs excellently within it prescribed GPS parameters. It's like apples and oranges. Both are delicious fruit, but one cannot satisfactorily take the place of the other.
About the Author
Brad Timinski is owner of GPS City Canada, and offers Global Positioning System like garmin gps, tomtom, magellan, lowrance, and other gps devices available with unmatched on-line store experience. With over 20 years of direct engineering, marketing, and customer service experience in the GPS industry, he is uniquely qualified to offer top-level customer service and support. GPS City sells to thousands of customers in Canada, the USA, and worldwide. They range from small businesses to many Fortune 500 companies. From major universities and technical colleges to the Pentagon, Canada's DND, military and other government institutions.