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Should I get the GPS Option in My New Car?

I have an Acura MDX with the Technology Package.  This included (among other options) a GPS system built into the console of my SUV.  After owning this vehicle for several years, I can tell you that I wished I saved the few thousand dollars I paid for the Technology Package and simply used a Garmin GPS or my favorite application in the world which is Waze.  For many years, Acura has offered the Technology Package to bundle several popular options of which the GPS typically is by far the most desirable and expensive of the components. The reasons go beyond … Read more



Guide to Buying a Garmin Nuvi GPS

Specializing in mounts for many years, I eventually became somewhat of an expert in GPS models.  As I was walking around an electronics store, I realized that it’s kind of difficult to understand all the features available in the GPS world and one could benefit from reading a quick article on the topic. Not too long ago, everyone owned a GPS.  They were cheap, accurate and easy to use.  I wouldn’t drive without one.  Today is a different world.  Everyone has a smartphone and great GPS apps such as Waze are available for free. Standalone GPS units don’t fly off … Read more



How to Remove the Garmin Nuvi Ball Mount

Since the beginning of the Nuvi series, Garmin has used the same design for mounting their GPS.  A socket and ball mount is included with the GPS when you buy it.  The typical Garmin accompaniment with their GPS models is a suction cup mount and a small adhesive disk which is useful for mounting on your dash.  A lot of GPS users will eventually want to mount their GPS in a part of the car other than the windshield or dash.  Longtime Garmin owners will likely need to replace the suction cup mount with a new one as they can … Read more



Garmin BC 30 Wireless Backup Camera

The Garmin BC 30 Wireless Backup Camera can be added to many of their latest Nuvi and Dezl GPS units.  The backup camera is an excellent addition for vehicles that do not have one already installed or for trailers that do not likely have a backup camera.  While certainly not a substitute for turning your head to check for oncoming vehicles, a backup camera is useful for backing into spaces to ensure you will not hit the object behind you.  The backup camera integrates with the GPS device and leverages the display that’s used for a GPS.  If you hook it … Read more