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Arkon GPSHDCSXL Protective Hard Case for 4.3-Inch GPS Devices Black
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Protect your portable GPS to against bumps, dings and scratches. Fits most GPS with 4.3 inch screens. The removable inner padding gives your GPS extra protection or remove it to fit larger GPS. The deep mesh pocket keeps accessories organized. The divider safely separates the GPS from the accessories.
- Color: Black
- Brand: Arkon
- Model: GPSHDCSXL
- Dimensions: 3.00″ h x 8.00″ w x 8.00″ l, .50 pounds
Features
- Inner dimensions: 5 inches X 3 3/4 inches X 1.5 inches
- Compatible with ALL 4.3-Inch GPS Devices
- Includes room to a mount and car charger
A bit bulky to only fit the GPS and power cord
This Arkon GPSHDCSXL GPS case seems to be pretty well made, but is overall too shallow in depth to accommodate both the GPS and necessary accessories. I purchased this case to protect my new Garmin Nuvi 885T and for ease of carrying its power cord, cradle, and small vent mount. This case comes with a flexible insert to fit a variety of GPS units; however the insert does not seem to properly fit the Garmin Nuvi 885T. If you mash the GPS down in the flexible insert, it pops back up before you can even zip the case shut. If you put the Garmin in with no insert, it slides around loose and has no viable shock protection. The only solution to this that I found was to also purchase the slipcase for this GPS, remove the flexible insert, and put the Garmin inside the Arkon case inside its own slipcase. Regardless of whether you use the insert or slipcase instead, there is no way that anything but the power cord will also fit in the case. If you tried to force in the cradle and/or mount, the GPS would be compressed right in the middle and would probably be damaged pretty quickly. The rigid piece in the middle of the Arkon case intended to protect the unit from such damage is not stiff enough to do a very good job at this. Regardless, this insert is not large enough to cover the entire 885T screen, so there could also be pressure across the whole screen even if you just put the power cord in the case. I did try placing the Garmin face down in the case, but realized that the screen was then facing out if you dropped it. While this case does seem to be well made, it is not large enough to hold the GPS with its necessary accessories for use, but is too big for just the GPS. I can’t even carry this case comfortably in one hand (I’m a woman); and since there is no handle or any straps on the outside, I find myself carrying this thing in two hands to make sure that I don’t drop it. This case is way too big to put in your purse unless you have a pretty large purse or briefcase. Also, while the case is too small to hold the GPS with accessories, it is actually too large to fit in any normal glove box. Not exactly ideal. Since this case is actually intended to hold both the GPS and accessories, I would gladly forgo a more compact case for one that would hold everything. This would be a wonderful product if it were just slightly deeper to actually accommodate the GPS with accessories and if it had an external handle or just something to snap a carabineer through.
Garmin nuvi 855 (nuvi 8×5 Series)
I read all the reviews and this case works for my wife and me just great. Yes, there is an insert (if you notice in the ad), and the Garmin does not fit in there perfectly and sort of pushes itself out of it (like another reviewer stated), but since the insert is made of foam and cloth, it acts now as a shock absorber. It sort of sits 1/2 way in this foam insert. Looks like that insert was made for another type of GPS, but it still works for our Garmin 855. I just put my Garmin 855 in the case to test to see if it moves around while I shake it pretty hard, and yes it does move somewhat. I feel very safe that if I drop the case, with only the Garmin in it, the case will protect it 100%. So, for me, this formed foam insert adds to the security that my Garmin will not be damaged if dropped. The middle flap protects our Garmin from anything you put in the mesh bag on the other side. However, it will not fit the suction cup, and it will fit the usb, car charger, and the quick manual with ease. I bet it would even fit the optional ac adapter with no problem.
I did my research on the other cases, and this case seems to be the best bet. I don’t have to worry about the case turning the Garmin on, and I don’t have to worry about damaging it by dropping the darn thing. It holds just about everything, and has a hard case. We think it is great, and a great purchase.
Provides great protection.
Already saved my gps. Droped it the other day from about 6 feet and my gps still works great. Also has plenty of storage space for your cables and sd cards.
