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gizmo1990 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Sep 08, 2005 Posts: 3
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 6:16 pm Post subject: GPS reciever - Black or Silver? |
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I've just ordered a GPS reciever (BT-338) but I'm a bit unsure which casing colour to choose?
I understand that a lot of people seem to think silver is beter since it will reflect the suns rays if the unit is on the dash? However I personally feel that silver would make the unit stand out more and its reflection in the windscreen would distract me?
Also since the unit is SiRF STAR III I should be able to just keep it in the glovebox shoudn't I?
Sorry if this sounds a really dumb question but I'm a newbie at gps stuff and I'd like to make the right decision?
Any advice appreciated. |
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lbendlin Pocket GPS Staff
Joined: 02/11/2002 22:41:59 Posts: 11878 Location: Massachusetts, USA
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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I prefer silver - exactly for the reason you mentioned (heat reflective) _________________ Lutz
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gizmo1990 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the reply lbendlin.
I must admit I'm a bit skeptical over all this heat issue, I mean really, how less hot is a silver casing going to get compared to a black one?
Also isn't a SiRF STAR III reciever capable of getting a reception inside buildings? |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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Unless like Lutz you're in Texas then the case colour is unlikely to make any difference in use.
I have a range of receivers all different colours and they all work fine come rain or shine. Even in the hot weather we've had occasionally this year they've survived. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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gizmo1990 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for your advice Darren.
Given the choice then what would you choose? |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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I'd take whichever was in stock/cheapest or matched my car! My BT338 is a one off that came in chocolate brown! _________________ Darren Griffin |
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Androo Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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I'd take a black one, it's less likely to attract the attention of thieves as it will match most of the plastic in your car (probably!) |
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