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eddieo Regular Visitor
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:13 pm Post subject: bean bag mount and antenna socket with 770 |
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can I use my bean bag mount with 770? (I don't like window sticker types and I have two vehicles)
Because of poor reception due to large overhang on my motorhome I use an external antenna - does the nuvi have an external antenna socket? |
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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Bean Bag Mount - if it fits why not?
My 760 has an antenna connector on the back. Gold connector bottom right. However the 7xx have a highly sensitive receiver so you many not need one. My old i3 struggled for reception outside if i was too close to the house, but the 760 can get a signal in my lounge well away from windows and surrounded by thick walls.... |
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eddieo Regular Visitor
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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:22 am Post subject: |
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I hve a bean bag from my old 2610 but I need the right handed gizmo and I cant see that anywhere.....
on youtube demos they have it set up like this. I will also need a 230v power supply.
So please, any recommendations on best price on 770 and accessories?? |
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:04 am Post subject: |
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What's the right handed gizmo?
Try Amazon, Handtec, Maplin, Argos..... Prices chanage all the time and P&P can affect the price so have a shop around. I bought my 760 from Handtec. |
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eddieo Regular Visitor
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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:55 am Post subject: |
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"What's the right handed gizmo? "
Sorry, a right angled kind off ball and sosket bracket, that enables the 770 to be fixed to a bean bag mount? |
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philpugh Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 2003 Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:15 am Post subject: |
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eddieo wrote: | "What's the right handed gizmo? "
Sorry, a right angled kind off ball and sosket bracket, that enables the 770 to be fixed to a bean bag mount? |
You could call Expansys (trading as globalpositioningsytems.com) as they do the bean bag ( as shown here _________________ Phil |
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shadamehr Banned
Joined: Apr 25, 2006 Posts: 507
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:52 am Post subject: |
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Can anyone refer me to a description or image of these bean bag mount thingies ?
I'm curious... |
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philpugh Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 2003 Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
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eddieo Regular Visitor
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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yes thats it! - but I want bracket only as I already have the bean bag....
called global and they only sell complete with bag.
it appears (as usual) that i am worrying about nothing as nuvi windscreen bracket has this fitting..... |
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eddieo Regular Visitor
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Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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Have found a more basic fitting with bracket I need.
from gps warehouse, Part Number: 010-10747-02 @ £15
I resent paying this for 10p worth of plastic. and it should be available for units designed for US use as some states do not allow window fixings |
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