Synergy 0 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 HiI'm getting an Auris HSD next Friday, without a built-in sat nav. I could go for a unit such as the Garmin 3790T, but I don't want to attach to the screen, as it will leave a visible mark, nor do I want to stick it to the dashboard. Any other non-destructive ways to mount it, or a similar device?Or, I could go a built-in device. Any recommendations, that fit nicely in the dash?Or, I could get a smartphone, but again I need to mount it.Any ideas?Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daveyonthemove 50 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I use my smart phone, and all i have done is stick a magnetic phone holder in a convenient place on the dash.Its not very noticeable, and won't leave any holes or marks when i remove it.Might be a cheap alternative. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lazer_mjj 1 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Go with a smart phone, satnavs will be gone in a few years the way the market is going.... I make maps for a living 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L22KMD 2 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 daveonthemove,any pics of magnetic phone holder in action,cheers Kev. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy Old Man 0 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I use the tomtom beanbag mount, it sits in the center of the dash and does not move around. Did not bother with the stick-on hook that comes with it.When not in use it fits into the center armrest storage compartment, also it is powered from the USB plug in the glove box, and the lid will still close with just the short wire showing from the glove box to the beanbag mount. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daveyonthemove 50 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I bought one from ebay for my GF last weekend for £1.99 delivered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dangermooser 2 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 If you didn't want to use a mobile phone I believe Trafficmaster still make smartnav with or without a touchscreen personally I would go with a smart phone as has already been said Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crasstoe 9 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Magent + Phone = Dead Phone Signal surely?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daveyonthemove 50 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Nope!The magnet has no effect on the Battery or the signal. Crystal clear calls at all times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synergy 0 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Thanks for the replies.£1.99 for the mag mount? How sticky is it?Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daveyonthemove 50 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 My phone would cost £400 to replace, so i wouldn't use it if it wasn't secure Its NEVER once fallen off, even with the charger hanging from it and swinging around on corners. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A T4 0 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I've just turned the Driver's side cup holder into a base for our Garmin SatNav: with the suction cup removed the holder still tucks neatly away. Haven't finished sorting the best route for the power lead but I think most of it will be tucked away in console/dashboard joints. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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