Arkon GPS032 Handlebar Mount for 3.5 – 4.3-Inch GPS Devices
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List Price: $ 29.95
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- Easy to Install
- Water proof case fits GPS or Touch screen smartphone
- Fits Bicycle and Motorcycle size handlebars up to 33mm in diameter
- Compatible with most straight, drop, trekking, and touring size handlebars
- Water resistant case fits GPS or Touch screen smartphone
- Opening at the bottom of the case allows for access to power and audio connections
The must have accessory for your Garmin, TomTom, Magellan, or other portable GPS. GPS032 is entirely new and features Arkons newly designed GN032-SBH bicycle and motorcycle handlebar mount and the GPS-WPCS water resistant case for GPS. The transparent touch through lens allows you to view and control the touch screen of your GPS. A water resistant zipper on the case is easy to use and keeps the water out. A cut out on the bottom of the case provides access for charging cable. Three pieces of foam included serve to fit the case with varying sizes of GPS brand or device size.
List Price:$ 29.95
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Definitely NOT WATERPROOF nor the SIZE Advertised,
I purchased this “Waterproof” hard case to house my cell phone for an upcoming motorcycle trip. Upon its arrival, I looked it over and it didn’t seem so waterproof to me. Firstly, the hole on the bottom is a rather large slit that doesn’t seal tight around the cable. Secondly, the plastic window looks to be stitched in from the inside of the case with no glue around the edges, which could allow water to seep in. Thirdly, There is no seal or flap around the zipper to keep water out. A quick rinse under the faucet proved my suspicions. This thing leaks like Niagara Falls with water coming in through the zipper and seams. To me, when a product is advertised as “Waterproof”, you should be able to hold it under water at some depth for some time and not have any leakage. We can get caught in some massive downpours here in Florida after-all. On Amazon, it is advertised as “Waterproof”, but the included instructions say “Water Resistant”. This is a blatant misrepresentation of it capabilities.
Other issues: The advertised size is 8x6x4 inches. My case measures 6x4x2 inches even though the model number matches the advertised one. The advertisement says it comes with 3 pieces of foam to customize the fit for your phone. Mine came with one hard thick piece of rubbery material that is not very customizable. The hole for the cable mentioned earlier is located at the bottom center of the case if using it horizontally. This isn’t very conducive for cell phones that are normally used in a vertical fashion. Most cell phones have their connectors at the top or bottom when holding them vertically straight up and down. I simply don’t have enough room to bend my cable around to make it to the hole with the way the connector sticks out from the bottom of the phone (see my size comments above).
Overall, I have never seen any product so misrepresented on Amazon such as this one. I am extremely disappointed.
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|For use with a Magellan 1424 GPS,
I purchased this case for the sole use on my motorcycle (2000 Honda Magna). It fits great on the bike and is somewhat adjustable, it’s not rock solid tight so I can move the entire unit to minimize the sun glare, the case itself is also adjustable! I had to add my own foam so the GPS screen would be flush with plastic case screen which I made out of some foam shipping material and cut using one of the supplied foam pieces as a template. My Magellan 1424 GPS power cord connects on the bottom of the unit which causes a very tight fit on the zipper, it is a 4.3 screen and doesn’t fit flush in the viewing area as shown in the product picture; the one in the picture probably does not have the power cord connected or it connects at the back of the unit. It is harder to see during daylight hours through the screen because of glare but not unusable, I have no tried it at night. I also doubt I’ll ever test the waterproof feature of the case but it is a solid unit and I’m confident it would keep water out! The case is very easy to remove from the bracket and take with you when away from the motorcycle. My GPS has voice commands and are not easily heard while riding; I’ve yet to figure how to mount a microphone in the case so I could hear the commands, not a big deal. Other than the plastic screen making it difficult to see minute details, I would recommend this case, very good quality product.
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