I think there are many advantages to this mount over the suction cup style. -Allows you to place your GPS where you can view it without taking your eyes too far off the road, especially important that you not have to look down to the console to view it. -Easy to hide when you park your car. Yes, you probably take your GPS out of the suction cup holder and hide it in the car. You think a would-be thief doesn't know exactly what you're doing when the empty suction cup mount is still on the windshield? -Doesn't leave a mark on the windshield. The thieves have figured that one out, too. I've had the suction cup mount for years. So glad I changed over to the "bean bag" style. For those who are wondering: -No problem with it slipping on the dash so far -Good quality construction -Heavier than you think it is (which is a good thing) -Your GPS won't fall off the windshield on a hot day like it inevitably does with the suction cup mount Price is reasonable, and this is the Garmin brand. Garmin stands behind its products and has good technical support. If you're on the fence about this, just go for it. Read full review
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I like the sleek-ness of this product and the esthetics, it does what it's meant to do - hold the GPS, however it doesn't sit flush on the dash of my Rav 4, also tends to bounce where my sandbag one did not. If your dash is flat where you need to place the GPS I'm sure it would work fine, mine has a concave area and while it molds a little to that part, it's not quite enough :(
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I was looking for something to use rather than using the suction cup stuck to the windshield. I'm tired of looking at those circles. I did some research and asked a lot of questions. I finally decided I'd give this holder a test ride. My initial test run was 3 weeks in Ireland. It sat on the dash and stayed in placed all through the adventure and never moved a millimeter around the dash. What I found convenient was the lock mechanism that locks the ball holder in place, and it's very easy to unlock it from the holder. Oh, and the locking location has like a ratchet mechanism and you can rotate your GPS 360 degrees. This came in handy when trying to get a good angle for viewing the screen. I wish I had one of these years earlier. I highly recommend this holder and mounting system. And it's a official Garmin product.Read full review
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I had tried several different mounts (cup-holder, vent style) and this one is the best, why? If you have to move the GPS between vehicles there is no removing the back mount and GPS or unscrewing the tension wheel for the cup holder mount, just pick it up and transfer it from one vehicle to another. Flat surface dashboards are recommended. I have a Focus and it is on a slight angle, but works fine. Once it is placed on the dash, I've never had it move, shift, or vibrate from road bumps like the other mounts. Get it... and you won't be disappointed.
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With the Bean Bag Mount, I can place the GPS in the best location for easy and safe viewing without mounting it on the window. The mount fits neatly on the dash and is definitely solid. When I arrive at my destination, I can place the GPS and Bean Bag Mount out of sight and it is impossible to tell I have a GPS in the car. My first mount was a gift, and this one will be a gift for one of my daughters.
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