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Jul 11, 2012 | 04:55 PM

#11

Texas Fat Boy

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From: ST. Louis

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Originally Posted by texas fat boy

sun shades work but i also noticed the screen is refecting what shirt i have on.
In the summer i try to wear light colored shirt because of the heat and it washes out the screen.
But when i wear dark colors it a lot easier to see.

http://www.glarestomper.com/

just google "gps sun shade"

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Originally Posted by danzio

i just ordered 2 of these direct from glarestompers. They're in corona ca. I bought 2 to use one on my garmin nuvi and the other on my xm radio. Don't know if/how well they work but i will report back once i have them.

Btw they are running a deal right now with free shipping and you can find a coupon code on the internet. 15% off with free shipping i got both units for under 30 bucks.

score !!!!

Jul 11, 2012 | 06:29 PM

#12

Punjabi Rider

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From: Green Country Oklahoma

I hook up mine in the Aux port just listen to it and keep my eyes on the road and watch for the idiots.

Jul 11, 2012 | 07:28 PM

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bamarider

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Originally Posted by drukanfu

I'll second that !

I'll third that!

Jul 11, 2012 | 07:42 PM

#14

Lowcountry Joe

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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC

Garmin says that a lot of their units are visible in direct sunlight. So until you buy one of their new units and see for yourself, it's just marketing hype. Don't get me wrong, I am a Garmin man. But I've owned and used enough of them to know that the color lcd screens are not that good in direct sunlight. When they went away from the monochrome lcd screens, they lost their direct sun visibility.

As suggested, switching to night mode helps if you have continuous direct sun on the screen.

Jul 12, 2012 | 04:49 AM

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mccstevie

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From: Vandergrift,Pa

Whatever you do, don't go with the clip-on glare shield. I bought one on e-bay for $14 and was shocked at how cheaply it was made. Clips are made of plastic and will not hold the shield in place. Thinking about trying the GlareStomper that velcros on.

Jul 12, 2012 | 05:47 AM

#16

kyote

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From: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas Fat Boy

Sun shades work but I also noticed the screen is refecting what shirt I have on.
In the summer I try to wear light colored shirt because of the heat and it washes out the screen.
But when I wear dark colors it a lot easier to see.

Yeah..what he said... lol