In car mount for NZ90

[spangle]

I'm about to but the NavMan 4460 in car GPS system:

http://www.handnav.co.uk/product_details.php?id=5

However, Id let to get a steamlined-looking window or dash mount. The 'universal' mounts all look ugly with unwealdy appearing side grips which frankly, just look a little too naff. What I'm after is an alternative. I know there are PDA holders that have a magnetic base:the Arkon CM217 Universal Magnetic Holder:

http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=ARKCM217

Which I was toying with getting.

This may be a stupid question but is the metal casing of the NZ magnetic? I'd rather not add on a lump of steel and add to its already weighty bulk....

Cheers

N

[zwergnase]

This may be a stupid question but is the metal casing of the NZ magnetic?I'd rather not add on a lump of steel and add to its already weighty bulk....
I might be mistaken, but I think the NZ90 case is made of magnesium, not steel. And it is not very "magnetic", as the internal electronics wouldn't take to kindly to such interference anyway.

[tonyreynolds]

I'm about to but the NavMan 4460 in car GPS system:

http://www.handnav.co.uk/product_details.php?id=5

However, Id let to get a steamlined-looking window or dash mount. The 'universal' mounts all look ugly with unwealdy appearing side grips which frankly, just look a little too naff. What I'm after is an alternative. I know there are PDA holders that have a magnetic base:the Arkon CM217 Universal Magnetic Holder:

http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=ARKCM217

Which I was toying with getting.

This may be a stupid question but is the metal casing of the NZ magnetic? I'd rather not add on a lump of steel and add to its already weighty bulk....

Cheers

N

Cars are different, but I wrestled with the same problem. I have a 2003 Jetta TDI and wanted to be able to use my NZ90 to check area traffic maps on my commute to and from work.

I tried just leaning the NZ agains the dash behind the gear shift, obviously not satisfactory...

I then discovered that I could hang the NZ on one of my dash vents using the Hotsync cover on the back of the unit. Works very well BUT, the hinge is a weak piece of plastic and it also meant I couldn't plug the NZ into the 12V outlet to charge it.

What I do now is lean it up against the clear instrument cluster between the tachometer and the speedometer. The bezel provides a nice "shelf", and some velcro keeps the NZ from sliding. Most importantly, it's now in my line-of-sight so that I don't have to take my eyes off the road. Here's a link to the traffic app I use. I don't know if it's available for other areas, but it works great here:

http://www.pdatraffic.com/

Tony

[spangle]

thnaks for the thoughts - I was also concerned about strong external magnetic fields and delicate electronics.

The PDA traffic app looks good - nothing in UK similar yet.

N