How Important Is A Magellan GPS Mount?

The need for direction has no boundaries. In the mobile society we live in today, more and more people are venturing further and further from home, often to locations that they would never have imagined visiting. Drivers in motor homes, vans, SUV’s, passenger cars, and motorcycles clog the worlds roadways with any number of travelers destined to get somewhere…anywhere, as quickly and easily as possible.

Personal GPS units, only a few years removed from being primarily thought of in terms of military and covert applications, have gained prominence as the travelers best friend and a “must have” for those who rely on getting from point A to point B for a living. The purpose and design of these units varies by the intended use, with GPS units like the Magellan RoadMate Series specifically geared for in-vehicle global positioning.

Typical of many Magellan GPS units is the availability of handy “extras” that make carrying or using a particular model easier or more efficient. Taken at face value, most of these items can be considered unnecessary conveniences. For example, a wrist strap on a portable GPS may seem like a good idea, but some users may find that having this device hanging off of the wrist is aggravating, or exposes it to unexpected bumps and jolts that might conceivably damage the unit. When exploring unfamiliar locations, smashing what could be your only way home against some rocks could be the harbinger of bad things to come.

Extras differ from necessities by functionality. One of those so-called extras is not an extra at all. The Magellan GPS mount is designed to keep your GPS unit stable in a position that allows for ease of use regardless of the type of vehicle or application. Necessity or convenience? All one needs to do is use the device to realize that a stable mount for the Magellan GPS is far from a mere convenience.

How many accidents have been caused by drivers trying to read maps or directions instead of watching the road? This is an issue that can easily be remedied with the use of one of the voice-prompt Magellan RoadMate models. But even a technologically advanced GPS like the RoadMate would be less-than useful if it ends up under the seat or rolling around on the floor. And then there’s the cost of replacing that piece of technology. A GPS mount that secures your unit in a safe and convenient location and allows complete use of its capabilities is almost worth as much as the unit itself. At least it would seem to be so.

Keep in mind that the RoadMate is only one model of many, and it seems that the further you look down the line of Magellan units, the more sense it makes to have a GPS mount around. Take the marine application as an example. While cruising the lake, you may encounter boat wakes or make sharp turns that will cause your GPS unit to take flight – literally. And while units designed for use in the water are capable of floating for extended periods, do you really want to spend the day scouring the waters for your GPS? Of course not. Therefore, a Magellan GPS mount is really a no-brainer.

How important is a GPS mount? Well, unless using the global positioning unit for hiking or other off-road applications, a mount I is almost a requirement. By securing your Magellan, you eliminate the possibility of “accidental abuse”. You will know where to find it when you need it, and when you are not using it, it is safely out of the way.

Most mounts are inexpensive and easy to install. But just a word to the wise…Be sure you know where you want the unit installed. Once you start poking holes in your cars interior, your ability to change locations for the GPS unit is drastically reduced.