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[jshuck]

Just took a trip in the cage and I noticed a recent problem with other drivers. Why do people put their new GPS units right smack dab in the center of their windshields? I have seen many put them either in the middle or off to the right under the rearview mirror. Do they not realize that there could be a car, person or a motorcycle in that blind spot that is blocked by their stupid GPS?
What out for these idiots....

[BreadMan]

Uhh, what about all the moto riders that put them right smack in the center of their handlebars, blocking important instruments!!

[SIBUD]

Uhh, what about all the moto riders that put them right smack in the center of their handlebars, blocking important instruments!!

Obvious, so the know where they are when they call for a tow. :D

[wsteinborn]

My ZUMO automotive mount is under the rearview in the center of the dash, so I can see it and my wife.

It blocks my view of the right side of the hood of my car, not any traffic.

On my bike it blocks the road immediately in front of the bike. (i.e. 4 feet or so.)

Don't cast stones unless you can see what I see.

[jdmetzger]

The GPS on my R80 was mounted on the right side, and blocked nothing. Having it on the GSPD, it's mounted dead center, and is just under both instruments and all warning lights. When I put it in my truck (rarely) it ends up near the center, but only blocks the view of my hood, like another mentioned.

The biggest problem I have with other drives isn't that things are obstructing their view; it's just that they are too lazy to actually LOOK, like the lady who tried to change lanes into me, yesterday morning.

[username]

i wanted a heads up display so i just mounted my gps inside the faceshield of my helmet. i'm like a fighter pilot!

:ha

[knary]

i wanted a heads up display so i just mounted my gps inside the faceshield of my helmet. i'm like a pighter filot!

:ha

fixed

[tessler]

I'm fortunate enough to own a car with a good, large navi positioned in the center of the dashboard where the climate and audio system controls are and am pleased with the positioning and ease-of-use (I don't think I'll ever own another car that doesn't have an in-dash GPS, I like it so much).

Now, if only there was a place to (safely) relocate the rear-view mirror, I'd have no blind spots at all. :D

[jdmetzger]

I'm fortunate enough to own a car with a good, large navi positioned in the center of the dashboard where the climate and audio system controls are and am pleased with the positioning and ease-of-use (I don't think I'll ever own another car that doesn't have an in-dash GPS, I like it so much).

Now, if only there was a place to (safely) relocate the rear-view mirror, I'd have no blind spots at all. :D

http://tessler.smugmug.com/photos/196811772_e7KUu-S.jpg

If they can find a place to wedge a rear-view video screen in the dash, that mirror will be obsolete. Get a wide-angle view to help with the other blind spots. :)

[hlothery]

Which is better: to take both eyes off the road for several seconds to look down at the dash or console mounted GPS, or to glance at one on the windshield (which might obscure small portions of your viewing field of the road) with your peripheral vision still on the road? The answer is.......both are bad, so don't use one at all.:stick Any other answer leaves you with certain compromises. Each person deals with their potential consequences in whatever manner he/she feels is most appropriate. YMMV.

[Braddog]

You'll see disclaimers for some states where it's illegal to mount a GPS on a windshield. Minnesota is one of them.

I don't own one...yet, but I'm still shopping.

[crazydrummerdude]

Which is better: to take both eyes off the road for several seconds to look down at the dash or console mounted GPS, or to glance at one on the windshield (which might obscure small portions of your viewing field of the road) with your peripheral vision still on the road? The answer is.......both are bad, so don't use one at all.:stick Any other answer leaves you with certain compromises. Each person deals with their potential consequences in whatever manner he/she feels is most appropriate. YMMV.

+1

[wsteinborn]

You'll see disclaimers for some states where it's illegal to mount a GPS on a windshield. Minnesota is one of them.

I don't own one...yet, but I'm still shopping.

California too - not just GPS, but nothing can be mounted to the windshield.

[535is]

This is one of those places where the goofball iQue I carry has some advantages.

It doesn't have any provision for mounting unless I buy one (I haven't) so it just lies there in the car if it is connected to anything like the GPS antenna I have on the roof or the stereo AUX input - or both. Mostly, it lives in my pocket and does what all my Palms have done. Keep me on schedule.

It isn't a big enough display to see real clearly. If I am really depending on it to get me somewhere, I will have it mapped and use the voice navigation function. Since it is also an MP3 player, I can run it through my car stereo and whenever there is a direction, it will interrupt my tunes to tell me about it. It never blocks my vision unless I am wearing my trousers over my head ...

[jshuck]

All I know is that if you pass one of these bozos at night, glance over and see that glowing GPS screen right on the windshield. Tell me that's not distracting.