Best GPS for convertible

[chris333]

I've bought a Navigon GPS System, which quite apart from being the most unintuitive thing I've used in years, has a display that is not bright enough for me to see most of the time when the roof is down.

Has anyone got any suggestions of a portable GPS that has got a nice bright screen? I'm thinking maybe something like a Tomtom Rider designed for bikes might be better, but would welcome any advice!

Thanks

Chris

[mikey k]

I've used TomTom ONE ONE XL and GO550's in my convertibles with no real problems.
It maybe worth knocking up something like the "hood" the Rider comes with.

[dapprman]

I've used my Garmin 1490T in my MX5 with no problems.

[nickwilcock]

Garmin nüvi660 works fine in my SLK32 AMG with the display brightness set to 100% - but I usually leave the sound muted.

[cheadle hulme]

mikey k said:

It maybe worth knocking up something like the "hood" the Rider comes with.

Bit chavvy, but yes. I knocked something up using a bit of old inner tube for my Garmin when I had the same problem in the Z4.

[so called]

nickwilcock said:

Garmin nüvi660 works fine in my SLK32 AMG with the display brightness set to 100% - but I usually leave the sound muted.

+1
I also mount it on a base mat rather than on the screen.

[nickwilcock]

I use a Garmin 'automotive' base mount - can't stand those windscreen sucker things:

Edited by nickwilcock on Thursday 3rd February 21:26

[Mykap]

I used a Tomtom xl in my last Mustang vert with a Proclip mount. That way its securely on the dash rather than the windscreen and you can angle in down slightly. Never any problem in the strong Spanish sunlight and a more elegant solution/appearance to boot.

[sinizter]

Garmin 3790T - It's bright enough in the lowest setting with night colours for daytime use - with or without the roof.