 Review by Darren Griffin
Introduction
If you're a photographer then the Hama brand may already be familiar to you. Specialists in accessories they are one of the leading accessory companies in the UK.
The UK headquarters is located in Basingstoke, Hampshire and employs a 40 strong team of employees, supported by 1,400 people at Hama's Group headquarters in Monheim, Germany.
Although Hama offer a wide range of accessories for photography, entertainment, audio, cables, bags etc they have a growing range of specific SatNav accessories and so I have provided here a brief sample of their product range.
Products
Hama's range of GPS brackets and cradles is sourced from Herbert Richter (HR) with whom many of us will already be familiar. Herbert Richter are a German manufacturer who specialise in mounting solutions and have an excellent reputation for quality. They are OEM suppliers of mounts to many of the worlds leading GPS manufacturers. We covered HR Mounts in detail here. HR mounts use a standard 4 prong mounting system so that cradles can be mixed with mounts in any combination.
In addition to the brackets and cradles they have a range of protective cases, cleaning products and screen protectors.
Although it would be impossible to cover each and every product Hama offer we have chosen a small selection from their range to show just what is available:
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88407
Base Mounting System for Windscreen
With the HR 4-prong connector. Universally suitable for all holders/adapter plates with this system.
- With an extra-strong adhesive suction cup system for mounting on the windscreen and other smooth surfaces (e.g. adapter plates for suction cups)
- Adjustable horizontal and vertical viewing angle
- The set position can be secured with locking screws
- Extension segment included
RRP £17.99
This is a sturdy windscreen mount with an extension arm that can be fitted if needed. Ball joints at each end allow precise positioning as needed.
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88420
Hama Base Mounting System for Handlebar
With the HR 4-prong connector
- Screw-mounted on the handlebar
- With two rubber pads for optimal attachment
- Suitable for all handlebar diameters up to aproximately 30 mm
RRP £9.99
For them mountain bikers and cyclists amongst us, this mount can be easily fitted to the handlebars of your bike and is compatible with all 4-prong cradles. |
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88440
Holder for Fujitsu Siemens Pocket Loox N 100
With the HR 4-prong connector
RRP £11.99
An example of the custom cradles available to fit the 4-prong mounts. This vacuumn formed ABS cradle is designed to fit the Loox N100 which can be easily clipped into place.
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88415
Universal PDA Holder
With the HR 4-prong connector
- Suitable for PDA's/smartphones with a width of 57 - 87 mm
- Flexibly adjustable holding jaws
- Movable bars (detachable)
- Adhesive pad included
- Colour: black
RRP £12.99
A well designed universal type holder suitbale for PDA's and other larger devices. The foam lined 'jaws' clam the device securely using a ratchet system and the feet at the bottom can be adjusted for position.
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88432
Screen Protector for Navigation Systems
Especially developed for displays of navigation systems
- To protect against finger-marks, dust and scratches
- Reduces reflections
- Easy to apply and to remove without residues
- For maximum screen size: 4"
- 3 pieces
RRP £6.99 |
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88442
Navi Cleaning Kit
Removes dust and dirt from navigation systems
Contents of the kit:
- 5 wet/dry cloths
- Microfibre cloth 10 x 15 cm
- Foam swab
- 50 ml pump-action spray
- 5 dry cloths 10 x 10 cm
- RRP £9.99
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88467
NaviBag Dots, blue
Universal bag for navigation systems
- Colour: blue
- Material: EVA (water-repellent)
Equipment:
- Belt loop
- Hand strap
- Inside dimensions: 13 x 2.5 x 8.0 cm
RRP £6.99
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88490
NaviBag for TomTom One 2nd Generation, black
Bag, fits perfectly
- Colour: black
- Material: nylon/PVC
Equipment:
- Hand/belt loop for easy and convenient carrying
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Conclusion
With typical German quality these are well made and well designed accessories. We are great fans of HR Mounts but they have always been difficult to source as accessories. With Hama now supplying the range as Hama branded products they should become very much easier to get hold of.
All of Hama's accessories are reasonably priced and we would have no hesitation in recommending them. In the UK, outlets such as Maplins stock a wide range of Hama products.
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