GPS reciever - Black or Silver?

[gizmo1990]

I've just ordered a GPS reciever (BT-338) but I'm a bit unsure which casing colour to choose?

I understand that a lot of people seem to think silver is beter since it will reflect the suns rays if the unit is on the dash? However I personally feel that silver would make the unit stand out more and its reflection in the windscreen would distract me?

Also since the unit is SiRF STAR III I should be able to just keep it in the glovebox shoudn't I?

Sorry if this sounds a really dumb question but I'm a newbie at gps stuff and I'd like to make the right decision?

Any advice appreciated.

[lbendlin]

I prefer silver - exactly for the reason you mentioned (heat reflective)
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[gizmo1990]

Thanks for the reply lbendlin.

I must admit I'm a bit skeptical over all this heat issue, I mean really, how less hot is a silver casing going to get compared to a black one?

Also isn't a SiRF STAR III reciever capable of getting a reception inside buildings?

[Darren]

Unless like Lutz you're in Texas then the case colour is unlikely to make any difference in use.

I have a range of receivers all different colours and they all work fine come rain or shine. Even in the hot weather we've had occasionally this year they've survived.
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Darren Griffin

[gizmo1990]

Thanks for your advice Darren.

Given the choice then what would you choose?

[Darren]

I'd take whichever was in stock/cheapest or matched my car! My BT338 is a one off that came in chocolate brown!
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[Androo]

I'd take a black one, it's less likely to attract the attention of thieves as it will match most of the plastic in your car (probably!)

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