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Berisford Regular Visitor
Joined: Mar 13, 2004 Posts: 97
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 11:28 am Post subject: Reflections |
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Got myself a nice new 50 with the digital traffic......wonderful device, love the voice control......however, it's going back to John Lewis.
I cannot live with the reflections.....compared to my old Nuvi 1390 it is a real backwards step.
I must say my first impressions on opening it in the house were very favourable but once attached on my dash that wonderful sexy looking screen becomes a nightmare.
Searching back through the posts on here it seems I should have done more research...... |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7123 Location: Reading
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 11:39 am Post subject: |
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I agree that the latest glass fronts do cause distracting reflections if not positioned just so.
Mine is pointing towards the centre of the roof lining and is fine. _________________ DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3 |
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Berisford Regular Visitor
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 11:46 am Post subject: |
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I've tried pointing it every which I can this morning but nothing alleviates the problem sufficiently for me.......was considering one of the stick-on anti-glare / protector thingies but I read they aren't too effective.
Very disappointed. |
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sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4462 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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Must say I have no issues with mine. Have you tried adjusting screen brightness? Mine is set at 70%.
Also where do you put it? Mine is where I've always placed a satnav, lower right of screen. _________________ Where there's a will ... there's a way. |
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Berisford Regular Visitor
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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It sits on the dash in the right hand corner, I get the reflection of my hand on the steering wheel at best and lots more at worst.
Setting the brightness to 100% improves things slightly.
Going to try later with it on a Belkin mount attached to a central air vent.
I've ordered a anti-glare protector but I'm not too hopeful the central mount and or the anti glare screen will cure it.....we'll see. |
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sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4462 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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What vehicle are you in? As I said, never had an issue with mine in a Ford Focus ... _________________ Where there's a will ... there's a way. |
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Berisford Regular Visitor
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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Golf. |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7123 Location: Reading
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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Mine is bottom right corner as well, on a Garmin quick release dash mount.
Mine must be higher, or the wheel lower because I don't have that issue either......oh, hang on, I hold my wheel at 20 past 8 not 10 to 2.
Or, because I'm using a dash mount I have more lateral movement. If it was windscreen mounted it wouldn't tilt as far back. _________________ DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3 |
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marksfish Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Jun 25, 2005 Posts: 802 Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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I have a screen protector on mine, no reflections _________________ Garmin Drivesmart 51 LMT-D Europe |
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Berisford Regular Visitor
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 10:35 am Post subject: |
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Well, the 5" mirror is not as bad when bolted to the central air vent. Tilted back a little with the brightness on 100% improves the situation, but I can still see some of the overhead console outline and bright-work together with some roof lining detail reflected clearly, especially in sunlight.
Perhaps today being very bright was not the best day for 'first impressions'........?
I'm pinning my hopes on a bloody expensive bit of 3M anti-glare film currently winging its way to me.
There was a number of cheaper (German origin) stick on film protectors on e-bay but the high number of negative reviews put me off. |
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 11:51 am Post subject: |
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Berisford wrote: | I'm pinning my hopes on a bloody expensive bit of 3M anti-glare film currently winging its way to me. | Please let us know how this works out as I am thinking of getting an anti glare. |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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... and how it affects touchscreen, if at all. _________________ DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3 |
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Berisford Regular Visitor
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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I will..... |
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purplebus Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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I had the same problem - virtually unreadable in sunlight.
I eventually bought an anti-glare screen protector from www.boxwave.com They are USA based but it wasn't particularly expensive (about 15 USD)
Solved the problem - well worth the money. |
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Berisford Regular Visitor
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Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2017 9:00 am Post subject: |
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purplebus wrote: | I had the same problem - virtually unreadable in sunlight.
I eventually bought an anti-glare screen protector from www.boxwave.com They are USA based but it wasn't particularly expensive (about 15 USD)
Solved the problem - well worth the money. |
marksfish wrote: | I have a screen protector on mine, no reflections |
That's 2 positive votes, thanks lads, I report back when mine arrives, hopefully sometime soon though the company website is predicting Monday 14th! |
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