| In the past most people who bought a GPS unit | | | | Benefits of Not Mounting |
| would mount it inside of their car. Today, each | | | | Many people like to keep their GPS on their seat, on |
| consumer will make this decision on their own. Most | | | | the dash, or on the divider between the driver's and |
| units come with mounting kits, but you can decide if | | | | passenger's seat in their vehicle. For these people not |
| you would like to use it or not. Many people are | | | | mounting makes the most sense because they can |
| finding that it is more convenient for them if they do | | | | place the GPS where they want it. For many people |
| not mount the GPS, though others feel that mounted | | | | it is a matter of comfort and some people are more |
| is the best option. You will need to decide, based on | | | | comfortable having the GPS in a specific place where |
| your own needs which option is best for you and the | | | | it cannot be mounted but can be viewed. |
| way you use your GPS unit. | | | | Other people do not mount their GPS because it can |
| Benefits of Mounting | | | | be a hassle to get it done. In fact, many people start |
| There are many benefits to mounting your GPS unit | | | | out planning to mount the GPS but when they find |
| in your car. The most obvious benefit is that you will | | | | out how difficult it is they decide otherwise. Many |
| always know where your GPS is. You won't have to | | | | people cannot install the GPS themselves, instead it |
| fumble around for it when you are driving and you | | | | needs to be professionally installed which can take |
| can ensure that it is in a place where you can easily | | | | time and money. In addition, if you want to remove |
| see the screen or hear the directions. This is | | | | the GPS unit from the car at any time it may leave |
| especially important if you regularly drive in unfamiliar | | | | holes or discoloring on the dash area of the car. |
| areas where you cannot risk taking your eyes off | | | | A lot of people choose not to mount if they don't |
| the road for even a moment. | | | | use their GPS in the same car each time they use it. |
| Many units were made to be mounted in a car or in a | | | | If you only use your GPS in a work vehicle or when |
| boat or aircraft, so they simply work better when | | | | you are in a rental car it really doesn't make sense to |
| they are mounted to something. If you have to push | | | | mount it in your personal car. In addition, if you only |
| buttons or touch the screen you may need the GPS | | | | use your GPS a couple times a year it may not be |
| to be on a flat and steady surface to have it work | | | | worth it to mount the unit permanently in the car. |
| quickly, easily, and as effectively as possible. | | | | |