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A word to the wisew...on Garmin
On Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:51:19 -0700, Chris
wrote: I called Garmin Support today to discuss a recurring problem I have with a new chart plotter. Seems the screen has a delicate, oh so delicate film placed on it to improve readability in daylight, (which is a problem with Garmin)...The coating had spots on it ......assumed water or salt so I washed it with Windex and wiped with a paper towel.....This destroyed the screen coating, null and voided the warranty. Their cleaning solution is Distilled water and micro fiber cloth only on the screen...sounds well suited for the marine environment, don't you think? What happens when the waves come in...the rain falls or heaven to Betsy get soap and water on it when washing of the beer and pretzels that have stuck to it over the weekend...I started with Garmin's 210 series great...big screeen readable charts dependable..now it's small screens, bad charts and delicate Gamin's business interest have shifted and now putting out cheap auto GPS units helping lost soles find the closest Wendy's....is the priority So. Now that you've scolded by the scolds about how dainty you should be when wiping off a effing screen, what did you go with? And what model is that Garmin so I make sure to avoid it. And thanks for the heads up. I agree that a chartplotter screen on a sailing vessel shouldn't need the exquisite care one uses when placing delicate lace doilies in preparation for tea and crumpets. Distilled water and micro fibers to wipe a damn screen, indeed. Mein Gott in Himmel! What the hell is the sailing world coming to? --Vic |
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A word to the wisew...on Garmin
Bob wrote:
On Sep 6, 6:30 pm, Wayne.B wrote: On Thu, 6 Sep 2007 16:49:40 -0400, "Wilbur Hubbard" Or better yet switch to Furuno, the almost universal choice of professional fisherman who rely on their equipment everyday. Furuno has the best daytime visibility of all manufacturers, highly waterproof and very reliable. Agreed........... walk the working docks in the PNW. 90% of the small operators , salmon/ crabbers, use Furuno gear. Why would an ignorant poor hard workin guy buy Furuno? Cause it works. Not with Mapsource it doesn't! |
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