ARKON GN097-USB Pedestal Lighter Socket Mount with integrated Mini USB Power for Garmin

by Arkon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 2 x 6 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001US4RUA
• Item model number: GN097-USB
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)

Product Description

ARKON GN097-USB Pedestal Lighter Socket Mount with integrated Mini USB Power for Garmin

Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect solution, October 9, 2009

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Pradip - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ARKON GN097-USB Pedestal Lighter Socket Mount with integrated Mini USB Power for Garmin (Electronics)

I have been looking for a mount for my Garmin that doesn't go on the window. In California and Minnesota its illegal and this mount was the perfect solution. I have bought mounts that attach to the air vent and those can be frustrating to attach and detach.
This mount attaches securely to the lighter Socket and doesn't move around. The integrated Power cable ensures that you don't need the long Garmin power cable dangling around in your car.
This works perfectly in the Toyota Camry, but may not work in every car model. It all depends on where the car has its lighter socket.
I really love this mount. Its a great value and works so much better than most of the mounting solutions out there.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not compatable with Nuvi 255W, March 29, 2010

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K. D. Mihills - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ARKON GN097-USB Pedestal Lighter Socket Mount with integrated Mini USB Power for Garmin (Electronics)

I bought this mount for my Garmin Nuvi 255W. I thought that it would be better than the Arkon GN097 without USB.
Although the product seems stout and installation is a no-brainer when the usb cable is plugged into the gps, the Nuvi thinks that it is connected to a computer. There is no -power for the Nuvi and the unit does not navigate until the usb is unplugged. I contacted customer service at Arkon and was informed that the usb mount is not compatable with the 255W. Check the compatability list on the Arkon website before ordering. The product itself seems fine.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great mount for your Garmin, March 28, 2009

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Stephen Smith (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews
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This mount does just what it should-- holds and powers your GPS. The two joints adjust and have little ridges that lock the joint tight when adjusted with the thumbscrew-- which means the joints don't slip when the car hits a bump. Having the USB cable integrated means no cables running all over the car. (By the way, on my Nuvi 260w, the USB mini cable plugs into the unit, not the mount, as stated). The whole unit can be quickly All in all, a clean, stable, simple mounting solution for your GPS.