Speck Products Tough Skin Rubberized GPS Case for Garmin nuvi 4.3-inch GPS Devices (Black)

by Speck

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.9 x 6.8 inches ; 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001HX4DGQ
• Item model number: NV205W-BLK-TS
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Product Description

Go where others fear to tread with your portable GPS device. The ToughSkin rugged rubberized case sports a distinct, textured pattern that protects your Garmin nuvi from accidental bumps and drops without adding bulk or limiting access to buttons and controls. WIth ToughSkin, you'll have the freedom to carry your GPS device however and wherever you please while keeping it wrapped in stye and protection. Custom designed for a perfect fit for the Garmin nuvi 200w, 205w, 250w, 255w and 260w.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the cool nuvis have one!, January 13, 2009

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DMA "DMA" (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speck Products Tough Skin Rubberized GPS Case for Garmin nuvi 4.3-inch GPS Devices (Black) (Electronics)

I was so happy with my new Garmin 255w; it got me across the state of Michigan over the Christmas holiday with nary a hitch. The only problem? I was having trouble holding onto the darned thing! It slipped through my fingers twice and nearly met its end on the concrete. I found this Speck case on Amazon, and I thought I'd give it a try. What a great product! It fits the device perfectly, and it gives it a nice beefy feel. Now I have something to hold onto. Like some of the other reviewers, I decided not install the screen protector; I am primarily interested in protecting the device body and making it more grippable. Once fitted on the GPS, the Speck gives added depth to the front of the device; the screen is now "sunk in" further, and I think that will be sufficient protection for me. All in all, I think this is a very well-made product, and I highly recommend it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tough Protection, January 3, 2009

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Mike (Benicia, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speck Products Tough Skin Rubberized GPS Case for Garmin nuvi 4.3-inch GPS Devices (Black) (Electronics)

The Speck ToughSkin case provides a nice layer of impact protection for my Nuvi 260W. It fits snugly and all of the openings line up with the ports, power switch, etc. The included belt clip also provides the attachment point for the Nuvi's mounting clip which, from some reviews I've read, may not have been apparent to some users. This isn't too surprising though as Speck uses simple illustrations instead of printed instructions for their products, which can be a bit vague.

One gripe I have is with the "screen protector". It's glossy so there are some reflection issues and it also seems to react with polarized sunglasses causing a "rainbow" effect. The material is easily scratched and with it's thickness and stiffness, the inevitable minute speck of dust causes a large air bubble. Basically it looks trashed immediately after being applied and will probably end up being removed and tossed.

Other than that, the Speck ToughSkin is an excellent way to give your GPS some protection from everyday bumps and bruises.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars like a glove, November 30, 2008

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Mr. Gelek (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speck Products Tough Skin Rubberized GPS Case for Garmin nuvi 4.3-inch GPS Devices (Black) (Electronics)

This fits my 255W perfectly. Gives nice rubberized protection and makes it just sticky enough to keep the unit from sliding around when I'm fumbling for the beanbag base unit. Works great with the Garmin mounting clip. And when one of the little tabs tore off of the screen protector during installation the Speck folks sent out a free replacement same day -- great service! One thing that could be improved: those plastic sheets that protect the screen are high-gloss and make the unit hard to see when there is any glare. The low reflection type would be better... But this is not the reason I bought the cover in the first place, so I just took it off.