[BaseCamp] Question of screen brightness

[Larry Meeker]

Such a feature-rich and practical gps apparently would cost $1800 instead of $800.

Motorcyclist’s are a tiny part of Garmin’s business.

Hence we got basecamp from their hiking division.

Larry in Jax, FL

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> On Jun 18, 2018, at 8:51 AM, Todd Witte <Todd at pccboxes.com> wrote:
> 
> I have 2 595 units, the Dezl 770 and the 2797 
> 
> 2797 has 7" screen and you can get active weather radar like on our phones
> Dezl 770 has 7" hi def screen- beautiful
> The 595 units calculate very quickly but screen is small and dull and hard to see durnign the day.  I even run with sunshades made for it I found on ebay.  
> 
> WHY- can't Garmin combine all the features into 1 GPS.    There were some older units that even allowed you to see all your bonus locations (waypoints) on the map as you'e riding.
> 
> The 595 with the Dezl 770 hi def 7" screen with the 2797's active weather radar map along with the older gps unit that allows you to see all yoru binus locations on the screen would be the best.
> 
> Todd L. Witte
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Basecamp [mailto:basecamp-bounces at lists.micapeak.com] On Behalf Of Rick Armour
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2018 8:26 AM
> To: BaseCamp <basecamp at lists.micapeak.com>
> Subject: Re: [BaseCamp] Question of screen brightness
> 
> I run a 595 side by side with a 660 and with both at 100%, the 660 is noticeably brighter during the day. I do like the detail on the 595 at night and when not in direct sunlight.
> 
> But the brightness of the 595 is a huge fail for Garmin. I'm very disappointed with that particular aspect of the unit.
> 
> Rick Armour
> 
> On Mon, Jun 18, 2018 at 6:03 AM, DENNIS O'DELL <denniscodell at icloud.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> I have a question regarding screen brightness. I have a Zumo 665, BMW 
>> Navigator IV and V. Of the three, the old 665 has the brightest 
>> display, but it’s certainly not great on a normal sunny day. The two 
>> BMW branded units are miserable to read. The screen brightness is set 
>> at 100% on all three.
>> 
>> I’m considering a Garmin 595 LM. Can anyone provide feed back 
>> regarding the display brightness compared to the units I mentioned above?
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Mit freundlichen Grüßen/With best regards,
>> 
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