Start 55TM un-mounting from suction??

[trellaine201]

Sorry i should have started a new thread.

How do i separate my tomtom from the mount?

I want to use my vent mount. Works much better for me. But i cant use the mount the way the tomtom is attatched to suction mount?

I just want the base unit.

Thanks

 

[Andy_P]

I think this is the page you need

Removing and re-attaching an integrated mount

 

[trellaine201]

I think this is the page you need

Removing and re-attaching an integrated mount

Thanks! Looks confusing but definitely it does come apart.

Not sure why it came integrated. Oh well.

 

[Andy_P]

Not sure why it came integrated. Oh well.

1. Cheap
2. Some bright spark in a 'focus group' said "It's annoying to have to carry the mount around"...

 

[trellaine201]

Its always the higher ups that make these decisions. People who have never used a gps lol

 

[canderson]

They may never use a GPS, but at least the brass could ask (ahem) their drivers what they think, eh? :rant:

 

[trellaine201]

Yep, that as well. Its mostly all about cutting costs these days. Gone are the days of great customer service and what the customer wants lol

 

[- et -]

Not sure why it came integrated. Oh well.

1. Cheap
2. Some bright spark in a 'focus group' said "It's annoying to have to carry the mount around"...

What I found ironic was that one "comparison" review of different GPS units gave higher marks to the TomTom units with the integral mount. I have no idea why they agreed with the wizard at TomTom who decided - apparently while in a chemically enhanced stupor - that this was a good idea.

The first thing I did when I got my GO LIVE 1535 was to remove the mount and substitute the appropriate adapter that allows me to use the GPS with a third-party mount.

With best wishes,
- Tom -

 

[canderson]

At first blush, the idea of an integrated mount has some merit. It's not until you have to use the silly things that you begin to realize why it's not a good idea. My guess is that since the reviewers are doing 1 shot testing, they don't realize what they've gotten themselves into with these mounts.

 

[Andy_P]

Exactly...
You can also imagine the way a survey question would be worded...

"Do you think having a neat, integrated mount would be better than having to carry a bulky separate one around with you? YES/NO"