Speck Products Tough Skin Rubberized GPS Case for Garmin nuvi 4.3-inch GPS Devices (Black)
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.
Speck Products Tough Skin Rubberized GPS Case for Garmin nuvi 4.3-inch GPS Devices (Black) Features
- Use your Garmin nuvi without removing the case!
- Includes clip/holster for use with vehicle suction mount
- Openings and access to all connections and buttons
- Ultra-tough ruggedized silicon case protects your GPS device
User Reviews about Speck Products Tough Skin Rubberized GPS Case for Garmin nuvi 4.3-inch GPS Devices (Black)
I ordered this case for my Garmin Nuvi 255W. It fits the unit great and I can still use the OEM bracket over the included Speck belt clip. Good product. -- Fits like a glove
We purchased one of these to protect our Nuvi 255W. The package includes three things: the case, a plastic belt clip that snaps onto the back of the GPS, and a plastic screen protector. The product is apparently intended to allow you to take your Nuvi places you wouldn't ordinarily. While this product does add a considerable amount of protection to the GPS, it by no means makes it "rugged", and I wouldn't, say, go hiking with my Nuvi clipped to my belt. My first line of protection is a zippered case, and I use the rubberized skin as a second line of protection, in case I accidentally drop or ding it.
First, the case. It's made of some ruberized plastic which both looks and feels really nice. With it installed the edges and corners of the unit have better protection and can take some dings and bumps, but probably not drops onto hard surfaces, and definitely not sharp blows. The back is covered with a thin layer of the rubberized plastic, which doesn't offer as much protection. There are openings in the case for the UPS port, speaker, switch, and SD card slot. It's easier to handle to GPS with the case installed, too.
The term "case" is a little misleading. It's not really a case. It's more of a cover, protecting primarily the sides/edges of the GPS and, to a limited extent, the back. There is no protection for the screen. So if you drop your GPS and the screen happens to hit something, you're out of luck. If they could figure out how to add a cover that you could close over the screen, thus protecting it when not in use, this would be a really outstanding product.
Should you choose to use it, the belt clip snaps onto the back of the GPS after the cover is installed. It snaps into the mounting grooves on the top and bottom of the GPS. The clip has identical grooves on its outside, so you can mount your GPS in your car with the clip attached. With the clip installed the back of the GPS is covered by a sheet of reasonably tough plastic, thus adding more protection. A window in the plastic allows access to the USB port and speaker on the back of the unit.
The clip itself is a piece of molded plastic, and is not hinged in any way. This means that if your belt or whatever is too thick or wide you will place some strain on the clip. Do this too many times and I think that the clip will likely break. An improved clip would really help.
The screen protector is a plastic sheet that adheres to the screen and protects it from fingerprints etc. It was a pain to install, primarily because the instructions were incomprehensible. I contacted the company about it, and they're aware of the problem and indicated that improved instructions were forthcoming.
-- Great product, but it's not a first line of defense.
The Speck Toughskin is a great case for the Nuvi unless you have a 265wt or 285wt. I specifically asked Speck Customer Service if this case had an opening for the microphone and was told yes. I guess they forgot to actually look at the case as there is no such opening.
If you have a bluetooth enabled model, this case covers the microphone and muffles your voice during calls. In all other aspects I find this case to be of superior quality.
As for the quality of the Speck Customer Service reps, I guess you can't have everything... -- Great case except...
I received a garmin nuvi 255w for Christmas 09 and wanted to protect my present, so i looked at this one and purchased it, based on all you fine people's reviews! first off thanks everyone for the reviews and feedback,fits like a glove.i think it looks very tough and much cooler when i put it on.i would recommend it to everyone who wants to protect in the longevity of your investment.just got my case, and will keep up with the feedback as i use it more and more. thank you! -- a must have! protection 24/7~ for your investment!











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