Garmin GMN PAFM Mounting Unit, Carrying Case

Pros: Works well, easy to stow under your seat, adjusts easily.

Cons: A bit pricey, after spending hundreds on a Garmin.

The Bottom Line: The Bottom Line is a big fan of friction in cars, but it usually costs more than $30.

Review: Having finally decided to purchase a Garmin Nuvi 650 GPS unit, I figured I might as well go all-out and get everything I needed to maximize my GPS enjoyment. This included the beanbag dash mount that I’d first encountered when using my friend’s Garmin ...

Pros: Works on hills, easy access to GPS, easily hidable

Cons: Expensive, moves around slightly when roads are bumpy

The Bottom Line: A good solution for GPS if you live in California, or don't want a GPS windshield mount

Review: I decided to try the Garmin Portable Friction Mount to hold my Nuvi because I live in California, where it is illegal to mount the GPS unit direction on the windshield. The portable friction mount supports both the smaller size and widescreen-sized ...