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Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520?
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Had one on my 510, and it worked great.

Got a 520 today and would like to have the same protection. Was about to order an OEM one, but read the reviews and they were terrible.

Anyone found a brand that fits well?
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Re: Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520? [greenlawnracing] [ In reply to ]
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Got one on mine, no issues with the garmin case.
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Re: Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520? [Wetfeet] [ In reply to ]
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Got a white and a black garmin case for my 520. Nice, fits well and does the job to protect it.....
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Re: Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520? [Jimster] [ In reply to ]
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You guys talking about this case?

http://www.amazon.com/...ords=garmin+520+case
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Re: Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520? [greenlawnracing] [ In reply to ]
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greenlawnracing wrote:
You guys talking about this case?

http://www.amazon.com/...ords=garmin+520+case



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Re: Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520? [greenlawnracing] [ In reply to ]
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Why do you need a case? It's already waterproof and its securely mounted to your bike except to and from the house.
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Re: Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520? [logella] [ In reply to ]
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logella wrote:
Why do you need a case? It's already waterproof and its securely mounted to your bike except to and from the house.

It drops much more nicely with a case on it, though I've never used one either.
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Re: Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520? [nickwhite] [ In reply to ]
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nickwhite wrote:
logella wrote:
Why do you need a case? It's already waterproof and its securely mounted to your bike except to and from the house.


It drops much more nicely with a case on it, though I've never used one either.

This, and the fact that it can get scratched when throwing it in your bag, etc during transport - even though I've got the "tech vault" on my Ogio...anything could happen.


Almost dropped mine the first day I had it and would like to ensure better protection.

Also looking for screen protector recommendations as Zagg doesn't make one yet.
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Re: Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520? [logella] [ In reply to ]
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logella wrote:
Why do you need a case? It's already waterproof and its securely mounted to your bike except to and from the house.

Apparently, this is a solution to a problem that I did not know existed. I only recently replaced a 500 (with another 500) after 5+ years (really, I don't remember) of use. The only reason I got a new one was the battery life was starting to shorten with age and it would no longer hold through an IM. I didn't know they made cases, and didn't know that I needed one. I'm just happy wallowing in ignorance!
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Re: Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520? [HuffNPuff] [ In reply to ]
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I'm just happy wallowing in ignorance!

Same for me for just about everything.

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I didn't know they made cases, and didn't know that I needed one.
I just looked at my 500 which I've had since the beginning and other than the mount locking system there is nary a scratch on it. It's been in and out of bags, on and off bikes several overseas trips for years without a problem.
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Re: Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520? [greenlawnracing] [ In reply to ]
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greenlawnracing wrote:
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This, and the fact that it can get scratched when throwing it in your bag

What the hell are you carrying in your bag? Add me to the list of people who have dropped and crashed a 500 for years without a leaving a mark.

Any older STers remember people encasing their couches in vinyl covers?
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Re: Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520? [Thom] [ In reply to ]
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Thom wrote:
greenlawnracing wrote:
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This, and the fact that it can get scratched when throwing it in your bag

What the hell are you carrying in your bag? Add me to the list of people who have dropped and crashed a 500 for years without a leaving a mark.

Any older STers remember people encasing their couches in vinyl covers?

All the crap I need for a race weekend.

In the tech vault I put in my 520, charger, a 310xt for backup, and a few other misc items.
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Re: Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520? [Thom] [ In reply to ]
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Maybe his collection of steak knives?
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Re: Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520? [Thom] [ In reply to ]
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LMAO! First visit to my new Sister-in-Law's place and I made some crack like "Were those white trash clear plastic covers on that living room suite when you bought it?" Apparently not - 30 years later and that STILL hasn't healed.
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Re: Anyone have a case on their Garmin 520? [greenlawnracing] [ In reply to ]
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I have the Garmin case on mine. No issues. I doubt it would protect it if it were to drop from more than a few feet up, but it keeps it from getting scratched.
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