GPSMAP 496 and a 65 mph crash landing
Many people don't realize that when we're developing products we put them through extreme test conditions. We drop 'em, dunk 'em, freeze 'em, and heat 'em, and that's just a few of the tests engineering puts products through. We're proud that our devices are rugged and can stand up to the challenges our customers give them -- even accidental challenges. Do you have a Garmin story to share? Send it to stories@garmin.com.
Today I did a really stupid thing, but Garmin bailed me out. As I was getting in the car to go to work, I set my GPSMAP 496 down on the roof to get my keys out. Somehow, I got in the car but forgot the GPS. Three miles later, I was cruising down the highway, and decided to switch lanes. As I straightened back out, I heard a rumble-thump sound, saw a tumbling blur in my left side mirror, and got instantly nauseous as I realized what had happened.









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