It is a matter of opinion, but I love the magnetic mount on my nuvi 3597LMTHD. I also have a 755T and 855 which use the snap in powered mounts, and they are good too, but for me the magnetic mount can't be beat for convenience. I even bought a second one for my pickup, so I can use my 3597 in both my car and truck without having to move the mount.
The magnetic mount also works well at destroying motel room keys and credit cards . Don't put your magnetic mounted nuvi and motel room key in the same pocket
Note that none of the new Garmin Drive devices have a speaker in the mount and only one of the Drives has a powered magnetic mount. The only models with a powered mount and speaker in the mount are the slightly older 34XX, 35XX and the 37XX series devices.
It is a matter of opinion, but I love the magnetic mount on my nuvi 3597LMTHD. I also have a 755T and 855 which use the snap in powered mounts, and they are good too, but for me the magnetic mount can't be beat for convenience. I even bought a second one for my pickup, so I can use my 3597 in both my car and truck without having to move the mount.
The magnetic mount also works well at destroying motel room keys and credit cards . Don't put your magnetic mounted nuvi and motel room key in the same pocket
Also good at destroying thumbdrives and lots of other stuff. Probably not good around your smart phone either.
I also have a 755T and 855 which use the snap in powered mounts,
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I've never seen the magnetic mounts, I have a 2460, and a couple Zumo's, that have the snap in kind of power mount, my newer 2689 has a mini USB plug providing power, I must say I prefer the snap in type over the plug, which seems to be a possible weak spot in the system, physically.
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2 Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-S, Nuvi 2689, 2 Nuvi 2460, Zumo 550, Zumo 450, Uniden R3 radar detector with GPS built in, includes RLC info. Uconnect 430N Garmin based, built into my Jeep.
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I also have a 755T and 855 which use the snap in powered mounts,
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I've never seen the magnetic mounts, I have a 2460, and a couple Zumo's, that have the snap in kind of power mount, my newer 2689 has a mini USB plug providing power, I must say I prefer the snap in type over the plug, which seems to be a possible weak spot in the system, physically.
I kind of like having my 2699 have a USB plug providing power. It allows the passenger to take the 2699 off its stand and put in locations without worrying about using up battery power. We shall see if it is a weak spot in the physical design.
I've never seen the magnetic mounts, I have a 2460, and a couple Zumo's, that have the snap in kind of power mount, my newer 2689 has a mini USB plug providing power, I must say I prefer the snap in type over the plug, which seems to be a possible weak spot in the system, physically.
I kind of like having my 2699 have a USB plug providing power. It allows the passenger to take the 2699 off its stand and put in locations without worrying about using up battery power. We shall see if it is a weak spot in the physical design.
I use mine everyday at work, even days I know I won't need it I set it up, just in case. I take it down every afternoon and put it in my work bag. I can't leave it in the truck, it might not be there in the morning. I'm very conscious of pulling the plug out correctly, I haven't had it for a full year yet and it feels like the plug is getting a tad loose.
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2 Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-S, Nuvi 2689, 2 Nuvi 2460, Zumo 550, Zumo 450, Uniden R3 radar detector with GPS built in, includes RLC info. Uconnect 430N Garmin based, built into my Jeep.
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Matter of opinion.
It is a matter of opinion, but I love the magnetic mount on my nuvi 3597LMTHD. I also have a 755T and 855 which use the snap in powered mounts, and they are good too, but for me the magnetic mount can't be beat for convenience. I even bought a second one for my pickup, so I can use my 3597 in both my car and truck without having to move the mount.
The magnetic mount also works well at destroying motel room keys and credit cards
. Don't put your magnetic mounted nuvi and motel room key in the same pocket 
Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon
POWER MOUNT
Does the Magnetic Mount have a speaker?
3790LMT; 2595LMT; 3590LMT, 60LMTHD
Depends on device.
It does on the 3597, which does greatly improve the volume and quality of the sound. AFAIK, the new DriveLuxe 50 mount does not have a speaker.
Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon
POWER MOUNT
I wanted a mount with the speaker with it.
3790LMT; 2595LMT; 3590LMT, 60LMTHD
Your wish...
I wanted a mount with the speaker with it.
...is granted:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/45200
Note that none of the new Garmin Drive devices have a speaker in the mount and only one of the Drives has a powered magnetic mount. The only models with a powered mount and speaker in the mount are the slightly older 34XX, 35XX and the 37XX series devices.
Magnetic Mounts
It is a matter of opinion, but I love the magnetic mount on my nuvi 3597LMTHD. I also have a 755T and 855 which use the snap in powered mounts, and they are good too, but for me the magnetic mount can't be beat for convenience. I even bought a second one for my pickup, so I can use my 3597 in both my car and truck without having to move the mount.
The magnetic mount also works well at destroying motel room keys and credit cards
. Don't put your magnetic mounted nuvi and motel room key in the same pocket 
Also good at destroying thumbdrives and lots of other stuff. Probably not good around your smart phone either.
POWER MOUNT
How is the sound quality on the speaker that doesn't have a power mount. I wear hearing aids, so the sound quality is important to me.
3790LMT; 2595LMT; 3590LMT, 60LMTHD
snap in ...
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I also have a 755T and 855 which use the snap in powered mounts,
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I've never seen the magnetic mounts, I have a 2460, and a couple Zumo's, that have the snap in kind of power mount, my newer 2689 has a mini USB plug providing power, I must say I prefer the snap in type over the plug, which seems to be a possible weak spot in the system, physically.
. 2 Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-S, Nuvi 2689, 2 Nuvi 2460, Zumo 550, Zumo 450, Uniden R3 radar detector with GPS built in, includes RLC info. Uconnect 430N Garmin based, built into my Jeep. .
I like the USB connection
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I also have a 755T and 855 which use the snap in powered mounts,
~snip~
I've never seen the magnetic mounts, I have a 2460, and a couple Zumo's, that have the snap in kind of power mount, my newer 2689 has a mini USB plug providing power, I must say I prefer the snap in type over the plug, which seems to be a possible weak spot in the system, physically.
I kind of like having my 2699 have a USB plug providing power. It allows the passenger to take the 2699 off its stand and put in locations without worrying about using up battery power. We shall see if it is a weak spot in the physical design.
Garmin Nuvi 2699 with 2017.30 Maps
Like you said ...
I've never seen the magnetic mounts, I have a 2460, and a couple Zumo's, that have the snap in kind of power mount, my newer 2689 has a mini USB plug providing power, I must say I prefer the snap in type over the plug, which seems to be a possible weak spot in the system, physically.
I kind of like having my 2699 have a USB plug providing power. It allows the passenger to take the 2699 off its stand and put in locations without worrying about using up battery power. We shall see if it is a weak spot in the physical design.
I use mine everyday at work, even days I know I won't need it I set it up, just in case. I take it down every afternoon and put it in my work bag. I can't leave it in the truck, it might not be there in the morning. I'm very conscious of pulling the plug out correctly, I haven't had it for a full year yet and it feels like the plug is getting a tad loose.
. 2 Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-S, Nuvi 2689, 2 Nuvi 2460, Zumo 550, Zumo 450, Uniden R3 radar detector with GPS built in, includes RLC info. Uconnect 430N Garmin based, built into my Jeep. .
Powered Mount
Have a 3590LMT which uses a powered mount. I also use a vent clip the mount attaches to that I find very useful - no suction cup to worry about.
I prefer the Magnetic mount
For convenience, I prefer the magnetic mounts. They self center and aid in quickly mounting if you have to do so while driving.