Sale on Garmin Products

Thanks for posting, but your first link is very questionable, looks like you linked to something in your Google mail trash maybe? Anyway, it just takes me to a page promoting google. This looks like Garmin's current sales.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/promotions/

Nothing of interest to me there... I don't need a sight for a crossbow, a golf computer, stereo system or bicycle pedal sensors, LOL. If you need one of those, perhaps a good deal? But this really sums up why I lost interest in Garmin. Regular automotive or handheld GPS units are no longer their priority and the remaining ones are way too expensive for me.

Smartwatches also don't interest me. But happy shopping to all who find a Garmin bargain!

Horse wellness monitor?

Blaze™ Equine Wellness System
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1277934/
(Sadly, this isn't on sale)

I'll bet this thing works better than the new H1 & eTrex Touch handhelds. One user in another forum got a support request reply from Garmin stating that their "resources were limited" (or something similar) when the user asked when they would fix an issue with a certain Garmin handheld GPS.

They have so much other crap (trolling motors, even) to support that it's no wonder they have limited available resources.

Was just looking at the super bright android devices on this site today. Saw some mixed comments from people who have had issues, so no idea how good they are. But the specs are impressive. Here's a 6" tablet with a screen they claim can sustain 1300 nits brightness. I think most phones are in the neighborhood of 500 or less nits.

https://www.tripltek.com/tmini

$595 doesn't seem unreasonable if these things are all that's claimed, the entry level Garmin Montana 700 is $650 now and it has a 5" screen, no camera and no cellular capability.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1435641/

You could install whatever apps you want on the tripltek (of course, it should work well with boydsmaps too ) Guessing that the battery might not last long if you crank the screen up to full brightnesss though and no idea how the GPS chips compare. It might be better suited for external power in a vehicle, maybe a better comparison with the 6" $700 tread?

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1478833/

I use a Garmin Zumo XT, which is designed for motorcycles, on my Can Am ATV and e-bikes. It is 1000 NITS brightness.

I do like that there are some additional choices in devices that are bright enough to see when outdoors. I have often thought that it would be great to have a device with a solid mount that will run Google Maps or whatever your map of choice is in the Android ecosystem.

While I certainly like that this is an unlocked device, the lack of 5G bands does concern me. I am also concerned about the Operating System only being on Android 12.

It does look like some more smartphones are having bright displays. In the not too distant past, consumers had to choose between the latest smartphone that wasn't rugged or having a bright display, Or choose a rugged smartphone with a bright display without the latest operating system or new 5G bands.

The latest smartphones with the brightest displays in early 2026 include the Honor Magic V5 (5,000 nits peak), OnePlus 13 (up to 4,500 nits), and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which achieved 3,287 nits in testing. Other top contenders for excellent outdoor visibility include the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, noted for its anti-reflective coating, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Top Smartphones with Brightest Displays (2025-2026)
Honor Magic V5: Features up to 5,000 nits peak brightness on its large foldable screen, with specialized eye-comfort technology.

OnePlus 13 & 15: Known for extreme brightness retention in direct sunlight, with the 13 model boasting 4,500 nits peak brightness.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra: Recorded ~3,287 nits in benchmarks, performing among the best for peak brightness.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Offers superior, high-contrast viewing in direct sunlight with an anti-reflective coating that reduces glare better than competitors.

iPhone 16 Pro Max / 17 Pro Max: Consistently provides top-tier brightness and high-quality display performance.

Key Considerations for Bright Displays
Peak vs. Sustained Brightness: While some phones reach over 4,000+ nits, this is often for small areas, while sustained, full-screen brightness in sunlight is generally lower.

Anti-Reflective Coating: The Samsung S25 Ultra stands out for screen clarity in sunlight due to reduced reflections, not just raw nits.

Battery Impact: High-brightness modes, especially over 120Hz, can significantly accelerate battery drain.

Thanks for the heads up. I will check out the dash cam to see if it is on sale.

They are definitely improving. I went from an iPhone 6s to 12 ProMax and it was noticeably brighter. I also have a few cheap rugged Android phones ( cost ~$150) for testing my app. They are actually very impressive for the price, but the screens just aren't very bright.

Using my iPhone in the car, it's basically impossible to turn off auto-brightness (even though you have it off in the menu). The screen will automatically dim when the phone gets too hot and, unfortunately, a bright summer day causes that to happen pretty quickly. But now I just use carplay to put iPhone apps on the built-in car screen (which is about 8" and very bright).

If you look at the tripltek link I posted above, they mention this issue and say that their device was specifically designed to run at full brightness continuously.

I think I've seen discussion that the iPhone 17 will also auto-dim when it gets too hot, seems like their desire to make things thin and light may not be compatible with sustained use of super bright screens? My newest Garmin automotive devices (DriveTrack 70, DriveSmart 60, IIRC) are quite bright compared to my phones. They don't have serious batteries inside though and probably wouldn't even run for an hour without external power.

Personally, I want a big screen device (tablet) in the car to test my app. Doing this now on a cheap rugged Android tablet (cost ~$250). Screen is pretty much always readable in the car, but I'd like brighter. Have been thinking about the 11" iPad Pro m5 (or maybe refurb m4, if Apple ever has any in stock). But they are really expensive, so I'm not quite ready to pull the trigger.

My 2018 (6th gen?) iPad still works fine for my limited needs but the battery is basically shot, so I think a new iPad of some sort is in my future. From the specs I've seen, you need the Pro m4 or m5 for a bright (1000 nit) screen, the others are all in the 500 to 700 nit range, I think. And then I wonder if the Pro can actually sustain the full brightness level in actual use?