WTB: Garmin 8612xsv

[bobeast]

Time to upgrade from my 7610xsv. It's probably a small chance, but I thought I would post here to see if someone else is ahead of me on the upgrade curve.

 

[b_arrington]

That's the newest model - likely not many for sale. Although there's an outside chance I might remove an 8616xsv.

 

[bobeast]

That's the newest model - likely not many for sale. Although there's an outside chance I might remove an 8616xsv.

Thanks. Unfortunately I don't have the real-estate for that big of a screen or I'd be all over it.

 

[alnav]

Thanks. Unfortunately I don't have the real-estate for that big of a screen or I'd be all over it.

Since you're wanting to go from a 10 to a 12 you probably may know this, but the latest Garmins are quite a bit smaller overall than the same sized screens of their predecessors. There's almost no bezel on the newer units. I could have fit 16's into what used to be a space for 12's last year when I changed out and kicked myself when I figured it out too late. I may change again early and there's a chance I will try to sell some 8612s (not XSV) come spring.

 

[bobeast]

Since you're wanting to go from a 10 to a 12 you probably may know this, but the latest Garmins are quite a bit smaller overall than the same sized screens of their predecessors. There's almost no bezel on the newer units. I could have fit 16's into what used to be a space for 12's last year when I changed out and kicked myself when I figured it out too late. I may change again early and there's a chance I will try to sell some 8612s (not XSV) come spring.

Yep. I'm aware of the footprint change. (mostly by moving the SD cards to the rear, I assume). That's the only thing allowing me to move up to a 12" in the allotted space.

I'm curious to know if the actual cutout size is the same (I'm guessing not)

 

[Jaybeaux]

When you get your 8612xsv, you're gonna love it!

Jaybeaux

 

[MatthewGoodlife]

That's the newest model - likely not many for sale. Although there's an outside chance I might remove an 8616xsv.

Messaged you thanks