Product Description
Every Garmin product is designed to meet the most demanding standard: customers' satisfaction. That's why Garmin equipment is manufactured to give you reliable service for years to come, with intuitive features you can grow into over time - all at a price you can afford.
Customer Reviews:
Fantastic on longer trips or for use at night.......2007-12-15
I took a six hour road trip last summer and this device was fantastic in that I was able to use the backlight on my Garmin all the way and never had to worry about running down the batteries. I also use it at night when a backlight is pretty much essential. It conveniently plugs into the USB plug on the unit, and works fine with my dashboard mount. Yes, it is expensive, but I told a friend I would get him one for his Garmin as he was going to try and rig up one homemade in the hopes of saving some money. I thought that a car fire or toasting his Garmin is not worth the meager savings, or the risk that his homemade rig could go terribly wrong, so he will have a proper power source for his Garmin this Christmas.
I took one star away because I do think it should have been priced less for what it does.
WAY OVERPRICED.......2007-10-09
No matter how much I want continuous power to my Garmin I just can't pay that much for a little power cable that costs probably $1 to make. It's the principle of it.
Instead I did some research and discovered a nifty little item called a USB car adapter for as low as two dollars! - then I can just use the USB cord that came with the unit! Only the wires needed for supplying power are used and not those for the data (they are separate wires in the cord). For more info do a search on Wikipedia for USB, and Goggle and right here at Amazon for USB car chargers.
I found a great dual charging unit elsewhere for $15 including shipping. With the dual unit I can charge my eTrex Vista HCx and phone or PDA, both at the same time. Just make sure the power output is 4.75 to 5.25V, that's the USB power specification. All but one of the units I found where in the proper power range though one was 7.2V, which is too high.
BTW, the little connector at the eTrex is also a USB connecter, just a different type (shape) then you may be used to. They call it a `mini USB,' while the larger one on the other end (of the cord that came with the unit) is a `USB type A', the same you typically see for computers and flash cards. It doesn't matter though, they are just differently shaped connectors that do exactly the same thing.
Don't pay Garmin's outrageous prices. Get a USB car adapter and power your eTrex through the USB cord supplied with your unit. It's the same as when you plug your unit into your computer's USB port and the computer supplies the unit with 5V power. Enjoy
Delivers power to Garmin eTrex.......2007-07-01
Cable delivers power (as one would expect a power cable to do). No particular "features" to note other than the cable length seems to be quite ample to reach from the lighter socket to the device.
Garmin Power Cable for Etrex Vista C........2007-06-27
The Etrex Vista C uses a USB port connection to the computer, and the power cable matches the GPS end of the cable. It functions well, supplying power as needed. However, the cable attaches at 90 degrees to the back of the unit. Thus, the GPS cannot lie flat on the dashboard, in contrast with the previous Etrex Vista model.
The user must either buy the Garmin window mount, or come up with a way to hold the GPS unit off the dashoard. I use a dry kitchen sponge wrapped with a strip of rubberized drawer liner. I would have preferred the cable enter the GPS unit parallel with the back.
Works great with the Garmin GPS.......2007-05-14
This adapter works great with the eTrex... It allows you to set the display lighting on all the time while driving... A big plus for visibility. And it saves on batteries.
The only negative I've found so far is that the USB connector fits my blackberry, so I thought I could charge it with this cable. This power adapter must have some curcuitry to detect the load being drawn, though. When my blackberry's power level is low, the power cable switches off every time I plug the phone in to get recharged.
Overall, no problems using it with the eTrex.
Product Description
Every Garmin product is designed to meet the most demanding standard: customers' satisfaction. That's why Garmin equipment is manufactured to give you reliable service for years to come, with intuitive features you can grow into over time - all at a price you can afford.
Product Description
Every Garmin product is designed to meet the most demanding standard: customers' satisfaction. That's why Garmin equipment is manufactured to give you reliable service for years to come, with intuitive features you can grow into over time - all at a price you can afford.
Amazon.com Product Description
Conserve batteries with your Garmin Rino-Series integrated GPS/FRS/GMRS radio. Designed for in-vehicle use specifically with the Rino 110, 120, and 130, this handy 12V DC power adapter (model 010-10326-00) plugs directly into the cigarette lighter of your car or truck or boat for convenient road use. The adapter's cord comes coiled for tangle-free use.
Customer Reviews:
Simple product, but it works great!.......2007-10-05
I really love my Garmin Rino 120 GPS receiver, the only downside is it tends to eat batteries fairly quickly. Well with the adapter, all the time I am in my truck I keep it plugged in, viola! No worry about batteries. The cord on this unit seems very robust and is extra long, so its not a problem to put your GPS receiver where you want and not have to worry about the power cord not being long enough. I would ***highly*** recommend that you get the window mount for your Rino 120 and use it with the DC power cord, it makes for a great team and you will never lose your Satellite signal from placing your GPS receiver in a cup holder (which is I what I used to do before buying the window mount kit)
DO NOT BUY FOR 520/530/530HCX.......2007-08-20
I don't know why amazon has this listed for the Rino 5xx series radios - they require more power and use a lithium ion recharable pack to get it. This adapter is for the 1xx series radios designed around disposable batteries. YOU NEED A DIFFERENT ADAPTER FOR THE 5XX SERIES - THIS IS A WASTE OF MONEY FOR THOSE RADIOS. Amazon should know better.
wrong item.......2006-11-10
The item is fine. It was the wrong DC adaptor for the Garmin unit purchased. It was listed along the Garmin unit as the correct one for the unit. It was for another Garmin line of products. I'm sure it worked well on the correct product.
A must have.......2006-02-16
have had this charger for Rino 130 about 2 mos. Mud, snow, ice and it performs well. No power losses & no shorts. Must have item considering short batt life on GPS's....
garmin rino series DC power adapter.......2006-02-01
Item is advertised as working with all rino series but it does not work with the rino 530
Product Description
Garmin is a leader in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and an innovator in consumer electronics. It serves both the aviation and consumer markets. Its products are used in flying, boating, driving, hiking, and many other activities. Garmin is customer focused and committed to producing quality products that improve people's everyday lives.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Product.......2003-11-19
Super that they include the cigarette lighter adapter along with the serial connector, now I can drive around all day without worrying about dying batteries, while still sending data to my laptop!
Product Description
Garmin is a leader in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and an innovator in consumer electronics. It serves both the aviation and consumer markets. Its products are used in flying, boating, driving, hiking, and many other activities. Garmin is customer focused and committed to producing quality products that improve people's everyday lives.
Customer Reviews:
Garmin Cigarette Lighter Adapter for Garmin GPS 12.......2007-09-28
Garmin Cigarette Lighter Adapter for Garmin GPS 12
Very practical accessory for use in the outdoors. Batteries do not last more than 24 hours, less if user is inexperienced and needs more time to operate GPS unit.
Product Description
Save batteries and power your Garmin GPS from your car!This all-in-one cable offers convenience and functionality, allowing you to download map data for your next trip or power your Garmin GPS 12, 38, or 40.Avoid the hassle of having two separate cables with this simple solution. Use the connections simultaneously or separately.Gilsson GPS cables are produced using the highest UL-certified materials and components. Each component is custom manufactured to ensure a perfect fit with Garmin GPS units.This product is designed for the following systems:Garmin GPS 12;Garmin GPS 38;Garmin GPS 40.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.
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