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Garmin Vehicle DC Power Adapter for eTrex and Geko (010-10203-00)
Retail Price: $39.99
Deal Price: $29.99
Savings: $ 10.00 ( 25% )
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Manufacturer: Garmin
Average Evaluation: Average rating of 2.5/5Average rating of 2.5/5Average rating of 2.5/5Average rating of 2.5/5Average rating of 2.5/5

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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Accessory
Brand: Garmin
Color: Black
EAN: 0753759017057
Feature: Plugs into any standard cigarette lighter
Is Fragile: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Garmin
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Garmin
Model: 010-10203-00
Publisher: Garmin
Studio: Garmin
Variation Description: Black
Warranty: 1 year warranty

Features
Plugs into any standard cigarette lighter
For all Garmin eTex GPS units except the eTrex Legend C and eTrex Vista C
Conserves battery life
Convenient and easy to use
Genuine Garmin-quality product

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Editorial Reviews:

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.


Reviews :



Evaluation: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5

Conclusion: you sold me the wrong part


Review: I ordered the car adapter that was listed with the GPS unit I was buying. I did not have an occasion to use the adapter until yesterday, 20 NOV 07, 31 days after ordering, and was I surprised. You sold me an adapter that does not work with the model I bought. It is also past your return limit of 30 days, so I am SOL. I'll just find some place else to buy from in the future.

Thanks a lot

Richard E. Ferguson

Evaluation: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5

Conclusion: Oopps!


Review: The product description says that this charger works for all Garmin e-Trex models... Oopps! Except for the Legend Cx, which is the one I happen to have, so it was an expensive mistake for me.

Evaluation: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5

Conclusion: Not the correct Garmin adapter


Review: Though shown as an accessory for the Garmin Model I ordered at the same time, it had the incorrect fitting so could not be used and had to be returned.

Evaluation: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5

Conclusion: VERY OVERPRICED!


Review: (Copied of my review of the 'Garmin 12-Volt Car Power Cable for eTrex, Legend C and Vista C (010-10563-00)' and it all applies here as well)


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

Evaluation: Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5

Conclusion: Garmin Vehicle DC Power Adapter for eTrex and Geko (010-10203-00)


Review: Finish: Satisfactory
Functional Rating: Not tested Yet.
Problem: The GPS end USB connector is not supplied. Which is not good.
Alternative: Any Vehicle DC Power adaptor ranging 3.5 to 4 volt is good substitute.


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