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Garmin 12-Volt Car Power Cable for eTrex, Legend C and Vista C (010-10563-00) | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $12.95
You Save: $27.04 (68%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Media: Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 1 x 9 x 5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-10563-00
Model: 010-10563-00
UPC: 753759046873
EAN: 0753759046873
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Cigarette lighter adapter for automotive use | | • | For Garmin eTrex Vista C | | • | For Garmin eTrex Legend C | | • | For Garmin eTrex Vista 24 MB GPS with Compass and Altimeter |
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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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 WAY OVERPRICED October 8, 2007
41 out of 44 found this review helpful
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
Beware! February 20, 2006
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
I ordered this item from Electrogalaxy through Amazon.com and received a 110 volt power cable. I'm not sure what it would fit.
Electrogalaxy did not respond to my emails as to getting the right product or determining if the description is wrong. Instead they refunded my purchase, minus the $8 it cost to ship it back to them. This is their stated policy so if you can't trust them to send the right product, don't buy from them.
In short, I'm $8 in the hole with nothing to show for it, other than the knowledge to not buy from this company.
I would recommend you email the company before purchasing this item to verify what you are getting.
 Its a power cord, what am I supposed to say...? January 31, 2006
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
If you're using your GPS in the car and want to save on batteries I recommend it. My car doesn't goes with my hiking, and I don't have an adapter on my snowmobile, mountain bike, or motocross bike so I probably didn't need it. But hey the cord works like its supposed to when I did use it.
Use caution with this item July 9, 2006
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I have two of these things. When used with a car lighter outlet, they cause my Legend Cx to overheat. When used with a true 12v. power source, they work fine. Most cars actually run at about 13.6 to 14 volts instead of 12. Garmin is trying hard to help me resolve this, but in the meantime, be aware that certain units may experience problems with this system.
Saves Batteries August 23, 2006
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
Whenever you have a portable device that has an available 12V adapter, it's always a good idea to purchase one and use it on the road or water when you can plug into a 12V socket. You can turn up the screen brightness without using up the batteries. The Garmin eTrex Legend Cx has such amazing battery life, however, that I only have been using it on extended trips.
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