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

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Brand: Garmin
Category: CE

List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $22.71
You Save: $17.28 (43%)



New (54) Used (1) from $22.71

Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars 27 reviews

Color: Black
Media: Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6 x 3 x 1
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: 010-10203-00
Model: 010-10203-00
UPC: 753759017057
EAN: 0753759017057
ASIN: B00004VX14

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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:

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.

Amazon.com Product Description
Conserve the battery life of your GPS with Garmin's Cigarette Lighter Adapter for all eTrex models. It is a convenient way to use your GPS without having to worry about the amount of time you use it. It's easy to use as well. Just plug the Garmin Cigarette Lighter Adapter into any standard cigarette lighter receptacle, and you and your GPS are ready to go.


Customer Reviews:   Read 22 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars you sold me the wrong part   November 21, 2007
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

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



1 out of 5 stars Oopps!   November 9, 2007
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

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.


1 out of 5 stars Not the correct Garmin adapter   October 24, 2007
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

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.


1 out of 5 stars VERY OVERPRICED!   October 9, 2007
 4 out of 5 found this review helpful

(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



3 out of 5 stars Garmin Vehicle DC Power Adapter for eTrex and Geko (010-10203-00)   October 7, 2007
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

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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