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SMEE
Petawawa, Ontario, Canada
Feb 12, 2012
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GARMIN OREGON 450 POWER CABLE
Pros: always need a spare
Cons: none
I purchased this cable as a spare, just in case I left one at home. I plan to leave it in the Deluxe case that I also bought from GPS City.
Recommend? YES
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AGV
Montréal
Feb 1, 2012
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PLUG WORKS WELL
Looks rugged. Appears to be connecting tight enough to be utilized on my ATV or Snowmobile
Recommend? YES
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Paul
Rouyn-Noranda, Qc.
Jan 18, 2012
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CABLE FOR MONTANA 650
If you use ATV or snowmobile you need to have it for a long ride!
Recommend? YES
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david
hopkinton nh
Dec 9, 2011
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WORKS WELL ON 62S UNIT
Power cord works just fine for the Garmin 62s.
Recommend? YES
15 viewers found this helpful.
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Louis
Ottawa
Oct 19, 2011
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POWER CABLE
Pros: saves batteries full time screen.
Cons: none
Works great. No problem and nice to have to leave GPS on to view screen without depleting your batteries.
Recommend? YES
17 viewers found this helpful.
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Riptyd
Fontana, CA
Sep 27, 2011
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QA DIFFERENT OPTION FOR GPS 62 USERS
I am using the same power cable that I use to charge my motorola hands free device. But before you try this you must first tell the 62S how to respond when you plug a generic power cord in. follow these steps and you will have no problem. The 62S will ask if you want USB or power mode.
Setup>System>Interface setting configured to Garmin Spanner.
Recommend? NO OPINION
14 viewers found this helpful.
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Ron
Langford,BC
Sep 14, 2011
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GREAT PRODUCT
Works like advertised, will save $$$ on batteries
Recommend? YES
16 viewers found this helpful.
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Michel
Quebec city
Aug 19, 2011
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IT IS MY SECOND ONE.
One for the truck and one for the ATV or Boat.
Recommend? YES
25 viewers found this helpful.
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Jim
Niagara, Ontario
Aug 12, 2011
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AS EXPECTED
Cons: hard to maneuver in the ram mount but not impossib
It's a power cable. It powers the GPS. Does it exactly as it should.
Recommend? YES
29 viewers found this helpful.
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Mike
Minnesota
Aug 2, 2011
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VEHICLE POWER CABLE
Pros: great price and timely shippping
Cons: none
Purchasing the Power cable saves me money on batteries and extends my out door usage of my GPS unit. I couldn't go wrong on the purchase price. It was much cheaper than all the stores I had visited. It was quick and easy ordering through GPSCity.
Recommend? YES
28 viewers found this helpful.
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Bikenboard69
Central Canada
Jun 9, 2011
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FITS LIKE IT SHOULD
Pros: good solid reliable connection
Tried using generic USB cables and 12V-USB adapters with nothing but problems. connections vibrating loose on dirt roads, GPS shutting off, etc... This vehicle power cable has yet to fail where others have.
Recommend? YES
61 viewers found this helpful.
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Eric
Cranbrook, BC
May 14, 2011
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WORKS WELL
It works like its supposed to. My only complaint is the power connector faces the wrong way. When plugged into my Oregon 400, the power cord comes out the front instead of the back of the GPS making the cable hard to hide in my vehicle and putting extra strain on the connector on my motorcycle.
Recommend? YES
57 viewers found this helpful.
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Super Dave Mc
Northern Sask
May 4, 2011
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ADEQUATE POWER CABLE
The cable pointing to the front is not the best but I do not use it in the winter so the cord stays plenty flexible enough in the summer. I primarily use this cable on my quad and it saves batteries, big time!!
Recommend? YES
57 viewers found this helpful.
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Outdoor Wyomingite
Riverton WY
Apr 27, 2011
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WORKS GREAT
Pros: saves buying or charging extra batteries
Cons: cord facing the front is a minor con.
Just made a 400 mile trip and back and by using this cord on my Oregon 450 I saved a bunch of battery power. Works great. I'll be using it on my ATV while roaming around the mountains this summer. The cord facing to the front didn't seem to be a problem like some reviewers had said, although a straight out angle probably would be an improvement.
Recommend? YES
56 viewers found this helpful.
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John
Quebec Canada
Apr 1, 2011
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POOR OREGON VEHICULE POWER CABLE
Cons: cons
I simply assumed that the design of this cable built for Colorado is simply not applicable to Oregon. The output is facing the screen and the visibility is reduced. The flexibility of the cable is horrible on cold weather, it should be constructed of rubber and not thermoplastic. For prospective buyers think about it twice. I do not understand Garmin which is the industry leader, and after many years, not having thought of a better design
Recommend? NO
75 viewers found this helpful.
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Dave
St. John's, NL
Mar 28, 2011
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A MUST FOR COLD WEATHER RIDING
Cons: wire gets stiff in colder weather
In colder weather the batteries simply do not have what it takes..... this adapter is a must for longer winter trips. would be nice if the wire did not become so stiff in the cold.
Recommend? YES
69 viewers found this helpful.
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Michael
Slocan Park ,BC
Mar 15, 2011
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POWER CORD
excellent product at a good price
Recommend? YES
61 viewers found this helpful.
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Rob
Dearborn, MI
Feb 18, 2011
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GOOFY OREGON POWER CABLE
Pros: none
Cons: bad design
Horrible design. I am sure this is the same cable the Colorado uses and there it makes sense because the 90 degree bend allows you to easily route the cable behind and under the GPS. On the Oregon, it brings the cable toward you and up! I never use it and wish I had looked more closely at it. Shame on Garmin for not coming up with a better design for a pretty expensive GPS.
Recommend? NO
69 viewers found this helpful.
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Ed
Toronto, Ontario
Feb 16, 2011
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POWER CABLE
Just what I needed. Did what it was supposed to.
Recommend? YES
64 viewers found this helpful.
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G Heintz
Ontario
Jan 14, 2011
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GOOD CABLE.
Great addition, helps to have a power source when not in the field because of the battery drain on the Oregon.
Recommend? YES
74 viewers found this helpful.
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Rlatour
Westree ON.
Jan 13, 2011
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OREGON POWEWR CABLE
A must to save your batteries
Recommend? YES
75 viewers found this helpful.
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Daryl
Ottawa, ON
Jan 10, 2011
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OREGON VEHICLE POWER CABLE
The cable's output connector is a 90 degree angle plug and the Oregon's power connector is located on the bottom of the unit. It takes extra care to insert or remove the plug from the Oregon. When connected, the power cable loops up towards the front of the Oregon and places extra strain on the connector. It would be much better if the plug was a straight plug instead of the 90 degree angled plug. This would allow for easier insertion and removal from the unit. This power cable would work well for any unit types that have the power connector loacted on the rear of the unit . ie Nuvi 265.
Recommend? NO
77 viewers found this helpful.
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Jan 6, 2011
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Pros: --
Cons: --
Nothing wrong with the cable itself, but for the Oregon 450, the angle at the end of the cord tip is oriented to route the cord up toward the face of the GPS rather than toward the back. Useable, but awkward.
Recommend? NO
73 viewers found this helpful.
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Bryan
Mt.Pearl, NL
Nov 16, 2010
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GREAT CABLE
Great quality cable. Works excellent.
Recommend? YES
77 viewers found this helpful.
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George759
Cleveland
Oct 7, 2010
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GREAT CABLE - BUT NOT FOR THE 62 SERIES!
The 62 series needs a straight in plug, not the elbow type of this model
Recommend? NO OPINION
77 viewers found this helpful.
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Eagle Boy
Salmon Arm
Sep 20, 2010
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THE ONLY CAR POWER OPTION - FLAWED
Pros: saves batteries on the dakota
Cons: right angle plug bends rubber usb port flap
Due to Garmin's apparent need to sell overpriced accessories, this propietary cable is needed to power your Dakota. While GPSCity's price is the best avaialble, $20 for a simple cable is way too much. In addition, the connector fits the Dakota at a right angle - UP - so that the rubber USB port flap is bent upwards. I suspect that will eventually ruin the seal requiring replacement. The USB plug is not a tight fit but that does not seem to be too much of an issue. The cord, however is way over spec'ed such that is is brutally stiff. No need for such heavy duty cable on a low voltage device. There really is no option unless you home brew your own cable.
Recommend? NO OPINION
74 viewers found this helpful.
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Sir Vayor
Sechelt, BC
Sep 10, 2010
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EXCELLENT CABLE
The cable works well but I am not sure why the part that plugs into the GPS is at 90 degrees to the cable - there must be a reason.
Recommend? YES
80 viewers found this helpful.
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Ken
Kentville Nova Scotia
Aug 26, 2010
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NEED TO HAVE
I have an Oregon 550 that I use on the ATV and this allows the unit to run continully and charged.
Recommend? YES
77 viewers found this helpful.
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John
Winnipeg, MB
Aug 3, 2010
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ITS A POWER CABLE
Its a power cable, it does exactly what its supposed to do. The cable does stick out from the GPS at a right angle, which is kinda weird, but doesn't effect use.
Recommend? YES
76 viewers found this helpful.
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Tim
Murfreesboro
Jul 14, 2010
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GREAT PRODUCT!
Pros: great... added light on the screen...
Cons: there is a curious angle to the plug.
I purchased a Garmin Oregon 400 last winter and Love it. The battery life is okay but I thought I would be better served with a power cable since I rigged my motorcycle with a 12 volt socket. Luckily Garmin had a cable just right for my needs. The cable is high quality and very economically priced. The cable length is sufficient and the plug fitting into the GPS is fine providing you own a proper GPS carriage for a Oregon series unit. It gave me constant power supply with additional light strength on the screen. This cable is a must for all dual sport bike riders. Thanks gpscity for you prompt service. I'll be a repeat customer soon.
Recommend? YES
78 viewers found this helpful.
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lafonmar
North Bay ON
Jul 3, 2010
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GARMIN COLORADO AND OREGON VEHICLE POWER CABLE
Cable has a 90 degree elbow, should have been designed straight down instead.
Recommend? YES
91 viewers found this helpful.
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mrsedna
Virginia
Jun 8, 2010
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IT WORKS.
This is not an advanced technology product. What you see is what you get!!!
Recommend? YES
93 viewers found this helpful.
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waxwing454
Kanata ON
Jun 4, 2010
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LET THERE BE POWER
Pros: i'm not wasting precious batteries.
Cons: none that i could think of...
After getting the run around at local electronics shops, I finally phoned Garmin to see how I could obtain a power cable for the car. I was referred to a couple of websites and found gpscity to be the best.
I've saved many batteries by using this simple aid.
Recommend? YES
83 viewers found this helpful.
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Craig
NJ
May 10, 2010
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GOOD QUALITY
I feel better knowing that I have an OEM Garmin cable for my Oregon. It is made better than cheap imitation ones
Recommend? YES
97 viewers found this helpful.
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None
Alberta
Apr 19, 2010
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GARMIN COLORADO AND OREGON VEHICLE POWER CABLE
Cons: "l" shape connector
Works fine except where the cable plugs into the device. The "L" shape connector forces the cable to stick out from the device at a 90 degree angle instead of hanging strait down. This is the only problem and would have received a 5 out of 5 if not for the design flaw.
Recommend? NO
105 viewers found this helpful.
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Tim
Belleville , Ont
Mar 29, 2010
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EVERY GPS SHOULD COME WITH ONE
Pros: no worries about battrey consumption
Cons: it has to be unpluged to remove it from the cradle
I happy with it,maybe a coil wire would have been a nicer for used on my atv.
Recommend? YES
104 viewers found this helpful.
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Bill
Prince George BC
Feb 24, 2010
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GOOD
This cable is good but very stiff.
Recommend? YES
114 viewers found this helpful.
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Michel
Quebec city
Feb 17, 2010
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EXCELLENT BUY
Pros: excellent price
A simple accessorie who get the job done without flaws.
Recommend? YES
113 viewers found this helpful.
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ckf
East Texas
Dec 28, 2009
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WORKS WELL BUT POOR DESIGN
Cons: poor design
This power cord works perfectly well. Not much to say about that. It fits and powers up the unit just fine.
However, the connector is angled and hooks up so that it puts the cord sticking out forward and it is always in the way in the car. The cord should either go straight down or to the back so it's out of the way. It's this design issue that brings the rating down for me.
Recommend? NO OPINION
137 viewers found this helpful.
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ultracat
Berwick, NS
Dec 24, 2009
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GOOD QUALITY CABLE
Pros: quality construction
Cons: cable gets very rigid in the cold
Solid construction of plug-in and beefy cable. However, in the cold the cable gets as rigid is steel wire.
Recommend? YES
137 viewers found this helpful.
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BZL
Logan Lake BC
Nov 30, 2009
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GREAT CABLE
Great cable, now evertime I turn my ignition on my Oregon 300 powers up and I'm good to go.
Recommend? YES
140 viewers found this helpful.
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SAR
Vancouver Island
Oct 29, 2009
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WORKS WELL
Works well. Only quibble is I woudl like a better weather seal so I can use it on my fishing boat in all weather (& on slat water) so I don't need to worry about galvanic action (the fate of my Map76 connection which appears to be a more water proof design)
Recommend? YES
155 viewers found this helpful.
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dbcscanada
Fairisle NB
Oct 19, 2009
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GOOD
Pros: works great.
Cons: longer wire.
Good fit and works as advertised. With the location of my GPS, I would have liked the wiring to be longer.
Recommend? YES
160 viewers found this helpful.
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hijello
New-Brunswick,Canada
Sep 30, 2009
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DC CABLE
A nice way to save on batteries when traveling in the car . Supper fast delivery . Would order form you again.
Recommend? YES
147 viewers found this helpful.
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Miscott
Ottawa, Canada.
Sep 13, 2009
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A MUST FOR YOU VEHICLE
Pros: increases brightness and controlled with ignition.
Cons: hiding the cord!!!
I use the power cord with my Oregon and the Garmin Oregon Series Grip-Lock Suction Cup Mount by RAM Mount.
Automatically brightens screen display as well as saves the batteries. Also shuts the unit off with ignition.
Recommend? YES
169 viewers found this helpful.
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Narquois
Sherbrooke (Québec)
Sep 11, 2009
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WORKS AS IT SHOULD !
A must while traveling. Screen is much brighter that with batteries
Recommend? YES
165 viewers found this helpful.
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skunked
ut
Aug 11, 2009
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GREAT
Works great. Fast shipping.
Recommend? YES
170 viewers found this helpful.
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B
beaverton, or
Aug 8, 2009
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GOOD PRODUCT
Pros: saves battery life
bought this to use in my truck for my oregon 400T and it works great. It saves the batteries and makes the screen a lot brighter. Product arrived sooner than expected and price was lower than other places.
Recommend? YES
168 viewers found this helpful.
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Joss Lévesque
Montreal, Canada
Jul 10, 2009
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OREGON VEHICLE POWER ADAPTOR
very good quality.
Recommend? YES
180 viewers found this helpful.
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Bill
Austin, TX
Jun 26, 2009
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WORKS, BUT TOO SHORT
Pros: works
The cord is not long enough to run around and/or underneath the dash so it has to hang down in front of HVAC controls and radio.
Recommend? YES
205 viewers found this helpful.
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Joe
Napanee, Ontario
May 28, 2009
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POWER IN THE CAR
Pros: the angeled end is great
Cons: none
Long cord, angled adapter and a power on light. These 3 fetures make this power cable A+ with me.
This cable,will not charge your batteries in your Colorado 300. None will the unit does not have a charger built into it. But it does save your batteries when your in the car.
Recommend? YES
179 viewers found this helpful.
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Jerry
Spokane, WA
May 26, 2009
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GREAT CABLE BUY
The product was received faster than expected, and was a better price even with shipping than I could purchase locally.
Recommend? YES
180 viewers found this helpful.
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R Latour
Westree, Northern Ontario
Apr 28, 2009
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MUCH BETTER
It does what it is supposed to do.
Recommend? YES
211 viewers found this helpful.
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Paul
Langley BC Canada
Jan 27, 2009
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GREAT CABLE
will be buy again from GPS City wonderful service
Recommend? YES
221 viewers found this helpful.
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Nick
Okinawa Japan
Jan 25, 2009
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AKWARD TO USE WITH CRADLE.
Pros: powers the colorado.
Cons: a real pain if your using it with a vehicle mount.
I bought this to go with my Colorado 300, which I bought from gpscity and dearly love, and it powers my Colorado like it says it will and makes the screen go ultra bright. That being said, I am using it with a Ram mount and cradle made for the Colorado. The problem is you have you wait until you put the device in the cradle to put this cable on because of the L shape on the connector, but once you have your Colorado in the cradle (at least for windshield mount) you cant see the top of the device without completely adjustint the arms on the ram and then putting them back in once you find the whole for the connector. This ends in alot of fumbling around day or night. I put up with it for a week and a half until I finally ended up just buying a cigarette lighter adapter that had a usb port and now just run a regular usb mini cable without the L bend to the garmin in spanner mode just so I can connect the cord before I put it in the cradle. Save your self the pain and do the same. Still much love for gpscity.com though.
Recommend? NO
217 viewers found this helpful.
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JP
Dec 6, 2008
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WORKS, BUT ONE ANNOYANCE
Connector is L-shaped and sticks out toward you instead of just straight down. Not a big deal, but strange.
Recommend? YES
246 viewers found this helpful.
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Mike
Nov 13, 2008
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OREGON POWER CABLE
I have to agree, mine was ordered for the Oregon and the connector is moulded at a right angle. That is a pain, however it works. On my ATV it is mounted in a RAM handle bar mount and I just use an elastic so it does not come out. Straight connector would be much better.
Recommend? YES
215 viewers found this helpful.
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Wendy
Nov 13, 2008
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ME, MYSELF AND I
Works fantastic... Great for on the road!
Recommend? YES
206 viewers found this helpful.
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Tommy
Oct 29, 2008
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I got some bad information from a different website and ordered the a Nav kit for the Colorado thinking it was the same as Oregon's. It is the same except for the connector on the power cable. I have since returned the cable and received the correct one. It works very well! I should have known Garmin wouldn't make a mistake like that. Garmin actually helped me figure out what was wrong even though I didn't buy it directly from them.
Recommend? YES
233 viewers found this helpful.
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Mike
Oct 21, 2008
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I just received my cable and it fits in my Oregon 300 perfectly.
Recommend? YES
234 viewers found this helpful.
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Tommy
Sep 27, 2008
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The mini USB connector is molded at a right angle and it interferes with the Oregon's housing before the connector is inserted completely. A straight connector fits well. Garmin needs to redesign the right angle molded design and use a longer connector.
Recommend? YES
228 viewers found this helpful.
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Roger Latour
Sep 25, 2008
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I bought this power plug for my car and ATV and it does not work. when I plug in the GPS, it goes in to loading and saving into a GPX format routes, tracks and waypoints than it sits there as if it was hooked up to my computer,nothing else happens. The mini USB connection to the GPS is loose, pretty Mickey Mouse.Cut's off easy and reset's. not happy. If anyone else has the same problem please write up a review.
[Ed. note: Your cable may be defective, just let us know and we'll exchange it for you, no problem! ]
Recommend? YES
254 viewers found this helpful.
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(4.1/5.0 based on 68 ratings)
