Scout wrote:

Bob,
does your power cable work when you connect to a computer? I have to use
the batteries when downloading / uploading to laptop because the same port
is used for both. Seems like a poor design in an otherwise quality Garmin
product.
Scout

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
mmmmm, one would have to be very stupid to have a GPS along w/o good
batteries. Right boob****?


What do you mean? I have a power cable for my Garmin.

RB

It depends which cables you have. I use a Garmin 12 (original)
and 12XL professionally. Both have cables that drive from a 12v
source AND have a serial plug for downloading. They cost somewhat
more than the cables most use which are single-purpose (ie power
to gps OR gps to laptop). A disadvantage is that when connected
solely to the laptop (office) or solely to a cigarette lighter
(vehicle), there;s 2m of serial cable or 2m of 12v cord floating
around .
http://www.gpsdiscount.com/acc-page.html
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I'm using the III Plus for about 3 years now. I'm happy with its
performance, but hoping they improve on the accuracy of their Mapsource
products.
Scout


"Flying Tadpole" wrote
It depends which cables you have. I use a Garmin 12 (original)
and 12XL professionally. Both have cables that drive from a 12v
source AND have a serial plug for downloading. They cost somewhat
more than the cables most use which are single-purpose (ie power
to gps OR gps to laptop). A disadvantage is that when connected
solely to the laptop (office) or solely to a cigarette lighter
(vehicle), there;s 2m of serial cable or 2m of 12v cord floating
around .