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Author Re: A portable GPS should use standard mini-USB power (but which
Ron Hunter

2007-05-29, 7:33 am

sarah bennett wrote:
> On Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:15 +0100, Robert Peffers. wrote:
>
>
> Hi there Robert,
>
> You are correct. In my vehicle and that of my friends, we simply keep a
> single 12volt mini USB plug in adapter. This powers our telephone, our
> earbud, our mp3 player, and even our pocket camera. Most people nowadays
> won't buy ANY portable electronics that isn't powered by this single
> standard mini USB power supply.
>
> When we go on a vacation or a trip, we take a single 120/220 volt mini-USB
> charger for the same reasons. In a pinch, we don't even need the electrical
> chargers because a single USB to mini USB computer cable will charge all
> our devices!
>
> This is good for the environment because there is tremendously less waste.
> This is good for your pocket because electronics will cost less now that
> they don't need to supply a charger with every unit.
> This is good for your bags because you don't have to bring a separate
> charger for your phone, earbud, camera, mp3 player, and GPS unit.
> This is good for the unit because if you lose or break the power supply,
> you can pick one up at the very next drugstore. That's what standards are
> all about. Green.
>
> Having said that, I can't find in Garmin Nuvi 350 and Nuvi 360 reviews
> whether the mini USB port is simply a data port or if it doubles as a
> charger and power connector. If not, the unit is useless. If so, I'll buy
> it.
>
> Does anyone know if the Garmin Nuvi 350 or Nuvi 360 are powered by the mini
> USB port?
>
> sarah


The answer is yes, it will recharge from the computer.
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