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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

dold@68.usenet.us.com wrote:
> In sci.geo.satellite-nav sarah bennett <anisaerah@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> www.garmin.com has downloadable user guides for all of their units.
> The Nuvi 350 can be charged via the USB connector.
>
> My discontinued 60cs does not charge via USB, although it has a USB connector.
> The current 60csx does charge from USB.
>
> I don't know of a list, but http://gpsinformation.net might have one.
>
> I consider the USB charge from laptop the primary charge for my devices
> that will do it. Most will connect to the laptop for data transfer, so
> charging there makes sense. The laptop itself has plenty of battery for
> the task. The cable is always in my laptop bag.
>
> The single USB-120v or 12v for multiple gadgets is a good thing. Sometimes
> the unique charger isn't available when you need it.
>
> Ranting about how anything else is useless seems an odd environmental tack,
> though. Do you throw away your cell phone every two years to keep up with
> advancements like USB charge ports?
>

Sure, doesn't everyone? Grin.
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