| Ron Hunter 2007-05-31, 4:33 am |
| sarah bennett wrote:
> On Tue, 29 May 2007 16:39:40 -0400, Dana wrote:
>
>
> Hi there Dana,
>
> In re reading all the posts to find out which GPS units actually can use an
> AC + DC mini-USB power supply, I realized from your earlier post there are
> TWO basic questions all future GPS reviewers should answer if they wish to
> provide useful modern information to modern GPS owners.
>
> QUESTION A:
> - Can the GPS unit be CHARGED by its mini-USB port?
>
> QUESTION B:
> - Can the GPS unit be OPERATED while connected to mini-USB power?
>
> Since the Garmin downloaded owners manuals are useless in this regard,
> likewise with all the reviews I found on the net :( .... I decided to buy a
> Garmin nüvi 360 to test it out.
>
> Guess what? Here's my addendum to all the reviews:
> - Can the Garmin nüvi 350/360 be CHARGED by mini-USB power = YES!
> - Can the Garmin nüvi 350/360 be OPERATED under mini-USB power = NO!
>
> Sigh. Along with the nüvi 670/680, nother potential GPS unit bites the
> dust. I'm returning it and searching for a GPS unit that is modern enough
> to both charge and operate from the mini-USB power port.
>
> We all benefit (there is no downside) from eliminating proprietary AC + DC
> power supplies.
>
> sarah
With an adapter, the eXplorist 400-600 will do that, but you may find
them inadequate in other ways, such as screen size as they are intended
for 'untethered' use.
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