Garmin nüvi Vehicle Power Cable by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin nüvi Vehicle Power Cable
Digital camera Review: A must have for an aftermarket Nuvi cradle mount
Summary: 5 Stars
If you own a Nuvi 6xx series GPS (Probably other higher end Nuvi GPS models also.), this charger is a must have if you are using it in conjunction with an aftermarket cradle such as the RAM-Mount brand. (Generally used for motorcycles) You must use the mini-USB port on the side of the Nuvi because the aftermarket cradles DO NOT HAVE a backside charge port built in like the original cradle. I had no luck using a regular mini-USB cord plugged into a "cigarette lighter to USB adapter" either. If you try this, most likely, the Nuvi will be tricked into thinking it's connected to a computer, which in turn makes the Nuvi display the PC-link splash screen endlessly until you unplug the standard USB cord from the Nuvi. In other words, if you want to power the Nuvi via the mini-USB port, you need to use this specific charger.
Overall, I think this charger is nicely made. The cord is pretty thick, and the main charger body feels solid. The charger tip on the cigarette socket side uses a metal ring instead of a plastic ring that many other cheap chargers have. And the mini-USB tip housing also feels very solid and well made to me.
As a side note, I noticed that almost all the reviews rated at 2 or 1 stars, the reviewer(s) complained that either it's not compatible with the Nuvi 6xx, or not as advertised. (Meaning it won't fit the original cradle that comes with the higher end Nuvi's.) Well, that is their own fault for not looking closely at the description. Even the tip of this charger looks different than what came shipped with their Nuvi. So don't rate a good product poorly due to your own ignorance. That's all I'm saying.
Digital camera Review: Ad did not say it was a car charger
Summary: 1 Stars
I thought I was buying a regular charger. The ad did not say it was a car charger. Low price item, not worth returning it. So I guess I own a car chargerDigital camera Review: Adapter was defective
Summary: 1 Stars
The power cable did not work with my Garmin. It placed the Garmin in data mode as if it was connected to a computer. I checked the power cord on two different Garmins and it did not function with either of them.Digital camera Review: Adapter works, but plastic tip is fragile
Summary: 2 Stars
I had this as it came with my nuvi 350. Worked fine for a few months and then one day the plastic tip broke off. Appears the heat stress got to it and it breaks very easily. Friend with an identical unit did the same thing.
Fortunately mine was still under warranty and Garmin replaced it at no cost. The replacement appears to be MUCH better than original one. The tip is all metal now and not prone to breakage like the other one.
Digital camera Review: Amazon shipped the wrong product
Summary: 2 Stars
Amazon sent me the wrong product and the restocking fee and shipping mean I would be better off to try and sell it on craigslist.
These cables are highly overpriced.
It looks like a normal mini-usb connector on the Nuvi, but my mini-usb cell phone charger does not work, so Garmin is using a proprietary mini-usb adapter.