Dr Gadget - Gadget Shop - Garmin PC interface cable (RS232 serial port connector) - not applicable to Geko 101

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Batteries Included: 0 Binding: Accessory Brand: Garmin EAN: 0753759017088 Feature: Connects to Serial Port Is Autographed: 0 Is Fragile: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Label: Garmin Manufacturer: Garmin Model: 010-10206-00 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Garmin Release Date: 2005-02-24 Studio: Garmin
Features Connects to Serial Port
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Overpriced and inconvenient Comment: This is a piece of kit I did not want to have to think about. The fact I have to either connect via a home-docking station or a usb-3rd party connector is annoying. If that was not bad enough it is expensive!. This is a rip-off and would cause be to avoid the product if it was not for the fact that Garmin make the best GPS. Grrrrrr. Customer Rating: Summary: Does it's job Comment: Why can't this cable be a bit cheaper, it's half the cost again of my Geko unit. This doesn't make sense. Contacts could be better. Half the time I plug it in the computer is telling me that their is no GPS attached until I wiggle the unit and try again. The cable does it's job, simply enabling the cool stuff that the GPS and software can do. Customer Rating: Summary: Works okay but USB would be better! Comment: I am using this with a Targus USB converter that I also bought from Amazon - shame Garmin can't make a single cable and save us all a bit of cash! Had a few problems getting started - the FAQ section of the Garmin website pointed me in the right direction. To find the USB to serial converter cable, you might need to look in the "System" part of Windows "Control Panel" (found from "Settings" in the "Start" menu). Have a look on the Hardware tab at the Device Manager and you will be able to find which COM port the cable has been assigned. You can then tell whatever map software you're using where to find the GPS. Customer Rating: Summary: Compatible with Garmin Geko 201 and eTrex GPS Comment: This lead is compatible with a Garmin Geko 201/301, eMap and eTrex GPS. It plugs into an old style serial COM port on your PC. If you only have USB ports on your PC you need to also buy a USB to RS232 adapter cable. I thought the description on this site was very ambiguous. But they do list the manufacturers part number which you can look up on the Garmin Web site. It's fun to upload your routes to Google Earth Plus. Customer Rating: Summary: Why why why do Garmin still insist on serial!!! Comment: Why on earth do Garmin insist in this day and age on using serial connectors? There isn't one on my laptop and I have been forced to get a USB adapter. (The Targus one is pretty good). But since Garmin have the corner of this market you have to buy this to link your GPS. And to be honest it is good when you can link your GPS to your laptop. Instant moving map! More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: Link to your PC For use with the eTrex and Emap This cable's all you need to make a powerful connection between your GPS and your PC. Create routes and waypoints on your PC and transfer them to your GPS. It also allows you to download map detail from MapSource CD-ROMs. Cable features a standard 9-pin D connector. Does not provide wiring for external power.