Is the USB a 'mini' for the power source, and does it plug into the GPS, then power the unit through the bracket?
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It's not a "mini". It's the older "fat" style USB plug and it plugs directly into the camera.
1564023
Mine is like the one Denis describes. It is a USB Mini-B plug.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mini_usb_AB.jpg
1564024
This connector is physically installed in the camera body. GPS is powered from the camera.
1564025
I don't what kind of camera units two people got that responded before me, but mine does have a mini USB that plugs into GPS and then camera unit is powered thru the bracket.
1687086
Its short. Just remembering my install if you have to access power more than one foot away from the device you wish to use it on you will need to add length to the power supply end rather than the output side. I used it to power a GPS on a scooter with the need for only about 2 feet and it was too short as it was shipped. I simply added supply side wire. It then worked fine. Good luck.
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pat here. thanks for info. another ? i don't know anything about the gps's, so do you plug the unit up to the computer with the car charger cable or what do you use. thanks pbdoobie@atmc.net
1677497
This is a standard USB to mini-USB cable. It works with a variety of devices that have a mini-USB port. I've used mine with a camera and with a Tom Tom GPS unit. Indeed, I purchased this specifically to allow me to power the Tom Tom in my second auto -- I have a "built in" GPS (with radio functions, etc.) in an RV. The Tom Tom GPS/screen is removable and operates independently as a GPS only. However, the built-in (and not user accessible) batteries do not hold much of a charge, so I use the USB cable to power the Tom Tom GPS in my other car. I have a holder that clamps onto the GPS that put stress on the USB port with a regular straight plug. This 90 degree plug solved that problem. I've had the cable for nearly 2 years, and it's worked perfectly for me.
247431
You have to connect to a 12v battery.There is no internal battery to power up gps
1453562
No - standard 12 volt plug hardwired to the end that plugs into the GPS system
634337
This unit does not require batteries, but it does require mini-USB power for the built-in speaker (it also charges the GPS).
433760
Yes. We actually have one of the older (and well used) units, so the gps battery actually doesn't hold a charge much anymore - meaning the unit is ALWAYS plugged in when in use. We've got ours plugged in to a power port that is linked to ignition, so it powers up/down on key start.
954136
No, it is powered by plugging into an electric outlet. The USB provides a connection into your computer. This not a bus powered drive, neither it is portable.
2186740
This can work any size, however, if the power connector is behind the device like all Garmin devices, then you won't be able to connect to power while it is in the mount.
1047366
I'm not sure what you are referring to i.e.: "4- amps connection" The Bracketron does not connect to any power sources. You attach it to the vent in your dash simply to hold your phone/GPS/etc. You still need to use a power cord/adapter to charge/power your device.
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I own 2 4700 GPS's and can confirm the USB will indeed charge the units, albeit slowly. If left plugged in for a few hours the units achieve a full charge from my UBS port on the home desktop.
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R. Agrawal - I don't know actually if it is a good idea to use that usb port (intended for Computer connection) to charge the unit but since the unit is charging also while connected to the computer so maybe it is ok =) Anyway, Yes I was able to use my GPS to navigate using the USB port (intended for Computer connection) to charge from the car power outlet. You can try to wait for atleast 30-60 sec for your GPS to recognize that the source is not a computer but rather a wall/car power outlet, your GPS should reboot and you can then use it to navigate. Maybe less than a minute of waiting
1862672
There is no USB power input on this unit. Power is supplied and the internal battery charged by the supplies power supply/plug. If your USB Battery had the appropriate plug adapter, I could see that working though. Hope this helps.
1746055
I'll answer this as best I can...the plug into the unit is small(1/4") and the other end is your standard USB plug in for a computer.
1751423
I used the GPS Dongle successfully on an HP Elitepad 900. I don't believe that the port was a powered.
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Hi Jon,The unit is USB powered. You dont need a seperate power unit. The USB cable is included.