can this item be used to charge a hand held GPS device? i like to hunt and camp alot and im allways useing my GPS to find my car.
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It has a standard UBS receptacle similar to a type 2 on a computer or laptop. I got it for charging a cell phone but I would think it should work for a GPS as well. I have tried it with my iPhone and it takes a lot of cranking to get the battery level to increase even a litttle so be aware of that. It does seem to charge but not as nearly as quick as I would have expected or desired. Hope that helps.
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I can give you no definitive answer, however , if it will plug into the GPS unit , it should be Ok!I use a Garmin nuvi 1350. The charger works fine!
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No the radio does not charge the battery. You can use the USB cable and attache to a computer, or an MP3 charger, etc. I use the charger that came with my Garmin GPS, in the house or in the car. As long as the cables attache correctly U R OK .
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I couldn't say. I use mine to charge a blue tooth speaker. It does charge from my computer, but I can't say if it would charge your garmin. It's a gamble you'll have to take. At least it is a cheap gamble. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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I have used it to charge my i5phone that's all I don't know about a GPS unit ok sorry
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Yes Sarah, it can be used to charge any device that uses a USB plug, and because it's 2.1 amps it super fast, I love it so much I ordered several more, one for each car, you won't be sorry.
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I don't have a gps unit, but it charges an iPad via the USB port and simultaneously charges my iphone in a charging cradle that's connected to the lighter adapter port. I would think it would charge your gps just fine. Hope this helps...
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I bought this item for my wife's GPS. It worked perfectly. This plug does go into the cradle mount. It DOES NOT go into the GPS unit itself. Hope this info. helps.
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Well, that's why this needs to go to GARMIN direct for any & all issues. Not enough information to give a proper answer. BUT here are a few; DID THE GARMIN JUST NOT WORK, BEFORE YOU REPLACED THE BATTERY? NOW; try this, If you hook it in a cars cigaret lighter it gives a power source while charging the GARMIN see if that works. Remember this, very important, you can't leave a GARMIN or even a cell phone type device out in a car if its to HOT or to COLD // WHY, because it will cook the battery or freeze it will damage it. If you have a voltage tester type, test the battery voltage & or circuit. Could be a bad switch to. GOOD LUCK. Take care.
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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.
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If I understand your question correctly, Yes. I plug it into my tablets USB port and it let's my Tablet use the GPS features of websites like Google and Yahoo.
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If A Garmin will take a USB to Mini-USB charging cord, then yes you can, and it will be easy. When it's delivering power, you plug the USB end of the cable into the PowerGen, and the Mini-USB end into the device that needs power. When you need to recharge the PowerGen from a wall charger, you just reverse the cord, and plug the Mini-USB into the input on the PowerGen, and the USB plug into the output of a standard cell-phone/device wall charger. I've used mine for a variety of devices, such as my tablet, Bluetooth speakers and headphones, and various cellphones. I wouldn't go on a trip without one or two of them, plus a couple of adapters (my tablet uses a non-standard power connector). If you get one of the PowerGens with dual outputs, I have charged two cellphones at the same time, or a cellphone and a tablet. It fully charged both very quickly, and still had some power left. It appears to charge about 50% faster than hooking it up to a plug-in charger in a car (which is a pretty slow charge). Of course the charge time also depends on the capacity of the device you are charging. If the Garmin uses some other type of power connector, you should still be able to use it, if the opposite end is a standard USB plug, to plug into the power output of the PowerGen, but you will need the USB to Mini-USB cable I mentioned when recharging the PowerGen. Hope that helps.
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Good question. I don't know. I never used it for a Garmin Nuvi. I only used it to charge iPad, iPod, iPhone and other cell phones. Sorry.
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Yes. It is a very nice charger. I use it to charge my phone and my wife's phone when we are traveling. I run the GPS and other apps at the same time and it charges without a problem.
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Hello Jason, Check and see if the USB interface is to either just update the data on the devise, or if it's a means to charge it as well. If it is a dual purpose, and can charge the GPS, then, yes, it should be able to charge it.
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Yes, but you need to make sure you ground the negative wire. Some devices will not enter a charging cycle if it isn't grounded. Also this is a mini-USB, so make sure it will fit your Garmin.
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The charging mechanism connects to the GPS system. The mount itself has nothing to do with it. A bracket fits on the GPS system which allows it to be connected to the mount.