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Garmin PC interface cable (RS232 serial port connector) - not applicable to Geko 101
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| List Price: | £20.99 |
| Price: | £17.80 |
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Product Description
PC interface connector for Garmin eTrex(R) and eTrex Summit® which connects to the serial port on your computer for easy data transportaion.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #11499 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Garmin
- Model: 010-10206-00
- Released on: 2005-02-24
- Dimensions: 1.00" h x 3.00" w x 6.00" l, 1.00 pounds
Features
- Connects to Serial Port
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Manufacturer's Description
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Customer Reviews
Compatible with Garmin Geko 201 and eTrex GPS
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.
Why why why do Garmin still insist on serial!!!
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!
Works okay but USB would be better!
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.
