... The potential of a Garmin is enormous even without the PC interface but once you have this cable it really does help the GPS unit and PC/laptop to come alive together as they work in unison. With the right mapping software the world is your oyster as you are enabled to upload, download and ... Read review
Rest your batteries For use with the GPS 12 Save your batteries for that long trek in ... more
the woods or the hike to the tree stand and back. Use this adapter to power your GPS while you're in a vehicle. Plugs into any standard 12-volt cigarette lighter receptacle.
Postage & Packaging:£3.91 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Rest your batteries For use with the GPS 12 Save your batteries for that long trek in ... more
the woods or the hike to the tree stand and back. Use this adapter to power your GPS while you're in a vehicle. Plugs into any standard 12-volt cigarette lighter receptacle.
Postage & Packaging:£3.91 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Ease of use Disadvantages: None whatsoever...
...item. The potential of a Garmin is enormous even without the PC interface but once you have this cable it really does help the GPS unit and PC/laptop to come alive together as they work in unison. With the right mapping software the world is your oyster as you are enabled to upload, download and track where you want to go, are going or have already been. Software enables all kinds of mapping including some 3D modeling and can therefore even help ... more
Well, I never imagined a cable like this could add so much functionality adn interest to a simple navigational item. The potential of a Garmin is enormous even without the PC interface but once you have this cable it really does help the GPS unit and PC/laptop to come alive together as they work in unison. With the right mapping software the world is your oyster as you are enabled to upload, download and track where you want to go, are going or have already been. Software enables all kinds of mapping including some 3D modeling and can therefore even help you plan some amazing complicated routes in highland areas. In addition to all of this, if you’re happy to run a laptop in the car then the fact that you can track liev means that you acn almost use it as a sat nav system.
Advantages: Not as annoying as I thought Disadvantages: Pricey
& junction view with road signs
Pedestrian mode with CityXplorer - download (not used this function yet)
Speed limits & safety camera warnings
ecoRoute f
Where am I ? feature which shows exact position
Text to speech
Photo navigation
High sensitivity GPS hotfix
4.3" display
What Did I get for my £139?
Garmin Nuvi 1340
Power cable
Suction cup mount
Dashboard disc
Where to Purchase
I got mine for £139 from Pixmania.
My Opinion
Easy to use, even for a techno phob like me and I have to admit the widescreen is very easy to read.
I particularly like the lane guidance and junction view feature (which also provides visual sign posts) So I know exactly which lane I should be in when approaching a junction.
If you have a heavy right foot the camera warnings is also very useful.
It comes with a quick start manual so if patience isn ...
Advantages: Robust, Easy to use Disadvantages: Buttons in awkward positions, Has the potential to leave you stranded with a flat battery
15 formats available, and just in case you're using a really strange map you can define your own grid so that the GPS gives you a meaningful figure for the map you're using.
Various accessories are available for the eTrex, possibly the most useful of which is the PC link cable. This allows you to do many useful things, such as setting waypoints and a route on your PC before you leave home and uploading it to the GPS. This can be done by simply pointing and clicking on a map contained in Garmin's own MapSource software which is available in various different versions, pricing starting at around £45. Other software is available, including some free software which, although doesn't come with maps like MapSource, does allow you to key in the details on your PC without going through the painstaking process of setting up 30 waypoints using ...
Pritch 09.05.2002
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Garmin Etrex
Every Garmin product is designed to meet the most demanding standard: customers' satisfaction. That's why Garmin equipment is manufactured to give you reliable service for years to come, with intuitive features you can grow into over time - all at a price you can afford.
