Garmin GPS 10 Bluetooth Wireless GPS Receiver (Sensor Only)
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: GarminBrand: Garmin
Edition: Electronics
Model: GPS 10
Publisher: Garmin
Studio: Garmin
Music Label: Garmin
Product features:
- Bluetooth Technology
- 12 Parallel Channel
- WAAS Enabled
- Transmits to Mobile Devices
- Navigation Capabilities
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Garmin GPS 10 Bluetooth Wireless GPS Receiver (Sensor Only)
Customer Review: My only complaint
Summary: 3 Stars
As a yacht delivery captain, I have owned a couple of these units. I use them for GPS data thru my laptop utilizing Nobeltec marine navigation programming. As a GPS sensor, the unit performs well. However, the weak link in the unit is the DC power receiver. It is protected from the eliments by a small rubber plug which, when removed to plug in the charging cord, it easily lost. I mean, the plug is SMALL. There is no teather or keeper attached to the unit body and this leads to corrosion and subsequent breakage of the power pole (pin). On my most recent yacht delivery thru Central America, the pin broke and I had to break open the unit and hard-wire the DC cord directly to the DC power supply to complete my mission. Other than this, I like the unit. [...].
Description of Garmin GPS 10 Bluetooth Wireless GPS Receiver (Sensor Only)
Ditch your paper maps and long cables. Instead, turn your laptop or PDA into a GPS navigator using the GPS 10 and Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Compact, lightweight and IPX7 waterproof, the GPS 10 mounts inside or outside your vehicle and sends GPS satellite signals to your Bluetooth wireless laptop or Windows Mobile or Palm OS PDA*. Just load the included detailed maps and navigation software to your device, connect wirelessly to the GPS 10 and go!
GPS 10's intuitive navigation software makes getting places easier than ever. Just enter the place you want to go, and the navigation software gives you turn-by-turn directions and voice prompts to your destination. If you get off-course, the software recalculates your route automatically to get you back on track. Plus, you have access to City Navigator® detailed street maps and over six million points of interest, including restaurants, hotels, fuel stops and attractions.