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george2001
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posted: Oct. 3, 2006 @ 4:32p 
Pato said:george2001 said:Felder71 said:No wall charger but you can charge it through your computer using the USB port.
The C320 sold by Amazon ($309.99) still lists the AC wall adapter as being "In the box".
Link
"In the Box: StreetPilot c320 receiver, Vehicle suction cup mount w/12-volt adapter, PC/USB interface cable, A/C power adapter, 128 MB SD memory card, Setup guide"
garmin site says C320 Package Includes:
* StreetPilot c320
* City Navigator NT North America or Europe DVD with full unlock
* 128 MB SD memory card
* SD memory card slot
* Vehicle suction cup mount with 12-volt adapter*
* Setup guide
Optional Accessories:
* Faceplates (5 pack)
* Dash mount
* Carrying case (deluxe)
* GA-27C remote GPS antenna
* AC power adapter
http://www.garmin.com/products/sp320/
I wonder if you ordered one from Amazon and it didn't have the adapter, would they make good on it and send one free? |
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edbro
- Broke Member
posted: Oct. 3, 2006 @ 4:43p
Humor me while I ask a dumb question: Why is an AC adaptor needed? Do you program this by bringing inside to a computer? Doesn't it have batteries for that? |
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nyguy326
- Member
posted: Oct. 3, 2006 @ 4:59p
edbro said:Humor me while I ask a dumb question: Why is an AC adaptor needed? Do you program this by bringing inside to a computer? Doesn't it have batteries for that?
Yeah, can someone tell us why the AC adaptor is needed? Thanks. |
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mtnbiker
- Addicted Member
posted: Oct. 3, 2006 @ 5:20p
nyguy326 said:edbro said:Humor me while I ask a dumb question: Why is an AC adaptor needed? Do you program this by bringing inside to a computer? Doesn't it have batteries for that?
Yeah, can someone tell us why the AC adaptor is needed? Thanks.
The AC adaptor is recommended for use when loading maps to the unit from your computer. You have to use a computer to load the maps to the unit. It can take a long time to load the maps and may deplete the battery and screw up the upload. Alternately, I've heard you can just use an SD card reader to load the maps directly to the card. This would make the AC adaptor pretty much unnecessary, but I've never tried it. |
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smiledrs
- Senior Member
posted: Oct. 3, 2006 @ 5:21p
As far as I can tell, when you sync the USB to the program, it charges or powers the unit. So if you wanted to charge it, plug it into a usb port. When I disconnected the cable, it said it was switching to battery mode and to click here if it was ok or it would power off in 30 secs. |
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Blesum
- Member
posted: Oct. 3, 2006 @ 5:29p
Local Costco doesn't carry this unit - had to order mine online. Thought some might want to know.
-Blesum |
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cyberslider
- Senior Member
posted: Oct. 3, 2006 @ 10:28p
mihaid said:cyberslider said:I guess I'm withdrawing from buying this model. I need to have the traffic reporting abililty on mine. I already know how to drive to my work and back. The only time I would benefit with the c320 would be if I was in an unknown area on vacation.
FYI: No unit on the marked will do that. That data does not come from any GPS satellite. Mihaid;
Beeeeeeeeep...Wrong answer. Do your research before posting. |
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Pato
- Senior Member - 5K
posted: Oct. 4, 2006 @ 5:58a
edbro said:Humor me while I ask a dumb question: Why is an AC adaptor needed? Do you program this by bringing inside to a computer? Doesn't it have batteries for that?
you don't need ac adaptor. As others have said, the unit charges itself via USB cable or in the windshield mount cradle. |
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Pato
- Senior Member - 5K
posted: Oct. 4, 2006 @ 6:42a
george2001 said:I wonder if you ordered one from Amazon and it didn't have the adapter, would they make good on it and send one free?
I read an C320/330 review which said initially Garmin used to ship an AC adaptor with the 320 but stopped this after June 2005. Amazon's product description is outdated. |
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hungrydog
- Senior Member
posted: Oct. 4, 2006 @ 12:56p
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mtnbiker
- Addicted Member
posted: Oct. 4, 2006 @ 1:27p
I ordered my C320 in August from BuyDig.com and I did get an AC Adaptor. The only thing I've used it for so far is to charge the battery fully prior to installing the maps the first time. As I recall the directions suggested you do this, even though the unit should charge from the USB connection when loading maps. I haven't used the AC adaptor since then. The only time I can think of ever using it again would be if I was going to use the unit repeatedly in a scenario where I didn't have a lighter plug in a vehicle (ATV, motorcycle, etc.). If you're not planning on doing this I would not worry about whether or not you get the AC Adaptor. Frankly, I'm not surprised it sounds like Garmin decided to omit it. |
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edbro
- Broke Member
posted: Oct. 4, 2006 @ 1:29p
hungrydog said:The one I found on WalMart.com says it includes AC power adapter Link but C330 is not Link
The WalMart link is great because it shows more photos.
I did notice that they list as a feature:
Data card will not hold complete contents of DVD
Thats a great feature as I was worried they were going to send me too big of a data card.
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edbro
- Broke Member
posted: Oct. 4, 2006 @ 2:30p
If anybody is looking for a good SD card to go with this then look at Zipzoomfly. They have a very fast 2GB card for only $19.99 AR. I know that is more than is needed for the Garmin but this is cheaper than most 1GB cards and much faster.
Ultra SD Card at Zipzoomfly |
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hungrydog
- Senior Member
posted: Oct. 4, 2006 @ 3:36p
edbro said:hungrydog said:The one I found on WalMart.com says it includes AC power adapter Link but C330 is not Link
The WalMart link is great because it shows more photos.
I did notice that they list as a feature:
Data card will not hold complete contents of DVD
Thats a great feature as I was worried they were going to send me too big of a data card.
Yes, to hold the whole map completely, you need the bigger card, otherwise is part of it. |
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edbro
- Broke Member
posted: Oct. 4, 2006 @ 4:06p
You have to go back and reread my post about this "feature" with a tone of sarcasm! |
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johnny1290
- Senior Member
posted: Oct. 4, 2006 @ 5:02p
edbro said:If anybody is looking for a good SD card to go with this then look at Zipzoomfly. They have a very fast 2GB card for only $19.99 AR. I know that is more than is needed for the Garmin but this is cheaper than most 1GB cards and much faster.
Ultra SD Card at Zipzoomfly
This is the one I bought with good results. The card holds all of NA and Canada, with around a gig left. It takes a long time to load the maps, mine took overnight basically, but now I'm done so no need to hassle with this again. My friend has a GPS that doesn't have expandable memory, and he can only load 1 state at a time. Bummer for him. So far so good, I love the unit!
Also, I didn't realize from the ads that it has a rechargeable battery inside. I don't know how long it works, but it gets powered by the USB when its hooked to your computer, and by the cigarette lighter when you have it hooked up to that. |
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edbro
- Broke Member
posted: Oct. 4, 2006 @ 5:48p
Well, I just got mine. No AC adaptor but no big deal there.
Mine did not come with any instructions other than a quick start guide. It came with the suction mount and another disk like object. I have no idea what that's for. Also, where is the POI loader and how do you use it? Mine came with only one disk and it doesn't appear to be on it.
Edit: downloaded the POI Loader from Garmin's site. |
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dubbia
- Senior Member
posted: Oct. 4, 2006 @ 5:58p
cyberslider said:mihaid said:cyberslider said:I guess I'm withdrawing from buying this model. I need to have the traffic reporting abililty on mine. I already know how to drive to my work and back. The only time I would benefit with the c320 would be if I was in an unknown area on vacation.
FYI: No unit on the marked will do that. That data does not come from any GPS satellite.
Mihaid;
Beeeeeeeeep...Wrong answer. Do your research before posting.
technically he's correct. Traffic information does NOT come from the GPS satellites. |
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dubbia
- Senior Member
posted: Oct. 4, 2006 @ 6:02p
some of you might find this link useful...
Old c320 Thread
fyi, I bought this unit and it is a really good value. Only thing I didn't like about it was the power cable was not removeable from the window mount. I wound up buying the c340 mount via eBay which has a removeable power cord. I consistently got 6+ hours on a single charge. v8 maps just came out for this too in case your model arrives with v6 or v7 maps. |
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dubbia
- Senior Member
posted: Oct. 4, 2006 @ 6:03p
edbro said:Well, I just got mine. No AC adaptor but no big deal there.
Mine did not come with any instructions other than a quick start guide. It came with the suction mount and another disk like object. I have no idea what that's for. Also, where is the POI loader and how do you use it? Mine came with only one disk and it doesn't appear to be on it.
Edit: downloaded the POI Loader from Garmin's site.
the round disc is to stick the suction mount to in case you want to mount to the dash vs. the window. Very difficult if not impossible to remove, so make sure you stick it where you want it.
and here is the manual: c320 manual(s) |
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