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By Yenie Darian, July 21, 2009 9:05 PM

Finding the Best Garmin GPS Accessories

By Yenie S. Darian

If you had purchase Garmin GPS, perhaps you will need the accessories that could maximize you gadget performance. Here some Garmin GPS Accessories that most important and most wanted.

1. USB Cable. The USB cable allows you to make a powerful connection between your PC and your GPS. Make easier to create routes and waypoints on your PC and transfer them back to your GPS unit. It’s also allows you to download map detail from MapSource CD-ROMs to compatible units.
2. Portable Friction Mount. This Portable Friction Mount will keep your GPS Unit set plain sight when you need
   

   Portable Friction Dashboard Mount

   it and out of the way when you don’t. Type of Friction Mount is depending on GPS models that you own. For example Garmin Portable Friction Dashboard Mount is only compatible for nüvi Series and StreetPilot C5XX Series GPS Navigators (C530, C550, and C580).

3. Carrying Case. The Carrying Case will protect your Handheld GPS Unit from scratches and damage when you traveling. Further, you can travel in style with this sleek case. Before purchase it you have to check the compatibility with your GPS.
4. AC Charger and International Adapter Set. With the AC Adapter, you’ll be able to charge the GPS when you’re out of your car and near an outlet. And with International Adapter Set you’ll get convenient when you go abroad.
5. Vehicle Power Cable. This accessory is part of the original package when you buy the Garmin Nuvi navigator. The Vehicle Power Cable is excellent and keeps the navigation unit power from being depleted while using in the car.
6. Others. You may need another accessories to complete your Garmin GPS unit, such as Garmin Bicycle Mount for eTrex and Summit , Garmin Serial Port Cable for eTrex Compact GPS , Garmin MapSource 512MB Blank SD Card for Garmin GPS Units (can hold data from MapSource CD-ROMs), Garmin GTM-12 FM Traffic Receiver for Traffic-Enabled GPS Navigators, Garmin Motorcycle Mount for StreetPilot 2610 and 2620 (010-10495-00)

Don’t buy any accessories at the time of purchasing the unit. You only need these accessories if your original one wears out or if you want to have multiple vehicles completely equipped or you need to make your gadget more maximize and stylish.

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