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External Battery
MadDad
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I recently bought the NUVI 3590, which doesn't come with a 120v charger. One from Garmin is @ $25. I noticed the usb port for my LG phone has the same type USB plug. Did some research on the web, and lots of people are using the phone chargers. So I tried my cell phone charger and it works just fine.
This led me to think about some other posts where there were complaints about short battery life outside the car. Why wouldn't a cell phone external battery work also to extend time. Looking at several of these batteries, and noting that the amps are OK, so why wouldn't these work? Anyone tried it?
This led me to think about some other posts where there were complaints about short battery life outside the car. Why wouldn't a cell phone external battery work also to extend time. Looking at several of these batteries, and noting that the amps are OK, so why wouldn't these work? Anyone tried it?
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Thanks for the reply's though. Fear not I will not be walking around looking at a big GPS tethered to a backup battery. :D
I have used it with my former sat-nav, a TomTom, and my current 3590.
I have a "waterproof" bike mount that holds several AA alkalines to power my 1450 while cycling. I've atually never used it, but I have it....along with all the other stuff I had to have but never found a practical use for :)
Think PEDESTRIAN who can't remember where the hell his hotel is.
I've used it this way.
But that's what I have :roll:
I have used my external battery pack under many circumstances. It's been useful in ways that I didn't anticipate.
I even use it as a "universal" charger for all my small devices; it plugs into a house outlet, and any and all my stuff gets plugged into it for recharging.
Think ... :D
Many a time I could have done with a 6 to 8 hour battary duration when on bus or train or boat tours. I do not want to buy a standalone handheld GPS.
Thanks for any suggestions.
http://www.veho-world.com
Look under Portable Power and you will see:
VCC-A007-PBP
which is what I have.