Garmin Dakota 10 Portable Navigator (2.6" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD - USB)

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Hiking • 20 hrs battery life
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Dakota 10 works for me by James E. Steiner on amazon.com Apr 28, 2012
I bought the Garmin Dakota 10 for as much as the Dakota 20 sells for now :( but that is the price for being 'first on your block' yes in hindsight I think the 20 may be worth the extra money but for me the D-10 is really cool along with loaded street ...
 
Better than expected. by SuperGlue on abesofmaine.com Jun 30, 2010
I purchased the Dakota 10 to replace my eTrex Legend, and to avoid buying an additional device to use in the car. The Dakota does it all. Now I have a handheld GPS with a color touch screen and great mapping. Switch it to Automotive mode and it behaves ...
 
Excellent GPS hardware + software package, with a few small weaknesses by bobodobo on shopping.com Aug 18, 2006
I wanted a simple, inexpensive way to add GPS functions to my Palm Treo 650 phone/PDA, and the GPS 10 Bluetooth receiver + Garmin's Que software seemed to fit the bill. For me, this setup was preferable to a stand-alone GPS unit for the car since I almost always have my phone with me, plus...
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Summary: A friend of mine had a Garmin Street Pilot 2610 in his car and I had found... by jfproulx on epinions.com
Summary: A friend of mine had a Garmin Street Pilot 2610 in his car and I had found it to be amazing in its features and definitely very useful for someone that travels a lot like I do. I got lost in Ottawa a few weeks thereafter and could not get to a business ... read more
 
Garmin Travel Pack by Ormond H. Ormsby on vanns.com Mar 17, 2010
Recently purchased the Garmin Travel Pack in conjunction with the purchase of my second Garmin.
 
 
 
 
Most Critical User Reviews
 
Tried twice. Broke Twice. by Kattiebird on amazon.com May 29, 2012
I really liked this GPS. It was small and had the touch screen to make for easy use. I do a lot of cycling, so the bike bundle was perfect. The first one I bought worked great, up until the night before a large cycling tour that was about 400 miles long. ...
 
All those units seems to cease working by huxfluxfux on amazon.com Feb 19, 2012
I bought the Dakota 20 about two years ago and liked the interface and the functions, I have taken well care of it an it has never been dropped or even wet. Out of a sudden it will not start up but just freeze. After googling the net I have learned that ...
 
Carefull with this gps by Denis on amazon.com Aug 25, 2011
This unit does not have a SD memory slot. This limits the type of maps available to use. This is not explained to well with the product description. Garmin is too proprietary and I wasted a lot of time learning this.
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Have to buy software to use this! by T-mo customer on amazon.com May 6, 2010
The map this unit comes with is VERY basic! It has only major highways. So right out of the box this unit is useless for any type of navigation, especially outdoors. Garmin wants you to buy maps from them! Even though you can find them and download some ...
 
Not impressed at all by Scott Beckius "Texas Outlaw" on amazon.com May 6, 2010
I purchased this unit after reading all of the glowing reviews. We wanted to use it for geocaching but alas, the unit will not acquire satelites. It chewed up a set of lithium batteries and never did lock on. The instructions say that it might take a ...
 
 
 
 
User Reviews from the Web
amazon.com
 
3.6 out of 5
from 63 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Garmin Dakota 10 2.6-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS...
The D20 navigation overall is more pleasing to the eye...While it was quite unfortunate I dropped the hCX in the lake, the D20 has proven to be a suitable upgrade and replacement...The Geomate got great reviews and the most reasonably priced of the group, but it's only good for one thing, geocaching, tho it does it well...
abesofmaine.com
 
5.0 out of 5
from 2 reviews
GARMIN Product Reviews and Ratings - Handheld GPS - Dakota 10 Bike & Hike Bundle...
Intuitive Menu, One Hand Control, Quick Signal I purchased the Dakota 10 to replace my eTrex Legend, and to avoid buying an additional device to use in the car...The Dakota 10 has plenty of internal memory for loading maps if you know which states you will be spending time in...The bike and hike bundle package is the best way to purchase this product...
newegg.com
 
4.0 out of 5
from 1 reviews
Newegg.com - GARMIN Dakota 10 2.6" GPS Navigation
The unit can do birds eye view ( $30 a year) But Garmin will not release the subscription for it...Price of maps are just way, way to high.( like most of them) First hand held GPS...I just wish Garmin wouldn't nickel and dime us...
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walmart.com
 
 
 
Garmin 010-00781-00 Dakota 10 2.6" Touchscreen Handheld GPS Navigator - Walmart.com
Dakota 10 navigator makes outdoor navigation effortless with a tough, sunlight-readable, 2.6 inch color touchscreen display...Get into paperless geocaching with Dakota 10 by quickly downloading up to 2,000 caches, with information such as location, terrain, difficulty, hints and description - no more paper print outs and manually entered coordinates...I was torn between the Magellan Explorist GC & the Garmin Dakota 10, and upon reading reviews I sprang for the Garmin, boy did I make the right choice...
shopzilla.com
 
4.0 out of 5
from 0 reviews
Garmin Dakota 10 Handheld / Trail Gps : Customer Review & Rating : Shopzilla
Stores are responsible for providing Shopzilla with correct and current prices...Although we make every effort to present accurate information, Shopzilla is not responsible for inaccuracies...Store ratings and product reviews are submitted by online shoppers; they do not reflect our opinions and we have no responsibility for their content...
epinions.com
 
4.8 out of 5
from 11 reviews
Garmin Dakota 10 Car GPS Receiver Product Reviews and Price Comparison - Epinions.com
For me, this setup was preferable to a stand-alone GPS unit for the car since I...read more Accurate, easy to use, voice prompts, local information, good battery life Possible software compatibility issues leading to my PDA freezing on some occasions Summary: I've now been using this GPS with my iPAQ for 8 months, and have an update to my original review...It is very easy to use, it has a moving map and a display that is easy to use in day or night...
shopping.com
 
4.7 out of 5
from 7 reviews
Garmin Dakota 10 Reviews. Product reviews of Garmin Dakota 10 Car GPS Receiver at...
For me, this setup was preferable to a stand-alone GPS unit for the car since I almost always have my phone with me, plus...Accurate, easy to use, voice prompts, local information, good battery life Possible software compatibility issues leading to my PDA freezing on some occasions I've now been using this GPS with my iPAQ for 8 months, and have an update to my original review...I love the big screen, twice as big as the......
vanns.com
 
5.0 out of 5
from 3 reviews
Garmin 010 11230 00 Travel pack for nuvi | Vanns.com
The Garmin Accessory kit is a necessary complement to the Garmin GPS...Vanns had a much better price than the other sites I checked...Recently purchased the Garmin Travel Pack in conjunction with the purchase of my second Garmin...
cnet.com
 
 
 
Garmin GPS 10 - GPS receiver module - Car GPS (Navigation)s - CNET Archive
It's small Works when it feels like it This receiver seems to have a mind of its own...Cycle it on and off, disconnect from GPS, reconnect, it doesn't matter...The mapping software is at least 5 years old since it fails to list some highways that have been constructed more than 5 years ago...
gpstracklog.com
 
 
 
Garmin Dakota 10 review | GPS Tracklog
They are now saying that the Dakota 10 will not support BirdsEye imagery, due to the lack of an expansion card slot...The Dakota 10 is the entry-level model, but is still an awesome unit, thanks to the aforementioned mapping capabilities, it’s touch screen and paperless geocaching features...Visibility was good in direct, full sunlight (there were points where it was as bright as my 60CSx in full sun...
hawkee.com
 
 
 
Garmin GSC 10 Speed/Cadence Bike Sensor - Compare Prices & Reviews
Do not expect the same speed as outdoors de to the resistance but this will still give great work data indoors and a good sensor outdoors too...Highly recommended if you are serious about riding...The sensitivity is very good and accurate when compared to other bikers n my group...
gpscity.ca
 
 
 
Garmin Dakota 10 Touchscreen GPS
Dakota 10 makes outdoor navigation effortless with a tough, sunlight-readable, 2.6 inch color touchscreen display...Both durable and waterproof, Dakota 10 is built to withstand the elements: bumps, dust, dirt and water are no match for this rugged navigator...Get into paperless geocaching with Dakota 10 by quickly downloading up to 2,000 caches, with information such as location, terrain, difficulty, hints and description — no more paper print outs and manually entered coordinates...
cabelas.com
 
 
 
Garmin® Dakota 10 GPS Handheld GPS Handheld GPS & Accessories Hunting : Cabela's
Personally I'd like to see the pricepoint go down on all handheld GPS's, but this one is pretty good for your money...Roads are clearly marked for driving to a location, but I don't think this would be a good replacement for my automotive GPS (no vocal directions, roads not up to date at times, not exactly hands-free for that application...Lot's of nice features (paperless geocaching, tracks, etc.) made this a good buy...
easy2mall.com
 
 
 
Garmin GSC 10 Speed/Cadence Bike Sensor : Electronics
THE GSC 10 IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE EDGE 305 AND FORERUNNER 305 ONLY...A good companion for Garmin's Edge 305 and 305CAD cycle computers and the Garmin Forerunner 305 personal trainer, the GSC 10 monitors your cycling rhythm for up-to-the-minute results and later analysis...
bikepacking.net
 
 
 
bikepacking.net > GPS / Navigation > Garmin Dakota 10 and Dakota 20
im new to bike gps and i am thinking of buying d10… can i get turn by turn directions… or is that separate...So far, I think it is up to the task...Is topofusion able to download aerial photos to this unit...
 
 
 
 
Expert Reviews from the Web
electronicsme.com
 
4.2 out of 5
Dec 29, 2010
Garmin Dakota 10 review
Durable- rugged, waterproof, resistant to elements...Pricey- expensive alone, plus you may have to purchase more maps...Measuring just 2.2 x 3.9 x 1.3 inches and weighing 5.25 ounces, the Dakota 10 features a transflective color 160 x 240 pixel LCD display...As pointed out by one user, the worldwide base maps that are preloaded into the Dakota 10 are strictly basic and virtually unreliable for a major expedition...Needless to say, if you focus on the features...
netmall.com
Feb 16, 2011
Lexerd - Garmin Dakota 10 20 TrueVue Crystal Clear GPS Screen Protector : Electronics...
The Lexerd TrueVue™ is created from an ultra-clear film that is exclusive to Lexerd for covering consumer electronics...screen protector, instruction manual, lint free cloth, finger cots (to protect optical surfaces during handling...
boatersworld.com
Garmin Dakota 10 - 010-00781-00 - BoatersWorld.com
Dakota 10 makes outdoor navigation effortless with a tough, sunlight-readable, 2.6 inch color touchscreen display...Both durable and waterproof, Dakota 10 is built to withstand the elements: bumps, dust, dirt and water are no match for this rugged navigator...Get into paperless geocaching with Dakota 10 by quickly downloading up to 2,000 caches, with information such as location, terrain, difficulty, hints and description - no more paper print outs and manually entered coordinates...Your Product Replacement contract and Terms & Conditions will be sent via email from NEW...
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prontotech.com
Aug 18, 2006
Garmin Dakota 10 2.6-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS Navigator (Bike and Hike Bundle)
Touch and Go Dakota 10 makes outdoor navigation effortless with a tough, sunlight-readable, 2.6 inch color touchscreen display...Find Fun Get into paperless geocaching with Dakota 10 by quickly downloading up to 2,000 caches, with information such as location, terrain, difficulty, hints and description no more paper print outs and manually entered coordinates...
ecoustics.com
Nov 6, 2008
Garmin GHP 10 Marine Autopilot System Shipping - eCoustics.com
GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced its GHP 10 Marine Autopilot system is now shipping to dealers and will be on display for the public at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (Bahia Mar electronics tent, booth #1305...Garmin also introduced the GHC 10 Marine RF Autopilot Remote Control -- giving boaters more freedom while controlling their boat...Having received rave reviews from industry insiders, the GHP 10 Autopilot system is ready to help boaters navigate with ease and confidence," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales...The GHP 10 Marine Autopilot has been critically acclaimed for its unique capabilities and ease of use...For the ultimate in autopilot control, the GHC 10 Remote Control offers wireless operation of the GHC 10 from up to 45 feet away...
 
 
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