Product is as described. Well packaged and works well.
Tony B
Verified Purchase
Garmin USB Aviation Data Card Programmer
December 22, 2022
Absolutely satisfied with this product. Allows me to easily update my NAV/Terrain and Comms information on my Garmin 430W!
Timothy M
Verified Purchase
Garmin USB Aviation Data Card Programmer
November 30, 2022
works as advertised. shipped quickly. Very pleased.
Brent W
Verified Purchase
Garmin USB Aviation Data Card Programmer
September 24, 2022
Pafok O
Verified Purchase
Garmin USB Aviation Data Card Programmer
June 20, 2022
William S
Verified Purchase
Garmin USB Aviation Data Card Programmer
March 20, 2022
You get used to computer hardware being plug and play - this isnt, you have to go to the Garmin website and download the drivers before it will work. Unfortunately the Garmin instructions for downloading database updates didnt tell me that. Once I got the drivers everything worked fine.
Keith M
Verified Purchase
Garmin USB Aviation Data Card Programmer
January 29, 2022
Unit worked as advertised, prompt shipping. Great experience
Eric K
Verified Purchase
Garmin USB Aviation Data Card Programmer
January 24, 2022
Works as advertised.
Benjamin G
Verified Purchase
Garmin USB Aviation Data Card Programmer
January 23, 2022
Received card programmer and plugged it straight a way into my iMac. Worked as advertised. Also works fine on my new Mac Book Pro, I just needed to purchase a mini USB-C to USB connector from the local computer department.
Kurt D
Verified Purchase
Garmin USB Aviation Data Card Programmer
December 12, 2021
Works perfectly
David R
Verified Purchase
Garmin USB Aviation Data Card Programmer
July 21, 2021
delivered as promised, worked perfect according to Garmin specifications
Peter D
Verified Purchase
Garmin USB Aviation Data Card Programmer
June 2, 2021
Awesome.
Todd B
April 19, 2021
Worked as expected, right out of the box, on my Mac (works in either Apple or PC systems). I received the shipment very quickly via USPS. Great service!
John S
April 6, 2021
Worked perfectly. Quick delivery. All is good.
Craig S
February 24, 2021
worked great
Rich B
February 18, 2021
If youre a first-timer to updating the two database cards in the Garmin 430, this is the cable youll need for updates through the Garmin web sites. This will update the terrain/obstacle card as well as the nav card, even if the card has Jeppesen on the label. Its a little tedious the first time you set everything up for an update, then its a walk through the park after that.
Theres a different adapter altogether youll need if youre not using the Garmin web site to update your 430 (and presumably 530 as well). Oh, theres one trick that Garmin customer support told me if the computer doesnt see the second card when it tells you to remove the first card and insert the second--just unplug the USB end of the Garmin cable from your computer and stick it right back in. It sees the Nav card right away after that. If I can paraphrase Anchorman, Garmin said that 90% of the time that works every time.
David W
November 3, 2020
The device was in stock at the Wasilla store so it was easy and convenient to get. I was able to download the obstacle data to the card easily. It worked as advertised.
Robert W
August 10, 2020
Did just what I need it to do. My Garmin 430W in completely updated.
Kent
July 28, 2020
Just what is needed to download and update your Garmin panel mount devices with Garmin databases.
Ron
July 27, 2020
Great service! The ease of ordering and receiving the Garmin USB Data Card went flawlessly.
Ken V
July 7, 2020
Worked perfectly to update GNS430W Obstruction Data
Kenneth E
February 17, 2020
I load both data cards from a Garmin 430W and 530W with this loader. It works with data (Nav, Terrain, and Obstacles) from the Garmin site. If your subscription is from Jeppeson, you may need the other loader.
John H
July 21, 2019
Shipped and arrived on time. Worked to update data card first time. Will hope it lasts a long time.
Richard M
July 15, 2019
Worked fine and now I am saving money over the Jeppessen subscription.
Lester H
June 29, 2018
Worked great after I figured out the garmin Web site procedures.
Rene
April 16, 2018
Worked as planned. Fast shipping.
Philip
March 2, 2018
Its working. Cant say much more than that for a $70 card reader.
Nick
January 12, 2018
Works as advertised to update GNS 430/530 data cards directly from Garmin via a Windows OS. Garmin is less expensive than obtaining the updates from Jeppesen.
Manny P
December 29, 2017
Very easy to use!
Chris W
December 22, 2017
now that Garmin offers nav database updates for the GNS 430W at a lower price than jeppesen, I orders this to use the Garmin updates. I like this unit better than the Jeppesen unit. Installation was easy and quality seems good. I only wish it also worked on a MAC. I will say the Garmin update software is a bit more of a pain to use than the Jeppesen software.
John S
September 29, 2017
Worked as described for updating my 530W & 430W
Chris
September 22, 2017
I will begin by telling all that my personal experience and some research at Garmin require that successful updating with the Garmin USB Aviation Data Card programmer can ONLY be accomplished with a 32-bit computer. That said, I like the Programmer. It is faster than the Skybound II programmer and Garmin updating services are almost half the price. With the proper computer, updating has two steps--download and write. Gone is the verify. After my first update I inserted the card into my GNS Series unit and I can not find any difference from the other service.
I believe that $69 is a very reasonable price for a programmer. I gave this 4-stars only because it took so long for me to realize that the 32-bit computer limitation is the reason that I spent so much time getting to that end.
Alan S
August 22, 2019
Does its job, little overpriced, also requires several software downloads
Kalan B
Verified Purchase
Garmin USB Aviation Data Card Programmer
August 13, 2024
Works.. highly priced for what it is. Rating based on price..
Andrew M
May 10, 2020
Works great as long as it works. Got mine in Feb. 2019. Used it about 6 or 7 times, kept it in a drawer by itself so it didnt get damaged. The female port where the cord goes into the device broke under virtually no pressure in September 2020, so 1.5 years after receipt and used gently a handful of times. Garmin wouldnt replace it, had to buy a new one. Just $70 bucks, right? But if Garmin doesnt stand behind a $70 device, should I spend thousands or tens of thousands to put Garmin products in my airplane?
Cory
September 15, 2020
Yes, it does what it is supposed to do. HOWEVER, BE WARNED. Unplug the cable from the reader the minute you are done, don’t toss the reader with the cable plugged in the reader into your bag. The micro usb socket inside the reader will break free and ruin your $70 reader with no choice but to buy a new one. Happened to me after about a year.
Johannes W
July 4, 2018
Will not work with a Garmin G-175. Took a while to get this answered as to what I needed to update my new G-175. It was way too simple for Garmin to just say Go to Wally World and buy an 8 dollar SD card loader. Instead the standard reply from Garmin was I dont do the updates or do that stuff much, so not sure what you need. The one star is for Garmin, not for the product as I could not use it, so may work great.
Timothy M
November 20, 2020
Count me not impressed - Poorly designed and not robust.
We have purchased 2 Data Card programmers. First one was used once. As a previous reviewer described, we left the cord attached afterward which caused the charging port to separate just inside the housing. This seems like a weakness in the design, but we accepted that mistake. Because it was broken, we then purchased a second one. On first use, it would not recognize the connection to the charging computer. We had to wiggle the cord to get a proper connection. For $70 , its not a well designed or well made product.
Laurie
April 15, 2020