Does the Etrex 20 use a "special" usb cable or will any generic work?

[+Fombellchicks]

Looks like I am able to get a used Garmin Etrex 20, however without the original USB cable. In order to hook it up to my laptop, can I use any brand USB cable (as long as one end is a mini-usb and the other a regular size usb) or do I have to get a "Garmin usb" cable to make it connect? The unit is being shipped today (so I can't take a look at the actual unit) and I'd like to order the cable now so I have it when the gps gets here. I tried to search this formum but could not find an answer in the various posts. Thanks for taking the time to read/answer.

[RamblinBear]

A standard cable *should* work, but there have been reports of problems with some third party cables. I have a selection and have never known any not work.

 

I use a generic one. As I recall, the original supplied by Garmin is woefully short anyway. You shouldn't have any problem so long as it's of reasonable quality

[+northernpenguin]

I have no idea where I even put the one that came with my eTrex 30. It's probably still in the box. I have never had an issue with any standard USB cables with any of my Garmin USB based GPS units, including the Colorado, Nuvi and eTrex 30.