GARMIN 010-00630-00 Etrex Vista GPS Receiver
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Brand: Garmin
Features:
* High-Sensitivity, WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver Provides Peak Performance In Any Environment
* Lightweight, Compact & Waterproof
* Features A 1.7-InchH X 1.3-InchW Screen With 256-Level Color Tft
* Built-In Basemap With Automatic Routing Capability
* Connects To Computer'S Usb For High-Speed Map Downloads
Sales Rank: 372
Deep foliage, nor canyons phase the rugged eTrex Vista HCx. Its high-sensitivity receiver holds a GPS signal in the toughest environments. Similar to the Vista Cx, this handheld navigator also has a bright color screen, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD card slot and automatic routing for wherever adventure takes you.With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex Vista HCx locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear - whether you're in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Vista HCx to help you find your way when you need it the most.The Vista HCx has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.Adding maps is easier than ever with Vista HCx's microSD card slot. Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microSD cards with MapSource data for your land and sea excursions. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and Vista HCx provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.Like the rest of the eTrex series, Vista HCx is lightweight and compact - the perfect size for all your travels.
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Learning Curve
I got lost while hiking a few years ago and decided that I needed to research hand held GPS units. I put that decision off until I started hiking with my kids. After looking at many reviews, I settled on the Garmin Vista HCx. My top priorities were to have a small hand held unit with a highly sensitive GPS receiver (since most of my walks are in forested areas). After thinking about it some more, I thought a color display, the ability to add detailed maps, and a compass would be nice. The Vista HCx was the cheapest Garmin I could find that met all my criteria (and the Amazon reviews were reasonable). I picked one up along with the Garmin topo maps and a micro-sd card and started to play with it. I was impressed with the size of the device along with the quality of the color display. While inside my house, the vista locked onto the GPS satellites quickly which satisfied my sensitivity requirement (and it did a good job under tree cover). I loaded the topo maps onto the device and the display showed the topo details quite nicely. Now why is my rating only 3 stars? In short, the operation of the device was not intuitive. I tinkered with it off and on for 2 weeks at home, while hiking, and while taking walks in the neighborhood. I never figured out how to properly use the device. I think that is the price to pay for adding so many features to more device. With more practice, I'm sure I would have figured the device out. However, that doesn't bode well for those times when you REALLY need it and your facilities are not all in order. If the device had been intuitive, I would have given it 5 stars. So, I returned the Vista and continue my search.
