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 Electronics : GARMIN 010-00630-00 Etrex Vista GPS Receiver |
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from: Garmin
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Batteries: 2 AA
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Garmin
Display Size: 2 inches
EAN: 0753759071134
Includes Mp3 Player: 1
Label: Garmin
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Garmin
Model: eTrex Vista HCx
Native Resolution: 176x220
Number Of Tracks: 20
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Publisher: Garmin
Sales Rank: 246
Size: Garmin Part #010-00630-00
Studio: 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
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - 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 ... Read More
Rating: - This baby rocks.
A month ago I replaced my old Garmin Etrex Vista with the new Etrex Vista HCX. My old Vista was great, except when I was in heavily wooded areas or rocky canyons---in other words it was worthless to me as a GPS but priceless at the front entry as a door stop. The new HCX has solved this problem, but I may have to go to Target to get a new door stop as I sold my old GPS.
I can now hike in very heavily wooded, mountainous and deep rock canyon areas in central and southern Mexico and not ... Read More
Rating:  - Garmin etrex Vista -iompressive product
The Garmin etrex Vista is every thing promised. Seems to work great, But for me it demands some study and learning.
Rating: - Easy to use
Bought one for my trip to California. Was a bit put off by the reviews that said it would be hard to use, I think it is very intuitive and has worked great for be. If you use a mac you need to convert the maps using Mapconverter in Windows, which will generate a map file that you can use on the mac. This might be considered a bit of a hassle.
The sensitivity of the GPS is really good, mine localized satellites even when indoors. Battery time is superb.
Only drawback was that ... Read More
Rating:  - Waste of money
After two weeks it stopped working - wasn't able to acquire satellites. Amazon gave me the money back.
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