Garmin eTrex Legend H 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver

3.4 (read 5 reviews)

Key Features

Screen Size 2.1 in.

GPS Type Handheld (Outdoor)

Form Factor Handheld

Map capabilities Download maps

Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled

Input Method Keypad

Receiver Type 12 Channels

The eTrex Legend Cx is loaded with the same popular features found in the eTrex Legend C, including sunlight-readable color and advanced GPS routing capabilities — all in a waterproof design. In addition, it comes with a blank 32 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Download maps directly to the card or purchase microSD cards preloaded with MapSource® Topo and inland lake maps, BlueChart® marine cartography, and City Navigator™ street maps.

Product Feature Chart

Product MPN

MPN 010-00440-02

Technical Features

Special Features Geocaching Mode

Trip calculator Route Recalculation, Points-of-Interest (POI)

Included Software/Maps North America Maps, South America Maps

Grids Lat/Lon, MGRS, User Grid, UTM, Loran TD position format, Maidenhead

GPS System

Accuisition Time - Cold 45 sec

Accuisition Time - Initial Time 15 sec

Update rate 1 per second, continuous

Max. Horizontal accuracy < 49 feet

Enhanced position accuracy < 10 feet

Differential standards DGPS Ready

Number of routes 50

Waypoints 500

Miscellaneous

Family Line Garmin eTrex

UPC 100044005

Product ID 29442160

Display

Display Size 1.3 in. x 1.7 in.

Display Type 256 Color LCD TFT Display

Resolutions 220 x 176

Other Features

PC Interface USB

Environmental Protection IPX7 Waterproof Standard

Expansion Slot Type SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot

Antenna Built-in

Battery

Battery Type and Quantity 2 x AA Batteries

Battery Life Up to 32 Hours

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Dimensions

Width 2.2 in.

Depth 1.2 in.

Height 4.2 in.

Weight 0.35 lb.

Product Reviews

Great for geo-caching and car navigation Jun 27, 2007

4/5.0

Pros:

Screen looks nice. Auto-color scheme change is cool.

Cons:

Joystick tricky, some unnecessary features.

Review: Does everything it says it will do. Excellent for portability and as a navigation system.

Absolutely horrible Apr 28, 2007

1/5.0

Pros:

usb interface, software ideas are good, memory chip easily accessible

Cons:

horrible product communication to public. horrible QC of products (mostly software probably).

Review: extremely poor software

Waste of money. Apr 11, 2007

1/5.0

Pros:

Easy setup, AA battery powered, standard USB connector, easy menu navigation, bright screen.

Cons:

Totally inaccurate at any distance. Unit actually increases distance as you stand still.

Nice portable tool for hiking AND driving. Apr 5, 2007

5/5.0

Pros:

Compact, good battery life, good display.

Cons:

No voice directions; joystick handling requires precision. Included data card is small.

Review: Good value if you need a hiking AND driving GPS unit all in one.

The little GPS engine that could Jan 2, 2007

4/5.0

Pros:

Small, sturdy and very usable.

Cons:

Tiny memory card. Unlock code: tiny piece of paper. Calculated routes sometimes border on bizarre.

Review: Although this device has some quirks and limitations (see review) I feel that it is highly usable and has worked out great so far.

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