Garmin eTrex Vista HCx 2.4 in. Handheld GPS Receiver

4.0 (read 5 reviews)

Key Features

Screen Size 2.4 in.

GPS Type Handheld (Outdoor)

Form Factor Handheld

Map capabilities Internal, Download maps

Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled

Input Method Thumb Stick

Receiver Type 12 Channels

Best Value

$29999

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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.

Product Feature Chart

Product MPN

MPN W0100024300

Technical Features

Special Features Waypoint Icons, Compass, Built-In Altimeter, Geocaching Mode

Trip calculator Maximum speed, Current speed, Trip Timers, Elevation Computer, Time of sunrise/sunset, Track Log, Points-of-Interest (POI)

Included Software/Maps Marine Cartography, North America Maps, Europe Maps, Australia Maps, South Africa Maps, South America Maps, Middle East Maps, Asia Maps

Grids Lat/Lon, MGRS, 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 20

Waypoints 1000

Miscellaneous

Family Line Garmin eTrex

UPC 753759071141

Product ID 71330704

Display

Display Size 1.1 in. x 2.1 in.

Display Type LCD Display

Resolutions 288 X 160

Other Features

PC Interface Serial RS-232, NMEA-0183

Built in memory 24 MB

Environmental Protection IPX7 Waterproof Standard

Antenna Built-in

Battery

Battery Type and Quantity 2 x AA Batteries

Battery Life Up to 12 Hours

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Dimensions

Width 2 in.

Depth 1.2 in.

Height 4.4 in.

Weight 0.33 lb.

Product Reviews

So so unit Jul 23, 2007

2/5.0

Pros:

Interfacing ability with other electronics. Weight and battery life are most acceptable.

Cons:

This unit will not bring you close enough to your mark.

Awesome Little GPS Unit Apr 30, 2007

4/5.0

Pros:

Very versatile and useful

Cons:

too big for some things, too little for other things

Review: The bottom line is that I would get this if I could only have one GPS for all uses and on a modest budget

Great for finding your way in the woods or when rafting. Good for driving too. Mar 8, 2007

4/5.0

Pros:

Versatile unit, great accuracy.

Cons:

Very small memory. Need to buy the expensive map sets.

Review: A product design for the outdoors consumer. Give it a try and you wont be disappointed.

E Trex Vista Aug 29, 2006

5/5.0

Pros:

Versatile, small, water resistant, easy to read and configure.

Cons:

Battery life sux, limited gpsr map software, memory is not expandable.

Review: Trail navigation, hiking & teaching nav. skills: Buy It. Finding streets in your car: Don't Buy It.

Best All-Around GPS Value Aug 3, 2006

5/5.0

Pros:

Color, good International basemap, battery life, easy to use, fast interface, very useful features.

Cons:

VERY expensive upgrading to Auto Kit or adding detailed maps. 24 MB limits Mapsource downloads.

Review: Though this unit does not have all the features of a $500 unit, it's packed with value for its cost. One of the best GPS values out there.

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