Garmin eTrex Vista HCx 2.4 in. Handheld GPS Receiver

Garmin eTrex Vista HCx 2.4 in. Handheld GPS Receiver

4.00 4.0 (read 5 reviews)
Key Features
2.4 in.
Handheld (Outdoor)
Handheld
Internal, Download maps
WAAS enabled
Thumb Stick
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

W0100024300

Technical Features

Waypoint Icons, Compass, Built-In Altimeter, Geocaching Mode
Maximum speed, Current speed, Trip Timers, Elevation Computer, Time of sunrise/sunset, Track Log, Points-of-Interest (POI)
Marine Cartography, North America Maps, Europe Maps, Australia Maps, South Africa Maps, South America Maps, Middle East Maps, Asia Maps
Lat/Lon, MGRS, UTM, Loran TD position format, Maidenhead

GPS System

45 sec
15 sec
1 per second, continuous
< 49 feet
< 10 feet
DGPS Ready
20
1000

Miscellaneous

Garmin eTrex
753759071141
71330704

Display

1.1 in. x 2.1 in.
LCD Display
288 X 160

Other Features

Serial RS-232, NMEA-0183
24 MB
IPX7 Waterproof Standard
Built-in

Battery

2 x AA Batteries
Up to 12 Hours

Warranty

1 Year

Dimensions

2 in.
1.2 in.
4.4 in.
0.33 lb.

Product Reviews

So so unit Jul 23, 2007
2.00 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
4.00 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
4.00 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
5.00 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
5.00 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.

Garmin eTrex Vista HCx 2.4 in. Handheld GPS Receiver
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