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Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Handheld GPS

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Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.2" x 4.2" x 1.2" (5.6 x 10.7 x 3.0 cm)
Display size, WxH: 1.3" x 1.7" (3.3 x 4.3 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 176 x 220 pixels
Display type: 256 level color TFT
Weight: 5.5 oz (156 g) with batteries
Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included)
Battery life: 25 hours
Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
Floats: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
Interface: USB
RoHS version available: yes
Maps & Memory:
Basemap: yes
Preloaded maps: no
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: no
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Routes: 50
Track log: 10,000 points, 20 saved tracks
Features:
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): yes
Electronic compass: yes
Touchscreen: no
Barometric altimeter: yes
Geocaching-friendly: yes
Outdoor GPS games: yes
Hunt/fish calendar: yes
Sun and moon information: yes
Tide tables: no
Area calculation: yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): no
Picture viewer: no

Product details

  • Item Weight: 10 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 908 g
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  • Item model number: 010-00630-01    
  • ASIN: B000UH1YZ8
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 31 Jul 2007
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,670 in Electronics & Photo (See Bestsellers in Electronics & Photo)
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Manufacturer's Description
Deep foliage, nor canyons faze 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.

Enjoy Clear Reception
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.

Get Your Bearings
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.

Expand Your Memory
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.

Take It Anywhere
Like the rest of the eTrex series, Vista HCx is lightweight and compact — the perfect size for all your travels.

Box Contains
  • Garmin eTrex Vista HCx
  • Basemap
  • MapSource trip and waypoint manager
  • USB cable
  • Wrist strap
  • Owner's manual
  • Quick reference guide

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent piece of kit, 28 Jun 2008
I always find these product reviews helpful as they are based on personal experience and hopefully not predjudice.This is my 3rd e trex and is a fantastic navigation tool.The first was left in my walking trousers and endured a full wash cycle to survive another day and function perfectly well! Such is the reliability of Garmin products.The Legend HCx acquires a fix extremely quickly and hotstarts within 3 seconds or so.This means out in the field,it can be switched on and acquire virtually instantaneously.If left for a day or so,the cold start is 45seconds approx and on switching off,the next "hot" start is 3 seconds.
Battery life is as claimed,20 hours plus.I use NiMh rechargeables.As the unit will not be on throughout a walk(remember hot start time)I think it possible to have a 7 day trek on one set of batteries.I bought the Topo GB which is a stripped down version of OS,showing all tracks and paths.It is easy to use,but for route planning I find it easier to use in conjunction with a map.Once the route is planned,it can be sent to the device.On activation in the device it will be displayed as a purple line,with your position shown as a black triangle.It is possible to name waypoints created to give a name to your location eg,Blackden Edge,Dove Crag etc.I have found that when using a PDA for navigation(can they be machine washed?)sunlight can make reading the screen very difficult,particularly if there is snow about.The Legend HCx loves the sun,just like the rest of us.Finally if you want something reliable rugged and inexpensive (I'm sure the tight folks out there will disagree!)buy it.
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Functionally good, but faulty, 21 Mar 2008
By Martin Farrimond "MartinF" (Bristol, UK United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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I had 2 of these from new, returning the first for the second. Both of them exhibited the same fault - namely they hang / freeze during use. They hang at random points, any time from switch-on to several hours later, so very unpredicatble and very unreliable.

They hung / froze regardless of battery type, or whether the Micro SD card was plugged or not.

I updated the software in each of them to the latest - v2.6. No difference.

I can only conclude that there's a bad batch or design problem. Either way, Garmin are not admitting to it.

If it weren't for this, it would be a great unit.
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51 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Purchased for Christmas present for my husband, 1 Jan 2008
By Joan from Tad (Tadcaster, UK) - See all my reviews
He thinks it's fantastic.
He uses it in conjunction with Tracklogs Digital Mapping V3, so he can easily plan walking/cycling routes and drop these onto the eTrex. Track logging is very accurate and can easily be downloaded from the eTrex onto Tracklogs - so he can see and record on his PC exactly where he's been.
We also used it to locate some geocaches and so far it has proved to be extremely accurate, beeping when you are within just a couple of feet of the target.
The mapping provided is very very limited, but if you use the device in conjunction with something like Tracklogs, and also carry an OS print of the area, it's good enough. That said, I think he's interested in the TOPO mapping for Great Britain, but appreciates that this is only vector based and will not provide the detail of current OS 50k maps.
The eTrex also works with RoboGEO software (about £25), which automatically geotags the photos he's taken when out walking - again this has proved to be extremely accurate and saves all the hassle of trying to remember exactly where he took the photos. RoboGEO can also upload photos to Flick and automatically place them on the Flickr map.
All in all, a fantastic device and well worth the money.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Long term review of Vista HCX
My Vista HCx was purchased in 2007 and I am delighted with it. Used in conjunction with Memory Map and a PC I can download tracks from the computer to the Vista HCx and then... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hamcat

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Positioning System
Haveing used an old Garmin vista for several years now I was getting frustrated with it's limmitations.
The new model is fast and accutate from turning it on. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lance James

5.0 out of 5 stars Vista HCx:- Excellent
The Vista HCx is an excellent machine. I have used a number of GPS units over the years and this is one of the best. The design of the software etc. Read more
Published 1 month ago by H. Anderson

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value GPS
The Vista HCx was a replacement for an older (defunct) basic GPS. This one is easier to set up - switch it on and it tells you where you are. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. David Gilbert

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Kit but way, way way too expensive SD cards.
I needed something to replace my aged Magellan. Compared this to the GPS 60 series and found no major differences and liked it's compact size, as not only will i use it for hiking... Read more
Published 1 month ago by N. Woodhouse

2.0 out of 5 stars A major disappointment after the original Vista
I got my original Garmin eTrex Vista in 1999 complete with UK Metropolitan map. It served me well, it functioned flawlessly from the day I got it to the day I replaced it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Roderick Parks

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice piece of kit
I've had this unit for about a year now and have found it to be excellent. Initial satellite fix is very quick and even in quite dense woodland it manages to keep that fix... Read more
Published 4 months ago by B. Mccusker

4.0 out of 5 stars Vista HCx and Maps
Excellent GPS with greatly improved sensitivity in sheltered e.g.woodland, areas.

The included map is really only major highways and of very little use for walkers... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Roger D. Gill

4.0 out of 5 stars Great equipment let down by missing software
The accuracy and features of the VistaHCx are delightful. There is however a limit to what can be done intuitively and the manual does not go far enough to answer questions like... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Brian Cleaver

1.0 out of 5 stars Garmin eTrex Vista HCx
Amazingly basic maps supplied. So poor that even some major roads are missing. My fault, I guess, as I should have checked it out a bit more, but I assumed the maps would contain... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Malcolm Ellison

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