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Garmin Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Handheld GPS outdoor navigator with expandable memory & electronic compass Image

Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Handheld GPS outdoor navigator with expandable memory & electronic compass GPS Receiver

4/5 stars  44 reviews
Price Range:
  $126.00 to $390.00
Garmin eTrex Vista® HCx Handheld GPS outdoor navigator with expandable memory & electronic compass GPS Receiver Includes Waypoint Icons, Compass, Built-In Altimeter.
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44 Reviews from Epinions.com
Overall Rating: 4/5 stars
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By: quadradox
Feb 3, 2006

Its become my friend and hiking companion!!!

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Includes most practical features I need. Easy to learn. Has contributed significantly to my safety.

Cons: Maps limited, somewhat outdated, content not supplemented easily by other vendors or net updates.

Bottom Line:
I'm devoted. I don't like to go out without my Vista C except to work, to homes of close friends and to nearby businesses. Read More


By: kschmidt1351
Jun 21, 2002

Great for Hikers

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Great device; fun, accurate, and easy to use.

Cons: Poor reception in deep canyons; no external antenna.

Bottom Line:
What a great device! Smart design, and lots of fun to take with you on a hike. Don't leave home (and head to the wilderness) without it. Read More


By: pzoba
Nov 5, 2005

Sophisticated, Comprehensive Tool

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: 1,000 ten character waypoints, electronic compass, basemap

Cons: Battery life - carry spare batteries!

Bottom Line:
I wouldn't go out in the woods or the water without one! Buy the Vista, it is a great device. Read More


By: Matt.
Jul 28, 2002

Etrex Vista - The Hand Held Wonder

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Digital compass, good base map, WAAS, and LOTS of other features

Cons: Loses reception if not facing skyward.

Bottom Line:
Compact design and loads of features make this GPS receiver a winner. Read More


By: ravnwood
Jul 17, 2002

Handheld GPS, perfect for globetrotters.

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: 24MB, Waterproof, large backlit display, compass, trip computer, PC interface

Cons: powerup time, indoor reception

Bottom Line:
Overall, I am very happy with the Garmin Vista, and my father's Legend model with 8 MB RAM isn't bad either. Read More


By: judhi
Sep 17, 2003

Do you really need a built-in compass in a GPS?

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: built-in compass, barometer, large memory, waterproof

Cons: no cons, really!

Bottom Line:
Very happy with it. Great device for outing or in vehicle. RECOMMENDED! Read More


By: tiktok4321
Aug 3, 2006

Best All-Around GPS Value

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

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.

Bottom Line:
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. Read More


By: JWcamp
Jan 8, 2002

The "Vista" is my new hiking buddy

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Features, size, waterproof, mapping, altitude profiles, multiple tracklogs

Cons: $, battery life is short

Bottom Line:
Best "tracklog" of any GPS, loaded with features, if you have any interest in a handheld GPS you must check out the Vista! Read More


By: boblong
May 8, 2003

Great for Hikers and Geocachers!

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Small, Lightweight, Feature packed

Cons: Add on software is expensive and of questionable value

Bottom Line:
Best handheld I found after extensive research, and I've been very pleased with it's performance. Read More


By: mpagano01
Jan 16, 2003

Garmin has scored big.

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: FUN, ACCURATE, EASY TO USE, COMPLETELY EXPANDABLE, SMALL, IT'S A MUST FOR BACKPACKERS.

Cons: I only have one.

Bottom Line:
Buy it. Then log onto Geocaching.com and find a whole world of GPS fun. You will get your moneys worth and then some. Read More


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