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Garmin eTrex H Handheld GPS
Brand: Garmin
Category: CE

List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $83.00 (On sale from $85.00)
You Save: $16.99 (17%)



New (51) Used (1)

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 14 reviews
Sales Rank: 971

Platform: Not Machine Specific
Media: Sports
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Tracks: 10
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 64 x 128
Battery: 2 AA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 1.2 x 2 x 4.4
nv:Type: Handheld
Waypoints: 500
Display: 4 level gray LCD
Touch Screen: Yes
Battery Type: 2 ?AA? batteries
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.

MPN: eTrex H
Model: eTrex H
UPC: 753759072858
EAN: 0753759072858
ASIN: B000PDV0CE

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Handheld GPS navigator designed for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget
  • High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled 12-parallel-channel GPS receiver
  • 500 user waypoints with names and graphic symbols; built-in patch antenna
  • 4-level gray LCD display; automatic track log with 10 saved tracks
  • Requires 2 AA batteries; measures 2 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches (W x H x D)

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget, the Garmin eTrex H GPS navigator helps you navigate your way through the toughest terrain. The unit is equipped with a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, which 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 traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the eTrex H to help you find your way when you need it the most. And just like the original eTrex, this little yellow wonder is intuitive and rugged, with a lightweight housing that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.

The eTrex H is a breeze to use, with five buttons on either side of the navigator facilitating one-handed operation. The four-level gray LCD display, meanwhile, is easy to read in a shade or daylight. And you needn't fret should the weather turn, as the eTrex H is IPX7 waterproof, so it can withstand an accidental splash or dunk in the water and still continue to perform.

Functionally, the navigator stores up to 500 waypoints in its memory for easy retrieval, with names and graphic symbols to highlight the selections. Users will also appreciate Garmin's exclusive TrackBack feature, which lets you reverse your track (up to 20 reversible routes) and navigate back to your starting point. And the automatic track log offers 10 saved tracks (with 10,000 points), along with the ability to retrace your path in both directions. Other details include a hunting and fishing calculator, sun and moon information, and a serial PC interface.

The eTrex H, which runs for up to 17 hours on a pair of AA batteries (not included), measures 2.0 by 4.4 by 1.2 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
eTrex H navigator, wrist strap, quick start guide, user's manual.

Product Description
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget, eTrex H comes with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that locks onto satellite signals quickly and maintains accuracy - even in the toughest conditions. And just like the popular eTrex, this little yellow wonder combines an intuitive interface and a rugged exterior into a lightweight handheld that fits in the palm of your hand.With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex H 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 eTrex H to help you find your way when you need it the most.You can operate your eTrex H with just one hand using five buttons, which are located on either side of eTrex H within easy reach of your fingers. Thanks to its bright yellow case, eTrex H is easy to find in your boat or backpack. And, eTrex H is IPX7 waterproof, so it can take an accidental splash or dunk in the water and still continue to perform.With eTrex H, your adventure can last and last - up to 17 hours on just 2 AA batteries. While you roam, you can store up to 500 waypoints in memory for easy retrieval. Just enter the point you want to go to, and eTrex H points you to your destination (no street or terrain maps). To get home, use Garmin's exclusive TrackBack feature to reverse your track log and help you navigate back to your starting point.


Customer Reviews:   Read 9 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Great starter for Geocaching   June 25, 2008
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I am just getting started in the hobby of geocaching and the Garmin eTrex H Handheld is working great! It's easy to understand and use. It has been accurate and seems to work well under tree canopys as well as in downtown urban settings.


4 out of 5 stars Garmin eTrex H Handheld GPS   June 17, 2008
Picked up one of these to replace a Geko 301 that I had been using for recording track logs. The Geko doesn't work too well without wide open skies, so more often than not I ended up with a bunch of way points rather than a full track log. I've just taken the eTrex H on an extended trip driving and walking through the North Cascades National Park (lots of mountains and trees). Even though the unit was in my backpack throughout the trip, the track log looks almost perfect (i.e. it lines up with all the roads etc when in Google Earth). The user interface on this unit appears to be the same as for the Geko, however the buttons are less pleasant to operate (bad placement, and too much force required). Like the Geko this unit does not include a cable; fortunately I could reuse the (not so cheap) USB cable I had bought for the Geko.


5 out of 5 stars Number 11   May 28, 2008
This is the eleventh Garmin I've bought. They're all for my coworkers in Europe. I don't hike but they tell me it's a great deal!


4 out of 5 stars Heading and Speed Fluctuate   May 23, 2008
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I purchased this little guy after I borrowed my father-in-law's older etrex. Everything seemed to be going fine... it picked up signal quickly and said I had great accuracy. However, when I would walk/drive in a straight line, the heading would wobble plus/minus 15 degrees. This may not seem like a lot, but when you are moving by foot this means that the track you are following on the map is twisting back and forth, making it difficult to navigate. I sent one of these back for a replacement on Garmin's recommendation... the second one had the same problem.

Perhaps the issue could be fixed with a software update (I was running 2.6), but the cable is so expensive.



5 out of 5 stars Great for military use   April 16, 2008
I use my eTrex in my job as an Army ROTC instructor, which calls for plenty of opportunity to navigate in the woods. I've used it to plot start and end points for situational training exercises, and land navigation points. It works great in dense forest cover, and can be operated reasonably well while wearing gloves.

The backlight doesn't drain the battery too bad, and doesn't kill your nightvision. The yellow color isn't very tactical, but what about our new uniforms is tactical in a woodland green environment? Rain doesn't bother it, it seems pretty rugged, and at $87.99 (from the PX), I wasn't too worried about dropping it anyway.


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