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| GARMIN 010-00630-00 Etrex Vista GPS Receiver | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $209.95
You Save: $90.04 (30%)
New (71) Used (4)
Avg. Customer Rating:  139 reviews
Sales Rank: 392
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: 20
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 176x220
Display Size: 2
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Size: Garmin Part #010-00630-00
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 2.2 x 1.2 x 4.2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: eTrex Vista HCx
Model: eTrex Vista HCx
UPC: 753759071134
EAN: 0753759071134
ASIN: B000PDR1LS
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
So far, so good March 6, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I recently purchased this unit. Very good so far, love the sensitivity. Be aware that the unit microSD limit is 2GB at this time.
 great for geocaching March 5, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this GPS solely for geocaching, upgrading from a yellow Etrex. Like many people, I was stuck between a 60CSX and the Vista HCx. I went to REI and tried the two out, and found that I liked the buttons and click stick on the Vista better, so I got it from Amazon. It arrived in a couple of days, in fine shape.
This GPS works great for geocaching. It picks up satellites quickly, about 45 seconds or a minute for a cold start. Once you've gotten it booted up and then shut it off again, it can acquire in more like 10 seconds. I can constantly get 8 to 11 satellites in the woods, which is fantastic. The high resolution screen works really well for looking at nearby caches...with my old Etrex, the letters were very big and all the names overlapped. This screen is very crisp. The interface isn't all that hard to figure out if you mess around with it a bit. Overall, this is fantastic for geocaching.
If you've read any reviews at all, you know that the basemap stinks. It only shows interstates, highways, etc, but I knew this before I bought it.
Amazing Handheld March 3, 2008
I love my GPS! I previously owned a Magellan Meridian Gold and I was great for it's time, but technology outran it. The color screen is very readable. The battery-life is great, maybe 12-18 hours on a pair of alkaline AA's. The digital compass is handy for when your not moving and trying to get you bearings. I'm using the Garmin MapSource, North America NT software, which works great. I'm using a 2G micro SD card and it will hold maps for nearly all of the USA. The unit is small enough to keep in your pocket.
Highly recommend this unit!
GPS Best Buy!! March 3, 2008
This is my first GPS and it lived up to my expectations and then some. The screen is very bright, even on a sunny day in the snow. The tracks work great and are very accurate when snowmobiling, even at high speeds and under tree cover. Battery life is very good on rechargable batteries, although I haven't had a chance to time it.
great for geocaching March 3, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
i think most of the other reviews explain this product well. here is what i think you need to know as of 3/2008. its probably the best bang for the buck you can get for a geocaching unit. the garmin colorado's are nice but still have a while until the bugs get worked out (right now you can't log finds on the unit). also the garmin's are the only brand supported by the geocaching.com website. what that means is that you can download gps coordinates right from your computer to your gps with a usb cable (included).
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