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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:
The Vista Hcx is Okay October 24, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I chose this model based on a review here. The basic map is just that, basic. I guess Garmin makes it money on all the maps you must buy in order for the unit to really shine. Someday I spend as much as I did for this unit on maps... so keep that in mind. Well, Geocaching is a blast, probably easier with a Topo Map.
 Great little unit October 23, 2007
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
I have read all of the earlier reviews and agree with all the "pros" listed - for the amount of features, ease of use and , size, ability to lock on a signal - there is no better GPSr in this price range.
I am an avid hiker, nature photographer and geocacher and I like to be able to recall my trips - document sites, features and sightings etc. This unit didn't let me down. Last weekend I took a day trip that included four different parks along a river system with high bluffs and DEEP ravines - in the car and on the ground, this unit never missed a beat, never lost signal lock.
The unit was located in many places - in hand, in the cup holder of a van, in a zipped fanny pack, clipped to a belt, and at lunch, on the table at a tavern - not a problem, never lost signal. :) My last unit was a Garmin Vista Cx - this unit is MUCH better - better lock and faster draw.
As far as the "cons" I've read - there are few and most are related to the price of maps, the accuracy of the maps or the manual.
Concerning the price of the maps - there is no unit that comes close, at this price, (even considering the price of buying the maps) to this unit in speed and accuracy of plot. Anyone that did ANY research would know that maps are not part of the base price (not that I like or approve).
The accuracy of the maps themselves, as far as roads are concerned, is poor (topo maps) - in my area there are major freeway junctions that have not been updated for over twenty years. The topo maps, however, are not bad - if you need road info, get the City Navigator maps.
The manual I recieved with the Vista HCx is deficient, find and D/L the manual for the Vista Cx.
The Garmin Vista HCx is a great, small, versatile GPSr that will do what you need.
Great saved tracks feature October 22, 2007
Up until now I had a Garmin eTrex Legend. What I was mostly missing was the capability to save tracks with all the information (when you save a track it is compressed: less points and the timestamp information is taken away). With the VistaHCx you can automatically save tracks (it will generate one for each day in GPX format) on the micro-sd card. This saved track maintains all the information so I can use it to geotag my photos. I expect it to give me a more accurate altitude reading and have a more sensitive GPS reception but I didn't verify this yet.
 Its good but October 20, 2007
11 out of 16 found this review helpful
Well I have had it for two weeks and it is a good unit. It grabs the sat-s fast and acquires a very accurate position. Base map detail is extremely basic. For any serious navigation you must purchase there mapping programs. I got the Topo Usa 2008. Detail is limited in that it needs go down to a more close up of Topo detail map. Found the screen to be small in comparison to some current PDAs. It would greatly benefit from a bigger display. Really need to purchase a least a 4 gig micro sd card to load the whole USA map. 2 gigs will hold 1/2. Took 8 hours plus to load this onto the card. Anyway I am using it for deer hunting on the east coast (Va.) right now. After more use I will give another update.
Awesome GPS! October 17, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I had high expectations for this GPS (eTrex Vista HCX) and I've been very happy with it's performance and features. I powered it up (after eagerly tearing the box open) and it wasn't long before I was out finding geocaches with my buddies. I mostly use it for geocaching, but also use it for navigating around town and when I'm out of town in unfamiliar areas. I bought a 1GB microSD card and downloaded the maps, which makes the GPS even more of a really good general navigation tool.
I've had the eTrex Vista HCX now about month and am at the point where it's intuitive for me to configure, adjust and use in different modes. I use road-following mode when I'm on the road going somewhere new and want road info, then I use the off-road mode when I'm hiking or geocaching and want "direct to-the-target" information. The size is very nice, small enough to shove in my pocket if I want to and the screen is plenty big and has easy-to-use zoom and scrolling controls. The USB cable is very handy for downloading maps or geocache coords. The color screen is very nice. When I was deciding on a GPS I didn't think I needed the color screen, but I ended up getting it because it came with the model that offered an electronic compass and altimeter, features I definitely wanted. It turns out the color is very nice and I'm really glad I got it. Overall, I think this is a very capable, fun, compact, easy to use GPS, especially for under $250 on Amazon.
Paul (in Encinitas, CA)
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