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| Garmin eTrex Venture HC High-Intensity Color Mapping Handheld GPS | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $112.50
You Save: $87.49 (44%)
New (68) Used (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  55 reviews
Sales Rank: 93
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: 10
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 176x220
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.1
Dimensions (in): 1.2 x 2 x 4.4
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: eTrex Venture HC
Model: eTrex Venture HC
UPC: 753759072872
EAN: 0753759072872
ASIN: B000PDR230
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great value for a great little toy April 4, 2008
I'm new to GPS so I looked for a more basic unit to start with. I got my Venture HC and after realizing the user manual was almost worthless, I just started playing with it and learned most of its capabilities. A lot very neat stuff. I got good reception most everywhere except concrete parking garages. I even tracked along on a recent airline flight. I will have to get the topo package as the supplied map is functional but basic. Overall I love it.
great for hikes April 3, 2008
I held off on a GPS purchase for a while because I heard a lot of "grumblings" of how bad reception was, etc...so I'm very pleased with this unit's ability to give basic, important information while I'm hiking. I live in the foothills of CO., so I've used it outside under much tree/hill cover with no issues whatsoever (it struggles to get signals inside, sometimes) - generally about 8 satellites. I would guess that many of the higher end models have the same antenna/signal capabilities, so check carefully for what you need. This model's screen's easy to read, the interface is fine (I happen to be left handed, so my thumb doesn't have to cross over the screen to hit the toggle button). There's more I have to learn about this GPS, and I haven't used the software at all. The base map doesn't do anything for you off major highways, but for me, a guy with 7.5 minute paper topo maps, it's great for plotting points, getting a bearing. The price makes it hard to balk at if you want a new toy...make sure you have rechargable batteries.
 satellite lock March 24, 2008
I haven't used this unit in the field yet, but I did try it in my driveway and it locked onto satellites and was ready to navigate WAY faster than my old e trex venture. This was the main reason I bought it-for faster lockin speed and better functioning in areas with lots of trees overhead. The lockin was fast--I'll have to wait to see how well it functions in the trees.If it works in the trees, I'd give it 5 stars
 Garmin Venture GPS March 23, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Nice GPS for the field. Creating/deleting Waypoints not user-friendly. Locks on up to 10 satellites in just a few minutes after turning it on. Nice color display.
Happy Again March 20, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
We had gone Geocaching last year and then wondered if we were going again. Rather than have the Garmin we had sit around while we made up our mind we sold it. Decided earlier this year that we really did like the idea of the electronic treasure hunt we decided to purchase another GPS. We bought a Magellan Explorist 500. After using it for a short time we were very unhappy with it. Sold it and bought the Garmin again. The Garmin is far more user friendly. You can download the coordinates directly from Geocache.com without having to use another program. Also find that the Garmin seems more accurate. Very happy that we went back and bought the Garmin.
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