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| Garmin Etrex Venture HC GPS Receiver | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $125.00 (On sale from $129.89)
You Save: $74.99 (37%)
New (53) Used (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  99 reviews
Sales Rank: 181
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: 10
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 176x220
Display Size: 2.2
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Size: Garmin Part #010-00632-00
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:
 Fun! August 11, 2008
We took this on our first geocaching trip to Maine. Worked great. Had a great time!
I love my Etrex Venture HC August 8, 2008
My son-in-law introduced me to Geocaching and loaned me his older model Garmin Legend. I struggled looking for caches when around trees, metal structures and power lines they all seemed to effect the satellite signals. When I received my Garmin eTrex Venture HC, my wife and I went out to search for some caches. She used the old model while I tried to familiarize myself with the newer one. The Venture HC out performed the older Legend by far. The newer Garmin responds to satellite signals and my movements much quicker. Trees, metal structures and powerlines have little effect on the Venture. Now my wife wants one of her own and I don't blame her.
 Great Product But High Learning Curve August 5, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Garmin makes a great number of high quality handheld GPS devices. I particularly chose this one for hiking and remote camping uses. Specifically, I purchased a 2 GB mini memory card (SanDisk) and then the Garmin US TOPO 24K (National Parks East, for starts). I was able to pick specific quadrants from the US TOPO CD software and download it to my Garmin handheld through my PC (MAC also works). It worked perfectly. I will admit that the learning curve is high on this and I tend to get excited about electronic devices in general. This took taking the instruction manual and going step-by-step to learn all the functions available.
For starters, I simply went outside and turned it on. Within a minute I had several satellite acquisitions and was immediately shown where I was (in the world). The basic map included on the device is not that particularly detailed, so I purchased additional software data. You can read all about the functions that are installed on this unit here at Amazon. Some are marking a waypoint, finding a position, tracking, highway plans, a calendar, alarm clock, calculator, stopwatch, sun and moon schedules and various games. You also have access to its compass and a driving set-up that will tell you your speed, distance reaming (to your destination), estimated travel time, etc. If you were hiking and got lost, you would be able to backtrack your steps, as if you had left markers or `breadcrumbs'.
The unit itself is extremely well made and could survive several `drops' and is waterproof. The display (approximately 2" X 1.5") is plenty for view-ability. The screen actually changes from a bright daytime screen to a nighttime mode. Every function is verified by a slight "beep". Unfortunately, you do need to buy Garmin maps to download to the unit, as the one included is not very detailed and for additional data input, you really do need a mini memory card. But for the price and the number of functions, this is really a good value. Nothing beats a map and compass, but this is a great addition to any hiking that you may do. Also, for driving directions, the only thing lacking is the voice response. I highly recommend you research other Garmin models and all the accessories you might want to purchase for your personal use.
Great little GPS August 4, 2008
My first GPS. It has most everything I need/want. The 'maps' that come installed on it are - not detailed to be of much worth. It just makes you tempted to buy the $100+ set of maps offered by Garmin. However, it does everything else that I want it to do. I'm still learning about it - but am very satisfied. And . . . I was completely satisfied purchasing from Adorama - I have kept their catalogue and will hope to do further business with them.
 Descent GPS handheld July 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Using the unit as delivered was fairly simple since I have use a variety of GPS systems in the past. The maps supplied with the GPS were barely useful. I did load some Garmin Topo maps in the system which added a new dimension to the unit. With the addition of those Topo Maps, I would give it a better grade. Additional storage space would have been a plus. It's just ok!
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