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| Garmin eTrex Venture Handheld GPS | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $128.76
You Save: $71.23 (36%)
New (2) Used (3) from $119.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 17157
Media: Sports
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Number Of Items: 1
Tracks: 10
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 160 x 288
Size: Venture
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 6 x 3
Array:
MPN: 100022500
Model: 010-00225-00
UPC: 753759039936
EAN: 0753759029968
ASIN: B000058BCO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Used for both kayaking and geocaching August 8, 2004
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
I purchased the Garmin Venture a year ago. I have used it on several 20 mile kayaking trips down a river and this past April used it for a 135 mile river trip. It was extremely accurate and we not only knew where we were, but how far it was to the next landing or landmark.
It did take some time to learn how to operate the unit. The instructions were not as clear as I would have liked but trial and error is a great teacher. I had a friend who got me interested in geocaching and that really helped me learn how to use all of the Venture's features. It is easy to upgrade from the Garmin website and to also download maps from the Mapsource CD-ROM's. It is kind of like learning to use a computer. Don't be afraid to try something. You won't hurt it.
I usually average 18+ hours on a pair of batteries. I also purchased a power cord so that I could use it in my vehicle. I just plug it in and wedge the GPS between the windshield and dashboard and follow the arrow to the next geocache.
I have been impressed with the toughness of this unit. I have dunked it in the river, dropped it, and generally given it a rough time. I would recommend this to someone who is interested in a GPS but does not want to invest a lot of money.
too advance for begenner January 15, 2004
3 out of 31 found this review helpful
much too advance for a begenner!
 Awesome GPS January 8, 2004
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
This product works freat. I use it very often for geocaching and always find my mark. With the addition of Mapsource software this is the piece of equipment to have!
Good Midrange GPS November 3, 2003
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I bought this model as an upgrade to Garmin Venture I had gotten in November 2002. I like it for the fact it has more detail than the Venture but the pnly thing that I am disatsfied about is that it needs CDs to upgrade the maps to street level detail. Nonetheless, I think its the best I ever had. Way-togo, Garmin! I use this mainly for geocaching. For more info on geocaching go to: www.geocaching.com.
Everthing you need in a basic GPS October 18, 2003
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This GPS is great for geocaching.
Easy download of waypoints and routes from the PC with the Datacable (make sure you still have a serial port for that).
Typically get 18 feet or better accuracy - even in wooded areas.
Battery life sufficient for a whole day in the woods...
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