Affiliates Work - GARMIN 010-00629-00 Etrex Legend Hcx GPS Receiver

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Manufacturer: Garmin

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Batteries Included: 0
Batteries: 2
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Garmin
Display Size: 2
EAN: 0753759071097
Feature: High-Sensitivity, WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver Provides Peak Performance In Any Environment
Includes Mp3 Player: 1
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Garmin
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Garmin
Model: eTrex Legend HCx
Native Resolution: 176 x 220
Number Of Tracks: 20
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Publisher: Garmin
Size: Garmin Part #010-00629-00
Studio: Garmin

Features
High-Sensitivity, WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver Provides Peak Performance In Any Environment Lightweight, Compact & Waterproof Built-In Basemap With Automatic Routing Capability Features A 1.7-InchH X 1.3-InchW Screen With 256-Level Color Tft Connects To Computer'S Usb For High-Speed Map Downloads

Accessories
Garmin Bicycle Mount for eTrex and Summit (010-10267-00) GPS Outfitters 4-by-6-Inch DryPak Waterproof Pouch GARMIN 010-10446-00 Handlebar Mounting Bracket GARMIN 010-10454-00 GPSmap 60 Series Handlebar Bike Mount GPS Outfitters 25556 5" X 6" DryPak Waterproof Pouch

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Editorial Reviews:

Deep foliage, nor canyons phase the rugged eTrex Legend HCx. Its high-sensitivity receiver holds a GPS signal in the toughest environments. Similar to the Legend Cx, this handheld navigator also has a bright color screen, microSD card slot and automatic routing for wherever adventure takes you.With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex Legend HCx locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear - whether you're in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Legend HCx to help you find your way when you need it the most.Adding maps is easier than ever with Legend HCx's microSD card slot. Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microSD cards with MapSource data for your land and sea excursions. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and Legend HCx provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.Like the rest of the eTrex series, Legend HCx is lightweight and compact - the perfect size for all your travels.

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Customer Rating:

Summary: Great Device, with conditions...
Comment: This is a very capable, powerful device. As my first GPS, I don't have prior experience to go with, so keep in mind my review might fit what better what a new owner would be seeing, rather than an experienced person.

The instruction manual is somewhat helpful, but a bit disappointing. Mostly, I found that just playing with the unit taught me much better than the manual did. The good news is that the way this thing works is pretty logical, and a little practice makes it pretty easy, as long as you take time with it BEFORE YOU NEED IT....that takes the stress of being in the middle of nowhere, and trying to make sense of things off of you.

Secondly, the basemap is nearly useless. It shows Interstates, and major state highways, but the rest of the country on the basemap is a blank, featureless space. Expect to buy maps. I bought the 2009 Topo, which gave me topographic maps of the entire continental US. As a nice bonus, city streets are also part of the map, at least in my town.

Battery life isn't quite the 25 hour time the instructions say, but the unit will run all day on a set of fresh Duracells...but if you're going into the woods, keep a fresh spare set.

Bottom line: A good device, easy to use once you've spent some time with it prior to critical use. Be prepared to buy maps, you'll need them.

One final thing. This unit uses a micro SD card, instead of relying on a tiny amount of internal memory. I bought a 2 GB card for mine, which seems to be the largest amount of memory it can access. I loaded a map that covers portions of 7 states around where I live...plenty of room still available, and now I have a map loaded that covers almost anywhere I'm likely to be 99% of the time.

Customer Rating:

Summary: e-trx Legend
Comment: This was a great gift. I like it because it is waterproof and I snowmobile a lot. It was kind of a pain to figure out since I use a Mac, you have to do the initial set-up on a PC although you can buy downloads on a Mac. I purchased the Michigan snowmobile trails maps from an after market company that is product specific and am very happy with the system. The brightness keeps dropping down to 0 every time I turn it off so I have to readjust the brightness. I don't like the fact that it takes batteries, It would be a lot nicer if it had a built in battery, but I also understand for long trex's where are you going to charge it ? The batteries last about 6 hours if on constantly and utilizing otherwise on and off for several days. I also purchased the case and handlebar mount for my ATV & snowmobile, I haven't received those items yet. I fill you in when I do.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Nice product, but didn't work for my needs.
Comment: I got over the small screen because the color and detail was so much better than my old one. And it very quickly locked onto satellites, even inside my house, which my old one could not do.

But I needed it to transfer live GPS data to my laptop, running Terrain Navigator software to record the track, in my four-wheel-drive vehicle as I explored back roads in Arizona. It would work for a few minutes and then would freeze. I spent a lot of time with tech support and finally returned it. I went back to my old Magellan GPS as it worked OK.

But otherwise I really liked this new Garmin.

Customer Rating:

Summary: do not buy this unit
Comment: I have been trying to unlock the city navigator NT that was purchased with this unit. I have tried everything I know. The web site is terrible and trying to email product support does not work. Buy something else. This is terrible.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Excellent
Comment: Good product. Picks up signal very well.
Only problem it only works with Garmin maps.

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