Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Color High-Sensitivity Mapping Handheld GPS

• High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver provides peak performance in any environment
• Lightweight, compact and waterproof
• Features a 1.7-inch X 1.3-inch screen with 256-level color TFT
• Built-in basemap with automatic routing capability
• USB connection for high-speed map downloads

Amazon.com Product Description
Neither deep foliage nor steep canyons will faze the rugged Garmin eTrex Vista HCx navigator. Equipped with a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, the unit locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover. The advantage is clear: whether you’re traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the Vista HCx to help you find your way when you need it the most. Th… More >>

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5 Responses to “Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Color High-Sensitivity Mapping Handheld GPS”

1. Comment by J. makela

   a road was flooded out and I turn around and my garmin gps keep wanted to turn around and take a flooded road after it tried to make me make a u-turn for the 10 time I was so up set I slammed the gps in to my dash board !!! I wall never buy a garmin gps ever again !!!!! Garmen sucks !!!!!!!!!!!! Bye for ever!!!!!!
   Rating: 1 / 5

2. Comment by Pearl Powell

   I have no idea about this product; it was purchased as a gift for my son-in-law. Since it is not hunting season, I’m not even sure when he will use it.
   Rating: 5 / 5

3. Comment by Todd T. Doucet

   Be warned: the promotional pictures of this GPS unit show street-level maps, but the unit as shipped includes only major highways and city names. To get the kind of detail suggested by the marketing pictures on this site, you have to spend more than $100 extra to buy maps.

   Rating: 1 / 5

4. Comment by L. Janus

   After two weeks it stopped working – wasn’t able to acquire satellites. Amazon gave me the money back.
   Rating: 1 / 5

5. Comment by hdtravel

   I found the GPS sensitivity very good. Satellite acquisition times very good.

   The unit is too thick. The etrex units are in serious need of a redesign. They have been the same for years. Why is the tiny screen on the bottom ? It should be on top.

   The biggest problem is the screen. It is too small. It is pretty much worthless. The resolution is pretty poor too.

   Also the included basemap is pretty much worthless. For any decent mapping you are forced to shell out another $200 to buy the Topo 2008 & City Navigator NT maps. So this little door stop will really cost you $426. Be prepared to spend even more to get the accessories that you need bringing things up to $500+

   Mine is going back since I picked up a Colorado 300 to try out.

   This unit is not recommended.
   Rating: 2 / 5