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Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Portable Navigator

2.14" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD

Our Price:	$216.85
Stock Status:	In stock
Usually Ships:	Within 1 Business Day



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PCNation #:	6G0670
Manuf. Part:	010-00630-00
Condition:	New and Factory Sealed
Weight:	2 lbs.

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Product Overview

Deep foliage, nor canyons faze the rugged eTrex Vista HCx. Its high-sensitivity receiver holds a GPS signal in the toughest environments. Similar to the Vista Cx, this handheld navigator also has a bright color screen, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD card slot and automatic routing for wherever adventure takes you. Enjoy Clear Reception: With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex Vista 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 Vista HCx to help you find your way when you need it the most. Get Your Bearings: The Vista HCx has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. Expand Your Memory: Adding maps is easier than ever with Vista 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 Vista 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. Take It Anywhere: Like the rest of the eTrex series, Vista HCx is lightweight and compact, the perfect size for all your travels.


General Information
Manufacturer:	Garmin, Ltd
Manufacturer Part Number:	010-00630-00
Manufacturer Website Address:	http://www.garmin.com
Brand Name:	Garmin
Product Line:	eTrex Vista
Product Name:	eTrex Vista HCx Portable Navigator
Product Type:	Handheld Navigator

Technical Information
Built-in Devices:	Compass
	Altimeter
Platform Support:	PC

Memory
Memory Card Support:	microSD Card

Display & Graphics
Display Screen:	2.14" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Display Resolution:	176 x 220
Color Support:	256 Colors (8-bit)

Interfaces/Ports
Interfaces/Ports:	1 x USB

Software
Software Included:	MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager Basemap: Americas: Americas Recreational Europe: Atlantic Recreational Pacific: Pacific Recreational

Battery Information
Battery Life:	25 Hour

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions:	2.20" Height x 4.20" Width x 1.20" Depth
Weight:	5.50 oz - with batteries

Miscellaneous
Package Contents:	eTrex Vista HCx Portable Navigator USB Cable Wrist Strap Owner's Manual Quick Reference Guide

Warranty
Standard Warranty:	1 Year Limited

Product Reviews

Results based on 80 submissions of our web survey.

Averages

9.3

9.1

7.9

8.4

8.9

8.8

8.5

8.8

Would you purchase this product again?
Most said: "Definitely" Average of 9.3 out of 10

Color Legend
Superior (8.6-10)		Fair (2.6-4.5)
Excellent (6.6-8.5)		Unacceptable (0-2.5)
Good (4.6-6.5)

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Most recent 10 of 80 reviews for this product:

Reviewed By: Terry Gobel on 1/15/2010 11:48:55 AM

Overall ratings: 7.0 out of 10

Pros:
Great service, prompt delivery, excellent price, wonderful item!

Reviewed By: Dod Deeds on 12/16/2009 8:21:08 AM

Overall ratings: 9.9 out of 10

Pros:
Ease of set up ease of use. My 16 yoa first GPS...This is a very user friendly GPS.

Cons:
Smaller than I anticipated. I'm used to the Garmin 60csx. I use it for work and play. His small screen took a little getting used to.

Comment:
This is a good GPS. It has all the bells and whistles that anyone would need.

Reviewed By: Jesse on 12/13/2009 1:25:33 PM

Overall ratings: 9.7 out of 10

Pros:
Easy to use, easy to set up and easy to read. Options on the screen do not make the display busy. Great for hiking and road.

Cons:
The display could be larger but then the unit would be more bulky.

Comment:
Great price on this unit. It is so easy to use. I wished it came with rechargable batteries and a charger for vehicle. One can invest in these but would make package more attractive with that capability. Base map could be better but it is adequate.

Reviewed By: Gary on 12/9/2009 12:15:05 AM

Overall ratings: 8.4 out of 10

Pros:
great spead of route calculation

Cons:
screen not easy to read in bright light

Comment:
better of the gps

Reviewed By: andy on 9/24/2009 7:52:19 AM

Overall ratings: 8.4 out of 10

Pros:
Nice color screen. Has a lot of features but requires extensive use to become familiar with it's operation.

Cons:
The joy stick/track pointer/enter button combo leaves a lot to be desired. The map backlight setting is lost every time the unit is powered off. Buttons are not intuitive nor well marked. For the money, it should come with, at least, a topo map. Everything is accessed via the setup menu which similar to navigating a notebook computer with a track pointer, a real pain in the butt while walking in the woods.

Comment:
I was interested in a unit that would keep me from getting lost in the woods and able to transfer my tracks/trails to a pc. This unit does both.

Reviewed By: Glenn Woods on 9/12/2009 9:31:27 AM

Overall ratings: 8.6 out of 10

Pros:
The accuracy of this unit is much improved over the older etrex legend. You can upload the routes and way-points and have them match up with Google Earth maps exactly.

Cons:
Should have rechargeable battery pack like modern cell phones utilize.

Comment:
The Garmin etrex Vista allowed me to find the blazed trees that mark my property boundary in just minutes. With a little practice I should be able to navigate that boundary in the solid wooded area. To date this unit has exceeded my expectations.

Reviewed By: Justin on 6/4/2009 7:02:15 PM

Overall ratings: 9.9 out of 10

Pros:
High Sensitivity Antenna is Wonderful! Great accuracy even inside! Easy to load maps from Garmin or free sites like GPSfiledepot.com. Turn by turn directions, pocket sized, geocaching mode, electronic compass, long battery life, works with 3rd party mini USB car chargers, etc. etc.! Mac and PC capable.

Cons:
Navigating through menus and advanced features can take some getting used to, but easier than DeLorme or Magellan models. Pricey Garmin maps- go to GPSfiledepot.com for free topos!

Comment:
Love this product- great for advanced and beginners alike. I use for geocaching, skiing, backpacking, and road navigating. Well worth the price. Though the PCNation "3 Day Fed Ex Shipping" turned into 6 days!

Reviewed By: kuamood on 2/1/2009 8:46:24 PM

Overall ratings: 8.7 out of 10

Reviewed By: gs on 10/6/2008 3:25:33 PM

Overall ratings: 7.1 out of 10

Pros:
The color screen. Nice small unit.Good battery life.

Cons:
Had to buy extra Topo software. Only has the base map on it.

Comment:
I had an old Garmin GPS12 before.Nice to have the color screen. Should take a few lessons on how to use all the options on it, however. Use it on atv trail rides. Bought the Topo software to go with it.Great to be able to print out where you've been riding. Just need to take more time to familiarize myself with it.