Garmin eTrex Legend

Pros: Small, lightweight, reasonable controls and displays

Cons: Does not work in mountains.

The Bottom Line: There are several interesting screens on this device, all of which will keep you happily amused as you wander around, lost, in the mountains.

Review: The Garmin Etrex Legend is a small, very lightweight, handheld GPS navigation device designed for use by hikers, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and the like. The basic package consists of the device itself, a wrist-strap, serial cable for computer...

Pros: Portability, interface with computer, size, available accessories

Cons: Breaks easily, screen difficult to read

Review: I have had 4 of these units now over the past two years...and each one has broken after several months - year use. You'd think I'd learn my lesson and get a different brand or model that was more reliable! Thankfully I bought them at REI that allows...

Pros: Size, capability, reasonable cost, outstanding warranty support

Cons: No external antennae, no USB support, slow refresh, poor software, tough to use while driving

The Bottom Line: If you want a small and affordable, yet full functioned GPS, this is probably the best compromise available

Review: This is a good little GPS, and anyone looking for a full functioned mapping capable GPS will probably find this unit useful. I am reasonably computer literate and find it moderately intuitive to use. My dad (who has trouble with just about anything...

Pros: Small, battery last long, map capability

Cons: no audible sound, no external antena jack

The Bottom Line: Good for starter in GPS world. Don't buy those GPS without map capability.

Review: I have heard about GPS technology and devices long before finally bought this eTrex Legend in the end of 2002 based on the recommendation of some friends.

At first I was just happy with the built-in Worldmap (mine is Asian version, no US...

Pros: Very small (fits into jean pockets easily), water resistant, firmware upgradable

Cons: Slightly expensive, small screen, personal bad experiences with the unit

The Bottom Line: If you want, take a look at the competing brands, but Garmin has a good reputation and this is GPS is not too basic or not too cluttered with features.

Review: The Garmin GPS Legend is a mid to high-end handheld GPS unit. P

WHO IS IT FOR?
This unit is best suited to hikers due to its portablity and water resistancy (although I'd still be cautious about getting an expensive unit like that...

Pros: size, water resistant, price of unit.

Cons: Battery usage, price of mapping software, did'nt come a case.

Review: I have been into Geo-caching for about a year now and decided that my old unit was'nt getting it done. I bought my new Garmin Etrex Legend and have saved so much time finding caches. The ease of this GPS is great. Unlike my old GPS this one takes...

Pros: compact size, clear display, good reception, good base maps

Cons: serial interface cable, interface difficult to navigate

The Bottom Line: The eTrex is a fine GPS receiver that fulfills all of it's promises. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a low-cost receiver with mapping capabilities.

Review: The eTrex Legend stood out among the other GPS receivers due to its reasonable price (~$160 US), large memory for maps (8MB), and included PC interface cable.

I intended to use the receiver mostly for hiking and mountain biking, with...

Pros: size and features

Cons: Software is already dated

Review: I carefully checked availability of different GPS' before buying and the E-Trex Legend is by far the best for the money. It works great. In the woods you can leave the trail and it will lay one down for you to follow back. You can even shortcut...

Pros: Maps can be downloaded easily with software, great functions, batteries last a long time

Cons: User interface is hard to use, sometimes hard to acquire satellite signals

The Bottom Line: A great GPS that meets your basic needs. Despite the hard to use interface and sometimes cluttered maps, it is a good buy.

Review: I bought the Garmin Etrex Legend a week ago from Amazon.com for $150 (after a $50 rebate). I have been very satisfied with this GPS ever since I first used it. Being an amateur, have never used a GPS before. But the Etrex Legend proved easy to use...

Pros: price functions size

Cons: joystick, screen wont work in cold weather to good

Review: first here my background:
My first unit was a lemon, at least, thats a nice word for it. So... After a year or so of frustration i emailed garmin (manufacturing company) and explained that it had already been in for service once and that it...