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Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Handheld GPS Receiver

 
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Key Features
  • GPS Type: Handheld (Outdoor)
  • Form Factor: Handheld
  • Map capabilities: Internal, Download maps
  • Enhanced accuracy: WAAS enabled
  • Input Method: Thumb Stick
  • Receiver Type: 12 Channels
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Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.0
 
Based on 45 reviews
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Rating Distribution
Pros
  • Accurate (3)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Portable (1)
  • Good Quality (1)
  • Compact (1)
Cons
  • Lacks features (2)
  • Poor Quality (2)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
It's Good For
  • Hunting (5)
  • Camping (5)
  • Adventure (5)
  • Navigation (4)
  • Travel (4)
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

good gps with lots of functions

Date of Review:  Mar 24, 2002
The Bottom Line: don't buy it.
Review: DON'T BUY IT

screen has started to malfunction putting lines across it making it hard to read. is getting worse. haven't abused it. another owner said he was having the same problem


ETREX VISTA
Cost: $450 cdn and $75...
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  1.0

by: lowhoho
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
small
Cons
display malfunctions, screen scrolling...
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Where have you been all my life?

Date of Review:  May 9, 2004
Review: Recently purchased the Etrex Vista and have been very happy with its performance and ease of use. For the most part it's quite intuitive and easy to use. It does a good job of picking up satellite signals and is usually accurate to around 20 feet in...
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  5.0

by: spsmith
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Ease of use, good battery life,...
Cons
Uses a serial cable....Hello is this...
 
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

Great for finding your way in the woods or when rafting. Good for driving too.

Date of Review:  Mar 8, 2007
The Bottom Line: A product design for the outdoors consumer. Give it a try and you won?t be disappointed.
Review: I've always felt that a GPS will be an unnecessary luxury when hiking. I mean, I was always able to find my way using maps, so what could a GPS bring new. In spite of this, two years ago when Garmin came out with a promotion offering this model for...
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  4.0

by: andreiuta
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Versatile unit, great accuracy.
Cons
Very small memory. Need to buy the...
 
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

How did I do without this?

Date of Review:  Apr 15, 2002
The Bottom Line: A really good all around hand-held GPS unit for a reasonable price.
Review: I have never owned GPS before so I have no frame of reference for comparison.

Here is what I use it for:
- As I drive around I mark places that I frequently go to. I have downloaded the street level maps for my city and surrounding...
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  4.0

by: ajayj
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Small, lightweight, good display, lots...
Cons
Short battery life, weak GPS signal
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Garmin has scored big.

Date of Review:  Jan 16, 2003
The Bottom Line: Buy it. Then log onto Geocaching.com and find a whole world of GPS fun. You will get your moneys worth and then some.
Review: This product is the best thing I have ever seen. I use it for everything from driving to school in the morning to hiking in Glacier National Park. It is accurate, fun, and reliable. I would suggest getting the car accessories for it.

If...
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  5.0

by: mpagano01
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
FUN, ACCURATE, EASY TO USE, COMPLETELY...
Cons
I only have one.
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

The "Vista" is my new hiking buddy

Date of Review:  Jan 8, 2002
The Bottom Line: Best "tracklog" of any GPS, loaded with features, if you have any interest in a handheld GPS you must check out the Vista!
Review: I had been researching and wishing for a GPS receiver for a couple of years. I just could not seem to justify spending that much money for something that is not essential. This Christmas my wife surprised me with a GPS, a Garmin etrex Vista!
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  5.0

by: JWcamp
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Features, size, waterproof, mapping,...
Cons
$, battery life is short
 
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Great for business use

Date of Review:  Sep 18, 2005
Review: I need periodically to check radio tower sites to make sure that they are really located where the license says they are. I also need to know exactly where I am in relation to the tower when taking measurements of the pattern of an AM station. The...
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  5.0

by: zerotsm
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Has Barometric Altimeter
Cons
Sometimes takes a long time to acquire...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Handheld GPS, perfect for globetrotters.

Date of Review:  Jul 17, 2002
The Bottom Line: Overall, I am very happy with the Garmin Vista, and my father's Legend model with 8 MB RAM isn't bad either.
Review: When you travel as much as I do, and move from place to place, having a GPS with you can be a real timesaver.

This model is Garmin's top of the line for handheld units. It has 24 MB memory compared to the Legend's 8 MB, and a built in...
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  5.0

by: ravnwood
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
24MB, Waterproof, large backlit...
Cons
powerup time, indoor reception
 
12 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

Gonna Test It in the Desert Sand

Date of Review:  Dec 2, 2004
The Bottom Line: Somewhat intuitive, combine it with a map for unbeatable navigation. Expect to pay through the nose for add-ons like maps and adapters.
Review: Bought this for military use, to augment the GPS I'll get when I deploy. Here's the basic features:

**About the size of a cell phone, with a 2"x1.5" black and white high res backlight (when you need it) screen.

**Has 5 buttons on...
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  4.0

by: Scheurmann
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
With a map, this thing makes you a...
Cons
With map, I'm already a foolproof...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Best All-Around GPS Value

Date of Review:  Aug 3, 2006
The Bottom Line: Though this unit does not have all the features of a $500 unit, it's packed with value for its cost. One of the best GPS values out there.
Review: Sure, this may not have every feature that every person wants in a GPS, but for the price, I'd love to find a better value.

I've owned a Garmin Legend (the monochrome version) for almost 4 years now. Unfortunately, when I moved to my new...
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  5.0

by: tiktok4321
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Color, good International basemap,...
Cons
VERY expensive upgrading to Auto Kit or...
 

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