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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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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Very Slow GPS

Date of Review:  May 24, 2004
The Bottom Line: Great if you are going hiking. For automotive use, avoid this one. Save your money and get the emap for car use.
Review: I have used the Vista for about 3 years now. I got it when it first came out. I used it mainly for driving. It is great when you are lost in the middle of Los Angeles. Take out the GPS, and you will find your way. Its small size is great when you...
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  3.0

by: benmlee
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Many useful feature. MapSource great...
Cons
Screen takes too long to update. Not...
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Compact, feature packed unit

Date of Review:  Feb 3, 2004
The Bottom Line: Compact size makes it an excellent choice for hikers, hunters and geocachers. It's unfairly maligned for its reception. Size makes it a poor choice for automobile navigation.
Review: I purchased my Vista as an upgrade for my Legend and have been very happy with it. The click stick and intuitive menus make navigating the screens and entering waypoints a breeze. I love its light weight (5.3 oz) and compact size, as it fits...
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  4.0

by: briansnat
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Compact, easy to use and lots of great...
Cons
Rubber gasket loosens after a while...
 
14 out of 14 people found this review helpful.

Sophisticated, Comprehensive Tool

Date of Review:  Nov 5, 2005
The Bottom Line: I wouldn't go out in the woods or the water without one! Buy the Vista, it is a great device.
Review: Introduction
I am a big fan of GPS devices. I started out with Loran-C navigation for use on a boat back before GPS was available. I love the great outdoors and do lots of hiking, skiing, hunting & fishing. This unit is my third Garmin device...
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  5.0

by: pzoba
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
1,000 ten character waypoints,...
Cons
Battery life - carry spare batteries!
 
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

DECEPTIVE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION!

Date of Review:  Jan 17, 2006
The Bottom Line: This would be a great GPS if it lived up to the description.
Review: According to the first sentence of the product description on Garmin s web site this unit has, automatic routing . The description goes on to tout other features, but routing is by far the biggest improvement. What the description does not describe...
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  2.0

by: coates199
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Small, color screen, waterproof
Cons
NEED HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN EXTRAS TO...
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Great for Hikers and Geocachers!

Date of Review:  May 8, 2003
The Bottom Line: Best handheld I found after extensive research, and I've been very pleased with it's performance.
Review: I compared the Garmin Line with the Magellan Line - Garmin eTrex series is much smaller and lighter than equivalent Magellan (or other brand)handheld GPS receviers and the screen size is almost the same (slightly smaller in one direction)...
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  5.0

by: boblong
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Small, Lightweight, Feature packed
Cons
Add on software is expensive and of...
 
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Nice and Compact but watch out for tree coverage

Date of Review:  Nov 24, 2003
Review: I got it mainly for geocaching and backpacking. It's a great GPS if you're in the open with no tall buildings or canyon walls nearby.

Faults:One of the main problems I noticed right off was losing coverage within tree cover. Of course once...
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  5.0

by: beachen
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
compact and light
Cons
tree coverage will lessen it's useage.
 
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

For Military purposes the Vista...

Date of Review:  Feb 25, 2003
Review: For Military purposes the Vista provided the needed information based on MGRS. Poor satellite reception, even in the desert. Excellent Navigation page (waypoints) and very accurate compass headings in degrees (grid to magnetic). After using 6...
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  4.0

by: raven_6_dt3000
Recommended to buy: Yes

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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Stay Away

Date of Review:  Jun 6, 2005
Review: I got one of the first units on the market and the software was flakey. Lots of lockups, weird operation etc. After the fourth use, the backlighting died. After a warranty repair I noticed new firmware was available that fixed most of the bugs, so I...
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  1.0

by: p-o-consumer
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
USB, free software to pull screenshots...
Cons
See review, I ran out of word space!
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Good - if you don't mind poor reception

Date of Review:  Mar 31, 2002
The Bottom Line: For someone in Arizona, the Vista would be fine. But for anyone who likes the woods, steer clear.
Review: I've had my Vista for about three months now - I'm not impressed. The reception is decent on a clear day where there are no trees in sight. But when any clouds or foliage are overhead, the thing can't maintain a fix half of the time. It's a shame -...
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  2.0

by: markusby
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Small and compact. Nice digital...
Cons
Reception is terrible because of the...
 
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Oh where or where am I

Date of Review:  May 13, 2002
The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this devise to anyone and everyone who hikes, bikes or enjoys walking for fun.
Review: My friend talked me into getting this devise. I really thought it was silly to need a devise that tracked your exact location at all times, you altitude, and speed. I was really not expecting to use this very much, but boy was I wrong.

I...
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  5.0

by: ilvsctzs
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Maps, altimeter, speed measurement,...
Cons
Screen Size is a bit small, reception...
 

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