Garmin eTrex Vista H Handheld GPS Navigator Model: H
Description: Ideal for serious hikers and climbers, the rugged eTrex Vista H features a high-sensitivity receiver, detailed basemap, barometric altimeter, electronic compass and 24 megabytes (MB) of internal memory for extra data storage.
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Pros: Screen looks nice. Auto-color scheme change is cool. Cons: Joystick tricky, some unnecessary features. BottomLine: Does everything it says it will do. Excellent for portability and as a navigation system.
Pros: Easy setup, AA battery powered, standard USB connector, easy menu navigation, bright screen. Cons: Totally inaccurate at any distance. Unit actually increases distance as you stand still. BottomLine:
Pros: Compact, good battery life, good display. Cons: No voice directions; joystick handling requires precision. Included data card is small. BottomLine: Good value if you need a hiking AND driving GPS unit all in one.
Pros: Small, sturdy and very usable. Cons: Tiny memory card. Unlock code: tiny piece of paper. Calculated routes sometimes border on bizarre. BottomLine: Although this device has some quirks and limitations (see review) I feel that it is highly usable and has worked out great so far.
Great portable GPS for hikers, bikers, and hunters
Pros: Price, Size, Color display, Removable memory card Cons: Need to use expensive Garmin mapping software, Cumbersome to use for trip routing BottomLine: The Garmin eTrex Legend Cx is a great all-around portable GPS unit. If you are looking for a GPS for trip planning, you might want to look at another product.
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