Garmin - eTrex Legend HCx GPS System Review

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Dragonfire870
Round Rock, TX

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Perfect GPS for Budget-Conscious Geocacher

a techie, will pay for quality, budget-conscious traveler, not rich

Pros

easy to navigate menus, Great Battery Life, cheap, Quick Satellite Acquisition

Cons

Additional Maps have a fee

APR

2008

The Garmin eTrex Legend HCx is a great GPS to have if you're a geocacher, but at the same time looking for a great deal. It's cheaper than the other fancier GPSes out there, but has features that are a must-have if you geocache a lot.

One of the best features is the ability to download waypoints from the computer. If you're a frequent cacher you don't want to spend time inputting all the waypoints manually, so this helps. The preloaded maps are also pretty great, except they don't have all of the roads, and a detailed map costs more money.

In addition, the GPS is quick to acquire the satellites, and is pretty accurate due to the high-sensitivity receiver built in.

Overall, if you don't mind paying a little extra for some useful features, this GPS is right for you.

Garmin - eTrex Legend HCx GPS System is recommended by Dragonfire870

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richelmore wrote on Sep 2, 2008 at 1:45PM

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My dad has this little guy and takes it hunting (and on road trips). Really, we love it. It's got just enough information, but not too much, and provides the added security of knowing exactly where you're located. And when you're out in the mountains, that's a potentially life-saving attribute.

Thanks for the review!

Buggheart wrote on Aug 22, 2008 at 8:56AM

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Thanks for the info. My mom and I are starting to get into geocaching and are looking for a good entry level GPS. This might be the one. Thanks!

kid-kansas wrote on Apr 15, 2008 at 10:01PM

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Sounds like a good little unit. ;) Ron

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Key Features	Designation Outdoor Form Factor Handheld Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled User interface Thumb Stick Map capabilities Internal, Download maps Receiver type Parallel-Channel (12)
Display	Display Size 1.1 in. x 2.1 in. Display Type LCD Display
Technical Features	Special Features Waypoint Icons Included Software/Maps Marine Cartography, City Navigation Maps, North America Maps, Europe Maps, Australia Maps, South Africa Maps, South America... Trip calculator Maximum speed, Current speed, Trip Timers, Time of sunrise/sunset, Track Log Grids Lat/Lon, MGRS, UTM, Loran TD position format, Maidenhead
Other Features	PC Interface Serial RS-232, NMEA-0183 Built in memory 8 MB Enviromental protection IPX7 Waterproof Standard Antenna Built-in
Battery	Battery Type and Quantity 2 x AA Batteries Battery Life 18 Hours
Dimensions	Width 2 in. Depth 1.2 in. Height 4.4 in. Weight 0.33 lb.
Miscellaneous	Product ID 109036
GPS System	Accuisition time - cold 45 sec Accuisition time - warm 15 sec Update rate 1 per second, continuous Max. Horizontal accuracy < 49 feet Enhanced position accuracy < 10 feet Differential standards DGPS Ready Number of routes 20 Waypoints 1000
Warranty	Warranty 1 Year
Product MPN	MPN 010-00256-00

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