practical, road tripper, budget-conscious traveler, into trying new things, a bargain hunter
Pros
It gets you within 20 feet usually, cheap
Cons
poor reception, long time to connect satellites, left handed setup
NOV
12
2007
Garmin - eTrex Legend HCx GPS —
Well...if I were to go back in time I would definitely not get this gps. When you get down to 30 or so feet it jumps around A LOT (even with WAAS)...it's made for left-handed people (why?), and the default maps are extremely basic. So, once you pay the $100 for this device, you have to add on the cost of better maps. Also, it has a serial connection, so you have to buy a rare serial-to-usb adapter (not found at local Walmart stores...online, yes...also at Best Buy)...but I definitely would not recommend this device.
Last edited on Jul 15, 2009
Garmin - eTrex Legend HCx GPS is not recommended by brassrok
This reviewer is obviously not reviewing the Garmin Legend HCx, but an older Legend model. The Legend HCx has a USB port not a serial port and is one of the most sensitive GPS units around.
Current Speed
Maximum Speed
Track Log
Trip Timers
Waterproof
Waypoint Icons
Maps
Asia Maps
Australia Maps
City Navigation Maps
Europe Maps
Marine Cartography
Middle East Maps
North America Maps
South Africa Maps
South America Maps
Type
Auto GPS
Fishfinder GPS
Personal GPS
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)
GPS Type Outdoor
Input Method Thumb Stick
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