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Ernie
Mackenzie, BC
Feb 6, 2012
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Haven't had a chance to set this up yet.
Recommend? NO OPINION
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milo
Fl
Jan 10, 2012
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This is a very good GPS for the price
Recommend? YES
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Maria Lourdes Tuesta
Florida
Jan 5, 2012
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LOVE THIS PURCHASE
I am so glad i made the purchase the gps are great and more happy with your store excellent!!!
Recommend? YES
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Miles
Kelowna B.C.
Dec 30, 2011
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GARMIN ETREX VISTA HCX AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT
Pros: compact, user friendly
Cons: small screen
It works very well, easy to use, light &easy to carry. My daughter works for a forestry consultant company, she uses it instead of the company's heavy bulky one.
Recommend? YES
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Pierre Abel
Montréal,Quebec,canada
Dec 15, 2011
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TRèS BON INSTRUMENT
j`ai acheté ce gps et il fonctionne très bien mais il manque qu`une carte topographique qui devrait venir avec il devrait y avoir un model de route et un autre de hicking,mise à part ça c`est un très bon apareil....
Recommend? YES
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Rodney
Fredericton, N.B. Canada
Nov 22, 2011
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ALWAYS OWN A GARMIN
Pros: does what it says it can do.
Cons: should come with a sd card
Very good product for the price, had too beat by other companies. Had a problem with the SD CARD hold at first but GPS City sorted it out very quickly. Product is user friendly.
Recommend? YES
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Peter
Amman, JO
Oct 7, 2011
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ETREX VISTA HCX
Pros: smalll, light weight, good battery life, accurate
Cons: does not support arabic
The Vista eTrex HCx is a good, small, light weight handheld GPS that allows use of external map sources on microSD cards. I took it out for a test run and was very pleased to see it accurately record waypoints and tracks, even showing correctly where I crossed a street and which side of the street I was walking. I imported the files directly into Google Earth and was very pleased with the consistent accuracy in an area with lots of tall buildings partially obstructing views of the sky. My one complaint is that of the 20 or more languages it supports, Arabic is NOT on the list. Thankfully the Oregon 550 does support Arabic. It would be very helpful if Garmin or a retailer--subtle hint-- would list the languages the various GPS units support.
Recommend? YES
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Peter
Fort McMurray
Aug 16, 2011
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GARMIN ETREX VISTA HCX
Pros: price, usage
Good value-price (when you buy from GPS City). To use the GPS device requires some reading first. Thereafter it is easy to use.
Recommend? YES
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Poontang hound
North East USA
May 3, 2011
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COMPASS FEATURE
Cons: poor compass performance
I like the unit. I have nothing to compare to because this is the only I ever used. I use the unit to survey my property and the compass feature is the reason I bought it. I find it hard to get a reading on the compass for some reason and it makes it difficult to use the unit in the woods.
Recommend? YES
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Knitting Chick
Fraser Valley, BC
Apr 4, 2011
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UPGRADE UNIT
Cons: no maps
I purchased this unit as a replacement for my wonderful little eTrex Venture HC. Have now had it for a couple of months and am very happy with my choice. Used exclusively for Geocaching, it is extremely acurate and better under tree cover than its little brother. After downloading caches onto the unit, the find feature lists them under both GC number and cache name which I find very handy, as well as listing the closest caches to my location, which the Venture HC did not. My only disapointment with it, is there are no maps. Considering the price, it is ridiculous it does not come with even a basic road maps. But otherwise, excellent little unit.
Recommend? YES
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Denis
Montreal
Feb 23, 2011
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TRES SATISFAIT
Cons: cartes 1/20 000 a acheter en plus
Petit,solide, economique et très performant même si pas de derniere generation.Pas besoin de plus pour rentrer et sortir du bois en toute securite ...
Recommend? YES
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Carlos Rto
Colombia
Dec 24, 2010
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THE RIGHT DECISION
Pros: signal strenght, color screen, correct size.
I've used eTrex series GPS since the B&W screen, and the Vista HCX is the top of the best Outdoor GPS from Garmin. The eTrex Vista is a "all purpose" unit. You can use it for a city route location, route tracking in a vehicle or a bicycle, diving sites locator... just imagine what you need on a GPS. The eTrex Vista HCX has the better signal reception ever seen on a Garmin Outdoor unit... and keep de eTrex size.
Recommend? NO
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2M
Calgary
Dec 10, 2010
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DEVICE FAILED
Cons: device completely failed after 2 years.
Worked fairly well for a couple years then quit working. Elevation and direction never was very accurate even after calibration.
Recommend? NO
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Gerald
Red Deer AB
Oct 12, 2010
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GOOD GPS FOR HUNTING
Cons: sometimes difficult to see when really sunny
easy to use worked well aquired satellites quickly
Recommend? YES
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France
Gatineau, QC
Sep 25, 2010
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OUTDOOR GPS
It's a good GPS for bike
Recommend? YES
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Outdoor Nut
Vancouver, BC
Sep 24, 2010
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OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY
Pros: durability, accuracy, features
Cons: you have to learn the screens - small price to pay
I have dropped it, submerged it and left it out in the cold. It has never failed. It aquires satellites in very little time even when you have moved it 1000 miles without being turned on.
Recommend? YES
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doug
BC,Canada
Sep 14, 2010
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GPS ETREX VISTA HCX
really easy to use
Recommend? YES
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john
Sachs Harbour N.W.T Canada
Aug 6, 2010
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BEST OUT DOOR GPS
A big addition to my hunting trips, especially with the topo map,altimiter is well used on my trips whether to travel or not, i live in the north and weather is very unstable now so this unit helps ALOT.
N 71 59 141 w125 13 00 check it out.
Recommend? YES
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Ken
Calgary, Alberta
May 23, 2010
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EXCELLENT OUTDOOR GPS
Used the GPS a lot the past few weeks while on vacation in Utah. Did not have the topo map for that area but do now. GPS worked very well an it provided many interesting data such as distance hiked, elevation gain, speed, etc.
Recommend? YES
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Bob
Ontario, Canada
May 18, 2010
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EXCELLENT GPS
Pros: great performance, excellent design.
Cons: none.
I was immediately impressed with this unit unpon powering it up with how quickly it booted and found it's location. The buttons and menus are well positioned, simple and intuitive to navigate. In my first few weeks I was hiking through some heavy bush with thick tree cover with this GPS on my belt under my shirt and it constantly tracked. Later I was checking it out in lower Manhatten in the concrete jungle and my impression is this device performs extremely well.
Recommend? YES
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Dayten
LaPine, OR
Apr 21, 2010
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BEST LITTLE UNIT I HAVE EVER USED
Pros: long battery life, easy to use
Cons: compas floates somtimes.
Ive used alot of different recievers and this is one of the best i have used. Compact and lots of features.
Recommend? YES
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boatingguy
texas
Apr 15, 2010
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GARMIN ETREX VISTA HCX
I bought one of these 2 years ago and liked it so much I got one for my father. Several of his friends saw him using his and they got one as well. It's very user friendly and accurate. Works well under tree cover and other obstacles. I highly recommend
Recommend? YES
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Nanotools
Edmonton, AB
Mar 8, 2010
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GREAT TECHNOLOGY - PRIMITIVE MANUAL
The technology in the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx is amazing and provides good value for the price. However, the manual is terrible and compromises the functionality of the receiver. I had to purchase a third party book to make the best use of the receiver. I would give the receiver a 5 and the manual a 1.
Recommend? YES
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clc
Vancouver island
Feb 22, 2010
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GREAT
Pros: sensitive sensor, good battery life, digital compa
A very good handheld for hiking. Very sensitive reciever, picks up signal in dense tall forests quickly (less than 30sec). I think its the best garmin gps for land navigation.
Recommend? YES
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Fire 1081
NY
Jan 27, 2010
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GPS OUT DOORS
Pros: ease of use
This unit is very good, and easy to use.
Recommend? YES
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wanttolike
cambridge
Dec 31, 2009
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DOES NOT MEET SPEC
Even with WAAS enabled, my unit drifts about 50 ft while stationary
Recommend? NO
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Lawman
Wasaga Beach, Ont.
Nov 26, 2009
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NEVER BE LOST
Pros: nice size, rugged
Great. You can wander with confidence knowing you can get to were you want to be at any time. It's neat to take off on the mountain bike and explore then review your trip with distance covered, speeds, altitude etc.
Recommend? YES
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Don
Dillon, MT
Aug 23, 2009
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GREAT GPS UNIT
We have purchased several of these units to use in the Wildland Fire services. Great units and easy to use. Can download basemaps from third party individuals online for use with Garmin Mapsource.
Recommend? YES
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cosninocanines
Flagstaff, Arizona
Aug 21, 2009
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GREAT VALUE
Pros: better signal reception, fast signal reception, ea
Cons: jumpy compass
I replaced my old etrex Legend Cx with this Vista HCx and what an improvement. Ths accuracy and receiving capabilities are very much improved I have used it in deep narrow canyons and heavy forest areas with no loss of signal. The only thing I wish was better is the electronic compass though very accurate it is a bit jumpy.
Recommend? YES
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Thomas
Fredericksburg, VA
Jul 1, 2009
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GREAT SIZE FOR ALL AROUND USE
Pros: long battery life-very sensitive receiver
Cons: hard to navigate to different screens
This is my fourth gps. I have an old e-trex legend and decided on the new more sensitive circuitry in the Vista HCX along with the extended battery life. I use it for bicycling as well as sea kayaking and hiking. It outshines my older models and hasn't let me down. I have two complaints. One: the inability to navigate to different screens with the thumb toggle. (The legend was a little easier in this respect) Two: the mapping software manufacturer has given into greed! The earlier mapping programs permitted the use of two separate units the new NT will only allow one unit. If you have a second Garmin unit you have to purchase another complete mapping software! All in all I would recommend this to anyone wanting a light, dependable GPS.
Recommend? YES
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Alysa
Edmonton, AB
Jun 22, 2009
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VERY GOOD HANDHELD
This gps is very useful for all handheld needs. It has been very accurate for geocaching, and is also very useful when your on the road.
Recommend? YES
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Alysa
Edmonton, AB
Jun 22, 2009
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OUTDOOR GPS
The one I wanted!
Recommend? YES
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Terri
Minneapolis, MN
Jun 3, 2009
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GREAT GPS
Pros: very accurate
Cons: not extremely user friendly device
This is our first GPS hand held unit. We use our GPS for geocaching, and it is quite accurate. In the open, the unit has gotten us within one feet of our cache. Not as accurate under trees, but still not bad.
It isn't an extremely user friendly device, but with a little playing around we have figured things out.
We purchased the topo maps right away because of other recommendations.
Recommend? YES
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Polar Bear
Trail BC
Jun 3, 2009
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GARMIN ETREX VISTA HCX
Pros: unbelievable battery life, awesome in heavy cover
I am very happy with this GPS. I have been using Magellan products for years and they have been considerably inferior to this product. This unit is highly sensitive. I use it for hiking and hunting under heavy cover. Never lost a signal once. Totally impressed. I would recommend this GPS to anyone who needs to get out on the trail
Recommend? YES
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Dave
Montrose BC
Jun 3, 2009
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BEST OUTDOOR GPS
Great GPS Though it is my first unit, Compared to others I have seen and used, I found it user friendly, and very useful on my quading adventures. Would recommend it to anyone traveling in the back country.
Recommend? YES
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Fred
Ottawa
May 29, 2009
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AWESOME UNIT!
I upgraded from the eTrex Vista, and wished I only ever bought this one to start off. Great firware, great sensitivity, nice display. Very nice unit.
Recommend? YES
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Gary
Edmonton
Apr 23, 2009
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VISTA HCX
Pros: handy size, many useful features
Cons: documentation for this product is very poor
Great product, works inside and out. My only negative comment is about the documentation. Features and menu choices are not explained.
Recommend? YES
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GPS'er
Ottawa, ON
Apr 13, 2009
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OUTDOOR GPS
This GPS is turning out to be very easy to use. We are first time GPS'ers and are enjoying this product
Recommend? YES
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David
St Albert, AB
Apr 7, 2009
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GREAT ALL AROUND GPS
Pros: light weight, easily fits in your pocket.
Cons: screen dark in doors. adjust backlight on time.
Wanted a GPS that would work both in the back country and as a street navigator. Although this GPS does its best work as you hike through the bush, it will also direct you street by street to your difficult to find destination.
Recommend? YES
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rlost
Niagara,ON
Apr 6, 2009
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GREAT
Pros: light, accurate, quick, easy to use
Cons: need to adjust screen brightness frequently, guide
Last GPS I used was several years ago and the improvements are amazing. Fast acquisition, light and easy to handle, excellent battery life, good screen, and very accurate. Takes readings even inside my two story house (and tracked a flight from Buffalo to Florida). The toggle actually works quite well. The user guide is not great - I found it easier just to play around with it and see what it can do
Recommend? YES
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the sportsman
qc, canada
Apr 3, 2009
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BEST OUTDOOR GPS
Cons: small screen
Perfect for me, light precise and do what I want....
Recommend? YES
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Jay
British Columbia
Feb 16, 2009
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SMALL AND VERSITILE
Pros: small, easy to use, good tracking and placemarking
Cons: more custamization with menus/data displays
I haven't used the unit extensively yet, but from the small amount of use in the mountains either by snowmobile or helicopter, it has been quick accurate with minimal "black out" periods when tracking. It very easy/quick to add placemarks and surprisingly easy to navigate with the small toggle. I am using it with the Canada TOPO maps and they are also quick accurate.
Recommend? YES
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JB
Vancouver, BC
Feb 4, 2009
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GREAT LITTLE UNIT
Pros: light, small, easy to learn all features
Cons: doesn't come with maps and maps
This is a great GPS for the outdoor enthusiast. It is small enough to fit in your pocket and light enough to be hung around your neck by the lanyard that comes with it.
It has all the features you'll need. The only downside is that you have to buy the maps, otherwise the GPS is useless.
Recommend? YES
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camiam
Manitoba
Feb 2, 2009
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WELL WORTH PURCHASING
Cons: could use a bigger screen for us old guys.
Worked great out of the box. I thought I would have to purchase maps to start but it did come with basic North America which is fine. I use it snowmobiling and it is ideal. At first I thought the fact that you have to fiddle with buttons to get screen brightness up on every start was a pain but when you are out in the bright sunlight, the dark start-up screen is preferred. Easy to learn how to operate. Hardly used the manual. The top left button always gets you out of trouble. I like the joystick/button function too.
Recommend? YES
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Easterworker
Newfoundland
Jan 8, 2009
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APPROPRIATE ALLROUND GPS
Pros: functionality, options and potential
Cons: price
This is an amazingly accurate little device. It seems a little over priced when you consider that there are only base maps included. To have all the maps you need, if you are a traveler becomes a pricey. However it Works perfect and 2 AA batteries last forever. 20 hours realistic. Amazing Feature is that waas is able to be either on or off so you do not eat up all the power and you really do not need incredible accuracy all the time!
Recommend? YES
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Ian C
Collingwood, ON
Jan 6, 2009
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YOU'LL NEED TO SPEND MORE ON MAPS!
This is a fair GPS, and my first. The basemap is utterly useless and very, very inaccurate. You will have to spend another $100 or so to get an accurate map if you plan to use this for anything more than a high-tech compass. It's reasonably easy to use, and well made, but it needs to have WAAS enabled otherwise it's very inaccurate for positioning - up to 30m off! Sometimes takes a while to calibrate satellites. Loses contact easily indoors.
Recommend? YES
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Monique
Dec 15, 2008
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This GPS was our first purchased. We had no prior experience with a GPS. We have found it simple to use. The directions in the manual were straight forward. Pros: easy to use, lightweight, color, easy to use with our computer. Cons: the backlighting has to be readjusted everytime it gets turned on, the backlighting goes out after a predetermined amount of time, accuracy varies sometimes greater than 3 meters even in open spaces.
Recommend? YES
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ezee
Nov 30, 2008
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ETRAX VISTA HCX VS 76CSX
Recent bought a Vista Hcx and have been using the unit for several weeks and also comparing it to a 76Csx.
1/ Impressed with the size and display quality - batteries also last very well - been using rechargeable NiMi 2500 ma. The jog stick works well but takes a bit of getting used too - it also protrudes and can inadvertently create a lot of waypoints if it gets compress in your back pack.
2/ Disappointed with the trip computer - initially found it poor f/w 2.6 - upgraded to 2.80 and now much better.
3/ Overall the Hcx works quite well but it does not seem to be as accurate as the 76CSX. It seems slightly more sensitive in getting satellites and the altimeter seems better but the position accuracy does not seem quite as good - the trip computer also does not seem as accurate - the following are the results from a recent outing - cycle computer calibrated against a car 16.7 Km - 76csx 16.8 Km - Hcx 14.6 km. When the tracks were down loaded into map source 76Csx 16.7 km vs Hcx 16.1Km. Comparing the tracks (logged every 2 seconds for a 2+ hour outting) when down loaded on to map source the 76Csx seemed somewhat better about half the time the tracks were very close but often they would differ by up to 25m. Based on previous tracks and trips the CSX seemed more repeatable. This trip was logged on a bike ride through very twisty trails with various types of tree cover - some clear areas - some medium size pines with snow on the branches and some areas of big hardwood trees with some snow on the branches, very few leaves. Around town the Hcx seems more affected by tall building i.e. >15 stories (multipath ??) and it does not track around corners quite as well.
3 For something small light and portable the HCX is very good - for something somewhat bigger and seemingly more accurate the 76Csx is slightly better. Note: - tried both the 76Csx and 60Csx in a store and the 76CSX locked on first and received more satellites so I bought it. It was not a thorough test but given a few minutes ??.
For casual use and fitting in the pocket I like the Vista but if I am really concerned about my location/position I prefer the 76Csx.
Recommend? YES
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Art Long
Nov 24, 2008
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NOT DISAPPOINTED
Finally got my eTrex Vista HCx after researching it to death my first GPS unit...between repairing my truck and dealing with life in general my $ came together. I found it a steep learning curve as I need plenty of hands on and re-reading directions (I drained the first set of batteries in 2 days.) I made a point of using the various modes even when I was driving to a locations I knew. I hiked formal hiking paths in the Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam areas of Metro Vancouver Canada. Familiarization comes with plenty of practice. I made a road trip to Quesnel BC using it to check mileages, speed and accuracy. I was impressed at the accuracy as I would check and compare intersections and side roads. I have had no problems acquiring satellites, even in my home office and in the Fraser Canyon. Needless to say it has more features than I have used yet but over the winter months I will continue to challenge myself and be ready for spring. In my humble opinion I would rate my experience with it as AAA.
Recommend? YES
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W. MacPherson
Nov 19, 2008
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ETREX VISTA HCX
Got all the feature I wanted. It was as advertised. Picks up satellites well. Is very accurate. Works great with Garmin's Topo Canada Mapsource software(maps). Manual could be better, but with a little practice (trial-and-error) it all comes together. Happy with product - recommend it if you want to map trails.
Recommend? YES
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W. MacPherson
Nov 17, 2008
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GARMIN ETREX VISTA HCX
Has all the feature I wanted. All work well. Manual is a bit vague, but lots with lots of trial-and-error you can find the features. I used Energizer 2450 mAhr NiMh batteries and thy seem to last forever. Seems to be Accurate to about 5-10 ft on the Garmin TOPO Canada MapSource maps. I am having lots of fun with the GPS and the Map package. Looking forward to spring and lots of mountain bike trail mapping.
Recommend? YES
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Brien Bowen
Nov 17, 2008
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VISTA HCX DRIFTS BAD
I am disappointed in etrex vista hcx. I bought this because I was upgrading from the etrex legend. I find the hcx drifts up to 150 metres off course. I emailed Garmin and their reply was to update the software version to 2.8 which I did. All that did was slow down the time it takes for the sats to fix. On a geocache the legend showed me within a metre, the hcx said I was still 56 metres away. I shut it down to reload and it was better but still 16 metres off. How can I trust something that far off. It could get me lost not get me home from being lost! I will email or phone Garmin again and hopefully get it resolved. I do like the size and the compass but again I don't know if I can trust it. I still take the legend (which I gave to my son) as a backup but find I'm using the Hcx as the backup.
Recommend? YES
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Andrea Boidi
Nov 16, 2008
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BEST ETREX ID'VE BUY
so in my opinion is the best etrex never built, i use it for bike trekking and to drive me in the city, it does all this work very well. it stay on my backbag everytime positive features, quick satellite lock, in deep foliage o urban situation, battery life is good. very recommended items thx gps city its my 3° gps buyed and its the best
Recommend? YES
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Alan
Nov 13, 2008
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TECHNOLOGIST
The Garmin Vista HCx is an excellent handheld GPS. Its Small size, Long battery life, High-sensitivity receiver, Barometric altimeter, Waterproof, and Low cost are the features that sold me on this GPS. The high-sensitivity receiver is super I get signal lock in my basement. I use the Garmin Vista HCx for hiking, bicycle commuting, canoeing, in the car, and for photography. Best all-round GPS model for the money.
Recommend? YES
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John
Nov 11, 2008
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This is my second garmin product and to be quite honest I actually prefer it over many other gps products. Its displays are easily navigated. It is easy to see and automatically back lights at night to alert you to turns on the road. I also find the battery life more than adequate.
I primarily use this for cycling. It keeps track of my rides and most importantly total assent. It is more reliable then my current wireless cyclometer. It mounts to the handlebars using a bar adapter and the units own backplate. The Back plate that comes with the bar adapter is meant for a regular etrex ... not the HCx. This is due to the memorycard space being larger than the backplate allows for.
I currently use only 1GB of data. However, I am considering upgrading to 4GB. There is plenty of room with 1G to map your way from British Columbia all the way down to California. However, It would be nice to have more...
I considered the Garmin 705. However, the etrex HCX is a good alternative.
Recommend? YES
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John
May 22, 2008
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On a recent canoe trip I took my Venture Cx but my canoe partner has the Vista HCx. I kept getting weak signal and losing my position while he had no problem monitoring his position while both on a portage and bushwhacking to a lake. I really like my Venture, but having seen the increased sensitivity I am thinking of upgrading.
Recommend? YES
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scott
Oct 4, 2007
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The HCX has excellent gps signal, but so far the trip meter is useless for hiking. It only records distance and time if you are traveling over 2.5km/h. I went on a 5km hike and the trip meter told me I hiked 1.8km and was stopped longer then I was moving. (The CX I was also carrying was correct) Gamin has just released software version 2.4 which improves it. (it seems to set the limit down to 1.5-2km or so) but on tough hiking trails you are still moving slower then this. you can determine the trip distance after you get home and upload the tracks into mapsource. the track distance is correct. but the trip meter (distance, stopped time, moving time) on the handheld is useless and a huge downgrade from pervious models which seem to work just fine.
Recommend? YES
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CBA
Sep 11, 2007
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FINDS SAT SIGNALS LIKE A BLOOD HOUND CAN FIND SENT
Ok, so this is my 4th hand held GPS that I've personally owned, a 60CS was the last before this one. I can't believe this things ability to lock onto satellites and report accurate locations. As an example, after just being turned on, it found signals through an open door while being used in a room WITHOUT windows. The nearest window (with closed drapes) was through two open doorways (on either side of a hallway) and through living-room... at least 18ft away... just incredible. This GPS also uses external power with a common USB cable that is provided in the box so you can use just about any USB style charging adapter and you do not have to worry about the batteries when connected to a computer. I am very happy with my new Garmin Vista HCx GPS.
Recommend? YES
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