Yes its one of those things that was on my gadget wish list and I eventually managed to convince my 'then girlfriend to let me get one.
There's just something about having a little gadget in your hand that can pinpoint your location anywhere on the globe, it also makes 'geocaching' which ... Read review
eTrex Venture HC is an essential for any outdoor excursion. It features a high-sensitivity ... more
GPS receiver for peak performance in any environment and includes 24 megabytes (MB) of internal memory, a detailed basemap and crisp color screen.Enjoy Clear ReceptionWith its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex Venture HC locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Venture HC to help you find your way when you need it the most.Add More DetaileTrex Venture HC’s basemap contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways and coastlines. Venture HC also includes 24 MB of internal memory, so you can load waypoints and routes from the included MapSource® Trip & Waypoint Manager software and add map detail from Garmin's entire line of optional MapSource® mapping products. Its 256-color, sunlight-readable display makes it easy to distinguish map details — even in bright sunlight.eTrex Venture HC: Lock onto the great outdoors.
Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS: An affordable GPS navigator featuring a colour screen and ... more
high-sensitivity GPS receiver. The compact hand held unit has a built in basemap and 24MB of built-in memory to download additional TOPO GB and other MapSource software.The eTrex Venture HC is comparable to the monochrome eTrex Legend with the additional of 24MB of built-memory, high sensitivity GPS receiver and a high resolution TFT colour display. Package Includes:Venture HC unitMapSource Trip and Waypoint ManagerUSB cableBike clipWrist strapOwner's manualQuick start guideFeatures & Specifications:High-sensitivity GPS receiver for peak performance in any environmentRugged waterproof case (IPX7)WAAS enabledBuilt-in basemapUSB compatible for high speed map downloadsCompact size: 10.7x5.6x3.0cmHigh resolution TFT colour screenDisplay: 3.3 x 4.3cm; 176 x 220 pixelsStores 500 waypoints and 50 routes24MB of built-in memory for adding additional map data using the optional Map Source mapping softwareWeight: 156g with batteries4-way cursor for smooth one handed operationMultiple alarm functionsBuilt-in celestial tables for best times to hunt and fishArea calculationUser configurable colours and tonesFind cities, exits, waypoints; with MapSource data, can look up addresses and attractions
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VentureProductdetails:CE - tested virgincar charger 12/24Vfor use in car / truckconnection at cigarette lighterintelligent charging electronicoverload protectionconservation chargeestablished millionfold in practicefor original and third-party batteries developedcorresponds to the highest safety standardsTOP quality foreign manufacturersContent of one package:Car Charger Garmin eTrex Venture
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The eTrex Venture HC from Garmin has a highly sensitive antenna, a colour TFT screen and a ... more
customisable path calculator.Sturdyand waterproof, this navigator is compatible with Garmin's Topo watermaps, and it even has a hunting/fishing calendar. With its 500 programmablewaypoints and 10,000 track points, the eTrex Venture HC is the ideal companion for hikers, mountain climbers, hunters and any other active outdoorsy types! Internal menulanguages: French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian,Portuguese, Dutch, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Croatian, Greek, Turkish
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Advantages: Well Built, Compact, screen resolution Disadvantages: Complex if you are a tecnohphobe, designed for right handed use (see review)
...to be a trait with garmin products (have a GPS V now), it feels very solidly put together to start with, the buttons on the side which operate the zoom functions and menu selections are quite stiff however this is understandable due to the unit having to meet water resistant standards - I believe it can be submerged up to 1 meter for 30 mins without risk so it should stand up to a drop in a puddle and rain etc.
There is also a nipple ... ...possible to change this (unless garmin have updated the software)
One of the most fun things I used it for was on a flight abroad (check with airline first) where I managed to track our flight across france and down through spain - usually you don't have any idea where you are but it made it much more interesting to try and spot big cities etc.
I won't go through reams of features as this is available on the garmin site ... more
Yes its one of those things that was on my gadget wish list and I eventually managed to convince my 'then girlfriend to let me get one.
There's just something about having a little gadget in your hand that can pinpoint your location anywhere on the globe, it also makes 'geocaching' which is a kind of online GPS treasure hunt much easier ;-)
So the unit itself - well the feel of it, and this seems to be a trait with garmin products (have a GPS V now), it feels very solidly put together to start with, the buttons on the side which operate the zoom functions and menu selections are quite stiff however this is understandable due to the unit having to meet water resistant standards - I believe it can be submerged up to 1 meter for 30 mins without risk so it should stand up to a drop in a puddle and rain etc.
There is also a nipple (don't laugh) type button used to navigate the menus which are complex at first but I soon got the hang of it.
The screen I found was very good, resolution was clear and there is a good backlight ideal for those dark yomps across the north york moors (not that I would even consider it hehe)
The features on the unit are certainly good enough for navigation on foot and it came with a pc link cable which i could use to transfer waypoint information to and from my pc - believe it is compatible with mapping S/W so overlays can be generated etc.
I would not really depend on the unit for 'in vehicle' use however as it has no turn by turn facility, it does have a basemap database of major towns/cities, I don't believe it's possible to change this (unless garmin have updated the software)
One of the most fun things I used it for was on a flight abroad (check with airline first) where I managed to track our flight across france and down through spain - usually you don't have any idea where you are but it made it much more interesting to try and spot big cities etc.
I won't go through reams of features as this is available on the garmin site but to sum up I would say it is an ideal first GPS and worth the extra bit of cash over the basic e-trex.
Bearing, distance, elevation, ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival), VMG (Velocity Made Good), speed, ETE (Estimated Time Enroute)
Aerial
Built-in
Built-in Memory
1 MB
Maps Included
Worldwide
Compatible GPS Software
MapSource Points of Interest
Acquisition times
Warm
45 sec
Hot
15 sec
Navigation
Waypoints
500
Tracks
10
Tracklog Points
2048
Routes
20
Waypoints per route
50
Trip Computer
Average speed, maximum speed, trip timer, trip distance, sunrise/sunset times
Connections
Connector Type
Serial - RS-232
Manufacturer's product description
The eTrex Venture offers a worldwide database of cities and increased internal memory. It is also one of three eTrex units that are designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). This product will provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections. The memory capacity of one megabyte allows the eTrex Venture to accept downloaded information from Garmin's new MapSource Points of Interest CD-ROM. The CD enables users to download locations such as restaurants, hotels, shopping, and entertainment. Once the information is loaded into the unit, you can make a selection and telephone and address information for a particular point of interest will appear on the screen. The CD also includes marine data such as lights, buoys, wrecks and obstructions. The eTrex Venture comes housed in a stylish, translucent green case.
