The Garmin etrex

Advantages: Small, Reasonably priced, Easy to use
Disadvantages: Route memory a little small, loses signal in pockets

...The etrex is a base model GPS reciever designed for walkers, cyclists and other outdoor adventurers. I have had mine for 3 years it still works and they're still making the same one so it must be good! The screen is large, monocrome and is backlit although this reduces the life of the two AA batteries quite significantly. This screen is easy to read and you can also adjust the contrast. The casing is yellow with rubber sides and back. This seems very rugged and hard to break. There is a plug on the back to connect to a PC or PDA. This allows you to upload routes, tracks or waypoints from mapping software onto the GPS. The route memory allows 50 different points along the route. I have found this to be a little small for longer, more complicated routes and have had to to simplify my routes accordingly. Also this plug is easily...

patricksimpson 29.08.2006 · Read review
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Review of Garmin eTrex

Hiking fun! Till you're lost! Never with eTrex

Advantages: Lightweight, robust and easy to use
Disadvantages: No interface to the computer.

...many reviews on Ciao). After advice from assistants and internet research, I decided on the Garmin eTrex Summit. Of course the eTrex Summit can be used for more than just geocaching. It is intended for long distance walkers of hilly or mountainous terrain. It incorporates an electronic compass to aid navigation and an in-built barometric altimeter. It can store up to 20 routes and up to 500 waypoints. The eTrex Summit weighs just 5.3 ounces - definitely light in weight. It is shaped rather like a mobile phone and comes with a wrist strap making it very easy to carry. It is waterproof. Garmin claim that the unit can be safely submersed to 1 meter for 30 minutes. Now, I haven't actually put that to the test but my eTrex Summit has withstood heavy rain and snow and has emerged unscathed (unlike me). The eTrex Summit requires 2 AA...

MAFARRIMOND 12.03.2006 · Read review
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Review of Garmin eTrex Summit

Garmin Etrex Vista after 2 years hard use...

Advantages: Lightweight, solid, reliable and accurate
Disadvantages: Used mine extensively for 2 years and honestly cannot fault.

...I bought my Etrex Vista a couple of years ago now, and has prevailed as being one of my favorite toys for all that time. Build quality is second to none-surviving gruelling mountain bike rides in harsh weather conditions whilst mounted on the handlebars and still has barely a scratch on it. The soft grippy plastic lightweight construction also makes it a pleasure to use in the wet. Radio reception seems good (works fine on the dashboard of a car in built-up central london, and under wet trees in woodland), and software design/user interface was very easy to get the hang of. I loaded mine with detailed local maps quite easily, and the 24Mb memory seems enough to hold about half of the UK in high detail mapping. Battery life is good (running for at least 48hrs on NiMh batteries), and the serial data connection worked reliably. The software...

robharg 02.11.2006 · Read review
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Garmin eTrex Legend HCx

Advantages: Tough, compact, waterproof, accurate, cheaper than bike specific gps
Disadvantages: Expensive maps, Poor bike handlebar mount, slow data transfer

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ben1777 20.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Garmin eTrex Legend HCx

Sony VMC IL4615 data cable

Advantages: Allows you to upload from Sony camcorder to your PC
Disadvantages: None, it is functional if needed. Shop around for the best price.

...I am definately not a techno type of person but can certainly recommend this data cable. It is a useful, functional piece of equipment which allows you to link your Sony camcorder to any kind of PC. The main thing I would say is, that if you find yourself in need of this cable then the best thing to do is to shop around. There are bargains to be had and quite big differences in the prices charged for it. Amazon is quite a good place to look, as not only do you get an Amazon price but there are other offers to be found there for new cables too. When I was looking the best deal available was £7.99 (plus shipping). Or of course you could order from Amazon when you are buying other items and then be eligible for free shipping if you spend £15. For even more savings register with Greasy Palm and log onto Amazon from there to get a 10...

snowbird123 16.09.2008 · Read review
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There's Summit about it

Advantages: Larger Memory, Digital Compass, Altimeter
Disadvantages: Battery life.

...maps and then upload them, waypoints and all, to the GPS for future use. It's then a simple task of selecting the appropriate route when you reach the start point and the GPS will guide you all the way round (if needed). In summary, the eTrex Summit is an excellent upgrade from the base eTrex. The additional route capacity makes it a tool much better suited to a week long feast of walks and the addition of a proper altimeter and a digital compass turn it into a comprehensive navigation tool. The robust case and waterproofing, complete with the lanyard or even handlebar attachment makes it ideal for anyone with a keen interest in finding their way around the great outdoors, but it works best if you invest in a PC data Cable some mapping software and a bit of time using it before you go out. It just remains for me to remind you that...

LegendaryMrDude 10.09.2004 · Read review
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Review of Garmin eTrex Summit

There's Summit About It!

Advantages: Compact, Rugged, 50 routes, Electronic Compass
Disadvantages: Battery life

...feast of walks and the addition of a proper altimeter and a digital compass turn it into a comprehensive navigation tool. The robust case and waterproofing, complete with the lanyard or even handlebar attachment makes it ideal for anyone with a keen interest in finding their way around the great outdoors, but it works best if you invest in a PC data Cable some mapping software and a bit of time using it before you go out. 3 years ago I paid around £235 for mine. IN a recent check on prices I've seen it available for as low as £140 which is probably about as good as you will get. So if you're looking for a rugged, handheld GPS that's ideally suited to hill-walking in the UK, you could do a lot worse than the eTrex Summit. Sure, there are flashier models available, with colour screens and base-maps but in my experience you will be paying...

LegendaryMrDude 14.02.2006 · Read review
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Review of Garmin eTrex Summit

This GPS is for life, not just for Christmas

Advantages: Small, Basemap, Price
Disadvantages: No Electronic Compass-Altimeter-

...determined on how much memory your GPS contains. This can be either 8mb,16mb or 24mb. The Garmin eTrex Legend ------------------------------ This is the GPS i own. Working in an outdoors store (Blacks), owning a GPS is handy in giving advice to customers about which GPS will be suitable for their use. First off, being a mountain climber and long distance walker, I wanted a GPS that would suit my needs for programming long distance walks. As explained earlier, GPS use "Waypoints" in creating and following routes. Each GPS can hold a certain amount of Waypoints, and the legend can hold 1,000 waypoints due to its 8mb ram, and can hold 20 routes. There are a limit to the number of waypoints per route, and the Legends is 125. This can be avoided by just splitting up routes. The Legend has WAAS enabled, so when they finally allow us to use this...

steveking5000 28.11.2005 · Read review
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Review of Garmin Etrex Legend

3210e Data Cable

Advantages: Download Ringtones
Disadvantages: Confusing at times

...I got my data cable to add ringtones, logos and unlock it. You know, I actually never did any of these. I got bored of it after about 10 minutes. You have to fid somewhere decent to get the rigtone/logos from, then discover you have to pay somehow alot of the time. Then there's the trying to connect it to your phone. Don't buy this without instructions! You need to remove the back of the phone, and insert it down the side of the SIM, and hope it's in right. the cable has 6 little pins that touch 6 metal bits , and they have to touch, usually with you pushing dow o the cable to keep them touching! In fact, you're probably better off just buying the ringtones out the back of Hello Magazine or something, it's so confusing. I must have spent a good couple of hours trying to find some program that works to unlock. They all failed...

o_morris 17.05.2003 · Read review
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Get Safely from A to B with Garmin nuvi 1340

Advantages: Not as annoying as I thought
Disadvantages: Pricey

...& junction view with road signs Pedestrian mode with CityXplorer - download (not used this function yet) Speed limits & safety camera warnings ecoRoute f Where am I ? feature which shows exact position Text to speech Photo navigation High sensitivity GPS hotfix 4.3" display What Did I get for my £139? Garmin Nuvi 1340 Power cable Suction cup mount Dashboard disc Where to Purchase I got mine for £139 from Pixmania. My Opinion Easy to use, even for a techno phob like me and I have to admit the widescreen is very easy to read. I particularly like the lane guidance and junction view feature (which also provides visual sign posts) So I know exactly which lane I should be in when approaching a junction. If you have a heavy right foot the camera warnings is also very useful. It comes with a quick start manual so if patience isn...

jinxyjo 24.07.2009 · Read review
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