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Batteries: 2 AA
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Garmin
Display Size: 2 inches
EAN: 0753759071097
Includes Mp3 Player: 1
Item Dimensions: 420220242120
Label: Garmin
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Garmin
Model: eTrex Legend HCx
MPN: eTrex Legend HCx
Native Resolution: 176 x 220
Number Of Tracks: 20
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Publisher: Garmin
Size: Garmin Part #010-00629-00
Studio: Garmin
Features:- High-Sensitivity, WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver Provides Peak Performance In Any Environment
- Lightweight, Compact & Waterproof
- Built-In Basemap With Automatic Routing Capability
- Features A 1.7-InchH X 1.3-InchW Screen With 256-Level Color Tft
- Connects To Computer'S Usb For High-Speed Map Downloads
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Deep foliage, nor canyons phase the rugged eTrex Legend HCx. Its high-sensitivity receiver holds a GPS signal in the toughest environments. Similar to the Legend Cx, this handheld navigator also has a bright color screen, microSD card slot and automatic routing for wherever adventure takes you.With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex Legend HCx 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 Legend HCx to help you find your way when you need it the most.Adding maps is easier than ever with Legend HCx's microSD card slot. Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microSD cards with MapSource data for your land and sea excursions. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and Legend HCx provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.Like the rest of the eTrex series, Legend HCx is lightweight and compact - the perfect size for all your travels.
Amazon.com Product Description:
Neither deep foliage nor steep canyons will faze the rugged Garmin eTrex Legend HCx navigator. Equipped with a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, the unit locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover. The advantage is clear: whether you're traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the Legend HCx to help you find your way when you need it the most. Adding maps to the Legend HCx is easier than ever thanks to the device's microSD card slot, which accepts cards preloaded with MapSource data for your land and sea excursions. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and the Legend HCx will provide turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Plus, the card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you needn't worry about it getting wet.
Besides appreciating its small size, users will also be happy with the Legend HCx's unique button layout, with five buttons located on either side of the unit. The benefits of this design are twofold: First, the Legend HCx is a breeze to operate with just one hand, and, second, with the buttons on both sides of the unit, the bulk of the front is dedicated to the 256-color, sunlight-readable TFT display. This makes it easy to distinguish map details regardless of the time of day.
The Legend HCx basemap, meanwhile, contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads, and coastlines--in short, a host of helpful details for your outdoor adventures. Other details include an IPX7 waterproof housing that withstands inclement weather, a speedy USB interface, 1,000 waypoints with names and graphic symbols, a track log with 20 saved tracks, a hunt/fish calendar, a built-in patch antenna, and a geocaching mode. The Legend HCx, which runs for up to 25 hours on a pair of AA batteries (not included), measures 2.2 by 4.2 by 1.2 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
eTrex Legend HCx, basemap, MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software, USB cable, wrist strap, quick start guide, user's manual.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
Was using a very cheap GPS unit from the school. Looked for one that wasn't terribly expensive, but would work in tree cover and be much more accurate in pinpointing location. This one works nicely. I did purchase the road maps for it, so that we can drive and then hike in to find the cache. It's not a unit you'd want to use by yourself when driving. You have to look at the tiny screen too much - worse distraction than a cell phone.
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My first impression was great product. After using for two trips the flaws are coming out. First, the base map is so basic it's not usable as a handheld should be used out of the city and on the trail. Plan on spending nearly 100.00 to upgrade maps and use the Etrex. Secondly, the toggle/enter button protrudes out so far that it is accidentally hit a lot. Produst does seem durable and I hope I grow to like it. Garmin does make great products for the car. I guess I was expecting a NUVI type GPS in my handheld.
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I bought this unit primarily for geocaching, which I've recently taken up. The unit finds satellites quickly whether outside, inside, or in the car. Degree of accuracy is high. The unit is light weight and fits into a pants pocket or jacket pocket. The controls are easily used with one hand. The owner's manual could be more detailed, requiring greater time than should be the case to use some of the features. The unit has many more features than I need for geocaching, but I expect that I will expand my range of use during the warmer months when I will learn how to use it for navigation while sailing off the Maine coast. Although I cannot compare this unit to those of other manufacturers, the unit has met all my expectations.
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This is a great products. I have a Legend that will loose satilite contact just as soon as I got in heavy timber.. Ive been hunting several times this season already in some very thick cover and overhead foliage and I have not lost contact with the Legend HCx once.
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This is my second eTrex Legend. I decided to up grade and this one is much faster in locating my position. It can even find the satellite while indoors which my older modal could not.
I did have a few problems getting my "City Navigator" software to work on this device. Before I could add a second GPS I had to download an upgrade to Mapsource at [...]. I'm very computer illiterate and as usual I ran into problems. I completed the download (which I think I did wrong)and every time I tried to open Mapsource my computer would freeze up. I called the Garmin 800 number and I can say this was the absolute best technical support experience of my life. Michael K helped me and was extremely patient. We got my software updated and working smoothly. He even helped get my maps loaded on the GPS. I can't say enough about their Tech Support.
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