Comments on: Garmin eTrex Vista Cx http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-etrex-vista-cx/ GPS Reviews for Garmin, Magellan, TomTom, and other GPS Systems Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:27:52 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Jack W http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-etrex-vista-cx/#comment-42160 Jack W Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:02:19 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=589#comment-42160 I am looking to purchase a new GPS and can't find any reviews on the (new?) etrax vista hcx. how does it compare to the Delorme pn-20. I will be using it in wildland fires. can I download and upload info and get sattelite infor I am looking to purchase a new GPS and can’t find any reviews on the (new?) etrax vista hcx. how does it compare to the Delorme pn-20. I will be using it in wildland fires. can I download and upload info and get sattelite infor

]]> By: D L http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-etrex-vista-cx/#comment-39992 D L Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:31:47 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=589#comment-39992 I have had the eTrex Vista Cx for a couple of months, and overall it is pretty good. The only complaint I have is the difficulty of using NiMH batteries (rechargeables), because of their low voltage (1.2V), even though there is a setting to select NiMH batteries it doesn't work. However, it runs for a very long time on regular Alkaline batteries, so it isn't a huge drawback, more annoying than anything. The best part about it is the use with Google Earth and/or mapping software for topographical display. With Google Earth ($20/year version) you can download waypoints, routes and track data that includes mile-per-hour averages and altitudes. It would be nice if they included an accessory or two, but it is overall a good buy. I paid $299 for it in a store, only because I could compare the models with a salesman that knew about the products. You can find them for $229 or so on-line if you know something about your requirements. I have had the eTrex Vista Cx for a couple of months, and overall it is pretty good. The only complaint I have is the difficulty of using NiMH batteries (rechargeables), because of their low voltage (1.2V), even though there is a setting to select NiMH batteries it doesn’t work. However, it runs for a very long time on regular Alkaline batteries, so it isn’t a huge drawback, more annoying than anything.

The best part about it is the use with Google Earth and/or mapping software for topographical display. With Google Earth ($20/year version) you can download waypoints, routes and track data that includes mile-per-hour averages and altitudes. It would be nice if they included an accessory or two, but it is overall a good buy. I paid $299 for it in a store, only because I could compare the models with a salesman that knew about the products. You can find them for $229 or so on-line if you know something about your requirements.

]]> By: William Forest http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-etrex-vista-cx/#comment-18783 William Forest Mon, 01 Jan 2007 02:25:44 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=589#comment-18783 I have had the eTrex Vista Cx for almost a month and would highly recommend it. It is fairly accurate in all conditions including in the city. I was also extremely impressed with its accuracy to measure speed in cars. With it I have located 4 geocaches. I do question its "waterproofness", however. I have no complaints and only glory for it. I have had the eTrex Vista Cx for almost a month and would highly recommend it. It is fairly accurate in all conditions including in the city. I was also extremely impressed with its accuracy to measure speed in cars. With it I have located 4 geocaches. I do question its “waterproofness”, however. I have no complaints and only glory for it.

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