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Garmin eTrex Legend HCx Personal Navigator |  | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $269.99
Buy New: $182.54
as of 7/31/2010 21:15 CDT details
You Save: $87.45 (32%)
New (56) Used (4) from $139.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  71 reviews
Sales Rank: 1312
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: 20
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 176 x 220
Display Size: 2
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Size: Garmin Part #010-00629-00
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 2.2 x 1.2 x 4.2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: eTrex Legend HCx
Model: eTrex Legend HCx
UPC: 753759071097
EAN: 0753759071097
ASIN: B000PDR27G
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| 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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Product Description
High-sensitivity, Waas-enabled Gps Receiver Provides Peak Performance In Any Environment Lightweight, Compact & Waterproof Built-in Basemap With Automatic Routing Capability Features 1.7"h X 1.3"w Screen With 256-level Color Tft Display Connects To Computer's Usb For High-speed Map Downloads Includes Micro Secure Digital Card (tm) Card Slot For Optional Mapsource(r) Mapping Software Pre-programmed Micro Secure Digital Card (tm) Cards Available With Map Information Including Topographic Maps, Bluechart(r) Marine Charts, Detailed Inland Lake Maps & Turn-by-turn Street Data Based On Premium Navteq (tm) Mapping Data Automatic Track Log With 20 Saved Tracks Stores Up To 1,000 Waypoints & 50 Routes Provides Automatic Turn-by-turn Directions With Optional Auto Navigation Kit Audible Beeper Alarm With Configurable Tones 4-way Cursor For Smooth, 1-hand Operation 25-hour Battery Life With 2 Required Aa Batteries Limited 1-year Warranty
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.
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 The Right GPS for my needs! July 26, 2010
Charline P Manning (Little Rock, USA)
I took a lot of time making my decision which Garmin to buy for my hiking and boat ventures. I have owned Garmin GPS's for over 15 years. I talked to friends who purchased GPS's in the last couple of years. I read all the reviews I could find. The Garmin eTrex Legend HCx Personal Navigator meets my needs best. I just spend 8 days in the Colorado Rockies' hiking and rafting the Arkansas River. I came home and back loaded my trip to my computer, this was an important part for me, I like to see where I have been, as well as know where I am. I found it easy to use, easy to setup, each to save my track logs and waypoints. The price was also important. One thing to always remember when you buy any GPS you will need to add other items to make it complete for your personal needs: TOPO Map software, extra MicroSD cards, 12 Volt Car Power Cable and Carrying Case.
Great Equipment July 19, 2010
Kris S. (Eau Claire, WI)
My husband and I purchased this for our son to go geocaching. We also purchased the kit to mount it on his bicycle, as he likes to take road trips. He was the last person in his group of geocachers to get a GPS unit and they all love his so much, they always use his. Our friends love it so much, they have decided they are going to replace their Lowrance model with this model. It is very easy to use and very accurate. It gets you within just a few feet of the cache. It seems fairly easy on batteries as well. I highly recommend this.
 Joystick button issue! June 27, 2010
Expat Kiwi (Springfield, MA)
I've used an eTrex H for years and decided it was time to upgrade to a newer model that would allow for uploading topo maps. I didn't need all the bells and whistles of the eTrex Vista HCx so it finally came down to the eTrex Legend HCx or the GPS 60CSx. The 60CSx was just a little to bulky for my needs and also doesn't allow for easy one handed operation like the eTrex models. So I settled on the eTrex Legend HCx and ordered one from Amazon to get the best price.
The GPS arrived from Amazon - so far so good. After reading the instruction manual and uploading some detailed topo maps for the Catskill Mountains I was looking forward to trying it out in the hills.
After using it in the hills I can report that the little joystick like button located on the front of the unit is a real PITA. If like me you slip your GPS into your pocket while hiking along before pulling it out every so often you will find that the joystick button gets knocked and has probably saved a waypoint that you didn't expect.
In summary the unit works great technically.....just in practice unless you plan to hold it in your hand ALL the time then expect to have some fun if the joystick button gets knocked about while you hike.
p.s. Notice to Garmin. Please recess it or allow user to disable the joystick button.
etrex Legend June 24, 2010
akchrish (Fairbanks, AK)
Nice, compact unit. Sturdy and fairly easy to use. The joystick, might be better as a touchpad or some such thing. The accuracy is where this item really shines. All in all a good deal and I will probably warm to it the more I use it.
 Advertising does not emphasize requirement for "optional" maps! May 30, 2010
James C. Kellett (Harrisonburg, VA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Unlike the eTrex that finally broke after several years use, this new one comes with a "basemap" that is for all intents and purposes, useless - nothing but interstates and major roads. Buried in the Amazon advert, there is a warning that optional maps are available, but what caught me is that it DOES ship with MapSource, and MapSource with the older eTrex DID contain detailed maps!
I got stuck with having to spend another $80 to get the same level of detail that used to come free . . .
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