Comments on: Garmin eTrex Handheld GPS http://etrexgps.net/etrex-handheld-gps/garmin-etrex-handheld-gps/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:18:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: janine excess http://etrexgps.net/etrex-handheld-gps/garmin-etrex-handheld-gps/#comment-2362 janine excess Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:30:42 +0000 http://etrexgps.net/?p=7#comment-2362 i agree.. this thing is such a user friendly gadget.. cool! i agree.. this thing is such a user friendly gadget.. cool!

]]> By: Anonymous http://etrexgps.net/etrex-handheld-gps/garmin-etrex-handheld-gps/#comment-594 Anonymous Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:23:17 +0000 http://etrexgps.net/?p=7#comment-594 Has got all you need<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>The only problem with this GPS is that waypoint names are limited to six characters Has got all you need
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The only problem with this GPS is that waypoint names are limited to six characters

]]> By: John Ennis http://etrexgps.net/etrex-handheld-gps/garmin-etrex-handheld-gps/#comment-512 John Ennis Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:57:21 +0000 http://etrexgps.net/?p=7#comment-512 gps<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br> Factory re-conditioned with a new product guarante. Great bargin, Great service, and a great deal and believe me I have had several of these things quit in the past although Garmin has always replaced them without my asking. They stand behind what they sell. gps
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Factory re-conditioned with a new product guarante. Great bargin, Great service, and a great deal and believe me I have had several of these things quit in the past although Garmin has always replaced them without my asking. They stand behind what they sell.

]]> By: Corinne Draper http://etrexgps.net/etrex-handheld-gps/garmin-etrex-handheld-gps/#comment-548 Corinne Draper Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:46:14 +0000 http://etrexgps.net/?p=7#comment-548 This is the third one of these I have owned<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>I really like them, and this model is slightly improved over previous ones. It has an additional screen that conveniently displays additional information. It is easy to use and accurate. The first one I owned failed due to a software glitch, but Garmin provided me with a patch. I especially like the ability to download waypoints from my topographical program. <br /> <br />Get the carry case so the screen does not get scratched up. This is the third one of these I have owned
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I really like them, and this model is slightly improved over previous ones. It has an additional screen that conveniently displays additional information. It is easy to use and accurate. The first one I owned failed due to a software glitch, but Garmin provided me with a patch. I especially like the ability to download waypoints from my topographical program.

Get the carry case so the screen does not get scratched up.

]]> By: SquareMouth http://etrexgps.net/etrex-handheld-gps/garmin-etrex-handheld-gps/#comment-530 SquareMouth Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:39:47 +0000 http://etrexgps.net/?p=7#comment-530 A great device, for sure!<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>I am a new geocacher and this device is perfect. Even children can easily understand and operate this device. It is accurate to 10-15 feet of the cache in the city. It is dead on when there is little or no interference (West Virginia). I've even dropped it a couple of times and it still works like a charm. It is highly recommended in the forums of geocaching sites as well! A great device for the price. A great device, for sure!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am a new geocacher and this device is perfect. Even children can easily understand and operate this device. It is accurate to 10-15 feet of the cache in the city. It is dead on when there is little or no interference (West Virginia). I’ve even dropped it a couple of times and it still works like a charm. It is highly recommended in the forums of geocaching sites as well! A great device for the price.

]]> By: Brad Clodfelter http://etrexgps.net/etrex-handheld-gps/garmin-etrex-handheld-gps/#comment-616 Brad Clodfelter Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:38:16 +0000 http://etrexgps.net/?p=7#comment-616 garmin etrex<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>This is one easy to use unit, and extremely accurate for the price. You can read the owners manual and be operating this unit in about 1 hour or less. Forget about the other more expensive units that can cost upwards of [price] or more. This baby has more features than your average person will ever need and cost you about [price]. And anybody can use this unit without worrying about getting lost in the woods or over all the the fancy features on more expensive units which you probably aren't going to use anyway. The accuracy on mine is usually within 25 feet or less. I,ve been using mine for turkey hunting here in Missouri, and it has worked every time even in wooded area. I have even marked my house before and drove 30 miles to turkey hunt and turned it on to return home. It was within 25 feet of where I had marked the spot. What more could you asked for the price. AAA+++ garmin etrex
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is one easy to use unit, and extremely accurate for the price. You can read the owners manual and be operating this unit in about 1 hour or less. Forget about the other more expensive units that can cost upwards of [price] or more. This baby has more features than your average person will ever need and cost you about [price]. And anybody can use this unit without worrying about getting lost in the woods or over all the the fancy features on more expensive units which you probably aren’t going to use anyway. The accuracy on mine is usually within 25 feet or less. I,ve been using mine for turkey hunting here in Missouri, and it has worked every time even in wooded area. I have even marked my house before and drove 30 miles to turkey hunt and turned it on to return home. It was within 25 feet of where I had marked the spot. What more could you asked for the price. AAA+++

]]> By: Anonymous http://etrexgps.net/etrex-handheld-gps/garmin-etrex-handheld-gps/#comment-695 Anonymous Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:54:05 +0000 http://etrexgps.net/?p=7#comment-695 Wish there was more memory<br>Rating:3 out of 5 stars<br>I used this product driving across the USA and Canada, total of 15000 miles. Very accurate, reliable. Saved a lot of my time and gas. Only one thing, I wish there was more memory. Once the memory runes out, the older path of where you have been starts to get erased. I personally lost the record of where I drove in the morning by late afternoon,( if I drive containuously all day) It has a separate way point input option though, and it came out very handy. It does not work well in the concrete jungle (big cities) where you probably dont need GPS. There's too much other radio interference and tall buildings blocks the satelite signals in big cities, but instead there are many land marks and rode signs that confuses you and entertains you and afterall there are helpful to let you know ehre you are. over all, very nice product for low budget traveler and hiking purposes. love the size and burability. Wish there was more memory
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I used this product driving across the USA and Canada, total of 15000 miles. Very accurate, reliable. Saved a lot of my time and gas. Only one thing, I wish there was more memory. Once the memory runes out, the older path of where you have been starts to get erased. I personally lost the record of where I drove in the morning by late afternoon,( if I drive containuously all day) It has a separate way point input option though, and it came out very handy. It does not work well in the concrete jungle (big cities) where you probably dont need GPS. There’s too much other radio interference and tall buildings blocks the satelite signals in big cities, but instead there are many land marks and rode signs that confuses you and entertains you and afterall there are helpful to let you know ehre you are. over all, very nice product for low budget traveler and hiking purposes. love the size and burability.

]]> By: R. Miracky http://etrexgps.net/etrex-handheld-gps/garmin-etrex-handheld-gps/#comment-543 R. Miracky Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:26:31 +0000 http://etrexgps.net/?p=7#comment-543 ideal for gecoaching<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>as many people here, I decided to became a geocacher and got this device for start - it absolutely satisfy me needs and includes so many language versions that everyone can pick up his native. I do recommend to buy this GPS. ideal for gecoaching
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
as many people here, I decided to became a geocacher and got this device for start – it absolutely satisfy me needs and includes so many language versions that everyone can pick up his native. I do recommend to buy this GPS.

]]> By: John http://etrexgps.net/etrex-handheld-gps/garmin-etrex-handheld-gps/#comment-663 John Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:21:19 +0000 http://etrexgps.net/?p=7#comment-663 Great features, great price, small and easy to use<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>I've wanted to get a GPS for a long time now and recently received this one as gift. I've used it for about two weeks and am very impressed. It is very small and light and easily fits in a pocket. I bought the bike mount accessory and have mounted this on my bike. It's small enough that it doesn't add a lot of weight or get in the way. Although it lacks mapping capabilities and some more advance features, it does everything that you really need a GPS to do. <p>I live in the desert so I have not been able to test this under tree cover but - surprisingly -- it works great sitting on the passenger seat of my truck. Other units I've seen wouldn't function inside of a vehicle without an external antenna. <p>It seems to be very accurate and I have been able to get a reported accuracy of 16 feet. I was amazed at how accurately it was able to record my speed and distance traveled.<p>The manual could be written more clearly but the unit is very intuitive. I've never used a GPS before but was quickly able to figure out how to use all of the features. The buttons placemat was supposed to be designed for one hand operation. However, because the unit is so small, and I have large hands, it was a little awkward for me. I ended up using two hands to work the unit. <p>The display is readable in bright sunlight and the backlight feature makes it possible to use the unit in dimly lit situations.<p>I do have a gripe about battery life. It is supposed to run for 22 hours in "battery save mode." In regular mode, I went though my first set of batteries after about 10-12 hours of use. If you're taking this into the field - bring lots of spare batteries. Great features, great price, small and easy to use
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve wanted to get a GPS for a long time now and recently received this one as gift. I’ve used it for about two weeks and am very impressed. It is very small and light and easily fits in a pocket. I bought the bike mount accessory and have mounted this on my bike. It’s small enough that it doesn’t add a lot of weight or get in the way. Although it lacks mapping capabilities and some more advance features, it does everything that you really need a GPS to do.

I live in the desert so I have not been able to test this under tree cover but – surprisingly — it works great sitting on the passenger seat of my truck. Other units I’ve seen wouldn’t function inside of a vehicle without an external antenna.

It seems to be very accurate and I have been able to get a reported accuracy of 16 feet. I was amazed at how accurately it was able to record my speed and distance traveled.

The manual could be written more clearly but the unit is very intuitive. I’ve never used a GPS before but was quickly able to figure out how to use all of the features. The buttons placemat was supposed to be designed for one hand operation. However, because the unit is so small, and I have large hands, it was a little awkward for me. I ended up using two hands to work the unit.

The display is readable in bright sunlight and the backlight feature makes it possible to use the unit in dimly lit situations.

I do have a gripe about battery life. It is supposed to run for 22 hours in “battery save mode.” In regular mode, I went though my first set of batteries after about 10-12 hours of use. If you’re taking this into the field – bring lots of spare batteries.

]]> By: Marc http://etrexgps.net/etrex-handheld-gps/garmin-etrex-handheld-gps/#comment-658 Marc Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:33:32 +0000 http://etrexgps.net/?p=7#comment-658 Buy one... you won't regret it<br>Rating:5 out of 5 stars<br>I bought my Etrex as a gadget, but its now an indispensable part of my travels. It's well designed, functional and inexpensive. Having owned my Etrex for 6 months, I now find uses for it that I never envisaged, for example; finding my way back to a hotel in a strange town at 3 in the morning after a party. Having previously marked the position as we left the hotel, it steered us, effortlessly through a maze of suburban streets, right back to the door. I would point out though, that since it has no 'base map', you really need a programme such as Autoroute to input your desination, if you are going somewhere for the first time. Just jot down the Lat and Longtitude and key them in. A terrific peice of technology. Buy one… you won’t regret it
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought my Etrex as a gadget, but its now an indispensable part of my travels. It’s well designed, functional and inexpensive. Having owned my Etrex for 6 months, I now find uses for it that I never envisaged, for example; finding my way back to a hotel in a strange town at 3 in the morning after a party. Having previously marked the position as we left the hotel, it steered us, effortlessly through a maze of suburban streets, right back to the door. I would point out though, that since it has no ‘base map’, you really need a programme such as Autoroute to input your desination, if you are going somewhere for the first time. Just jot down the Lat and Longtitude and key them in. A terrific peice of technology.

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