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Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Handheld GPS Receiver

 
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Key Features
  • GPS Type: Handheld (Outdoor)
  • Form Factor: Handheld
  • Map capabilities: Internal, Download maps
  • Enhanced accuracy: WAAS enabled
  • Input Method: Thumb Stick
  • Receiver Type: 12 Channels
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Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.0
 
Based on 45 reviews
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Rating Distribution
Pros
  • Accurate (3)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Portable (1)
  • Good Quality (1)
  • Compact (1)
Cons
  • Lacks features (2)
  • Poor Quality (2)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
It's Good For
  • Hunting (5)
  • Camping (5)
  • Adventure (5)
  • Navigation (4)
  • Travel (4)
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Garmin not reliable

Date of Review:  Apr 11, 2005
Review: I purchased a Garmin Vista about 2 years ago and the mouse button broke. It wouldn't mouse right which meant you couldn't reset the trip computer. I did like everything else about the unit. I mostly used it as a cycling computer and for driving. A...
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  2.0

by: ekimsepol
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
The color screen is very easy to read...
Cons
Garmins reliability is pretty bad.
 
25 out of 25 people found this review helpful.

Nice feature, poor reception

Date of Review:  Jun 5, 2002
The Bottom Line: Nice compact unit packed with lots of features, but the poor reception makes it only when you using it in an open area.
Review: I bought this unit with Magellan Meridian at the same time so I can do a side-by-side comparison. (See my review for the Magellan Meridian on this site as well).
If you wondering why I pick up the top of the line eTrex along with low end...
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  3.0

by: skyview18
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Small, lots of feature, nice display,...
Cons
poor reception, no memory expansion
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Great little GPS receiver

Date of Review:  Jul 31, 2002
The Bottom Line: For outdoor use, and occassional in-car navigation, it's hard to beat the eTrex Vista.
Review: I bought a Vista for hiking/backpacking and in-car navigation. On a recent backpacking trip, the Vista performed well. It would lose signal reception in the trees but would then lock on in a clearing right away. The high-resolution display is sharp...
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  4.0

by: mountain_mike
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Small size. Great display. Lots of...
Cons
No external antenna mount. Memory not...
 
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

E Trex Vista

Date of Review:  Aug 29, 2006
The Bottom Line: Trail navigation, hiking & teaching nav. skills: Buy It. Finding streets in your car: Don't Buy It.
Review: Had it for three years now. Found out that you MUST calibrate the compass unless you want to be confused. I'm a traditional navigator with compass/map, stars, etcetera. Going electronic seemed natural for me but it takes time to get used to. When...
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  5.0

by: rob-afkbrb
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Versatile, small, water resistant, easy...
Cons
Battery life sux, limited gpsr map...
 
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Compact and powerful!

Date of Review:  Jul 8, 2002
The Bottom Line: A very compact and powerful GPS unit. Would benefit from a faster dual-USB&Serial connection. Built in map good, addon maps quite expensive. Good value for the money.
Review: I had originally picked up a Garmin ETrex Venture, which is physically identical to the Vista, however only has a 1mb built-in points of interest database, and has no ability to load in mapsets (point data only).

I decided that if I was...
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  4.0

by: nogami
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Small, lightweight, waterproof, large...
Cons
Slow serial connection, battery life a...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Great GPS hampered by poor antenna design

Date of Review:  Jan 20, 2002
The Bottom Line: A great unit hampered by poor antenna performance. If the Vista had an external antenna jack it would get my excellent rating.
Review: I've had my eTrek Vista for almost a year, and overall it is a capable unit. I use it mostly for hiking, but have used it in my car on occasion.

The Vista runs on two AA batteries, or can be powered via an interface cable to through a...
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  3.0

by: Rubatoguy
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Small Size, can upload/download data to...
Cons
Poor antenna reception, no provision...
 
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Awesome Little GPS Unit

Date of Review:  Apr 30, 2007
The Bottom Line: The bottom line is that I would get this if I could only have one GPS for all uses and on a modest budget
Review: This is a great little GPS unit.
I have used one, both for recreation and at work for the past three years.
I really like the tracking features, and I also really like the go to feature. It is readable in the dark with the back light. It...
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  4.0

by: shawnft
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Very versatile and useful
Cons
too big for some things, too little for...
 
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

So so unit

Date of Review:  Jul 23, 2007
Review: Extremely slow to acquire signals. Typical accuracy is greater than 20 meters. Selector button works intermittently if at all making it most frustrating when trying to mark a waypoint. It does have great battery life and communicates effortlessly...
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  2.0

by: emjt
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Interfacing ability with other...
Cons
This unit will not bring you close...
 
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Nice unit, nice price

Date of Review:  Apr 12, 2005
Review: I bought this gps originally for my motorcycle and have used ti in my car as well. It has great mapping features and is compact enough to fit in your pocket. It requires Mapsource software by Garmin which is very user friendly. I would recommend...
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  4.0

by: piggiwacked
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
compact, easy to use, great price,...
Cons
small black and white screen can be...
 
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Garmin Vista

Date of Review:  Jun 30, 2005
Review: I have used this gps in just about every environment and the gps continues to work after all the abuse I put it through. The size is perfect and the Vista is easy to use. I am very happy with this product. Two things I would have liked to have with...
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  4.0

by: sbellville
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Great size and easy to use.
Cons
No external antenna. No programmable...
 

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