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Garmin eTrex Vista HCx
If you want to have a GPS receiver that can work perfectly in any terrain conditions, then Garmin eTrex Vista HCx is your choice. Not even the deep canyons nor the toughest environments can bring this device down.
Designed by Garmin Ltd, this handheld navigator was developed to provide navigational aid to outdoor enthusiasts even in the most difficult to reach spots. Unlike its predecessor, the Vista Cx, this product has a high-sensitivity receiver which is capable of holding a GPS signal in all types of terrain.
Aside from having a clear reception, this product uses cutting edge, WAAS, technology. This means that this state of the art GPS device can detect your location instantly with accuracy. With this kind of technology, it is beneficial for your safety and comfort.
Physically, this product is compact and doesn’t weigh much. Its display screen has a diagonal length of two inches and has a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. It has a 256-color display type, which is sunlight-readable. This is extremely helpful in reading your map in bright daylight. The button layout is also a plus factor with this device. With the five buttons placed on its sides, this device can be operated by a single hand, and it leaves the front part to the display screen clear and clutter free. The Vista HCx is powered by 2 AA batteries with a running battery life of 25 hours.
The Vista HCx includes other features as well that add up to its efficiency as a product. Just like the old Vista Cx, it possesses a microSD card slot, a barometric altimeter, an electronic compass, and an automatic routing application.
The microSD card slot enables you to add new maps using preloaded MapSource data cards. This device has a built-in basemap, which helps in giving you information on certain locations across the states. But with MapSource data cards, you will be able to have a more detailed map than the usual basemap. Transferring data to your Vista HCx is not that difficult either. All you have to do is load the MapSource card into the card slot, and let your GPS device do the rest. It will automatically provide you routes and directions leading towards your destination.
The barometric altimeter allows the GPS device to track any variances in the atmospheric pressure. When this happens, the altimeter can pinpoint the specific altitude you’re at. Moreover, it can also be utilized to denote weather changes.
Another facinating detail with this product is its electronic compass. It is highly beneficial in giving your current course or position, even if while standing still.
Other features of the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx include the IPX7 waterproof casing, a built-in patch antenna, thousand waypoints with complete graphics, a USB interface for data transfer, custom POIs (point of interests), a hunting/fishing calendar, sun/moon information, geocaching, and area calculations. If, in any case, the unit gets damaged, it is backed with a year warranty from the manufacturer.
Here is what other Garmin eTrex Vista HCx users have said about the product.
“This is such a fantastic technology. It is user-friendly and efficient in picking up signals from satellites. It unmistakably exceeded my expectations.”
“The Vista HCx is worth every penny. It is very handy and light. It's menu is not that complicated. As a matter of fact, it didn’t take me long to learn everything about this device. I shall recommend this product to every outdoor enthusiast out there.”
“I am extremely happy with this GPS device. I am fascinated with its high sensitivity. I also adore its automatic routing capability, and I had no problems loading maps into the device.
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