Features
Overview
High-sensitivity GPS receiver; barometric altimeter; electronic compass; accepts microSD cards; 25 hr AA battery life.
Features
- 256 colour sunlight readable display
- High sensitivity GPS receiver
- 10,000 track log points
- 1,000 waypoints & 50 routes
- Basemap - Atlantic Recreational
- Expandable Memory
- Turn-by-turn street level guidance - with optional auto. kit (no voice)
- Compatible with TOPO GB, BlueChart marine and MapSource street level mapping
- Geocaching Mode
- Outdoor GPS games
- Fishing and hunting calendar
- Sun and moon information
- Area calculation
- Barometric altimeter and electronic compass
- 25 Hours AA battery life
Product Screen Shots
Package Includes
- eTrex Vista HCx
- Basemap - Atlantic Recreational
- USB interface cable
- MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager CD
- Wrist strap
- User Manual & Quick Start Guide
Our Comment
Similar to the eTrex Vista Cx, the new HCx features a high sensitivity receiver which means that it can hold a signal in the toughest of environments. The GPS has a bright colour display, an electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still, and a barometric altimeter that tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can also use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
The GPS is compatible with the full range of Garmin's MapSource range of cartograghy including topographic, automotive and marine mapping and has a memory card slot to take preloaded MapSource microSD cards. Other features include long battery life and the ability to switch to automotive mode for turn-by-turn routing on roads.