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Garmin eTrex Vista HCx

Product Code: 010-00630-01
Shop now for Garmin eTrex Vista HCx

Garmin eTrex Vista HCx

Product Code: 010-00630-01
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

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Package Includes

  • eTrex Vista HCx
  • Basemap - Atlantic Recreational
  • USB interface cable
  • MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager CD
  • Wrist strap
  • User Manual & Quick Start Guide
Specs

Technical Specification

Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Product Code: 010-00630-01

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.2" x 2.2" x 1.2" (10.7 x 5.6 x 3.0 cm)
Display size, WxH: 1.3" x 1.7" (3.3 x 4.3 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 176 x 220 pixels
Display type: 256 level color TFT
Weight: 5.5 oz (156 g) with batteries
Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included)
Battery life: 25 hours
Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
Floats: no
High-sensitivity receiver: no
PC interface: USB
RoHS version available: yes

Maps & Memory:
Basemap: yes, Atlantic Recreational
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: no
Accepts data cards: microSD card (not included)
Waypoints: 1,000
Routes: 50
Track log: 10,000 points, 20 saved tracks

Features:
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): yes
Electronic compass: yes
Barometric altimeter: yes
Geocaching mode: yes
Outdoor GPS games: yes
Hunt/fish calendar: yes
Sun and moon information: yes
Tide tables: no
Area calculation: yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes


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.