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Ken
Nova Scotia Canada
October 17, 2009
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NICE UNIT BUT
I upgraded from the B&W legend this spring to this one. I like it very much but would change a couple of things. needs a bit larger screen for older eyes. the soft rubber around the edge of the unit is bubbling and is puckered up in places I don't think it is going to last. other than that I like it.
Pros: easy to run, good battery life, compact.
Cons: workmanship is a bit shoddy, screen a bit small
Recommend: YES
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mr.canoehead
Victoria, BC
September 29, 2009
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GREAT GEOCACHING GPS
I have purchased several of these now over the past two years, mainly for my students to use Geocaching. It has a very friendly interface, and the reception is surprisingly good - important out here in the land of rocks and trees. I was a little disappointed that there was no internal memory, as I only need to store a few MB of maps, but SD cards are cheap these days.
Pros: good reception and easy to use with geocaching
Cons: no internal memory
Recommend: YES
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Bob
Columbus, Ohio
September 23, 2009
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NO SURE
Returned this gps for an Oregon 200 because the screen was too small.
Recommend: NO OPINION
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Jay
Winnipeg, MB
August 26, 2009
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VERY VERSATILE GPS
I bought the HCx primarily for use on my motor scooter and bicycle. As others have pointed out, you need to purchase mapping software (I'm using MetroGuide Canada) to take advantage of the HCx's very good trip routing capabilities. I applaud Garmin for including a printed manual with the HCx. Unfortunately, the manual doesn't cover some of the finer points of creating and modifying routes (e.g., how to change the order of waypoints). I had to learn these things by trial-and-error. Note: if you are planning on using Garmin's handlebar mount kit for the HCx, disregard the instructions to replace the battery cover with the one included in the kit. That cover doesn't fit the HCx. Instead, use the "auxiliary mount adapter" that comes with the HCx to attach the GPS to the mount.
Pros: quickly finds satellites, excellent battery life.
Recommend: YES
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ezmt
Crossfield, AB
May 22, 2009
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OUR 1ST
Our first GPS, works good for our needs (mostly geocaching). Took a little getting used to but that was probably user error more than the unit not working right.
Cons: can be a little slow at times when you change dire
Recommend: YES
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City Hunter
Quebec, Canada
May 20, 2009
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VERSATILE GPS
Compact, easy to operate & removal memory card micro SD card great. Can navigate in town or at your favorite hunting spot.
Best GPS for the city navigator & outdoorsman combined.
Pros: best bang for the buck.
Cons: screen may seem small at times but managable
Recommend: YES
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Jason
Crystal, MN
April 6, 2009
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THE PERFECT HAND-HELD GPS UNIT
This great little handheld has come in handy many times since I bought it. After using an old monochrome-screened Garmin eTrex Legend for a number of years, this was a great upgrade! Satellite discovery is fast, even from in my basement, something I was unable to claim before. The color screen is very sharp, but can be dim if you don't use the backlight. With the backlight on, it is brilliant. The device will also switch to a different color scheme at night for easier viewing in low light so as not to affect your eyes.
The only con I had for the device is the onboard map... It's very limited. It listed none of the surface streets around me save for the highways and freeways that run nearby. I had to buy the City Navigator map upgrade from Garmin to get the full set of maps on the device. Once this is done, however, it's perfect. They also offer a number of other maps, and I'll be getting the national park topographical maps as well next.
Pros: weight, discovery, battery life, color
Cons: onboard map is severly lacking
Recommend: YES
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Snowfighter
Monastery, Nova Scotia
March 27, 2009
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A VERY NICE UNIT
I have been using an e-trex legend (blue ) for about 3 years geocaching and on ground search & rescue and liked it very much. I had an ond GPS V that I used in the truck for highway trips. To make a long story short the GPS V died so I got the e-trex Legend HCx to replace it. I have used it on a few geocaches and it is very good. I have downloaded all the topo maps of the maritimes on the little memory card (an extra) and have plenty of room for waypoints and tracks. In the future I'll be getting a card with roads and streets as then maybe when I use that function the GPS won't be sending me on shortcuts where there isn't any access to the highway.
Pros: colour screen, easy to navigate
Cons: screen a bit small,
Recommend: YES
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The_Caper
Ontario, Canada
February 23, 2009
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FANTASTIC PRODUCT
I am currently using the Legend HCx with the TOPO Canada maps and it works great! The color screen is easy to read,the functions of the HCx were easy to learn and navigate through. The 2 AA batteries last longer in this unit than I have seen with any other products.
I purchased this item along with the RAM mount for the car as it has turn by turn routing, which paired with the City Navigator maps makes this a great all around portable navigator.
I highly recommend the Legend HCx for hiking trails or driving across North America.
Cheers.
Pros: to many to list
Cons: none that i have noted thus far
Recommend: YES
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Macka_Splaff
Grand Pre, NS
January 27, 2009
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THE REAL DEAL IN GPS
Originally bought a base model Garmin H. Decided to upgrade to the Legend HCx. No regrets, there is so much in this little package. Does everything that I need a GPS to do and it's size makes it easy to take just about anywhere. Highly recommend this model.
Pros: very accurate. long battery life. easy to operate.
Cons: how frustrating, i can't think of one.
Recommend: YES
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Dave Burr
December 6, 2008
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A PERFECT ADDITION TO YOUR TACKLE BOX!
I bought a Legend HCx in March in time for a fishing trip in northern Manitoba. I enjoy fishing with my buddies who are able to find their way around much easier than I am. With the Legend I was able to mark waypoints as well as two tracks on the lake to our favorite fishing spots. Once this was done, I had no trouble finding my way back which was about 15km. The Legend has given me confidence on the lake and will be a great tool to use on other lakes in the future. As a matter of interest, on the second day we were there this year, two boats came in to the dock where we were staying as we were leaving in the morning. We found out later that day that this group were staying at another spot on the lake but had got lost the day before and had spent the night on the lake. They got to where we were by following another boater in the morning. The lake we were on has 1000 miles of shore line so not a good place to get lost on. What they needed was a Legend HCx in their boat...they would have had no trouble finding their way home. Their expensive boats and fishing gear didn't help them do that. The legend is easy to use/read and the manual that is included provides detailed information on all the functions. Buy one, you will love it!
Recommend: YES
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(4.5 based on 11 ratings).
