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Garmin eTrex Vista HCx


Garmin eTrex Vista HCx
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#  Recent Questions User Replies Latest Post
1.  How to download backroad new brunswick maps to my etrax Allen 1 42 days ago
2.  Saving tracks Ron 4 54 days ago
3.  Availability Hilda Lucia Torres 1 256 days ago
4.  Where to get a Garmin Etrex Vista Handbook? Michael (Joe) Roberts 1 281 days ago
5.  City Navigator North America Jim 1 356 days ago
6.  Does the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx have Russian? Evgen 1 1.2 years ago
7.  Does the eTrex Vista have the Spanish language? albucre 1 1.3 years ago
8.  How to hold the gps for the ecompass? James 3 1.4 years ago
9.  Is the map available on DVD? Jeff 2 1.4 years ago
10.  Can Blue Charts be used with the eTrex HCx Receiver? Charicia 1 1.5 years ago
11.  Comparison between the Legend HCX vs Vista HCX? William 1 1.5 years ago
12.  How can you tell if a GPS has the track back feature? gemgirl 1 1.5 years ago
13.  What is a good GPS for all terrain 4X4? Mario 1 1.5 years ago
14.  How is the coverage of the Basemap loaded on Extrex Vista HCx? Mike 1 1.5 years ago
15.  What is actually included as per the "basemap"? Ken 1 1.5 years ago

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Product Information

Manufacturer: Garmin Category: GPS Units Type: Outdoor GPS
Model: 010-00630-00 SKU: ETREXVISTAHCX UPC: 753759076153
Announced: June 4, 2007 First Shipped: July 1, 2007 Weight: 1.044 lbs.

User Manual

User Manual, English: Garmin eTrex Vista HCx User Manual, English (PDF)
User Manual, French: Garmin eTrex Vista HCx User Manual, French (PDF)

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» Mapwork at Sentinel Pass
MapworkValley of the Ten Peaks from the Passby Andrea Murland on July 3, 2012    4,133 views
A beautiful hike up to Sentinel Pass in July 2010. The topo map on my Vista HCx got well-used on the hike and at the top to try and identify the peaks that we were looking at in all directions. … (view more)
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RAM Mountby Mark Lane on March 25, 2010    11,076 views
Just received my new RAM Mount and promptly attached it to my favorite boat. Here’s my Garmin eTrex Vista HCx attached to the kayak using the RAM Mount. I took it for a test spin this afternoon on Flint Creek. The … (view more)

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Written by paul
Toronto, ON
November 17, 2012
VISTA HCX
to 13coach13: I owned one in excellent condition. Hardly used. no box or manual. you can have it for $100 postage. se … More
•Pros: solid build
•Cons: small screen
•Recommend? YES
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Written by 13coach13
Brantford, ON
October 29, 2012
I did a lot of research before purchasing several for my business (I set up educational programming for schools, cam … More
•Pros: very kid friendly, accurate, easy to read
•Cons: discontinued
•Recommend? YES
12 viewers found this helpful.
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Written by Mexican Flores
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
August 23, 2012
BOUGHT FOR GEOCACHING
Excellent tool for geocaching. Has not let me down yet. Easy to use and simple to understand. … More
•Pros: precise in finding locations.
•Cons: have to turn up the screen brightness every time.
•Recommend? YES
15 viewers found this helpful.
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Written by Gary
Nova Scotia, Canada
July 21, 2012
GREAT MACHINE
The Garmin eTrex Vista HCx meets all of our expectations. Bigger screen than the old Vista we had and it's in colour. … More
•Pros: compact with a bigger screen. accurate. on fast.
•Cons: geocaches go to the waypoints window.
•Recommend? YES
18 viewers found this helpful.
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Written by Justin
Arizona
July 18, 2012
WORKS WELL
Works well, gets me within a few feet of my destination. I have no regrets. The batter life is good, the screen is nic … More
•Pros: battery life, color screen, glare free.
•Cons: map, calibration, screen brighness
•Recommend? YES
19 viewers found this helpful.

Manufacturer Description

Neither deep foliage, nor canyons phase the rugged Garmin eTrex Vista HCx. Its high-sensitivity receiver holds a GPS signal in the toughest environments. Similar to the Vista Cx, this handheld navigator also has a bright color screen, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD card slot and automatic routing for wherever adventure takes you.

Enjoy Clear Reception
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear - whether you're in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Get Your Bearings
The Garmin eTrex Vista HCx has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Expand Your Memory
Adding maps is easier than ever with the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx's microSD card slot. Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microSD cards with MapSource data for your land and sea excursions. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.

Take It Anywhere
Like the rest of the eTrex series, the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx is lightweight and compact - the perfect size for all your travels.

Other Garmin eTrex Vista HCx features:

  • Waterproof, so it can withstand the elements or an accidental dunk in water.
  • Crisp 256-color, sunlight-readable display makes it easy to distinguish map details - plus, it looks fantastic
  • Fast USB computer connection so you can transfer waypoints and other data to your computer
  • eTrex Vista HCx: Lock onto the great outdoors.

Features and Tips

Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common

eTrex Vista HCx features

, along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item.

  • 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
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: yes
  • PC interface: USB
  • RoHS version available: yes
Maps & Memory:
  • Basemap: yes
  • Ability to add maps: yes
  • Built-in memory: no
  • Accepts data cards: microSD card (not included)
  • Waypoints: 1000
  • Routes: 50
  • Track log: 10,000 points, 20 saved tracks

Specifications

 General
1.  Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.2 x 2.2 x 1.2 inches (10.7 x 5.6 x 3.0 cm)
2.  Display size, WxH: 1.3 x 1.7 inches (3.3 x 4.3 cm)
3.  Display resolution, WxH: 176 x 220 pixels
4.  Display type: 256 level color TFT
5.  Weight: 5.5 oz (156 g) with batteries
6.  Battery: 2 AA batteries (Not included)
7.  Battery life: 25 hours
8.  Waterproof: Yes (IPX7)
9.  GPS-enabled: Yes
10.  Floats: No
11.  High-sensitivity receiver: Yes
12.  PC interface: USB
13.  RoHS version available: Yes
14.  Preloaded maps: No
15.  Ability to add maps: Yes
16.  Street Map Compatible: Yes
17.  Topographic Map Compatible: Yes
18.  Marine Software Compatible: Yes
19.  Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: Yes
20.  Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible: No
21.  Built-in memory: No
22.  Accepts data cards: microSD data card
23.  Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
 Automotive
24.  Routes: 50
25.  Basemap: Yes
26.  Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): No
27.  Speaker Location: Internal Buzzer
28.  Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : No
29.  Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): No
30.  3D map view: No
31.  Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): Yes
32.  Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): No
33.  Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): No
34.  Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): No
35.  Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): No
36.  Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): Yes
37.  Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: No
38.  FM traffic compatible: No
39.  XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: No
40.  MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: No
41.  Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): No
42.  Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): No
43.  MP3 player: No
44.  Audio book player: No
45.  Picture viewer: No
46.  Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): No
47.  World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: No
48.  Touchscreen: No
49.  Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): No
50.  Antenna Type: Internal
51.  External Antenna Jack: None
52.  Remote control: No
53.  FM transmitter: No
54.  Headphone jack/audio line-out: No
55.  Audio/video input/output: No
56.  Dead reckoning: No
57.  Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): No
58.  Automotive-friendly: No
59.  Motorcycle-friendly: No
60.  Lane Assist No
 Outdoor
61.  Track log: 10,000 points, 20 saved tracks
62.  Electronic compass: Yes (standard)
63.  Barometric altimeter: Yes
64.  Hunt/fish calendar: Yes
65.  Sun and moon information: Yes
66.  Tide tables: No
67.  Area calculation: Yes
68.  Geocaching mode: Yes
69.  Outdoor GPS games: Yes
70.  Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): No
 Fitness
71.  Sport Watch No
 Marine
72.  Portable Yes
73.  Marine Auto Guidance No
74.  Radar compatible No
75.  Sonar compatible No
76.  CANet® compatible No
77.  Marine Network™ compatible No
78.  Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position) No
79.  Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio) No
80.  Audible alarms Yes
81.  XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible No
82.  NMEA input/output No

 
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