Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS Receiver

Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS Receiver Review

Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS Receiver Feature

• High-Sensitivity, WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver Provides Peak Performance In Any Environment
• Built-In Basemap Includes Lakes, Rivers, Cities, Interstates, National & State Highways, Railroads & Coastlines
• Features A 1.7-InchH X 1.3-InchW Screen With 256-Level Color Tft
• Usb Compatible For High-Speed Map Downloads
• 24 Mb Of Internal Memory Allows User To Load Waypoints & Routes From The Included Mapsource Trip & Waypoint Manager Software

eTrex Venture HC is an essential for any outdoor excursion. It features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for peak performance in any environment and includes 24 megabytes (MB) of internal memory, a detailed basemap and crisp color screen.

An essential for any outdoor excursion.

The H series marries high-sensitivity GPS with full-featured mapping, for a superb portable receiver.

Basemap contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways and coastlines.

Make trip planning simple for your next outdoor adventure with the included MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager.

Proven Performance and Full-Featured Mapping

Clear Reception
The Garmin eTrex Venture HC helps you navigate through the toughest terrain. The unit is equipped with a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, which 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 traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the Venture HC to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Intuitive Operation
At the same time, the Venture HC's easy-to-use menu lets you create and view waypoints (up to 500), save and view 10 track logs, access setup features, and more. It even offers 24 MB of internal memory and a detailed basemap, so you can load waypoints and routes from the included MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software and add map detail from Garmin's entire line of optional MapSource mapping products.

Besides appreciating its small size, outdoorsmen will also be happy with the Venture HC's unique button layout, with five buttons located on either side of the unit. The benefits of this design are twofold: First, the Venture HC is a breeze to operate with just one hand, and, second, with the buttons on both sides of the unit, the bulk of the front is dedicated to the 256-color, sunlight-readable TFT display. This makes it easy to distinguish map details regardless of the time of day.

Comprehensive Basemap
The Venture HC's Americas Recreational basemap, meanwhile, contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads, and coastlines--in short, a host of helpful details for your outdoor adventures.

The map covers the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central and South America.

And More...
Other details include an IPX7 waterproof housing, a built-in patch antenna, a USB interface, a hunt/fish calendar, sun and moon information, and a geocaching mode.

The Venture HC, which runs for up to 14 hours on a pair of AA batteries (not included), measures 2.2 by 4.2 by 1.2 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.

Trip and Waypoint Manager

Make trip planning simple for your next outdoor adventure with the included MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager. This computer software allows you to transfer waypoints, routes and tracks between your Garmin device and your computer. For reference, Trip and Waypoint Manager provides general worldwide maps that include interstates, motorways, political boundaries, principal cities and towns, oceans and other general reference details to place your GPS data in context.

What's in the Box

eTrex Venture HC, Basemap, MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager Software, USB Cable, Wrist Strap, Quick Start Guide, User's Manual.

Celestron Retrace Lite - White

Celestron Retrace Lite - White Review

Celestron Retrace Lite - White Feature

• Stores up to 5 locations
• Displays distances to the locations
• Works anywhere in the world
• Runs on 2 AAA batteries
• Water Resistant

The Celestron® reTrace® Lite is a hand-held GPS device that assists you in retracing your steps and keeps you from getting lost! Unlike complex GPS products, the reTrace device is simple and easy to use. It runs on 2 AAA batteries and comes with a carabiner clip and carrying pouch.

Garmin Oregon 400T 3-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS Unit with Preloaded Topographic Maps

Garmin Oregon 400T 3-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS Unit with Preloaded Topographic Maps Review

Garmin Oregon 400T 3-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS Unit with Preloaded Topographic Maps Feature

• Rugged, waterproof handheld GPS with 3-inch color touchscreen
• Preloaded U.S. topographic maps, 3-D map view and a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief
• Wireless exchange of user routes, tracks, waypoints, geocaches and images
• Features microSD slot for easily updating maps; supports GPX geocaching files
• Extras include barometric altimeter, electronic compass, picture viewer

Get in touch with your wild side with Oregon 400t. This next-generation handheld features a rugged, touchscreen along with preloaded topographic maps, 3-D map views, a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD card slot, picture viewer and more. Even exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. Oregon 400t leads the way with a tough, 3" (7.62 cm) diagonal, sunlight-readable, color, touchscreen display. Its easy-to-use interface means you’ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 400t is built to withstand the elements; bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator. Oregon's preloaded U.S. or European topographic maps, 3-D map view and a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief give you all the tools for serious climbing or hiking. Map detail includes national, state and local parks and forests, along with terrain contours, elevation information, trails, rivers, lakes and points of interest. Just in case you're wondering how steep that hill really is, Oregon's 3-D map view helps you visualize your surroundings, giving you a better perspective of the elevation.

Garmin GPSMAP 78 2.6-Inch Marine GPS Navigator and Worldwide Chartplotter

Garmin GPSMAP 78 2.6-Inch Marine GPS Navigator and Worldwide Chartplotter Review

Garmin GPSMAP 78 2.6-Inch Marine GPS Navigator and Worldwide Chartplotter Feature

• Marine-friendly handheld with high-sensitivity GPS receiver and 2.6-inch color TFT display
• Perfect for boating/watersports--waterproof to IPX7 standards; floats in water
• Built-in worldwide basemap; microSD card slot for loading additional maps
• Get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect
• Supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit
• 1.7MB built-in memory
• Transflective, 65-K color TFT display
• 160 x 240 pixel display resolution
• MicroSD card slot; 20 hours battery life
• Waterproof (IPX7); Floats

For boaters and watersports enthusiasts who want to run with the best, the rugged GPSMAP 78 features crisp color mapping, high-sensitivity receiver, new molded rubber side grips, plus a microSD card slot for loading additional maps. And it floats!

Colorful maps, durability, and a buoyant design--everything a mariner needs.

Simple, intuitive user interface.

GPSMAP 78 comes with built-in worldwide basemap, so you can navigate anywhere with ease.

Everything a Mariner Needs

Explore

GPSMAP 78 comes with built-in worldwide basemap, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. And, like the rest of the 78-series, the 78 is IPX7 waterproof and even floats in water.

Keep Your Fix

With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, GPSMAP 78 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 GPSMAP 78 to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Add Maps

Adding more maps is easy with Garmin's wide array of detailed marine, topographic and road maps, available on microSD card. Conveniently plug in BlueChart g2 preloaded cards for a great day on the water or City Navigator NT map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads (see maps tab for compatible maps). The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. GPSMAP 78 also supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. In addition, the 78 is compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device.

Get Connected

You've been busy exploring and now you want to store and analyze your activities. With a simple connection to your computer and to the Internet, you can get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect. This one-stop site offers an activity table and allows you to view your activities on a map using Google Earth. Explore other routes uploaded by millions of Garmin Connect users and share your experiences on Twitter and Facebook. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore, and share.

Find Fun

GPSMAP 78 supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. GPSMAP 78 stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Slim and lightweight, 78 is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

What's in the Box

GPSMAP 78, Wrist Strap, USB Cable, Quick Start Manual

The Garmin GPSMAP 78 1.7MB Marine-Friendly Handheld GPS Navigator features crisp color mapping, high-sensitivity receiver, new molded rubber side grips, plus a microSD card slot for loading additional maps. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. It comes with built-in worldwide basemap and 1.7MB of map storage space. GPSMAP 78 also supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. And the unit floats in water, and is IPX7 waterproof to withstand the accidental dunk or splash in the lake.

Garmin Quest Water Resistant Hiking GPS /Candence

Garmin Quest Water Resistant Hiking GPS /Candence Review

Garmin Quest Water Resistant Hiking GPS /Candence Feature

• Pocket-sized 12-parallel-channel GPS+WAAS receiver with automatic routing and turn-by-turn directions
• 115 MB internal memory for loading MapSource detail; includes built-in Americas autoroute base map
• Trick tracking computer includes odometer, stopped time, max speed, average, and more
• Sunlight-readable, 256-color, 2.2-by-1.5-inch TFT display; USB interface for quick data transfer
• Runs for 20 hours on rechargeable lithium-ion battery; 4.5 x 2.2 x 0.9 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Portability meets capability in Garmin's pocket-sized Quest portable automotive global-positioning system. The easy-to-use device is loaded with the high-end navigation features from Garmin's most popular GPS navigators. Use it in multiple vehicles or simply slip it in your pocket for handy street-level directions when you're navigating on foot.

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The Garmin Quest Navigator is a pocket-sized device loaded with GPS navigational features. View larger.

Smaller than a standard television remote, the Quest provides ample screen viewing area but won't demand a lot of room on the dashboard or in the briefcase. The device sports a bright, 256-color, high-resolution TFT display that is easy to read even in bright sunlight. The device is easy to use; just make certain your antenna is unobstructed and you'll be ready to navigate. Whether you're on foot or in your car, position the antenna to be parallel with the surface of the road so it can have the best view of the sky. This flip-up antenna design allows you to maximize your reception.

Once the Quest has established a satellite fix, it will display the Ready to Navigate message. You can either set a destination or use the handy Find Menu to pick a destination, such as a restaurant, gas station, or other nearby attractions. With your destination selected, you'll love Quest's automatic routing with turn-by-turn directions and voice guidance to get you where you're going. And the built-in high-speed processor means fast, automatic off-route and detour recalculations, so you'll be sure to get where you're going even if you make a wrong turn or meet unexpected road construction.

A USB data connection ensures fast map downloads from Garmin's entire line of MapSource CDs. The unit ships with fully unlocked MapSource City Select CD, providing full coverage of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, including more than five million points of interest like gas stations, ATMs, hotels, restaurants, and attractions. With 115 MB of internal memory, this small-but-powerful GPS navigator has plenty of built-in map storage, and the unit's internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 20 hours of use between charges. The unique antenna folds flush with the unit when not in use, and you can connect an optional external antenna as well.

For weekend warriors using the unit on a camping or fishing trip, the Quest is waterproof and fully compatible with the entire line of MapSource outdoor cartography, including U.S. Topo, 24K Topo, Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots, and BlueChart.

What's in the Box
Quest with flip-up GPS antenna, Americas Autoroute basemap, MapSource City Select North America CD with full coverage and full unlock, PC/USB cable, A/C power adapter, external speaker with 12-volt adapter cable, vehicle suction cup mount, quick reference guide, and owner's manual. Portability meets capability in the pocket-sized Garmin Quest™. This easy-to-use unit is loaded with the high-end navigation features from our most popular GPS navigators, and best of all, it's portable. So, you can use it in multiple vehicles — or slip it in your pocket for handy street-level directions when you're navigating on foot.

Garmin eTrex Waterproof Hiking GPS

Garmin eTrex Waterproof Hiking GPS Review

Garmin eTrex Waterproof Hiking GPS Feature

• Global positioning system (GPS) receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites
• Calculates current and average speed, time of sunrise and sunset, trip distance, and more
• Automatic track log--10 saved tracks let you retrace your path in both directions
• Tough waterproof case; runs for 18 hours on 2 AA batteries
• Compatible with optional Garmin MapSource software for downloading trip and waypoint data (not map compatible)

A few years ago, when personal GPSs first became available, every geek from here to Poughkeepsie was enthralled about the possibility of always knowing exactly where on the planet he or she was. While the Garmin eTrex isn't the most feature-rich GPS out there, it will definitely come in handy if you don't want your next camping trip to end up like a scene from The Blair Witch Project.

The eTrex allows you to pack more detail into your adventure with added color, expandable memory, and automatic routing capabilities.

The eTrex is sort of a dumbed-down, rugged version of the company's more advanced eMap. Designed specifically for hiking, biking, and camping, the eTrex is one of the easiest-to-use GPS units available. It offers the ability to track up to 12 satellites so you never lose contact with one. The eTrex won't work inside--however, we don't anticipate that you'll get lost inside a building very often.

Among the eTrex's notable features is its ability to calculate your current and average speed. We used the eTrex to determine the distance from work to home, and to calculate how fast we were walking. This helped us gauge the average time it should take to get to work. This feature should really come in handy on extended hiking, camping, or cycling trips where planning your average speed and tracking the distance traveled is critical.

Sticking with its theme of simplicity, the eTrex has only five buttons, making it easy to use with just one hand (It's specifically designed for the left hand.) Weighing only 5.3 ounces with the batteries installed, the eTrex is also ultralight, making it an easy addition to a daypack. The eTrex is also waterproof, so a little water shouldn't damage the unit.

Turn-by-turn directions make long trips a snap.

Check your speed, ETA, and distance.

Great for calculating distance and directions for camping trips.

Get predictions for when it's best to hunt and fish.

The eTrex can hold up to 500 user-created waypoints. And using Garmin's TracBack feature, it's easy to plot a course with up to 10 waypoints and follow it in both directions. --Julian Strate

Pros:

• Easy to use
• Light
• Waterproof

Cons:

• Batteries only last about 20 hours

The eTrex is sort of a dumbed-down, rugged version of the company's more advanced eMap. Designed specifically for hiking, biking, and camping, the eTrex is one of the easiest-to-use GPS units available. It offers the ability to track up to 12 satellites so you never lose contact with one. The eTrex won't work inside however, we don't anticipate that you'll get lost inside a building very often.

Magellan Triton 1500 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Magellan Triton 1500 Waterproof Hiking GPS Review

Magellan Triton 1500 Waterproof Hiking GPS Feature

• An Interactive Experience: 2.7" (6.9 cm) full-color display and the worlds first handheld GPS touch-screen
• Entertainment Must-Haves: Triton 1500 customers can view photos and listen to MP3 files and audio books at night
• Record and Remember: Embedded speaker and microphone make it easy to record audio files
• Light a Clear Path: An embedded LED flashlight provides added safety and convenience at night
• Memory Boost: Storing data, including additional maps, MP3 files, photos, terrain

Amazon.com Product Description, January 8, 2008 Magellan's new Triton series seeks to reinvent the handheld GPS bycombining extreme ease of use, rugged durability, and a unique direct-upload capability for National Geographic TOPO! maps The high-end Triton 1500 and 2000 also feature the first handheld touch-screens and multimedia capabilities that can be used to accentuate geocoding.

Want to know which Triton is Right for You?
Click here to see a feature comparison of all Tritons.

See More, Hear More, Capture The Moment
The Triton has a big 2.7-inch (diagonally) full-color touchscreen display, and a rich array of multimedia features. Use the Triton 1500 to view photos and listen to MP3 files via its embedded speaker or headphone jack.

An integrated speaker and microphone let you record audio files to associate with geographic locations

Accurate Bearings
A simple-to-use, 3-axis electronic compass delivers stationary heading and bearing at any altitude—without having to be horizontal to the ground, even in uneven terrain and high altitudes. An embedded barometer tracks atmospheric pressure changes to give more accurate altitude readings and indicate changes in weather. An embedded LED flashlight helps you find your way at night.

First handheld GPS compatible with National Geographic TOPO! maps

Use Magellan Vantage point software to add, store and manage optional maps, tracks, waypoints, routes, geocaches and other user-generated content

Incredible Map Versatility
Pre-loaded base maps and uploadable detail maps identify major roads, rivers, lakes, cities, and other geographical boundaries, and its SD card slot offers unlimited storage possibilities. Every Triton includes VantagePoint software to manage maps, view saved routes, and more.

Through an exclusive partnership with the National Geographic Society, Magellan Triton series devices are the first and only handheld GPS units configured to directly upload National Geographic’s award-winning TOPO! maps. TOPO! Maps provide five layers of the best maps available—from National Geographic Atlas maps to the most detailed USGS topographic maps. View the maps in 3D on your PC, select the map areas you want, and upload them to your Magellan Triton—the industry's easiest-to-use handheld navigation device!

Takes a Licking
Rugged and waterproof to IPX-7 standards, the Triton 2000 defeats harsh environments; it can withstand a drop to concrete and immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. Easily replaceable AA batteries ensure you'll always have power when you need it most, while its integrated antenna enables clear reception—even in heavy cloud cover and deep canyons.

What's In The Box
Triton 1500 GPS receiver, USB data cable, 2 AA batteries, VantagePoint software, Quick reference guide and CD

Optional Accessories

• Bike mount
• Swivel mount
• Windshield mount
• Vehicle power adapter (12-24 watts)
• AC power adapter
• Carrying case
• NMEA cable

Product Specifications

• GPS Chipset: SiRFstarIII
• Processor: 400 MHz
• GPS accuracy: 3-5 meters
• Antenna Type: Patch
• USB: 1.1
• Internal Memory: 128 MB
  
• External Memory: SD card
• NMEA Output: Yes
• Product Dimensions: 5.75 inches H x 2.5 inches W x 1.13 inches D (14.6 cm H x 6.6 cm W x 2.9 cm D)
• Product Weight with Batteries: 7.9 oz (224 g)
• Screen Size: 2.7 inches diagonally (6.86 cm)
• Screen Resolution: QVGA (320 x 240)
• Battery Type: 2 x AA
• Battery Life: 10 hours
• Type of Backlight: LED
• Water Resistance: IPX-7
• User Interface: Touch screen/keypad
• Barometer: Yes
• Compass Type: Electronic 3D

Advanced Software Features

• VantagePoint: Yes
• Software Compatible: Topo Canada, Topo Mexico, U.S. Topo Basic, U.S. Topo Premium, Lakes USA; Mountain Dynamics; National Geographic TOPO!; BlueNav
• Pre-Loaded Base Maps: Contiguous 48 United States, Alaska, Canada, worldwide geographic boundaries
• Fish/Hunt times: Yes
• Sun/Moon Phases: Yes
• Vertical Profiles: Yes
• Localization Mean: MSDK
• Language Support: English (default), French
• User Grids: Yes
• Coordinate Systems: Latitude/Longitude and UTM

Which Triton is Right for You?

	200	300	400	500	1500	2000
Screen Size diagonal	2.2 inches	2.2 inches	2.2 inches	2.2 inches	2.7 inches	2.7 inches
USB Data Cable Included
SD Card Slot
Internal Memory	10 MB	10 MB	64 MB	64 MB	128 MB	128 MB
Barometer
Touch Screen
Speaker & Microphone
AA Batteries Included
LED Flashlight
Processor	266 MHz	266 MHz	266 MHz	266 MHz	400 MHz	400 MHz
Camera
Dimensions (H x W x D) inches	4.65 x 2.16 x 1.22	4.65 x 2.16 x 1.22	4.65 x 2.16 x 1.22	4.65 x 2.16 x 1.22	5.75 x 2.5 x 1.13	5.75 x 2.5 x 1.13
Weight ounces	6.6	6.6	6.6	6.6	8	8

About Magellan
Magellan is a leader in the consumer, survey, GIS, and OEM GPS navigation and positioning markets.

Recognized as an industry innovator, the Company is the creator of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate series and the Magellan Maestro portable car navigation systems, the Magellan eXplorist and the Magellan Triton outdoor handheld navigation devices, and the Hertz NeverLost car navigation system, the best-selling single frequency GPS survey product line on the market. The Magellan Maestro series includes such unique features as built-in AAA travel information and voice command and control driving—which no other portable GPS manufacturer in the U.S. or Canada offers. The company is recognized worldwide through its Magellan brand and has experienced dramatic revenue growth as GPS technology has proliferated across a range of consumer and commercial applications.

The Company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with European headquarters in Carquefou, France.