Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Cobra MR HH125 Compact Waterproof Marine Handheld VHF Radio with 1 or 3 Watts, All Weather Channels, and Weather Alert (Black)

Cobra MR HH125 Compact Waterproof Marine Handheld VHF Radio with 1 or 3 Watts, All Weather Channels, and Weather Alert (Black) Review



Cobra MR HH125 Compact Waterproof Marine Handheld VHF Radio with 1 or 3 Watts, All Weather Channels, and Weather Alert (Black) Feature

  • Waterproof, VHF marine radio is perfect for recreational boaters or as a portable backup on larger vessels
  • Selectable 1/3 watt output power, access to all U.S., Canadian, and International Channels, as well as 10 NOAA/Weather channels
  • Weather alert sounds an audible tone and visual alarm if threatening weather is nearby
  • DC accessory adapter plug and rechargeable NiMH Batteries included; can also be used with five standard AAA alkaline batteries
  • One-year manufacturer's warranty

The Cobra MR HH125 is a fully featured VHF radio with a rugged compact design. It's perfect for recreational boaters or as a portable backup on larger vessels. It comes standard with a removable spring loaded belt clip, lanyard and DC cigarette lighter charger. Anyone who lives, works or plays on the water needs one of these VHF radios. It is packaged with long-lasting rechargeable NiMH batteries that won't develop a memory when charging. It can also be used with 5 standard AAA alkaline batteries in emergencies.

The backlit LCD and keypad allows it to be used in low light conditions and will turn off automatically to conserve battery power. The built-in NOAA Channels and NOAA weather alert give you 24-hour access to local weather information. It also acts as an All-Hazards Emergency receiver and will alert you to weather, natural disasters and other emergencies provided to the National Weather Service by local and state government officials.

Cobra MR HH125

Full-Featured Radio

Weather Alert

Alerts with an audible tone and visual alarm if threatening weather is nearby.

1 or 3 Watts

Dual output power for short and long communication.

Roger Beep Tone (selectable)

Confirmation tone indicates the completion of the user's transmission, and signals to others it is clear to talk. This feature is selectable and can be turned on or off. The default is off.

All 10 NOAA/Weather Channels

Instant access to national all hazards and weather information, 24 hours a day.

Noise Cancelling Microphone with Controls

Blocks background noise. Controls allow instant access to channels 16 & 9 and changing of channels & setting features.

Speaker Microphone Jack

Allows connection of hands-free accessories. (Single pin connection)

Instant Channel 16/9

Instant access to channel 16 and channel 9 for emergency situations.

Signal Strength Meter

Shows the strength of outgoing and/or incoming signal.

Memory Scan

Scan channels programmed in memory to find conversations in progress.

Scan

Scan all channels to find conversations in progress.

USA, Canada and International Channels

Allows operation on any of the three (3) different channel maps established for these areas.

Cobra MR HH125
Brilliant, illuminated LCD display and function keys allow for easy visibility, day and night.
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Smart Design

Battery Charge Jack

Allows charging of batteries in unit.

Waterproof

Waterproof to JIS4 standards; splashproof.

Battery Saver Circuitry

A unique circuit extends the life of the batteries. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to battery saver mode.

Illuminated LCD Display

Provides maximum ease of use even at night.

Keystroke Tone Signal (Selectable on/off)

Confirms key activation. This feature is selectable and can be turned ON or OFF.

Spring Loaded Belt Clip

Secures the radio while on the go. Easily locks in place.

Illuminated Function Keys

Allows high visibility of function keys.

Button/Key Lock

Locks function buttons and keys to eliminate accidental change of settings.

What's in the Box

Cobra MR HH125 Radio, Wrist Strap, 12V Power Cord, Spring-Loaded Belt Clip, 5 Rechargeable NIMH Batteries, Documentation

The Cobra MR HH125 is a compact, waterproof, Marine Handheld VHF Radio with 1 or 3 watt power options for short and long communications. The unit works for all U.S., Canadian, and International channels, allowing operation on any of the three different channel maps established for these areas. It also has instant national access to all the NOAA weather Channels which provide information on hazards and weather 24 hours a day. This feature is further bolstered by the Weather Alert function which alerts with an audible tone and visual alarm if threatening weather is nearby. Other features of this unit include: instant channel 16, a large illuminated LCD display and keys, scan option, signal strength meter, key lock, a speaker/ microphone jack, and a battery charge jack. Accessories included are a wrist strap, DC adapter plug, and rechargeable NiMH batteries.


Monday, March 26, 2012

Garmin nüvi 2455LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates

Garmin nüvi 2455LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates Review



Garmin nüvi 2455LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates Feature

  • Lifetime map updates
  • Speed limit indicator - unit displays speed limits for most major roads.
  • Lane assist with photoReal junction views.
  • Over 8 million points of interest and see branded icons on the map as you navigate.
  • Park position recall - find your car where you left it.
Whether you’re driving through an unfamiliar city or on your daily commute, nüvi 2455LMT makes your trip easier than ever before. It includes FREE lifetime traffic¹ and map² updates, advanced lane guidance and more.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

Garmin Guidance 2.0's intuitive interface greets you with two simple choices: "Where To?" and "View Map." Touch the screen to easily look up addresses and services and to be guided to your destination with voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names. It comes preloaded with maps for North America. It also includes more than 8 million points of interest (POIs) and offers the ability to add your own.

Avoid Traffic Tie-ups

With FREE lifetime traffic updates from 3D Traffic, our most extensive traffic avoidance system, nüvi 2455LMT can help you avoid delays. We check traffic conditions more than 2 billion times each month, so you can easily reroute around congestion and arrive on time.

Enjoy FREE Lifetime Map Updates

With FREE lifetime map updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, POIs and navigation information available at your fingertips. Map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates.

Know the Lane Before It’s Too Late

Now there’s no more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Available in select metropolitan areas, photoReal junction view makes unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. When you approach an exit or interchange, nüvi 2455LMT will enter split screen mode and show you a realistic depiction of junctions on your route, complete with road signs and arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation.

Go Beyond Navigation

Point-to-point navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 2455LMT features a microSD™ card slot so you can store and use detailed cityXplorer™ maps or download custom voices and vehicles for free from the Garmin Garage. Dual-orientation functionality lets you hold the nüvi vertically or horizontally for added convenience driving or walking. The "Where Am

I?" emergency locator provides your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and more. And Enhanced Exit Services tells you what services you’re approaching on the highway.

What's in the Box:

  • nüvi 2455LMT
  • Preloaded City Navigator® NT North America (United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Bahamas)
  • Lifetime maps¹ and traffic² (indicated by "LMT" after model number on the box)
  • 3D traffic receiver with vehicle power cable
  • Vehicle suction cup mount³
  • USB cable
  • Quick start manual

¹FREE lifetime traffic updates may not be transferred to another person or another Garmin product. Lifetime traffic extends for the useful life of your Garmin traffic receiver (as long as you own a compatible Garmin GPS) or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from its traffic supplier, whichever is shorter. Traffic content not available for all areas. See traffic coverage areas.

²FREE lifetime map updates entitle you to receive up to 4 map data updates per year, when and as such updates are made available on the Garmin website, for this specific Garmin product only until this product’s useful life expires or Garmin no longer receives map data from its third party supplier, whichever is shorter. The updates you receive will be updates to the same geographic map data originally included with your Garmin product when originally purchased. Garmin may terminate your lifetime map updates at any time if you violate any of the terms of the End User License Agreement accompanying your nüvi product.


Sunday, March 25, 2012

Garmin Dakota 20 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Garmin Dakota 20 Waterproof Hiking GPS Review



Garmin Dakota 20 Waterproof Hiking GPS Feature

  • Sunlight-readable, 2.6-inch color touchscreen display
  • High-sensitivity GPS with HotFix satellite prediction
  • Built to withstand the elements: bumps, dust, dirt and water
  • Preloaded with a worldwide basemap plus has 850 MB of free internal memory for map transfers
  • Includes 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, barometric altimeter, microSD slot, and wireless sharing between units
Outdoor navigation meets touchscreen simplicity in Dakota 20. This rugged, palm-sized navigator combines touchscreen navigation, high-sensitivity GPS with HotFix satellite prediction, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass and microSD card slot in one affordable, power-packed punch.

Touchscreen navigation, high-sensitivity GPS with HotFix satellite prediction, and a worldwide basemap. Click to enlarge.

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2.6-inch touchscreen with easy-to-use interface.

Touchscreen navigation for the great outdoors.

Touch and Go
Dakota 20 makes outdoor navigation effortless with a tough, sunlight-readable, 2.6 inch color touchscreen display. The interface is easy to use, so you'll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Dakota 20 is built to withstand the elements: bumps, dust, dirt and water are no match for this rugged navigator.

Get Your Bearings
Dakota 20 has a built-in 3-axis electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you're standing still or not holding the device level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. And with its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver with HotFix satellite prediction, Dakota 20 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons.

Find Fun
Get into paperless geocaching with Dakota 20 by quickly downloading up to 2,000 caches, with information such as location, terrain, difficulty, hints and description--no more paper print outs and manually entered coordinates. Visit our geocaching pages for more information.

Explore the Terrain
Dakota 20 comes with built-in worldwide basemap, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. Adding more maps is easy with Garmin's wide array of detailed topographic, marine and road maps, available on microSD card.

Share Wirelessly
With Dakota 20 you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Dakota, Foretrex, Oregon and Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite route or geocache location to a friend easily. Just touch "send" to transfer your information to similar devices.

What's in the Box
Dakota 20, Lanyard, USB cable, Owner's manual on disk, Quick start manual Outdoor navigation meets touchscreen simplicity in Dakota 20. This rugged, palm-sized navigator combines touchscreen navigation, high-sensitivity GPS with HotFix satellite prediction, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass and microSD card slot in one affordable, power-packed punch.


Saturday, March 24, 2012

Magellan eXplorist GC

Magellan eXplorist GC Review



Magellan eXplorist GC Feature

  • Seamless connection to geocaching.com
  • Complete paperless geocaching
  • High-sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS with 3-meter accuracy
  • Record active track and see breadcrumbs on the map screen
  • Includes trip odometer
  • Mobile GPS Features:Built-In Worldwide Base Maps, Alarm, Automatic Sync, Download Capability, High-Sensitivity GPS Receiver, Hard Drive Storage
  • Mapping Features:Built-In Maps
  • Points of Interest:999
  • Number of Waypoints:500
  • Electronic Display Features:TFT Display, Color Display
  • Display Size:2.2 "
  • Screen Resolution:320 x 240
  • Used For:Geocaching, Hiking, Camping
  • Number of Satellite Channels:20
  • Emergency Call Device:No
  • Wired Connectivity:USB 2.0
  • Built-In Memory Storage Capacity:500MB
  • Battery Life:Up to 18 Hours
  • WAAS Enabled:Yes
  • Includes: User Manual, USB Cable, Antenna, Batteries
  • Protective Qualities:Waterproof
  • Dimensions:Length: 4.4 "; Width: 2.2 "; Depth: 1.4 "
  • Product Weight:0.32 Lb.
  • Warranty Description:1 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
Preloaded geocaching maps; backlit 2.2" color display. This handheld GPS is designed for use with Geocaching and is preloaded with popular geocaches from around the world. The 2.2" sunlight-readable color screen allows for easy viewing while you're outdoors.


Thursday, March 22, 2012

Mini Handheld GPS Navigation For Outdoor Sport Travel

Mini Handheld GPS Navigation For Outdoor Sport Travel Review



Mini Handheld GPS Navigation For Outdoor Sport Travel Feature

  • Mini shape, just like a watch
  • Compact, easy to carryProvide the direction and distance to the destination
  • Destination point can be set, maximum 16 points
  • Record the distance you travelled, and the time you spent
  • Provide current position: longitude, latitude, and altitude information
Features:
* Mini shape, just like a watch
* Compact, easy to carry
* Provide the direction and distance to the destination
* Destination point can be set, maximum 16 points
* Record the distance you travelled, and the time you spent
* Provide current position: longitude, latitude, and altitude information
* Speed measurement
* Display accurate time synchronized by satellite
* Built-in lithium-ion battery
* With an extremely long waiting time
* With back-lit display
* Multifuncion with simple operation
* Ideal for Drift/Camping/Hiking/Climbing...
Specifications:
* Color: Army green, black (as shown in the pictures)
* Refresh rate: 1
* Housing: ABS
* Storage capacity: 512M
* Certificates: FCC/CE/Rohs
* Accuracy of positioning: 5-15m
* Battery: Built-in lithium-ion battery
* Screen size: 3.5in
* Dimensions: 65*53*21mm
Package including:
1*PG03 Mini Handheld Multifunctional GPS for Wild Explorers
1*USB cable
1*User manual
1*Keychain
Package weight: 97g


Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Garmin Montana 650 Waterproof Hiking GPS with 5 Megapixel Camera

Garmin Montana 650 Waterproof Hiking GPS with 5 Megapixel Camera Review



Garmin Montana 650 Waterproof Hiking GPS with 5 Megapixel Camera Feature

  • 5 MP autofocus digital camera with automatic geo-tagging
  • Bright 4" sunlight readable touchscreen color display
  • 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter
  • High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver
Take it hiking. Take it hunting. Take it on the water. Montana 650 features a bold 4 in. color touchscreen dual orientation display and supports multiple mapping options like BirdsEye™ Satellite Imagery and it has a 5 megapixel camera to boot. Montana has key features for the outdoors such as a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass and barometric altimeter. Buy the auto mount and a City Navigator NT® map and it'll give you spoken turn-by-turn driving directions. It's big. It's versatile. It's tough. It earned the name Montana - the ultimate in touchscreen toughness.

High-resolution, crystal clear enhanced colors on a vast 4-inch sunlight-readable touchscreen.
See the Big View


Supports multiple mapping options like BirdsEye Satalitte Imagery and it has a 5 megapixel camera.
Montana 650 features a vast 4 in., sunlight-readable touchscreen display that offers crystal clear enhanced colors and displays high-resolution images. It’s easy-to-use interface means you’ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Montana 650 is built to withstand the elements. Bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator. No matter the setting – on the boat, in the RV or on an ATV – Montana is right at home.

Take Geotagged Pictures
Capture locations and memories with Montana 650’s 5 megapixel digital camera. Each photo is geotagged automatically with the location of where it was taken, allowing you to navigate back to that exact spot in the future. Snap and view pictures in landscape or portrait orientation. To keep track of your photos and show their location on a map, simply connect Montana 650 via USB and use Garmin’s free BaseCamp software. For more storage, insert a microSD™ card; you can even view pictures from other devices on microSD with Montana's picture viewer.

Go Anywhere
With an array of compatible mounts, Montana 650 is designed for use on ATV’s, in boats, as a handheld or in your car as a personal navigator. Use the auto mount with City Navigator maps for spoken, turn-by-turn driving directions, or the rugged mount for your motorcycle or ATV. Wherever you think you might take Montana, it has the mapping and mounts to get you there.

Go Everywhere
Adding more maps is easy with Garmin's wide array of detailed topographic, marine and road maps. With its microSD™ card slot, Montana 650 lets you load TOPO U.S. 24K maps and hit the trail, plug in BlueChart® g2 preloaded cards for a great day on the water or City Navigator map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads (see maps tab for compatible maps). Montana 650 also supports BirdsEye™ Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. In addition, Montana is compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device.

Share Wirelessly
With Montana 650 you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin GPS users. So now your friends also can enjoy your favorite hike or cache – simply press “send” to transfer your information to similar units, and let the games begin.

Keep Your Fix
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix® satellite prediction, Montana 650 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 Montana 650 to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Navigate with Ease
Montana 650 has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you’re standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you even can use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Double Your Power
Montana 650 features a one-of-a-kind dual battery system. You’ll have the option of using the rechargeable lithium-ion pack or traditional AA alkaline batteries – whichever suits your needs better.

Find Fun
Montana 650 supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. Visit OpenCaching.com to start your geocaching adventure. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. Montana 650 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.

What's in the Box
Montana 650, Lithium-ion battery pack, USB cable, AC charger, Quick start manuals, Owner's manual on disk The Montana series of units feature a large, bright 4" 65K color TFT dual orientation display with a built-in basemap and a high-sensitivity GPS receiver.


Sunday, March 11, 2012

Garmin eTrex HC Color Display Handheld GPS 0100063300 eTrex Summit HC color GPS

Garmin eTrex HC Color Display Handheld GPS 0100063300 eTrex Summit HC color GPS Review



The Garmin eTrex Venture HC and eTrex Summit HC handheld GPS units both feature a crisp, 256-color, sunlight-readable display.


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.


Navigation page. View larger.

Detail map at 500-foot zoom. View larger.

Trip information page. View larger.

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.


Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPS Navigator

Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPS Navigator Review



Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPS Navigator Feature

  • WAAS-Enabled
  • Same Features As Grm0025600 Etrex Legend Plus A Built-In Barometric Altimeter & Electronic Compass
  • Compass Provides Bearing Information While User Is Standing Still
  • Altimeter Determines Precise Altitude & Provides A Graphic Profile Of User¿S Trip
  • Contains 24 Mb Internal Memory For Storing Detailed Map Data
Garmin's eTrex Vista GPS receiver is smaller than its popular eMaps, but far more powerful. The Vista offers more memory, more features, and more convenience than any other GPS hardware in this price range.

Don't be fooled by the product's small screen. Although smaller than the display used in products like the eMap, it has a higher resolution, letting it show more information more crisply. Small text can be difficult to read from a distance, but there are "big number" options available to make important data like your speed easy to read.

It's this configurability that makes the eTrex Vista so special.

 
Map page (shown with optional MapSource topo detail).
You can easily set it up to suit your needs, regardless of the situation. Menu choices are highlighted and confirmed with a small joystick near the top of the unit, providing an elegant interface for navigating a formidable amount of options. Our only complaint is that the joystick used to access all the product's features is offset to the left, making it nearly impossible to control using only your right hand. When the joystick is held in your left hand, however, every control is within easy reach of your left thumb, freeing your right hand to hold a flashlight, walking stick, lantern, or anything else.

This GPS unit's diminutive size and weight, not to mention its rugged design, make it an ideal hiking companion. It's waterproof in up to 3 feet of water for 30 minutes and is generously coated with shock-absorbing rubber. The barometric altimeter keeps a historical record of your ascents and descents, graphing elevation changes so you can easily track your progress.

 
Elevation page
The ability to store waypoints, points of interest, routes, and other information means you can blaze your own trail and always find your way back to camp.

Best of all, 24 MB of internal memory makes it possible to store an enormous amount of data from Garmin's optional MapSource CDs, turning the eTrex Vista into an interactive road atlas. The memory isn't expandable, but 24 MB is enough to store street-level data for entire states in some cases.

A serial cable is included for transferring the maps from your PC to the GPS unit, but it's terribly slow. A USB connector, sold separately, transfers data in a fraction of the time.

The eTrex Vista was very accurate in testing, especially in a car on the open road. Accuracy diminished somewhat when the device was used in heavy tree cover or a dense urban area, but not enough that you're ever going to get lost or miss an exit. Used side-by-side with an eMap, the eTrex Vista kept up in update speed while displaying even more information on the moving map than the eMap did, cementing its position as perhaps the best all-around handheld GPS unit money can buy. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

  • Small and light without sacrificing features
  • 24 MB of integrated memory stores reams of detailed maps
  • High-resolution screen displays sharp text legible even at extremely small sizes

Cons:

  • Can't be used one-handed when held in the right hand
  • Smaller display is hard to read from a distance, as when the device is placed on a dashboard
Go wherever life takes you and never get lost! The Garmin eTrex Vista handheld mapping GPS provides all the navigation tools you will need when you depart on your next adventure. This GPS comes packed with important traveling features including a barometric altimeter, an electronic compass, a detailed basemap of the Americas, and more!