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Garmin eTrex Review

Truly a small wonder, the eTrex takes the best features of a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver and put them into a six ounce package that is only four inches high and two inches wide. The result is a unit that will literally fit in the palm of your hand.

Besides its small size, mariners and outdoorsmen will likely notice the sleek design of the eTrex.

All buttons are located on either side of the unit, allowing for simple, one-handed operation that won't obstruct your view of the display. In fact, the eTrex features only five operator buttons for the ultimate in user-friendly design.

Inside the eTrex, you will find the proven performance of a 12 parallel channel GPS receiverthat will run for 18 hours on just two AA batteries.

No need to worry about dense tree canopy with this unit, the eTrex will continue to maintain a tight satellite lock even while operating in forest-like conditions. The eTrex will store up to 500 user waypoints with graphic icons and boasts Garmin's exclusive TracBack® feature that will reverse your track log and help you navigate your way back home. In addition, the eTrex uses animated graphics that will help you identify your marked waypoints quickly and easily.

Garmin eTrex Review

The Garmin eTrex family consists of six members - the eTrex, eTrex Camo, eTrex Summit, eTrex Legend, eTrex Venture and eTrex Vista.

The family retain the same basic features one of the best-selling handheld GPS systems on the market, and has adapted them to add some unique features to make each of them the perfect tool for their intended users.

eTrex Camo (pictured) - the most recent addition to the eTrex® Personal Navigator® series is the camouflaged eTrex. Concealed beneath the new sportsman-friendly pattern is a compact, waterproof handheld GPS—among the smallest on the market. This personal navigator is packed with all of the features of the original eTrex, plus a hunting and fishing calculator that provides optimal times of day to plan your sporting excursions.

eTrex Summit - the eTrex Summit comes on the heels of the extremely popular eTrex®, which was designed for both marine and recreation use. This new all-in-one navigation device for the outdoor enthusiast is the first combination GPS, altimeter, and electronic compass. The electronic compass provides bearing information when you're standing still and the altimeter determines precise altitude, so you can tell how high you've climbed and your rate of ascent.

Item Price Merchant
Garmin eTrex GPS Handheld $129.49 eAngler
Garmin eTrex Camo Handheld GPS $139.99 eAngler
Garmin eTrex Summit Handheld GPS $236.79 eAngler

These prices may change. Please check with the merchant for the latest price.

 

Garmin eTrex Review Comparison Chart (courtesy Garmin Ltd)

  eTrex eTrex Summit eTrex Camo
Receiver 12 channel 12 channel 12 channel
Number of Waypoints 500 500 500
Built in Memory N/A N/A N/A
# of Routes / # of waypoints per route 1/50 20/50 1/50
Database or Basemap N/A N/A N/A
Additional map options N/A N/A N/A
Battery Life 22 HR (2AA) 22 HR (GPS only) 13 HR (GPS and Compass) 22 HR (2 AA)
Display Size 2.1 x 1.1 2.1 x 1.1 2.1 x 1.1
Display type 4 level Gray LCD 4 level Gray LCD 4 level Gray LCD
Area Calculation No No No
Pixels (H x W) 128 x 64 128 x 64 128 x 64
Standard GPS Antenna Built in Built in Built in
TracBack Mode Yes Yes Yes
# of Tracklog Points 1536 3000 2000
Unit Weight 5.3 oz. 5.3 oz. 5.3 oz.
Audible Alarms No No No
Waterproof Standard IPX7 IPX7 IPX7
Unit Size (H x W x D) 4.4 x 2.0 x 1.2 4.4 x 2.0 x 1.2 4.4 x 2.0 x 1.2
Thumb Stick (5-position cursor switch) N/A N/A N/A
Map Storage N/A N/A N/A
Backlit Display Single level Single level Single level
Ext. Ant. Hookup N/A N/A N/A
WAAS capability N/A N/A N/A
Loran TD position format N/A N/A N/A
MGRS position format Yes Yes Yes
Glide Ratio, Glide Ratio to Destination, and Vertical Speed to Destination N/A N/A N/A
Built-In Electronic Compass N/A Yes N/A
Built-In Barometric Altimeter N/A Yes N/A
Hunting/Fishing calculator N/A N/A Yes
Celestial Information Page No No Yes
Proximity Waypoints N/A N/A N/A
Built in calendar N/A N/A N/A
Voltage Range 2.5 2.5 2.5
Waypoint Icons Yes Yes Yes

 

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