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Pack more detail into your adventure with the eTrex Vista Cx. This popular handheld navigator has a bright color screen, barometric altimeter, electronic compass and microSD card for expandable memory, and it can route you on roads or off, for wherever your travels take you.

Expand Your Memory
Storing data is easier than ever with Vista Cx's included 64 megabyte (MB) microSD card. Just connect to your computer and load optional MapSource? software to view detailed maps of your surroundings. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. You can also use optional preloaded microSD cards with MapSource data for your land and sea excursions. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and Vista Cx provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination.

Take It Anywhere
The Vista Cx 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. Like the rest of the eTrex series, the rugged Vista Cx is WAAS-compatible and waterproof, so it can withstand the elements or an accidental dunk in water.

256-color, sunlight-readable display makes it easy to distinguish map details - plus, it looks fantastic

Supports English, Spanish, Portuguese and French languages

Extra-long battery life brings you more hours of outdoor enjoyment

Fast USB computer connection so you can transfer waypoints and other data to your computer

eTrex Vista Cx: This little color navigator goes a long way

Specification	Description
Model	010-00243-00, 010-00439-00, 010-00630-00, 010-00630-07
UPC	753759028329
Accuracy	<15 feet
Accuracy	GPS only: WAAS enabled: <9 feet (3m); velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state
Acquisition time, cold	45.0
Acquisition time, cold UOM	seconds
Acquisition time, warm	15.0
Acquisition time, warm UOM	seconds
Alarms	Proximity, Anchor Drag, Off Course
Antenna	Built-in patch
Antenna	Internal patch
Anti-glare	Yes
Auto routing/rerouting	Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
Available memory	24MB
Backlight	Yes
Battery Average Run Time	12
Battery Average Run Time	25
Battery Average Run Time UOM	HOURS
Battery Type	Product
Benefits	Basemap: built-in Americas Highway, Atlantic Highway or Pacific Highway basemapMapSource®: compatible with most Garmin® MapSo
Benefits	The Americas Basemap v2 includes the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central & South America256-level color TFT anti-glare display mak
Body Material	Multi
Built-in Devices	Antenna
Cables Included	USB
Cables Included	USB cable
Capacity UOM	mAh
Chemistry	Alkaline
Color support	Yes
Connectivity	Serial port
Connectivity	USB
Country Of Origin	Taiwan
Datums	Yes
Day/Night mode	Yes
Description Header	Ideal for the outdoorsman.
Description Header	The eTrex dares to go where some receivers can't.
Display Catalog Number	55000006
Display Catalog Number	55025467
Display size (diagonal)	2.0 inches
Enclosure Color	Gray
End Product Indicator	Yes
Expandable Memory	SD card
Features	Built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing stillWaterproof, so it can withstand the ele
Features	Trip computer: current speed, average speed, time of sunrise/sunset, resetable maximum speed, moreMap datums: More than 100P
GPS type	12-parallel channel
Grids	Yes
Hunting/Fishing/Tides tables	Yes
Included in the Box	Garmin eTrex Vista GPS receiverMarine Point databaseAmericas Highway mapsUSB cableWrist strapUser
Included in the Box	eTrex Vista HCxAmericas Recreational Basemap v2MapSource Trip & Waypoint ManagerUSB cableWrist strap<
Inputs	1 x (Power/USB)
Inputs	1 x Barrel(Power), 1 x Multipin(Data Interface)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	12
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	90
Manufacturer Part Number	010-00243-00
Manufacturer Part Number	010-00630-00
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	12
MAP Price	0.0
MAP Price	229.99
Maps	Americas Recreational: United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America
Maps	Americas basemap
Max Operating Temperature	158 Fahrenheit
Menu navigation	Menu key, Rocker key
Min Operating Temperature	5 Fahrenheit
Model	eTrex Vista HCx
Model	eTrex Vista®
Mounting options	Wrist lanyard, bike mount
Number of waypoints	1000
Number of waypoints per route	50
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Other features	Barometric altimeter, electronic compass, sun and moon information, area calculation
Other features	Electronic compass, barometric altimeter, geocaching mode, GPS games, sun/moon tables, area calculation, custom POIs, calendar, calculator, stopwatch,
Outputs	1 x (Power/USB)
Outputs	1 x Multipin(Data Interface)
Power Device	2 "AA" batteries
Power Device	Power Adapter - External
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Height	1.2
Product Height	4.4
Product Length	1.2
Product Length	4.2
Product Type	Outdoor & fitness
Product Weight	5.3
Product Weight	5.5
Product Weight UOM	ounces
Product Width	2
Product Width	2.2
Recommended Use	Personal
Required to function	"AA" BatteriesExternal 12v Power SourcePC Interface Cable
Required to function	2 "AA" batteries
Required to function SKU	2300885
Resolution	160x288 pixels
Resolution	176x220 pixels
Reversible tracklog	Yes
Routes	20
Routes	50
Size	AA
Supported Languages	English
Supported Languages	English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, English, English
Tracklogs	10
Tracklogs	20
Trip computer	Yes
Type	4-level gray LCD
Type	TFT LCD
Updatable Maps	Yes
Uploadable Maps	Internal memory
WAAS, DGPS or USCG-enabled	Yes
Water resistance	IPX7
Waypoints	Yes

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★★★★★

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Great product!

"I am a web designer during the week and hiker/photographer by week-end, so I bought the product for 2 purposes. 1). As a web designer I sometime have to seek out locations or landmarks(for example city parks) in cities are am unfamiliar with to photograph sites to use in websites for clients. Even with the Typography Maps, it is still a big help in plotting destinations and finding my way with the street names...." Read Full Review »

Oct 16, 2008 by mpolege

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Poor Map Transfer and Storage

"My wife and I received this product as a wedding present and I'm really glad we have it, but there are many times when it is really a pain and I wish REI sold a better one. First of all, the Mac support is horrible. It comes with a Windows only DVD and in order to convert it to Mac map format you need a Windows computer, and the fact that I don't have one is exactly why I need to convert it. I finally borrowe..." Read Full Review »

Jul 27, 2008 by Scott M

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★★★★★

5.0

"I am a web designer during the week and hiker/photographer by week-end, so I bought the product for 2 purposes.

1). As a web designer I sometime have to seek out locations or landmarks(for example city parks) in cities are am unfamiliar with to photograph sites to use in websites for clients. Eve …" Read Full Review »

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HCx

★★★★☆

4.0

"After using the Etrex Vista for years, with its dull grey screen, and downright lousy ability to hold on to satellites-in even the lightest of forest cover-I was waiting for a GPS that would acquire satellites quickly and hold on to them through dense forest and deep canyons (something my old Vista, …" Read Full Review »

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2.0

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Much Better But NOT Perfect

★★★★☆

4.0

"This is my third Garmin GPS unit. Each has been a marked improvement over the previous model.

The HCx has the potential to be a truly great tool. The hardware works flawlessly. Reception sensitivity is very, very good. The new MediaTek chipset really makes a difference in where you can get a usab …" Read Full Review »

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A Big Disapointment

★☆☆☆☆

1.0

"The unit acquires satellites well and tracks without dropouts. It has, however serious performance flaws that render it unusable for the serious backcountry traveler. The first indication that something was wrong was when I tried to operate the unit with lithium batteries. Yes, I did change the batt …" Read Full Review »

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