Editorial Review

Package Includes: Forerunner 305, Heart rate monitor, docking cradle, expander strap, AC charger,PC/USB interface cable, Quick start guide, Garmin Training Center CD & owner's manual

The Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS System combines form and function. This combination running partner and personal trainer is designed for athletes of all levels. It features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, new courses feature, and robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor for optimal performance. The super-sensitive GPS tracks your every move, even working on tree-covered trails and near tall buildings. The heart device monitors your heart rate, speed, distance, pace and calories burned so you can train smarter, more effectively. These taskmasters will continually push you to do your personal best. Courses feature lets you download recorded courses and compete against previous workoutsAuto Pause pauses and resumes training timer GPS features - GPS with high-Sensitivity SiRFstarIII architectureWireless communication between system devices via ANT protocol Display Size(WxH) -1.3 x 0.8 (33 x 20.3 mm) Lap Memory -1,000 lapsRechargeable internal lithium ion battery - lasts 10 hours (typical use) Waterproof -Submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.Alerts -Time, distance, pace and heart ratePhysical Size(WxHxD) -2.1 x. 7 x 2.7 (53.3 x 17.8 x 68.6 mm)Weight -2.72 oz. (77 g)

Heart rate monitor features -Transmission Range -approximately 3m (9.8ft)3V CR2032 battery - lasts 3 years (1 hour per day) Physical size(WxHxD) -13.7 x 1.4 x 0.5 (348 x 35.6 x 12.7 mm)Weight -. 74 oz (21 grams) ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Garmin® eTrex Venture® HC handheld GPS is a reliable addition to any outdoor excursion. It features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for peak performance in any environment and includes 24 MB of internal memory, a detailed basemap, and a crisp color screen. ... Read more

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Amazon.com Product DescriptionThe venerable Garmin 60C just got a whole lot better. The 7.5-ounce GPSMap 60Cx now features an insanely accurate, high-sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF that tracks your position even in tree cover and canyons. Plus, you get a bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display and an included a 64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Simply put, this powerful unit is ready to take you anywhere on land or sea.

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The GPSMap 60Cx features the powerful SiRF GPS navigation chip for supreme accuracy in all conditions.

You can use the 60Cx's memory card slot with preprogrammed microSD cards from Garmin (sold separately) that provide topographic maps, city streets, and nautical charts. In fact, the unit is compatible with most Garmin MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. Topo 24K, and U.S. Topo and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots. The unit comes preloaded with an Americas autoroute basemap that provides automatic routing capabilities including highways, exits, and tide data. There's also a preloaded marine point database. You can even get turn-by-turn directions when you're driving, and an integrated trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more.

The 60Cx's 2.6-inch, 256-color TFT color display is designed to present mapping and trip information clearly and accurately in any lighting conditions. Plus, the case is lightweight, rugged, and water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes). When using two AA alkaline batteries, you'll get up to 30 hours of battery life from the unit.

Another key feature of the 60Cx is the 10,000 point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions. There's also a large-numbers option for easy viewing, as well as a dual-position display mode. The also unit includes built-in celestial tables for best times to fish and hunt, plus sun and moon calculations.

The 60Cx's trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more. Meanwhile, a fast processor allows the 60Cx to provide quick auto-routing, turn-by-turn directions, and audio alerts when you use the optional MapSource software, which can be stored on the unit's included 64 MB microSD card. Downloading information is quick with the USB or serial port interfaces. Using the dedicated serial port, the 60Cx can share navigation instructions with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots. The four-position rocker pad and dedicated high-use buttons make navigating through the unit's features easy, even when your fingers are cold or wet.

Finally, the GPSMap 60Cx is packed with some extra fun features. An integrated outdoor calendar provides ideal hunting and fishing times, as well as moon rise/set/location information. There is a dedicated geocaching mode for those of you into the hot GPS community treasure hunt game. Finally, there are indoor/outdoor GPS games to help you and your friends enjoy the outdoors.

If you like the features of the 60Cx but require an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter, check out the Garmin 60CSx.

What's in the Box
60Cx unit, 64 MB microSD card, belt clip, USB interface cable, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD, lanyard, owner's manual, and quick-start guide.1 ... Read more

Editorial Review

The easy-to-use Forerunner 110 sport watch tells you how far and how fast. It's GPS-enabled to accurately record your time, pace, distance and calories burned. When paired with a heart rate monitor the Forerunner 110 provides heart rate-based calorie computations to help you track your calories burned. There's no setup required, so you can just press start and run or walk with it. Once your workout's done, upload to Garmin Connect to store and share your data, see the route you traveled on a map and even create goals. It's GPs made simple! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Amazon.com Product Description

Neither deep foliage, nor canyons faze the rugged 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.

Neither deep foliage, nor canyons faze the rugged eTrex Vista HCx.

Crisp 256-color, sunlight-readable display makes it easy to distinguish map details.

Perfect for geocaching.

Lock Onto the Great Outdoors

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

Get Your Bearings
The Vista HCx also includes a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even when you're standing still, along with a barometric altimeter that 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 to the Vista HCx is easier than ever thanks to the device's microSD card slot, which accepts cards preloaded with MapSource data for your land and sea excursions. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and the Vista HCx will provide turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Plus, the card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you needn't worry about it getting wet.

Intuitive Control
Besides appreciating its small size, users will also be happy with the Vista HCx's unique button layout, with five buttons located on either side of the unit. The benefits of this design are twofold: First, the Vista HCx 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 Vista HCx 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.

Additional Features
Other details include an IPX7 waterproof housing, 1,000 waypoints with names and graphic symbols, a built-in patch antenna, a USB interface, a hunt/fish calendar, sun and moon information, and a geocaching mode. The Vista HCx, which runs for up to 25 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.

What's in the Box

eTrex Vista HCx, basemap, MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software, USB cable, wrist strap, quick start guide, user's manual.

Editorial Review

Oregon 450 leads the way with a tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color, touchscreen display that offers crystal clear enhanced colors and high-resolution images. Its easy-to-use interface means you?ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. With user-selectable dashboards, you can customize the appearance of your display. Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 450 is built to withstand the elements. Bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator. Package includes: Oregon 450, USB cable, carabiner clip and quick start manual ... Read more

Editorial Review

The easy-to-use Forerunner 110 sport watch tells you how far and how fast. It's GPS-enabled to accurately record your time, pace, distance and calories burned. When paired with a heart rate monitor the Forerunner 110 provides heart rate-based calorie computations to help you track your calories burned. There's no setup required, so you can just press start and run or walk with it. Once your workout's done, upload to Garmin Connect to store and share your data, see the route you traveled on a map and even create goals. It's GPs made simple! ... Read more

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Amazon.com

The Earthmate PN-40 is a high-sensitivity, high-performance, bright-color-screen handheld GPS that offers an unrivaled selection of display options including up-to-date DeLorme Topo USA topographic maps, color aerial imagery, USGS 7.5-min. topographic quad maps, and NOAA nautical charts.

The Earthmate PN-40 is a high-sensitivity, high-performance, bright-color-screen handheld GPS that offers an unrivaled selection of display options.

Aerial Imagery in the Palm of Your Hand

Serious Performance

• New--Blazing-fast, high-sensitivity 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset
• New--Dual-core processor for instantaneous map and satellite imagery redraws, even with large aerial imagery files and multiple maps layers
• 360¡ raster rotation sets the PN-40 apart from other common GPS handhelds. With 360¡ rotation road, building, and other images really are on your left or right as you look at the map and walk, bike or drive
• New--3-axis electronic compass with included accelorometer performs when held in any positionÑwhile in motion or standing still
• New--Sensitive barometric altimeter for reliably accurate altitude readings
• WAAS-enabled for accuracy within 3 meters
• New--Now supports SDHC high-capacity SD cards (up to 32 GB) for fast and direct map transfer from the included maps discs

Serious Maps

• Included. Comes with three discs containing detailed hybrid topographic and street maps of the entire USA. You do not need anything else to hike, geocache, or navigate the backcountry. It's all in the box.
• Also Included: Sample Certificate. A $40 certificate is included for downloading sample supplementary datasets. Take a "test drive" with any of the supplementary datasets DeLorme offers: high-resolution aerial imagery, USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Map, NOAA Nautical Charts, and more..
• And for Only $29.95! Then, once you're convinced, subscribe to the NEW DeLorme Map Library for only $29.95 per year. Get all the USGS Quads, NOAA nautical charts and high-resolution color aerial imagery to layer WITH your topo and street maps for only $29.95! No hidden charges.

Serious Tough

• The PN-40 is waterproof to the IEC 529 IPX7 standard
• Designed to function in high-humidity environments, including consistent humidity levels over 90%, and in the rain
• The PN-40 has been rigorously tested to function in high-vibration conditions such as off-road driving
• Operating temperature range for the PN-40 is -20 degrees C to +75 degrees C. The PN-40 should function in extreme cold as well as rapidly-changing temperature environments

Serious Value

• No one else offers COMPLETE U.S. hybrid, routable Topographic and Street maps WITH your initial purchase
• In addition, for the extremely low price of $29.95 annually, subscribe to the DeLorme Map Library of downloads for all the USGS 7.5-minute Quads, NOAA nautical charts, and Hi-Resolution Aerial Imagery you want. All downloads are accessed through the convenient NetLink tab of your DeLorme software

Serious Quality, Service & Support
And as if the PN-40, Included Topo and Detailed Street Map and the huge values of the MapLibrary Subscription were not enough, you get serious DeLorme quality:

• Renowned DeLorme-Quality Maps
• Quality Geospatial Engineering
• Quality Hardware Engineering
• Quality U.S.-Based Customer Service
• Quality U.S.-Based Technical Support and Open Online GPS User Forms

What Else Should I Know?

High-Performance Technology
Features STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset and updated DeLorme firmware for amazing signal acquisition and retention, map scrolling and redraw--even with multiple layers of imagery, topo and street maps.

Multiple Views of the Same GPS Location
On-device data layering lets you select which map or imagery type to see of your GPS location. Switch among data types to gain a comprehensive view of where you are--it's revolutionary and provides a whole new level of geographic detail.

Bright Color Screen
Works in bright sunlight to total darkness. Sharp¨ brand screen featuring the latest transflective screen technologies to maximize visibility under a variety of lighting conditions.

Rugged and Waterproof
Conforms to IPX-7 waterproof standard with impact-resistant rubberized housing for a solid grip. Concealed battery compartment with SD card slot. Includes two AA batteries.

Easy Exchange of Maps, Tracks, and Waypoints
Exchange routes, tracks and waypoints between the GPS and Topo USA (two-way transfers).

Extensive On-Device Memory
1-GB of internal flash memory available in addition to the pre-loaded world base map. Holds up to ten tracks (10,000 points per track); 1,000 user-defined waypoints; and 50 routes. SD slot also available.

Comes with three discs containing detailed hybrid 1:100k topographic and street maps of the entire USA. You do not need anything else to hike, geocache, or navigate the backcountry. It's all in the box.

Complete Detailed U.S. Street and Topographic Maps Included

Detailed U.S. Street & Topographic Maps

• Cut & transfer custom map packages of the exact coverage you want
• Detailed vector-based maps created from the USGS topographic data & the latest DeLorme U.S. street & trail network
• U.S. land cover including bodies of water, wetlands, forests, mountains, glaciers, grasslands, rock cover & more
• Contour lines with elevation numbers
• Fully routable when combined with the corresponding Regional Highway map
• By default, saved map packages include data zoom levels 8-17 (which translates to a scale of 4 miles through 40 ft). Saved maps display all roads, land cover, and contours

The DeLorme World Base Reference Map

• Preloaded on the Earthmate GPS PN series
• High-level map includes country borders, highways & major roads
• Displays interstates and major highways at scales of 500 miles to 8 miles
• Created by DeLorme's staff of professional cartographers

Sample Map Library Downloads
Each purchase comes with a Certificate for $40 worth of FREE Supplementary Data Downloads

What's in the Box

Earthmate GPS PN-40 handheld GPS Receiver With Pre-Loaded Worldwide Highway and Major Road Basemap, DeLorme PN-40 Edition Topo USA 8 Software, Certificate for $40 Worth of Sample Supplementary Data Downloads, USB Data-Transfer Cable, Neck Lanyard, 2 AA Batteries, Getting Started Guide, Owners' Manual

Editorial Review

Deep foliage, nor canyons phase the rugged eTrex Legend HCx. Its high-sensitivity receiver holds a GPS signal in the toughest environments. Similar to the Legend Cx, this handheld navigator also has a bright color screen, microSD card slot and automatic routing for wherever adventure takes you.

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

Expand Your Memory
Adding maps is easier than ever with Legend 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 Legend 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, Legend HCx is lightweight and compactthe perfect size for all your travels.

Other Legend HCx features:

Editorial Review

Garmin GPS MAP 76 CSx. The Garmin GPS MAP 76 CSx is ideal for marine use! It features a removable microSD card for detailed mapping memory. The microSD card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment. You can load map data and transfer routes and waypoints through the unit's fast USB connection. This GPS unit also has a new, highly sensitive GPS receiver that acquires satellites faster and lets you track your location in challenging conditions, such as heavy foliage or deep canyons. Built-in barometric altimeter provides extremely accurate elevation data and an electronic compass that displays an accurate heading while standing still. Get the specs: New high-sensitivity WAAS-cable GPS receiver by SiRF; Built-in quad-helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability; Electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still; Barometric altimeter with automatic pressure rend recording; MicroSD card slot allows for storage of optimal MapSource data (128 MB microSD included); LED back lit display and keyboard; Approx. 18 hours of battery life using 2 AA alkaline batteries; Includes a built-in Americas autoroute basemap with automatic routing capabilities, including highways, exits and tide data; Internal memory is preloaded with marine point database... so you're ready to hit the water right after you take this GPS out of the box; Stores 1,000 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol and 50 reversible routes; Position formats include latit ... Read more

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Amazon.com ReviewThe key to success in life is knowing where you are, where you've been, and where you're going. Garmin's full-featured GPSMAP 76 puts all of that information in the palm of your hand, mapping your movements off-road or on--and even afloat. Plus, its extensive features, PC connectivity, and extensive add-on map options make it powerful enough for practically any need.

About the size of a small paperback book and weighing less than 8 ounces, the GPSMAP 76 fits comfortable in the palm of your hand, but is a bit big to carry in a shirt pocket. Using the unit requires almost no setup. Just put in two AA batteries, turn it on, go outside, and wait. In about a minute or so it will determine your location. It's accurate to about three meters, thanks to the unit's support of WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System), which augments GPS signals for even greater accuracy.

Knowing your longitude, latitude, and altitude doesn't mean much without a little context. That's where GPSMAP 76's backlit LCD display comes in, displaying your location on detailed maps. The unit comes with a built-in basemap that includes major roads, railroads, rivers, and lakes for the U.S. and Canada, as well as a high-level worldwide map. The unit also has 8 MB memory for storing maps from optional CD-ROMS; available maps include topographical maps, BlueChart marine cartography maps, as well as city maps with detailed information on city streets and points of interest.

The eight buttons, directional rocker thumbpad, and menu-based interface made it simple to access all of the unit's features and customize the display. For instance, it's a simple matter to use the buttons to set and name waypoints and build planned routes. Extra features include information on tides, sunrise and sunset, and a trip computer for seeing how far you've traveled and your average speed.

To test the GPSMAP 76, we used the included serial cable, connected it to our PC, and loaded it up with topographical maps using the optional United States topographical map disc. We then hit the road and headed for Muir Beach north of San Francisco. It tracked our progress along Highway 1, and once we reached our destination, we found it very simple to use. It showed both the elevation of the hills as well as the paths we could take. The zoom-in and zoom-out function made it simple to plan out and automatically measure the distance of our intended route.

After walking for a while and enjoying the scenery, we used the TracBack mode to guide us back to our car. The unit automatically stores waypoints as you walk along, letting you display the way home clearly on the map. We even used the TracBack capability to guide us on the roads back to the freeway.

The GPSMAP 76 comes in handy almost anywhere, whether you're hiking, driving, boating, or wandering around a city as a tourist. Its easy-to-use interface makes it immediately useful to novices, and as you learn to exploit its programmability and features, it can become an extremely powerful navigation tool. --Ken Feinstein

Pros:

• Large backlit LCD
• WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) support
• Automatic TracBack shows you the way back to your start location
• PC connectivity with wide variety of uploadable maps available

• 8 MB built-in memory can't be expanded
• Too large to fit comfortably in a shirt pocket

Editorial Review

Oregon 450t leads the way with a tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color, touchscreen display that offers crystal clear enhanced colors and high-resolution images. Its easy-to-use interface means you?ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. With user-selectable dashboards, you can customize the appearance of your display. Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 450t is built to withstand the elements. Bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator Package includes: Oregon 450t, USB cable, carabiner clip and quick start manual ... Read more

Reviews

Nice upgrade from my Oregon 300, March 9, 2010
Bought this as an upgrade from a Oregon 300. I wanted the topographical maps preinstalled so that I could still have the memory slot available for a data card. The screen on this unit is better than that on my 300 in bright sunlight and the high-speed USB port transfers maps and images much faster. I still use my 300, but give it too my wife so she can link with me and share maps, waypoints etc.
I noticed that another reviewer of this item gave it rather low marks. It was obvious after reading the review that the unit was purchsed for automobile navigation. THIS IS A HANDHELD UNIT! It is not intended for auto navigation but for activities such as geocaching, hiking, etc. Go to GARMIN's site and select the GPS based on your primary usage. GARMIN's road navigation units still have all of the excellent features that people need for this type of use.

The only reason that I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is that I wish GARMIN would build in the capabilities to charge the Ni/Mh batteries in the unit when it is plugged into a USB port.

Great GPS but too many bugs needing fixed., April 7, 2010
Received my Oregon 450T on April 2. Setup was very straight forward and within minutes I was downloading geochaches directly off the computer....way too cool not having to print pages, manually type coordinates etc. The touch screen is great, very similar to ipod or iphone and common sense oriented. Screen view quality is very good and don't understand other reviews on Oregons I've read that rated this poor for the screen view. The 3 axis compass worked great and is a huge improvement over older gps's. Overall I was very happy with this product until:

After 4-5 hours playing with this, I set the unit down while still "on" to see how long the batteries would last. Next morning, I picked up the unit, touched the screen and got a low bat warning as expected. Shut the unit off, installed new bateries, turneed "on" and the unit automatically went into DEMO Mode and locked up. The unit in the demo mode would not connect to my laptop for software updates etc. Called Garmin tech support, was on hold for 25 min. before getting a tech on the line. The tech asked me to do a number of things that didn't work before asking me to hold another 10 min. for a different PC Tech. After another 20 min on hold, the new tech had no idea what to do stating that this is a hardware issue, maybe a demo unit or something and told me to just return the product to Amazon. Not impressed with Garmin tech support. After googling this issue, I found multiple forum discussions with the same problem. Seems logical that Garmin Tech's should have been more informed on this issue, especially since there's a firmware upgrade in the system to fix this.
Ordered a replacement from Amazon. I plan to download the new firmware (if needed) then do the very same setup and battery check to see if it locks up as well. Overall, think this is a great product, but, feel that Garmin is using their customers as "beta testers" instead of loyal customers. My confidence in product reliability to take this GPS on a Backpack trip or Elk Hunt is nil at this point. This product is a great geocache toy, but, will stick to my old Magellan for any serious treking.

Very Nice GPS Unit, July 3, 2010
Very easy to use addition to the Garmin product line. I've owned many Garmin units in the past, including most recently a GPS 60CSx, and this is best so far. Definitely recommend it for someone looking for a first unit to enhance their outdoor experiences.

I use GPS units for a variety of activities: hiking, mountaineering, geocaching and search and rescue activities. This unit serves me well for these activities.

Though the unit has a touch screen don't immediatly think "like an iPhone." The screen is not multi-touch so you are limited to selecting icons displayed and to panning the map.

One of the biggest complaints other have had about this unit is screen visibility in bright light. No screen is going to be easy to view in directy sunlight, but I've actually found this unit to have better contrast/visibility on sunny days than my 60CSx. The trick is to hold it so that you don't have the sun directly on the face of the unit and to take off your sunglasses.

Quick summary of other pro's and con's:

Pro's:
- Very easy to use
- Fast acquisition time
- Ability to re-arrange icon's in the screen layout
- Ability to customize for different uses
- Built-in digital elevation model
- Different types of maps available (but they will cost you)
- Large, expandable memory
- Long battery life, especially with lithium batteries

Con's:

- Touch screen is balky if the unit is cold or wet, and doesn't respond well if you are wearing gloves
- Cost of Garmin's additional maps and imagery: Garmin should take Delorme's lead and offer a yearly subscription service that allows for one to download maps and imagery of interest versus insisting on $100 DVD's or SD cards for their users and the $30 Birdseye subscription for aerial imagery. For that same $30 from Delorme you get unlimited annual downloads of maps and aerial images, plus a better software package.
- Multiple, confusing software and web-based service offerings (MapSource, Basecamp, MyGarmin...). Create an integrated package
- Expensive

Geocaching GPS, July 30, 2010
This is our first handheld GPS...we have been using it for almost 2 months now and over 200caches......we love it. very easy to use, and the paperless caching feature it great, the only thing i would consider doing differently is using high grade batteries, the cheap ones dont last very long but that is not the fault of the gps. It was very easy to learn to use and has so far been very accurate. we have not had any problems reading the screen even in the brighest sun. I can load a ton of caches on for the trip or load and we can cache in the city. either way it has been great! would recommend this to others who are cachers for sure.

It does all that i need., April 27, 2010

I bought this GPS to use on my ATV to navigate through the hills of eastern KY. I looked for a long time for just the right GPS. i was gonna get the 550 t, but I couldnt see paying $100 extra for a built in camera. I would've given this product a five star review, but the screen is a little hard to read in direct sunlight....just like everyone else says about the Oregons. I have noticed some inaccuracies with the maps. A major road is off by nearly 1/4 of a mile in one instance, but I did not buy it to navigate on major roads. The 100k maps are adequate, but i will be buying the 24k maps if they ever get them for KY. Battery life hasnt been an issue since i have a power source on the ATV, but I bought the rechargable NiMH batteries for it since they are recomended. I use it in conjunction with google earth. i can draw in the trail that I want to travel then i can put it on the GPS. To do this i had to download a conversion program, but it works great. You can also let the GPS track wherever you have been and download it directly onto google earth and keep track of all your trails. I would like to be able to put some aerial photos on it, this may be possible but i just havent researched it enough. I am still looking for a good mounting system. i bought the navigation kit for it on amazon and it has already broken. The power cord that comes with the kit sucks too. In all, if you are a little tech savy and you want a good trail GPS this is the one for you.
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Major accuracy problem, June 13, 2010
I bought an Oregon 450t, used it on three trips, and am so dissatisfied that I am returning it.

I use a GPS to map trails for hiking guidebooks. I have recorded over 200 trips with my trusty old Garmin 60csx before it locked up. I ordered a 450t as a replacement.

The unit I received has major accuracy problems. Under moderate forest cover in the San Bernardino mountains, it indicated that I was a mile away in the middle of the lake. Meanwhile, the GPS indicated it had an accuracy of 57 feet. When I drove out and back along a dirt road through the forest, the unit recorded a track resembling a figure 8. The unit also had poor accuracy under the canopy of the Columbia River Gorge. It seemed to work fine on Mount Hood. The 60csx works fine under this forest condition, and even my ancient Foretrex worked better.

The 60csx orients the screen to the direction that you are moving. The Oregon seemed to be configured to do the same, but the screen orientation often seemed random.

The touch screen is tolerable, but disappointing after I've become accustomed to the excellent touch screen on an iPhone. It is difficult to read in sunlight, far more so than on the 60csx. My experience with automotive Garmin touch screens is that they wear out after 2-3 years (especially if they get dropped).

Perhaps my unit was just defective. However, even if it had worked correctly, I would still recommend the 60csx over the 450t to serious users because of the screen readability and the short lifetime of Garmin touch screens.

great for paper-less geocaching, May 10, 2010
My old GPS no longer got a reliable signal and I needed to upgrade. In looking for a new one I mostly wanted one that would allow for paper-less caching and that was easy to use. The Oregon 450t definitely fits the bill.

Downloading coordinates is easy on the geocaching website...just hit "send to GPS" and the coordinates, cache name, and size are sent to the unit. With an upgrade to the paid membership ($30/year) you can also get the full description, recent logs, the hint, and any other relevant coordinates for that cache (such as parking areas or trail heads, marked with their own unique symbols). This has made it very easy to grab the GPS and go without having to print out or keep track of printed papers.

The GPS doesn't come with a manual but one can be downloaded from the Garmin website. So far I have not looked at it and have been able to figure things out just fine. There doesn't seem to be a lot of bounce under heavy tree cover and the touchscreen is a nice feature. One thing I have noticed is that the batteries don't seem to last too long (maybe 8 hours) but that could be my older rechargeables and not the unit.

All in all a great GPS for paper-less caching and I highly recommend it to those looking to upgrade.

Great device for geocaching, sketchy documentation and lame customer support, November 13, 2010
I love this GPS. Easy to use, display has good resolution, bright and readable. Great form factor for hiking and geocaching. Stores lots of information -- the whole gob of information about geocaches from a pocket query result with a drag and drop. Even gets satellite reception in my *house*. Only things preventing a 5 star rating: (a) No camera (b) the documentation is thin -- e.g. it doesn't make it clear that you just have to drag and drop the GPX file from a pocket query to load geocaches and waypoints -- they try to get you to use the Garmin site. Bleah! Also, the manual doesn't tell you to select "Garmin Spanner" interface to toggle between "mass storage" mode and USB power mode, if using in the car for navigation for example. Figuring out what mapping software to download, order on disk, and what can be upgraded is a little gnarly, and the customer service are polite idiots reading from a script -- customer service as usual. But still, this GPS rocks!

Love at first use!, September 11, 2010
I upgraded from a Garmin Legend to this Oregon! It was so easy to use and a huge improvement to what I was using. I geocache and love that I can do paperless caching now! I also use this as a wildland firefighter and use the area calculation function a lot. It is very helpful for mapping the size of wildfires. I even get reception in my house which I've never had before with the legend. I love this GPS!

hiking gps, December 3, 2010
oregon 450t; good machine; still working on it, but it seems to perform adequately; i like the touch screen; i think it is compatible with the way i think; other people may prefer the joy stick gps; neither type is better; just the way people's minds are constructed ... Read more

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The easy-to-use Forerunner 110 sport watch tells you how far and how fast. It's GPS-enabled to accurately record your time, pace, distance and calories burned. When paired with a heart rate monitor the Forerunner 110 provides heart rate-based calorie computations to help you track your calories burned. There's no setup required, so you can just press start and run or walk with it. Once your workout's done, upload to Garmin Connect to store and share your data, see the route you traveled on a map and even create goals. It's GPs made simple! ... Read more

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Amazon.com Product Description

The ECCO from Audiovox is a handy little keychain GPS that easily helps you find your way back to your car or other spots. Store up to three locked locations and you'll be guided by a simple interface to where you need to be.

Find your way back to three stored locations at the press of a button.

Brilliant blue LCD display with simple, intuitive interface.

View a feature diagram. Click to enlarge.

Easy to Use
ECCO, the Personal GPS Locator is simple to use. Push the "lock" button to store your location and be on your way. When you are ready to return, push the "return" button and ECCO will guide you back to your saved location from as far away as 9,999 miles.

Brilliant Blue LCD Display
The blue LCD features an ultra-intuitive user interface, displaying an arrow and direction along with count down distance to your saved location.

LED Feedback
Colored LEDs provide additional visual feedback, with green indicating an active GPS signal and red indicating movement in a wrong direction. The red LED also indicates if you've lost sattelite connections due to tall obstructions.

Store Three Locations
ECCO can store up to three separate locations at the press of a button. Your stored locations remain in memory until replaced with a new locked position.

Speedy GPS Reception
The sensitive GPS receiver provides faster acquisition times and improved tracking capabilities, and is able to track up to 32 satellites within 60 seconds. Provides a tracking distance up to 9,999 miles.

Long Battery Life
The ECCO provides about 10 hours of typical use during active tracking, with 16 full days of power on standby. Charging the battery takes about 1.5 hours.

What's in the Box
ECCO Personal Navigation Device, User's Manual, AC Charging Adapter, USB Cable

Reviews

Audiovox gps locator, August 29, 2010
This is a very easy to use finder. I bought it for my wife because her car is white (along with dozens of others) and she was
having trouble locating it in parking lots.
This unit takes her within 10 feet of her car.
Saves a lot of time when needed.

Works but can't calibrate, October 31, 2010
I'm familiar with personal GPS locators that are designed to take you back to a point. This unit appears to work and allows me to set three points and then tells me how far I am from that point. It does that even indoors (most of the time). Sometimes satellite lock is flakey and takes a lot longer but usually lock is is about 30 seconds.

My problem is, we are instructed to "calibrate" the unit (thus the 3 stars). The laminated 'reference guide' says, hold the unit face up. So I assume that means face pointing to the sky, then, press and hold location 1 button until you get a message saying to "hold flat and press the lock button". You do that and it says to slowly (doesn't define slowly) around keeping the face up 360 degrees (ending up back where you started - 360 degrees is a full circle). No problem so far. then press the Hold button again. You are told to slowly turn the unit another 360 degree FACE DOWN and end with the FACE UP and press the lock button when 'face up and you should be 'calibrated'. I do all of that but it says calibration "incomplete" and the card say says, repeat the steps until completed... WELL, I've tried that dozens of times indoors and outdoors and it's always incomplete!

I searched the web and apparently an older model had you rotate only a half circle or 180 degrees to calibrate so I tried that also no luck.

The GPS portion seems to work fine but the electronic compass just won't calibrate.

I love the idea it fits on my key ring and I'm not sure how important "calibration" is. So I'll wait and watch here at Amazon Comments and the web for others that achieve 'calibration'...

It even displays a Satellite map much like my car GPS unit showing satellite sky location, strength and number of acquired satellites. If only I could 'calibrate'...

Model IDC-80001-001 (Audiovox)
IDC Design Corp (made in China of course)

a crushing disappointment, November 21, 2010
having hit "that certain age", I was looking forward to this unit to help find the car in large parking lots. wrong. it had terrible problems finding a satellite signal under the best of conditions, and was of no help in parking structures. Wouldn't recommend it. ... Read more

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The Legend H will include a high sensitivity receiver and will also support USB interface enabling high speed map downloads. It also features 24 MB of internal memory which will enable free space for downloading new map data. Software will include Geocaching capabilities with a14 hour batter life. ... Read more

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Garmin 010-00781-10 Dakota(Tm) 10 Portable Gps System Bike & Hike Bundle ... Read more

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GARMIN eTrex Summit HC Hand Held Receiver w/ Built in GPS Patch Antenna. New high sensitivity GPS receiver. 24 Mbyte of internal memory for storing detailed maps. WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver. Built in GPS patch antenna. Display: 1.3 in W x 1.7 in H, 256 color, high resolution, transflective TFT /176 x 220 pixels.Electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still. Barometric altimeter with automatic pressure trend recording. LED backlit display and keypad. Battery life: up to 32 hours typical use using two AA alkaline batteries.Includes a built in Americas autoroute basemap with automatic routing capabilities including highways, exits and tide data /USA only. 500 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol; 20 reversible routes, 50 points per route. Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, user grid, and more. Audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off course and clock. Large numbers option for easy viewing, dual position display mode. Trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed and more. 10,000 point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks /500 points each/ let you retrace your path in both directions. Elevation computer /Summit HC/ provides current elevation, ascent/descent rate, minimum/maximum elevation, total ascent and descent, average and maximum ascent and descent rate. Built in celestial tables for best time to fish and hunt, plus sun and moon calculations. Fully compatible with MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. TOPO 24K, U.S. TOPO and US Inland lakes. Waterproof, IEC 60529 IPX7, /Submersible 1 meter at 30 minutes ... Read more

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Make a splash with the GPS 72H, a lightweight, waterproof handheld that floats. Simple yet robust, the GPS 72H features high-sensitivity GPS and a USB connection along with its large screen, simple operation and rock-solid performance. ... Read more

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The GNS 5870 MFI GPS Bluetooth receiver has a stylish design is small and ultra flat (79.1 x 45.3 x 11.3) mm.

The embedded Li-Ion battery allows operation time > 10 hrs and does not use the internal battery power of your Apple device

Because of the Bluetooth connection the 30-pin dock connector is not blocked and free for usage with other accessories like audio player handsfree or FM Transmitter.

Also the dock connector is not physically stressed.

You can use your GPS Craddle or Car Kit without any restriction.

The GNS 5870 MFI can also be used with PC, Net- Notebook and provide automatically also the NMEA protocol.

The GNS 5870 MFI is delivered together with a cigarette lighter adaptor and a USB cable for charging, it is also possible to charge via any USB port.

Thanks to the wireless connection the GNS 5870 MFI can be optimized placed in your car or aircraft.

The GNS 5870 MFI is the most flexible GPS receiver you can buy. Because of Bluetooth you are well prepared for future products without any connector hazzle.

"Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad" certified.

Works perfectly with Navigation and Aviation apps like NAVIGON, TOMTOM, ALK, MotionX GPS, Fore Flight and many more.
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Reviews

Works great w/ iPad, touch sensor quit working, October 12, 2010
I purchased this GPS for my WiFi Apple iPad and even though my emails said the expected delivery day would be more then a month ahead of my order date, I recieved it within a few days (it took some time to get to the US from Germany). The initial setup with my iPad worked flawlessly and I was able to pickup an extremely accurate GPS signal lock within seconds using the Maps app that shipped with the iPad. I was very impressed ... Until I couldn't shut the unit off. It worked a couple of times turning on and off, but now I am unable to just swipe my finger across the touch sensor to shut it off. Without a real switch, I'm stuck waiting for a reply from their email team as to what I should do to resolve the problem.

Otherwise it works great. I have tested it using the Maps app, Google Earth, and WiFiFoFum (yes, I snagged this lovely app from the app store when it was still available, no jailbreak here ;). I'd rank it a 5 star if the switch would still be working after less then a day of testing it.

Great Hardware. Software?, September 17, 2010
Ordered it three days ago, with an expected delivery date of 10/04 to 11/01. Got it today (three days after order), very surprised. Installation on my WiFi iPad was trivial, as per the user manual. Immediately got a solid GPS lock on the second floor of my three story house. Works just fine with Google Maps. Problems began when I tried to download other software to interface with it. So far, all GPS Apps I've tried refuse to install, saying they're not compatible with my iPad. Apple support is clueless, saying that the manufacturer claim that the hardware is Apple approved is not true. They say I need to contact the software vendors to report installation issues. Am giving GNS the benefit of the doubt - it's a new device, and it's not unreasonable to get a few bumps in the road early on. I bought this device because I didn't want to go through the hassles of jailbreaking my iPad (warranty, support, questionable software, etc), and this was the only other option to get GPS support. Will report back once I find a software solution, and perhaps add stars...

stable and user friendly, October 23, 2010
wow!
very good satelite reception close to the window.
Grear German product i'm using for aviation too. ... Read more