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While out geocaching, the compass will tell me that the cache is located 25' SW and while we're walking in that direction, the compass will suddenly point and say the cache is located 25' in the opposite direction. This has happened almost every single time, until we stop and calibrate the compass, then it seems to work ok. But we shouldn't have to calibrate the compass every time we use it, right? I do like the audible feature that beeps to let you know you are getting close to your coordinates.

But sometimes it beeps at 50' away and sometimes it doesn't beep until 10' away. We haven't tested out the alimeter yet so I can't comment on its functionality. Overall this is a pretty decent compass to point you in the direction you need to go.

Still "iffy" about this one Excellent hand-held GPS receiver. I bought this due to the fact that it is portable, waterproof, has a barometer and is easy to use for Geocaching, and also comes with accessories that make it easy to transfer to my boat and my car. This a great little do-it-all unit. The only downside is that it has a small screen that is not the most ideal for travelling via automobile.

However, I knew this limitation before I bought it and for my purposes, this is an acceptable tradeoff. If you are serious about buying a unit for your car, then I recommend that you get a large screen GPSR that is specially made for use in a car. This one works fine in a car for light use, just not recommended for large metro areas as you have to pan the map and do not have turn by turn directions. Skip to main content. About this product. Stock photo. Pre-owned: Lowest price The lowest-priced item that has been used or worn previously.

Good working condition. Includes original box and manuals, protective case, lanyard, cord. Stored in a clean, smoke and pet free home! Shipping is fast and free! See all 2 pre-owned listings. Buy It Now. Add to cart. The built-in electronic compass of this Garmin GPS receiver calculates any alteration in the pressure level or altitude and provides precise weather information. The microSD card with MapSource card of this Garmin GPS device allows you to store all your maps and provides time to time directions, to reach your desired location.

With built-in waypoints and 50 routes, this Garmin GPS receiver allows you to quickly find your location. The sunlight-readable display of this Garmin GPS device provides a clear view under bright light. Show More Show Less. Pre-owned Pre-owned. This is a quick and easy way to keep you on-track when out in the field. You can even select an entire segment of your GPS track and drag it right back to its correct location on the map!

The active tracklog holds trackpoints. You can spend hundreds of dollars on dedicated camera hardware and cables to geotag your photos. Or, you can do it for free, using ExpertGPS. It just takes a few seconds when you get back to your desk to have ExpertGPS automatically geotag your photos.

ExpertGPS lets you quickly view, change, or batch-edit your photo metadata. Select all the photos for the day, and quickly add the city, state, and location in which they were taken. Add and remove keywords and descriptions. View shutter speed, aperture, and other camera settings. Still using paper forms, or typing data into your GPS piece-by-piece? With your digital camera around your neck, Garmin eTrex Vista HCx in your backpack or in your vehicle, and ExpertGPS back at your desk, you can gather data on the move.

There's no need to mark waypoints as you collect data - just snap photos at each site. ExpertGPS can create geo-referenced waypoints for your report from each photo you took along the way, and attach your photos to each waypoint it creates. ExpertGPS does it automatically. Enter coordinates in any format, in any datum. All of your data is automatically reprojected to the new format and datum. As you move over the map, the current township, range, and section is displayed.

And no you cannt go to a Japanese site and buy a import. It doesn't exist. The software also is bare minimum when it comes to features. So far the hardware OEMs are doing their best to also sell the software and hence, making the maps proprietory. I am keeping my eye open for a strictly hardware manufacturer that just makes GPS, so I can use any software I want.

Its also good for the market because it brings in competition. Compass - Slow and inaccurate. Bring a magnetic compass on challenging navigations. It will take about four separate files to load the entire USA topo. Alternative, probably a reliable one, use a old USB 1. I fortunately have a 5 year OLD antique laptop I can use. Nothing can be done on the unit or on a public PC. Personally I like to spend my nights reviewing my tracks and organizing, but cannt be done without your own laptop.

For those of us who have discovered and used this port its a GOD bless. So when I am in deep canyons, tree foliage, urban jungle or really bad weather the external antenna receieves where the built in usually fails. Even on car GPSs I look for a antenna port. No waiting for warmup, no "poor reception" warning, and no 50 feet or worse resolution.

I broke the cable on the external antenna, and I cannt replace it because all I know of it is that it was "made in Taiwan". It was OEM, where the American company is supposed to import it and then stick their company name on it, but mine didn't have a label. But the unit is usable and the hardware is well made. Its the best unit of its kind out there. For those of us who like to hike, climb or bike.

I don't recommend it for Marine use, because it does't float and lacks tides. But can be used on water, lets say for kayaking or canoeing. Just don't drop it.

Or have a bouy connected to it. And bring along a tides map. I like to see in the next version a Bluetooth capability. So I can use it with my phone and laptop. I like to also see a more feature rich software on the unit.

This little device becomes a object of distraction and amusement on lonely nights on the trail. We can lose the games on the unit. Great Receiver. The color screen is awesome and once you load some TOPO maps on it, it has as much information as you could ask for on a handheld unit. The microSD card slot is awesome. My only complaint is that it takes a fair amount of time to download maps, but it is a small price to pay for all the information that is loaded to your unit. Satellite reception is quick, and battery life is good.

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