Garmin eTrex H Handheld GPS Receiver

Pros: easy-to-use, fits in hand, one-handed operation
Cons: more advanced GPS users should look elsewhere

An inexpensive, rugged and easy to use GPS unit, the Garmin eTrex GPS is an good first-time GPS unit for users who are looking for a simple and foolproof system as an introduction to the world of GPS. The eTrex is, from the ground up, a ...

Pros: Price, Compact size, lightweight, long battery life
Cons: Limited tracking capability, lack of mapping features

I’ve owned the Garmin Etrex for nearly a year and I have used it on three separate continents: North America, Europe and Asia. For its low price I found out that it is one of the best GPS products available. I was amazed at how functional it is for its...

Pros: Small & light, good reception (especially in car) & accuracy, nice backlight
Cons: Power-hungry, no compass, no base map

Basics: The title quotes the first words I uttered as I took this gadget out of the box and into the yard. I felt just like Spock with his tricorder, being able to know where I was going and where I've been. The eTrex is well worth its $100 for the ...

Pros: Cheap Cheap Cheap. Small form factor, great battery life. Well-featured for the price
Cons: Not so accurate, lacks many features in slighly higher end devices, low memory for 'tracks'

I recently took a 3 week trip to Belize. While I was there I decided that I wanted to do some GeoCac ...

Pros: Rugged, Compact, Light Weight, Powerful, Waterproof, Easy to use, PC interface capability.
Cons: No maps, No WAAS, Poor satellite acquisition in tree cover. Garmin makes something better now.

Soon after having moved to Atlanta, GA from California I purchased my Garmin eTrex GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) receiver. It's been over a year since then and time has proven this little yellow gizmo to be one of my new best friends in the big...

Pros: Low Price, great features, easy to handle, intuitive, effective
Cons: not a professional model, lacks altitude mapping

Garmin came out with a great sales nitch with this piece of technology. I liken it to the Celeron by Intel. They cut out a few of the 'premium' options in GPS (Global Positioning System) Units, lowered the price, and made a reliably handy locator...

Pros: Great all-purpose navigation and mapping tool.
Cons: Eats batteries like cheese puffs. Proprietary mapping software is too pricy.

This Review Covers the Garmin eTrex VISTA Model

A GPS receiver should come with certain amenities: mosquito repellant, bandages, allergy medicine, etc. In the absence of those, it is nice to find a handheld GPS receiver full of other...

Pros: Inexpensive, Small, Low Power Consumption
Cons: Loses signal under heavy tree cover

You get what you pay for with Garmin's most inexpensive GPS--the yellow eTrex. The eTrex has can track up to 12 separate satellites using its 12 channel parallel receiver, and weighs just under 5 1/2 oz. with batteries. It's a very small, portable unit...

Pros: Big screen, nice interface, lots of features, sturdy design.
Cons: Battery eater, Aerial not great

I've seen lots of reviews that say it doesnt work under trees, which is true but if you stand still for about 30 seconds it will get the signal back. It isnt great at getting a signal while moving but standing still it works alot better, even upstairs ...

Pros: Easy to use, great price
Cons: Backlighting can eat up batteries

I recently was one of 5 people chosen to win one of these Garmin Etrex GPS from a contest with DatingCash.com. I have an affiliate account with them through my website MyExSucks.com, and every month they pick 5 affiliates for prizes. I had no idea I...

Pros: Easy to use. Quick to pick up and take.
Cons: It does not have voice recognition -hah

This was the first GPS I ever bought and although I later bought the Emap from Garmin one of the reasons I invested in another Garmin is because of the quality of this unit. WATERPROOF I didn't drop it into 10' of water to see for sure. But just ...

Pros: Small, waterproof, durable, reliable, inexpensive
Cons: None

I am an avid hiker, mountain biker, hunter, and off-road vehicle rider. Up until about six months ago I believed that I had an uncanny sense of direction. I prided myself on never getting lost on the roads or in the woods. Well that changed last...

Pros: Easy to use, simple controls, good backlight, very accurate
Cons: Slow refresh, small ammount of memory

The Garmin eTrex Ledgend is my first GPS reciever. I've never used one before, and decided to buy one just to try out before I plunge into anything really serious.

And guess what? IT IS THE PERFECT 1st TIMER'S GPS RECIEVER! It works right...

Pros: Reliable, simple, sturdy, cheap($), nice features. Will get you where you want to be!
Cons: Lanyard location, track-log (if not saved, can overwrite from beginning).

I (legally) ride a dirt bike deep within a forest. Three years ago I got lost and almost spent the night! That happened once and I repeat once, because since then, I mount my Etrex on my dirt bike every-time I go out riding in the forest. I also use it...

Pros: Low price, small size, high-quality
Cons: A little awkward to use

I bought my eTrex from Amazon.com a couple of months ago. I paid $113, and it's dropped a little lower since then. I looked at a number of higher-priced units, and although they?re nice, I determined that the eTrex would do everything I needed it to do....