Product Description: 256-color backlit TFT LCD display (176 x 220 pixels) * WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation system) capability improves GPS accuracy to within 3 meters * pre-loaded basemap of the Americas includes select cities, highways, interstates, rivers, and lakes * microSD card slot allows for storage of optional MapSource detail (microSD card not included) *
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Amazing Sensitivity
I've had my Legend HCx for about a week now. I upgraded from a standard eTrex Legend. It has amazing sensitivity for receiving signals. I can pick up 5 or so satellites inside my house and track my movements from room to room!
Functionality wise, it's about the same as the model I replaced. I did add a 1 gig flash card and plan to pick up the topo dvd's from garmin shortly. This unit rocks! Don't hesitate to purchase it!
Rating: - Finest Upgrade Available from Garmin
I won't waste your time if you are a previous Garmin user. I upgraded from an EMap, bought in 2001, that has served quite well. However, after all that time there are features one desires that scream for an upgrade. Yes, the color screen, the USB capability, far larger (and commercially available) Micro SD Memory, improved maps all contribute to the many reasons to buy. This is the tops, absolutely.
However, I saw this was coming out about 6 months ago and I waited. Why? The "H" in "HCx" stands for high-sensitivity. From my EMap experiences, I knew that GPS units were very sensitive ... Read More
