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    Legend HCX and Vista HCX

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted · Edited by wsmaal

    so in effect Legend buyers are subsidising the Altimeter and Compass on the Vista.

     

    The European Garmin buyers are subsidizing the US Garmin buyers. The prices of the Garmin eTrex H series are really absurd in the European countries. F.i. the lowest eTrex Legend Hcx street price in the Netherlands is 330 Euro. In the US ~150 Euro ($~202). I know, the American base map is, in contrast with Europe (European basemap), free of charge for the consumer, but nevertheless the price difference is much to large.

    Serial connection through USB?

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I have a question that I think I know the answer to but I'm not 100% sure. I have a Garmin Rino 120...love it by the way. I normally connect it through the standard serial connection to my desktop computer. My laptop computer doesn't have a serial port but it does have 4 USB ports.

     

    Will a serial connection or converter allow this unit to synchronize through a USB port? I have USB drivers installed for my other USB type GPSr's but the Rino doesn't seem to work as a USB.

     

    Any feedback is appreciated!

     

    You need a serial to USB cable (special drivers included).

    Garmin GPSMAP60csx vs. Vista HCx

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I've been looking at buying a new GPS unit (my current model is the etrex legend). I've been looking at the GPSMAP60csx, which I can buy for $300 on amazon.com, but I just compared it to the Vista HCx on Garmin's website. I can currently buy the Vista HCx for $243.37 on Amazon.

     

    It appears to me the ONLY difference between the two units is that the 60csx has tide software, and the Vista is lighter and has better battery performance. I was wondering if anyone was familiar with the differences between these two products. I know they both are the higher accuracy models, but the 60cxs makes a big deal about this SiRF chipset, which the Vista doesn't mention. I would like the ability to use my GPS under treecover, in buildings, etc.

     

    Is the 60csx woth the extra $50 and shorter battery life (does it outperform the Vista)?

     

    Thanks.

     

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    USB TO SERIAL CABLE

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    HI ALL IAM FAIRLY NEW TO CACHING..IAM IN VAN BUREN, AR....I HAVE JUST PURCHASED AT A GREAT PRICE....A GARMIN GPS 12.......TRYING TO FIND A USB TO SERIAL ADAPTER...SO I CAN DOWNLOAD FROM THE PC. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED...I WILL BUY ..ANYONE GOT ONE? THANKS VBMAN

    I have a Belkin, and have had no problems with it. A friend tried several different brands that didn't work and also is now using a Belkin.

     

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    Software for Garmin ETrex Venture HC?

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    The Venture HC does not route on the unit. The Legend and Vista do (I believe that the Venture Cx does as well). Since the Venture HC does not have an autorouting feature, Metroguide may be the way to go. If you plan to get an autorouting unit at a later date, go with City Nav, and when loading maps to the Venture, uncheck the box for loading autorouting info.

     

    Consider too that the Venture HC have a limited (internal) memory of 24 Mb, which is not extendable.

    Garmin TOPO

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    [For the Garmin European Topo's unlock codes are still needed IMHO.

    You have an opinion that they're needed? :D

     

    I think that they're needed for unlock Garmin maps for the GPS.

    I am waiting for my ordered eTrex, so I can't try if I can send data from Mapsource (I loaded "temporary" two European countries) to the GPS device.

    Garmin TOPO

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    No unlock codes are needed for Garmin Topo mapping.

     

    For the Garmin European Topo's unlock codes are still needed IMHO. I have two Topo maps running in MapSource on my PC, but I am waiting for my Venture HC (I can't try if uploading without unlock the maps is possible).

    Garmin Vista HCx mini-review

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted · Edited by wsmaal

    Thanks everyone! You guys have just made my day! I have finaly decided that the Vista HCx definetly is something for me =)

     

    All I have to do now is find a store online in the US that ships international. You have no idea how lucky you are over there. Here in Sweden the Vista HCx has a price tag of the ordinary Vista Cx is between 500-600$ ;P

    hello hedtjarn!

     

    try this one:

    HCX 299,- Euro

    http://www.navifuture.de/product_info.php?...-Vista-HCx.html

    15 Euro shipping to Sweden

    http://www.navifuture.de/shop_content.php?coID=1

     

    I bought my HCX there. A very nice guy and the shop is 100% OK.

    (i bought already several times there)

    It is not a US-price but the best you can get in EU.

     

    Indeed, Martin Baum is a nice, English writing, guy :-) In the Netherlands the price difference (august 2007) for the Vista Hcx is at least 71 Euro comparing with 299 Euro. For bundled offers however the price difference is small. F.i.: FuturumShop in NL offers the Vista Hcx + Topo NL + 1GB Micro SD for 460 Euro (inclusive shipping costs). Extrapolated, the virtual price of the Vista is 225 Euro :-) (370- Topo/130 - SD/15). This difference is in my opinion too small (299 + 130 +15) for ordering a "Navifuture" eTrex (H series) which are besides international versions (Importgerät) with a world base map. The language can only set in English, Frence, Spanish and Portuguese.

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