+chu baca Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I have the nuivi 350 and was looking into a handheld... This was what I have been looking at...http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-Vista-H...ef=pd_rhf_p_t_2 Pros/Cons? Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 That is the GPS unit I chose when I upgraded from the Vista C. It works very well, has long battery life, and the small size is convenient for hiking. You might want to get the Topo maps for it. I got the older Topos on eBay for a more reasonable price than purchasing the newest version. Quote Link to comment
Neos2 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 It's a very nice unit. If I were starting over again, that is probably the unit I would choose for my starter unit. My husband and I began with Garmin eTrex Legends, which was the powerhouse of the low end units in it's day. We liked them so well, we kept them when we upgraded (for autorouting) to have on hand for guests. Nowdays we use a Garmin 60 CSx (which I think is the best all around unit out there) and a Garmin 60CS. We also have a Garmin 76CS. Love the Garmin line. The HCx is the souped-up version of the Legend model. It offers most of the features of the 60CSx with a lower price tag. It's probably the best all-around deal the company offers right now. Quote Link to comment
+IANNA Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 If you are looking for a great gps, I love my HCX but the one thing you need to remember is it only comes with a very basic initial map, so will need to buy mapping software if you plan on using for driving directions or Points of Interest. Also you will need to buy a micro SD card you can get a 2 gig one for 20 buck or less if you look around online. So If you buy a HCX get it off of ebay from garmin certified re tailor so you get the warranty. I bought mine about a year ago for like 215 and love it Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I have the nuivi 350 and was looking into a handheld... This was what I have been looking at...http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-Vista-H...ef=pd_rhf_p_t_2 Pros/Cons? If you can find a Vista HCx, upgraded maps, and a 1 or 2gb micro SD card for three hundred dollars, you would be set. Quote Link to comment
+chu baca Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 Okay, Ended up getting the Garmin 60 CSX. I originally wanted this one but the other was a little less but I didn't want any regrets.. Thanks for the input everyone Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Okay, Ended up getting the Garmin 60 CSX. I originally wanted this one but the other was a little less but I didn't want any regrets.. Thanks for the input everyone The 60CSX was LESS than the Vista HCX? Now that's unusual! Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I have the nuivi 350 and was looking into a handheld...This was what I have been looking at...http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-Vista-H...ef=pd_rhf_p_t_2 Pros/Cons? City Navigator maps with run you $100. So that leaves $200 which would be enough for a Legend HCX. Quote Link to comment
+Ariel_PSU Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Okay, Ended up getting the Garmin 60 CSX. I originally wanted this one but the other was a little less but I didn't want any regrets.. Thanks for the input everyone The 60CSX was LESS than the Vista HCX? Now that's unusual! Nono... I think he was saying that although the other was less expensive, he chose this one because of the features and it was the one he really wanted. I think. ~Ariel Quote Link to comment
barnabasbenn Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Okay, Ended up getting the Garmin 60 CSX. I originally wanted this one but the other was a little less but I didn't want any regrets.. Thanks for the input everyone The 60CSX was LESS than the Vista HCX? Now that's unusual! Nono... I think he was saying that although the other was less expensive, he chose this one because of the features and it was the one he really wanted. I think. ~Ariel Yeah I think thats right Ariel-By the way I just ordered my 60CSx from walmart-should have it in 7 to 14 days,man I can't wait,WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+ComputerCacheBug Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Okay, Ended up getting the Garmin 60 CSX. I originally wanted this one but the other was a little less but I didn't want any regrets.. Thanks for the input everyone The 60CSX was LESS than the Vista HCX? Now that's unusual! Nono... I think he was saying that although the other was less expensive, he chose this one because of the features and it was the one he really wanted. I think. ~Ariel Yeah I think thats right Ariel-By the way I just ordered my 60CSx from walmart-should have it in 7 to 14 days,man I can't wait,WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bought the 60CSX today from BB because I thought my Magellan died. I like it alot and don't really regret buying another gps unit after finding out that my Magellan rally wasn't broken. Quote Link to comment
+chu baca Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) Okay, Ended up getting the Garmin 60 CSX. I originally wanted this one but the other was a little less but I didn't want any regrets.. Thanks for the input everyone The 60CSX was LESS than the Vista HCX? Now that's unusual! Nono... I think he was saying that although the other was less expensive, he chose this one because of the features and it was the one he really wanted. I think. ~Ariel Yeah I think thats right Ariel-By the way I just ordered my 60CSx from walmart-should have it in 7 to 14 days,man I can't wait,WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bought the 60CSX today from BB because I thought my Magellan died. I like it alot and don't really regret buying another gps unit after finding out that my Magellan rally wasn't broken. Sorry.. I didn't explain myself I really wanted the 60 csx but it was $297 compared to the Vista HCX for $211 But I didn't want $80 to stand in my way for the unit I originally wanted.. Does that make a little better sense now?..lol... Edited April 28, 2008 by fleabags_123 Quote Link to comment
Neos2 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Okay, Ended up getting the Garmin 60 CSX. I originally wanted this one but the other was a little less but I didn't want any regrets.. Thanks for the input everyone I predict you'll be very happy you made that choice. When you add city maps for autorouting, the unit will really shine! Quote Link to comment
+imajeep Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 The eTrex Vista HCx is a very good model--I'm getting one for Ms. Imajeep for Mother's Day (don't tell her). Darn near as good as a GPSmap 60 CSx, which costs $100 more. Quote Link to comment
petewary Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I have the nuivi 350 and was looking into a handheld... This was what I have been looking at...http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-Vista-H...ef=pd_rhf_p_t_2 Pros/Cons? I got my Garmin 76CSX at PCNation.com for $291.00 and I'm happy with the whole deal Quote Link to comment
barnabasbenn Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Finally got my 60CSx today site to store at walmart and man-This thing is sweet,can't wait to get my maps loaded and go caching.Baked it after I got it and accuracy was at 6ft with 9 sat's locked,so freakin' cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+gpsTrian Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Finally got my 60CSx today site to store at walmart and man-This thing is sweet,can't wait to get my maps loaded and go caching.Baked it after I got it and accuracy was at 6ft with 9 sat's locked,so freakin' cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got mine at Walmart, too. Amazon was a little less but had a no-return policy on it. At least Walmart will give you 15 days to return with no restocking fee. And I liked the idea of returning it to a local store if need be without a shipping charge. You're getting a lot better accuracy than I am. Is accuracy dependant on the number of locked satellites? Quote Link to comment
+Jozii Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I'm fairly new to this game and would like to get a functional and easy to use GPS. I've been thinking of the eTrex Legend HCx. But based on this discussion, would the Vista version be better? As far as I know, the extra cost isn't really justified, if I mainly want to use it off the roads. And what about this 60CSx you keep talking about? Would that be something more advanced yet? Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I have the Vista HCx and much prefer it to the 60 CSx. I think you will be happy with the Legend HCx. Quote Link to comment
Neos2 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I'm fairly new to this game and would like to get a functional and easy to use GPS. I've been thinking of the eTrex Legend HCx. But based on this discussion, would the Vista version be better? As far as I know, the extra cost isn't really justified, if I mainly want to use it off the roads. And what about this 60CSx you keep talking about? Would that be something more advanced yet? The Vista HCx and the 60 CSx have a barometric altimeter and and electronic compass; the Legend HCx does not. The Legend style bodies are very differently shaped than the 60 style body and the buttons are placed and styled differently. Some people prefer one set up, some prefer the other. You can compare the three here. If I were just starting out now, I might buy the Vista HCx (because I make use of the electronic compass and the baromoter once in a great while; most people never really need them). Personally, I began with a regular eTrex legend and moved up to the 60 CSx for the autorouting before the HCx models came out. I love my 60 CSx and think it's the best gps model made right now. It does cost more, and with the difference in price between it and the HCx models, you could be well on your way to buying the city maps you really need to make the units work to their best advantage. You have to have city maps to use the autorouting on all three models. They all come with base maps built in. They all accept topo maps. Quote Link to comment
+HarleyPiper Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I have both a Vista CX and 60CSX. I use the latter most often, but the Vista's display is much brighter and the colors are more intense, making it VERY readable on bright days. I would expect that Garmin has probably stuck with that display on the Vista HCX. The only negative that I have experineced with the Vista is that the black rubber that runs around the unit has stretched and does not have the positive feel that it had when it was new. I even thought about taking it completely off and cleaning off the adhesive, but then discovered the control buttons are incorporated into the rubber band. Either one should lead you to as many caches and you have time for -- good luck! Quote Link to comment
+Thrak Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I just bought a Legend HCx as a birthday present for someone who wants to start geocaching with his son. It's a great unit. Quote Link to comment
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