Zoltank Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I currently have a eTrex HCx and I'm looking to replace with something that supports Birdseye imaging. I'm currently looking at the eTrex 20x and the eTrex Touch 25. I really like the idea of a touch screen, but the Touch has half the resolution of the 20x, and I'm afraid with Birdseye images it would be really limiting. I was hoping someone might have some input on this. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Moving to the appropriate forum Quote Link to comment
+Red90 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Get an Oregon if Birdseye if important. The little etrex screens and their slow processors will not make you happy. Quote Link to comment
+Mineral2 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 There was literally a recent thread on this very same topic only a few threads down. You might find some good information there. Quote Link to comment
+JohnCNA Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 16 hours ago, Red90 said: Get an Oregon if Birdseye if important. The little etrex screens and their slow processors will not make you happy. I started with an eTrex 30 and loved it. Later when I added BirdsEye, trail map overlays and tracks, the slower processor got overwhelmed and would take up to 20 seconds to redraw the map when I would pan the map a full 'page' or more or zoom in/out. I prefer the 'track up' display. Even turning 90 degrees would trigger a long redraw. It didn't get really slow until I loaded it up with all those overlays. I have a 64st now and the screen redraws are almost instant. The higher models have much faster processors. If you're going to invest in BirdsEye, invest in a higher powered unit to take full advantage of that. Quote Link to comment
+Viajero Perdido Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Alternately... Android phone + Locus Map Pro + Locus Map Tweak = satellite imagery + caches + high-res screen. I use the imagery on occasion; it's handy. The price is right too. Quote Link to comment
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