United Kingdom

Garmin eTrex Vista HCx

Photos - Sat Nav Garmin eTrex Vista HCx
Outdated Product
$469.00
Hiking GPS navigator with the ability to update the firmware and maps of the area. Communication with a computer is carried out via a USB interface or a memory card, a USB cable is included with the device. The navigator is very economical - one set of batteries (requires 2 pcs of AA format) is enough for 25 hours of operation. True, the use of a compass or screen backlight can significantly reduce this time. Assembled in a fully waterproof case according to the IPX7 standard.
add to listmy lists
Garmin eTrex Vista HCx
Type:handheld
Screen size:2.1 "
Resolution:176x220 px
Power supply:non chargeable battery
Working hours:before 25 h
Weight:156 g

Hiking GPS navigator with the ability to update the firmware and maps of the area. Communication with a computer is carried out via a USB interface or a memory card, a USB cable is included with the device. The navigator is very economical - one set of batteries (requires 2 pcs of AA format) is enough for 25 hours of operation. True, the use of a compass or screen backlight can significantly reduce this time. Assembled in a fully waterproof case according to the IPX7 standard.

All specifications
Specifications eTrex Vista HCx
Main
Application areahandheld
Water protection IPX7
Software
Number of routes50
Waypoints1000 / track recording: 10,000 points, 20 tracks /
Receiver
Bands number12
Display specs
Display2.1 "
176x220 px
Additional equipment
More featuresimage display
barometer / barometric altimeter (altimeter), electronic compass /
Connections
InterfacesUSB
memory card slot / micro SD /
General
Power supplynon chargeable batteries / х2 AA /
Battery life25 h
Dimensions (HxWxT)107x56x30 mm
Weight156 g / with batteries /
Added to E-Catalogseptember 2008
Information in model description is for reference purposes.
Before buying always check characteristics and configuration of product with online store manager
Catalog Garmin 2024 - new products, best sales and most actual models Garmin.
Additional features sat nav Garmin eTrex Vista HCx:
  • WAAS technology
  • Possibility to update the firmware
  • Built-in GPS games
Equipment:
  • base map
  • Strap
  • USB cable
  • Database — offshore objects
  • MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager Software
  • Brief instruction
  • User guide
Difference between Garmin eTrex Vista, eTrex Vista Cx, eTrex Vista HCx models:
  • eTrex Vista — Monochrome Display, 20 Routes, 1000 Waypoints, No Auto Route Calculation, No Memory Card Slot, No USB Interface
  • eTrex Vista Cx — Colour Display, 50 Routes, 500 Waypoints, Auto Route Calculation, Memory Card Slot, USB Interface, Runtime
  • eTrex Vista HCx — Colour Display, 50 Routes, 1000 Waypoints, Auto Route Calculation, Memory Card Slot, USB Interface
From the press release:

The Garmin eTrex Vista HCx includes a bright colour screen, a microSD card slot, and automatic route calculation (straight or road guidance). The microSD card slot provides a convenient way to add new cards. For additional protection, the memory card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment.
You can use microSD cards that already have MapSource cartography pre-loaded on them. If your instrument has a MapSource memory card with a detailed city plan installed, Vista HCx will provide turn-by-turn navigation instructions when you select a destination.

Good to know:

WAAS technology
WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) is a system designed to increase the accuracy of satellite navigation instruments. The principle of operation of the system is based on the correction of satellite data using special corrections, which are calculated by base stations installed in the service area of the system.
Filters