Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPS Review & Geocaching how-to
This is a video review for the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx handheld GPS unit and how to use it for geocaching. The review covers key features of this Garmin unit and how it works particularly well with the geocaching.com site to download caches directly to the eTrex. It also shows you the eTrex in action while hunting for a geocache. Lastly, I give my likes and dislikes as well as give you a list of what's in the box.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Which one will I use?
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Garmin eTrex Handheld GPS Navigator for geocaching?
There are several models of eTrex with varying degrees of suitability for caching. The least expensive model sells (street) for 80 -90 USD with other models ranging up to about 200 USD. The missing cable will be a problem since you will want to send caches directly from your computer to the GPS. Also, if it is a serial interface, I would avoid it since most modern computers are not equipped with serial ports. USB interface is a better bet.
So, depending on the model, you could use it for very basic caching by typing in the coordinates of the caches you plan to hunt, or you could attempt to locate a cable. Don't worry abut the batteries since you'll be replacing them regularly anyway. If the GPS is the basic yellow "banana" eTrex, I'd probably pass on it but I might consider some of the better units. Check them out at www.garmin.com and see what you are getting for your money.
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