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lncludes: eTrex unit, PC/USB interface cable, MapSource Manager CD, lanyard&quick reference guideThe eTrex Vista C Handheld GPS is for people who need GPS and waypoint information wherever you go. Many new exciting features make this portable GPS tool more versatile then ever. The 256-color TFT display produces the brightest and most readable display around. The units are completely waterproof and boast a 36-hour battery life, for maximum usage. All this and more -- adding up to a solid way to survive on theroad or in the woods. Trip computer has an odometer, stopped time, moving average, total time, max speed and more 10,000 point automatic track log -- retrace your path in any direction, on up to 20 saved track(with 500 points each) The eTrex Vista C elevation computer tells users current elevation and ascend/descend rate Built-in celestial tables give you the best time to fish and hunt, plus times and positions for the sun&moon Compatible with most MapSource products - BlueChart, City Select, U.S. T0P0 24K and more Battery life up to 36 hours Unit Dimensions(WxHxD) - 2.2 x 4.2 x 1.2 Display Size(WxH) - 1.3 x 1.7 N0TE - Use with MetroGuide USA is not recommended

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Garmin's pocket-sized eTrex Vista C handheld GPS unit combines Garmin's popular eTrex Vista with a color screen, automatic routing, and longer battery life, making it one of the smallest, least expensive waterproof products to combine a color TFT display and advanced GPS auto-routing abilities. You won't miss a thing when you take this lightweight, easy-to-use handheld out hiking, biking, boating, or geocaching.

The main menu feature icons. View larger.

Crisp, color display for easy map viewing. View larger.

Altimeter display provides elevation information. View larger.

The eTrex Vista C packs loads of GPS features into a compact, handheld device. View larger.

The unit offers a bright, transflective color TFT display with daylight viewability, automatic route generation, off-route recalculation, turn-by-turn directions with alert tones, and icon-driven menus for finding points of interest (when combined with Garmin's optional MapSource CDs). And you'll get up to 20 hours of use on two AA batteries. The unit offers 24 MB of internal memory, and its mini-USB port lets you download map data rapidly from Garmin's library of MapSource CDs (not included) using your PC.

You'll enjoy outstanding accuracy of less than three meters (10 feet) when the device is enabled to receive enhanced GPS signals from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) in the United States and of 15 meters or less in normal GPS mode. As on all eTrex units, the primary controls are located on the unit's side, so you can operate them with one hand. With the innovative rocker switch on the unit's face, you can input data and scroll through menus or pan the map page.

0ther key features include an auto-route basemap (featuring general map data, including highways, major roads, rivers, lakes, and borders), a waterproof design (to lEC 60529 lPX7 standards--submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes), 500 waypoints/routes/tracks (with graphic identification), 50 reversible routes, 20 saved tracks, 10,000 trackpoints, TracBack technology, alarms (waypoint proximity, anchor drag, and off-course, as well as a built-in alarm clock), a GPS patch antenna, selectable audio tones and color schemes, a stopwatch, a hunting/fishing calendar, sun/moon calculations, and a trip computer.

The Vista C also features an electronic compass for accurate bearing information while standing still; a barometric altimeter with local pressure and a 48-hour automatic pressure-trend recorder; and an elevation computer (which provides your current elevation, ascent/descent rate, minimum/maximum elevation, total ascent and descent, average and maximum ascent, and descent rate).

The Vista C includes a built-in, permanent basemap-- Americas Recreational--which cannot be altered. The Americas Recreational Routable Basemap v2 includes the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central and South America, and covers the area from longitude 30 to 180 degrees west and latitude 60 degrees south to 75 degrees north. The basemap includes a high-level worldwide map featuring borders and major cities.

Standard map coverage includes oceans, rivers, lakes greater than 30 square miles, lakes greater than 5 square miles in the United States and southern Canada, lakes greater than 10 square miles in central and northern Canada, principal cities, some smaller cities and towns, major interstates, principal highways, political boundaries (state and international borders), major airports, and a database of lnterstate exits. This last category includes many establishments within about 0.25 mile of exits, including restaurants; diesel and gas stations; hotels, motels, and inns; overnight RV parking; dumps; campgrounds; truck stops; medical facilities; shopping and outlet malls; ATMs; and many other attractions.


What's in the Box
eTrex Vista C GPS receiver, basemap (Americas Recreational), MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager CD, PC/USB interface cable, wrist strap, quick reference guide, and owner's manual.


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Buyer's feedback: - * Very Good GPS ...
This is our third Garmin GPS, the first being the Legend, and the second a C330
for the car.

We have an old version of Metroguide USA v5 and downloaded applicable areas of interest and what a neat difference it makes using the look up feature and the
basic auto routing capability to find what you're looking for.
Our primary use for this GPS is geocaching, and I think we got a good deal on
it for just a little over $100.00 including shipping.

Since the Legend series is basically the same, it wasn't to difficult to grasp and
use the basic features on the Legend C. I know it is really outdated compared to
the newer GPS's however if you can find one as we did in the price range we got it for, it is worth getting, and before I forget, It has 24mb of memory to download
additonal information. From the Metroguide I was able to download several major
cities that we drive to and through on trips, so the 24mb was adequate for us.

Since the old Metroguide can be used over and over again, it is not a problem to
put in a laptop and update the Legend C as needed, deleting and adding whatever
information is needed.

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Buyer's feedback: - Awsome
This little item is awsome. I take it everywhere. It has been through rain, mud, saltwater, fishblood, sand etc, and it is still as good a new. Make sure you wipe of any of these substances after each use. The screen is a bit small, and dont overload it with maps, because the map feature will become veery slow!

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Buyer's feedback: - * Excellant in many situations ...
I have had this now for almost one year. Has served me well. I use it for road cycling and also when traveling. I especially like having it when arriving by air in a new city. I preload that city's maps and also apply any local waypoints of interest such as bookstores and coffee shops. I am never lost in a new city. Very helpful when finding places to eat in obscure areas on the fly. Would definitely buy again but would probably buy it's upgrade with memory card that is now available.

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Buyer's feedback: - Lousy tech support
The color version has way more features than the black and white and is worth the extra cost. Though, it still is finicky with satellite reception in places that it should be fine.
It's connecting their software and dealing with Garmin support that is a nightmare. Customer service hold time: 30-35 minues. Response time for email tech requests: a staggering 5-7 working days.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Perfection***** ...
I've used a GPS 72, Legend, Vista and now the Vista C. This is by far the best unit I've used. I love the color screen more than I thought I would and the USB cable transfers data very quickly if you want to load maps or a lot of waypoints.