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Truly a small wonder, the eTrex takes the best features of a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver and put them into a six ounce package that is only four inches high and two inches wide. The result is a unit that will literally fit in the palm of your hand.
Besides its small size, mariners and outdoorsmen will likely
notice the sleek design of the eTrex. All buttons are located on either side of the unit, allowing for simple, one-handed operation that won't obstruct your view of the display. In fact, the eTrex features only five operator buttons for the ultimate in user-friendly design. Thanks to its bright yellow case, the eTrex will be hard to misplace and easy to find in any boat or backpack. The eTrex is completely waterproof so it can take an accidental splash or dunk in the water and still continue to perform.
Inside the eTrex, you will find the proven performance of a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver that will run for 22 hours on just two AA batteries. The eTrex will store up to 500 user waypoints with graphic icons and boasts Garmin's exclusive TracBackŪ feature that will reverse your track log and help you navigate your way back home. In addition, the eTrex uses animated graphics that will help you identify your marked waypoints quickly and easily.
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| Pros | Does exactly what it says on the box, start-up times are OK and the fix under trees is OK but not great. | | Cons | No mapping, not as sensetive as the latest recievers | | Verdict | Great value but go for a mapping unit or better still the new EDGE 705 if you can afford it when it arrives | | Recommended for: Value seekers |
| Pros | price, size, durability, easy to use | | Cons | no topo map, no internal compass you have to be constantly moving for there to be an accurate north fix, (the faster you go the more accurate it becomes) | | Verdict | awesome for beginner gps, wont take long for consumer to want to upgrade. | | Recommended for: First-time buyers |
 reviewed by Foz  on April 12, 2007
| Pros | Small lightweight GPS with exceptional battery life, and effective signal when in ravines and valleys or under a heavy canopy of trees. Save waypoints on your favorite ride also includes avg. speed, stop time, sunset and sunrise as well as built in astro. charts that predict best times for fishing and hunting. Also displays elevation. | | Cons | No mapping software. Doesn't use built in topo maps. just uses "bread crum" trail with gps coordinates. Effective for navigation back to point from which you started. | | Verdict | Perfect GPS for new users. It is also cheap! Great product to get started riding with GPS | | Recommended for: Anyone |
 reviewed by trek7k  on March 9, 2007
| Pros | Reliable, compact, and rugged. Does the basics - which is all most people need. | | Cons | No built in maps, limited memory. | | Verdict | This is a great unit for starting since it does the basics - speed, elevation, mapping, etc. Use it for mountain biking and geocaching. Lightweight and water resistant, you'll be able to use this baby for years. | | Recommended for: First-time buyers |
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on November 18, 2007
