Neither deep foliage, nor canyons faze the rugged Mapping Handheld GPS Garmin eTrex Vista HCx. Its high-sensitivity receiver holds a GPS signal in the toughest environments. Similar to the Vista Cx, this handheld navigator also has a bright color screen, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD™ card slot and automatic routing for wherever adventure takes you.
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, Mapping Handheld GPS Garmin eTrex Vista HCx locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Mapping Handheld GPS Garmin Vista HCx to help you find your way when you need it the most.
The Mapping Handheld GPS Garmin Vista HCx has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You even can use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
Adding maps is easier than ever with Vista HCx's microSD card slot. Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microSD cards with MapSource® data for your land and sea excursions. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and Mapping Handheld GPS Garmin Vista HCx provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.
Like the rest of the eTrex series, Mapping Handheld GPS Garmin Vista HCx is lightweight and compact — the perfect size for all your travels.
Other Mapping Handheld GPS Garmin Vista HCx features:
Mapping Handheld GPS Garmin eTrex Vista HCx: Lock onto the great outdoors.
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.2" x 2.2" x 1.2" (10.7 x 5.6 x 3.0 cm) |
| Display size | 3.3 x 4.3 cm |
| Display resolution | 176 x 220 pixels |
| Display type | 256 level color TFT |
| Weight | 156 g |
| Battery | 2 AA batteries (not included) |
| Battery life | 25 hours |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Floats | No |
| High-sensitivity receiver | Yes |
| Interface | USB |
| RoHS version available | Yes |
| 3-axis compass | No |
| Basemap | Yes |
| Ability to add maps | Yes |
| Built-in maps | No |
| Built-in memory | No |
| Accepts date cards | microSD™ card (not included) |
| Waypoints/favorites/locations | 1000 |
| Routes | 50 |
| Track log | 10,000 points, 20 saved tracks |
| Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) | Yes |
| Electronic compass | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Geocaching-friendly | Yes |
| Outdoor GPS games | Yes |
| Hunt/fish calendar | Yes |
| Sun and moon information | Yes |
| Tide tables | No |
| Area calculation | Yes |
| Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest) | No |
| Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units) | No |
| HotFix satellite prediction | No |
| Picture viewer | No |
| Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos) | No |
| Guarantee | 2 years |
