Garmin Etrex Legend GPS Receiver
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Customer Review: Best portable GPS out there
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had an E-Trex Legend for over two years. I think it is fantastic device. I use the Garmin USA topographic maps. That 8MB memory can store a lot of maps. I only use lithium batteries and the unit will run in the tracking mode for well over 15 hours. I also download to DeLorme maps on my computer. I have used the GPS in Europe twice. Although I do not have European maps, the tracks are still displayed on Garmin's mapsource software. The only downside is that the small aerial makes the unit lose signal in the mountains sometimes. I also have the Garmin mount for my mountain bike and it is great to watch speed, elevation, distance travelled and direction on one display.Customer Review: GREAT GPS!!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're not sure whether or not to get a GPS but you have the cash, BUY THIS!! It is so much fun you'll want to take it with you everywhere! The basemap, while limited, makes it THEE best entry level GPS for its price [which is the best I've seen it at - ignore the other review]. For me, it comes in handy getting around town but I also enjoy its usefulness on plane trips and backpacking/rock climbing expeditions. The average accuracy is 17 ft which is really good [all that stuff about WAAS hardly ever works]. If you're looking for a good GPS, this is it. If you're just looking around for gift ideas, this will make ANYBODY [outdoors enthusiast, kids, drivers] happy.Customer Review: great size; two annoyances
Summary: 5 Stars
I like the size and ergonomics of this unit.
A couple complaints:
- PC cable is serial; what the heck is that? New Dells don't even have serial ports any more. Garmin should be using USB!
- The default map is lame; so just know that you will need to shell out more money for a detailed map.
--Paul
ps, I'm a GPS freak; the best automotive GPS is made by Alpine as available in Acura and Honda; I have one of those. I also have a built-in one on my boat, and a portable Garmin III Plus for my boat as backup. And a Garmin Street Pilot for my other car. And three Uniden GPS radar detectors which are cool.
Customer Review: Garmin Handheld GPS
Summary: 5 Stars
Fantastic little GPS. We bought this to help with our Geocaching!
Finding our way with it is simple and easy to learn...it sits on the dashboard perfectly.
It's an adult treasure hunt "game". fun and exciting, we use it in conjunction with our metal detector!
Go to www.geocaching.com to see what it's all about...this is not a commercial for the website just telling you what we use the Garmin GPS for.
It's palm sized plus it has a lace to wear around the neck with a clip on the end to hold the GPS while walking.
Recommend it for price, size, and ease of use. 5 stars from us *****
Customer Review: Reliable and long lasting
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the Etrex Legend around 2000 working at a county sheriff department. It worked great to help me find some rural addresses. I used it in Iraq and it was more dependable than the gps on my tank, easier to carry and use than the PLGR. Loading points was always helpful. Saved my favorite and best fishing spots in Texas through 2007. I brought it out to White Sands Missile Range to the field as an O/C and used it. It worked great. Then on the last day, yesterday, I lost it. I feel like I lost my dog. I'm going to buy another Legend.
This is my wife's account, this is my first review on her account.