Looking for new GPS Leaning toward eTrex Vista or Legend

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Posted by WISam on April 11, 2008 at 11:35:14 pm EDT

The old GPS finally broke after 10 years! Good news since it's an excuse to start looking for a new toy.

What do you think of either the

Garmin eTrex vista (black and white version) http://www.trailspace.com/gear/garmin/etrex-vista/review/5857/

Or

Garmin eTrex Legend
http://www.trailspace.com/gear/garmin/etrex-legend/

Of course, I'm open to other suggestions. Important features are
1. Must run on AA batteries
2. Waterproof
3. Needs a secure point to attach to a lanyard.
4. Display must work well in cold temperatures as most of my hiking is in the winter in the UP of Michigan and Northern, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

I typically put mine in my shirt pocket or under the chest strap of my pack, but attach it to a lanyard around my neck in case it finds it's way out of the pocket. Most of my


I'm leaning towards black and white due to longer battery life, although by reading product descriptions, it seems these last longer. I'm assuming the screens must power down after a minute or so of inactivity.

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