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Posted by f_klock on April 15, 2008 at 6:32:10 am EDT
In reply to Looking for new GPS Leaning toward eTrex Vista or Legend posted by WISam on April 11, 2008 at 11:35:14 pm EDT

I have an eTrex Legend. It works OK. I use it as a compliment to my Map and Compass. There are much better units on the market, but price was a big factor when I purchased it 2 years ago. (It was on sale AND I had gift cards left over from Christmas!)

The main thing I use it for is to get coordinates in the field to radio back to the command post, while on search missions. Come to think of it, I can now do that with my cell phone!

I also like that I can connect it to my computer to work with my NatGeo TOPO! software and my Garmin navigator in my vehicle.

The black and white screen on the eTrex can be set to power down at a chosen interval. It can be difficult to read in bright sunlight and, interestingly enough, at night while wearing a head lamp.

I have to be honest with you, I'm not sure if it has a lanyard hole. I use a holster with mine, and keep it on my pack strap. There are other accessories available for the eTrex, including a bicycle/ATV handlebar mount, which I have, and vehicle windscreen mount.

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• Re: Looking for new GPS Leaning toward eTrex Vista or Legend - Ed G 07:17:22 04/24/2008

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