Garmin eTrex Venture Cx

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The eTrex Venture Cx is a gps receiver made by Garmin. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Campmor:
"Compact, pocket-sized, easy to use handlheld GPS with a sunlight readable TFT screen comes with a convenient carry case and Garmin's Eastern US topo map on a micro-SD card. This GPS has a waterproof housing, weighs only 5.6 oz with batteries, runs for up to 32 hours and has a micro SD card slot for storage of Garmin's Mapsource software. Users can transfer routes and waypoints through the USB connection. The Eastern US topo SD card features highways, elevation contours, hiking trails, summits and other significant points of interest. Specs and Features: Display: 1.3"W x 1.7"H, 256-color, high resolution, transflective TFT (176 x 220 pixels). Weight: 5.6 ounces with batteries (not included). Battery Life: Up to 32 hours with typical use using two AA alkaline batteries. Auto-route basemap: General map data including highways, major roads, rivers, lakes and borders. Provides turn-by-turn directions with optional preprogrammed City Navigator cards. microSD card slot: Allows for storage of most MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. TOPO 24K, U.S. TOPO and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots. Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes). Waypoints/Routes/Tracks: 500 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol; 20 reversible routes, 50 points per route. 10,000 point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions."

From RockCreek:
"With the Garmin eTrex Venture Cx, pack more detail into your adventure with a little more added color, expandable memory, and automatic routing capabilities to this pocket handheld making it one colorful, go-anywhere little navigator. The Garmin eTrex Venture Cx is filled with many of the popular features found in their other popular-selling eTrex x-series units all in a rugged, waterproof case. For greater map detail with no fuss, simply plug optional preprogrammed cards into the unit."

From Backcountry.com:
"With a 256-color screen and microSD memory card expandability, calling the Garmin eTrex Venture Cx a basic handheld is like calling a Giant Redwood just a tree. You can buy microSD cards preloaded with BlueChart ocean charts and MapSource topographic maps, or use your own blank cards to store tons of info. The Venture Cx's bright color screen and high resolution display work fine in sunlight, and Garmin improved the battery life so you won't get stranded in the backcountry with a useless, plastic brick when you need a map."

From REI:
"Save at the REI Anniversary Sale, our Biggest Sale of the year! May 4 - 13! 256-color TFT technology produces a bright display that can be read in direct sunlight. Audible alarm sound signals anchor drag, destination arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint and clock time functions. Comes pre-loaded with U.S. base map; accepts detailed maps from MapSource software (sold separately). Comes with: lanyard, owner's manual and quick reference guide. Compatible with most MapSource products, including BlueChart , City Navigator and U.S. TOPO 24K,. Expandable microSD memory card slot has nearly unlimited storage potential when used with microSD cards (sold separately). Follow 50 reversible routes with up to 250 user waypoints per route; waypoints can be named and indexed by graphic symbols within GPS unit. Trip-computer calculates current and average speed, sunset and sunrise times, trip time and total distance over ground. Two AA-size batteries (sold separately) supply up to 32 hours of typical use. WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) enabled receiver delivers sub-3-meter accuracy. Weatherproof case keeps unit functioning in wet conditions; waterproof to IEC 529 lPX7 standards. With a color display and expandable memory to boldly take you where you want to be, the Garmin Venture Cx GPS helps you get off the beaten path."

User Reviews

eTrex Venture Cx
Reviewed by Izzy G., Jan 12, 2007

"For the novice or the expert this is an awesome GPS unit. You get a ton of features for the price. It's the smallest and lightest weight GPS I have ever used and the price is amazing. The downside is the onboard built-in maps are not very detailed once you zoom in several times. I suggest getting a Topographical MicroSD expansion card to supplement the onboard maps."

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