This GPS unit is light, compact, bright and fairly easy to use. It's my first GPS, so I don't have a lot of background with comparable models. There are a few key features that stand out about this Legend HCx unit though, listed here as the pros.
Pros:
One handed operation. The unit is easy to use with one hand, leaving the other free to do whatever is needed.
Bright screen. With the brightness all the way up, the screen is easy to read, even in direct sunlight. The zoom gives a good clear visual of your position.
Strong antennas. The unit gets a good signal in deep woods (tested rigorously this hunting season) and will even catch a decent signal in my living room.
The menu options are pretty intuitive and fairly easy to navigate, but this brings me to the cons of this unit.
Cons:
Instruction manual is HORRIBLE. There are very few detailed instructions, other than on how to insert the battery. Most of the instructions focus on MapSource data, which is not something that comes standard with the unit. The basemap is OK, but the instructions give virtually no good information on how to use the unit. The QuickStart guide is just as detailed as the manual, which was very frustrating for me as a new GPS user.
You have to purchase MiniSD cards for map additions. You can buy the preloaded cards, which are very detailed and accurate (I used the Mountain North with good results) but it's an additional cost and you cannot transfer maps from the MiniSD cards to your computer for route/waypoint management. I suppose the alternative is to buy a blank card, buy the maps from Garmin, and manage it all on your computer, but that seems a little inelegant.
All in all, it's a nice unit that works well. I'm still figuring out all the bells and whistles, but after a few days of use I feel very confident with the Legend HCx.Get more detail about Garmin eTrex Legend HCx Personal Navigator.
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