Introducing the Garmin Etrex Series
- Garmin Etrex GPS
Garmin is now one of the largest manufacturers in car GPS devices and these devices were widely praised for their easy usability and accurate performance. Currently, Garmin Etrex GPS devices are being sold today for budget consumers and frequent travelers.
Garmin Etrex H Handheld GPS
The Garmin Etrex H is the most affordable of the entire series and has the same design as the early eTrex that gained its popularity long ago.
Garmin Etrex Legend Models
The eTrex Legend models consist of 2 models that both add on to the features of the eTrex H. The Garmin eTrex Legend H stands on the budget end costing slightly higher than the eTrex H. Other maps can be stored in its 24 MB internal memory as well.
The eTrex Legend HCx model is a bit wider in shape, but the most noticeable feature is the 256-color screen display that can be seen under direct sunlight.
The eTrex GPS Vista are basically a step up of the Legend models adding additional features including a built-in electronic compass to get bearings statistics and a barometric altimeter that keeps track of the changes in pressure which gives you a more accurate altitude reading. This feature works even if you are standing still. The eTrex Vista H is the affordable model that can still be purchased for under $200, but has a monochrome display like the Legend H.
The eTrex Vista HCx model has the same features, but a color display instead. Other Garmin Etrex Models
If the HCx models are too expensive, there are two other models that both have color screen displays. The eTrex Venture HC is a high-performing GPS device that costs less than the monochrome Vista H. It lacks the built-in compass and barometric altimeter, but it has the same yellow design and shape as the original eTrex and contains the same 24 MB internal memory for storing maps. The eTrex Summit has similar features as Vista HCx, but costs less because of the absence of an SD card slot.