| Garmin eTrex H Handheld GPS Navigator | 
| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
Buy New: £57.99
New (9) Used (3) from £54.47
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 595
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: No
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 1.2 x 2 x 4.4
MPN: eTrex H
Model: eTrex H
UPC: 753759072858
EAN: 0753759072858
ASIN: B000PDV0CE
Release Date: September 13, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Handheld GPS navigator designed for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget | | • | SPECIAL High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled 12-parallel-channel GPS receiver | | • | 500 user waypoints with names and graphic symbols; built-in patch antenna | | • | 4-level gray LCD display; automatic track log with 10 saved tracks | | • | Requires 2 AA batteries; measures 2 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches (W x H x D) |
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Product Description
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget, eTrex H comes with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that locks onto satellite signals quickly and maintains accuracy even in the toughest conditions. And just like the popular eTrex, this little yellow wonder combines an intuitive interface and a rugged exterior into a lightweight handheld that fits in the palm of your hand. Enjoy Clear Reception With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex H locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear whether youre in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on eTrex H to help you find your way when you need it the most. Built for Adventure You can operate your eTrex H with just one hand using five buttons, which are located on either side of eTrex H within easy reach of your fingers. Thanks to its bright yellow case, eTrex H is easy to find in your boat or backpack. And, eTrex H is IPX7 waterproof, so it can take an accidental splash or dunk in the water and still continue to perform. Find It and Go With eTrex H, your adventure can last and last up to 17 hours on just 2 AA batteries. While you roam, you can store up to 500 waypoints in memory for easy retrieval. Just enter the point you want to go to, and eTrex H points you to your destination (no street or terrain maps). To get home, use Garmin's exclusive TrackBack feature to reverse your track log and help you navigate back to your starting point. eTrex H: Lock onto the great outdoors.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 Fantastic July 31, 2008
Mr. M. Hollinshead (Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire United Kingdom)
A great basic GPS unit, the main feature is the fact its so good at picking up satellites. This new H version is more sensative than the older model. Far better than my old Garmin Forerunner 101. I can even get a fix indoors.
High build quality, unit feels solid and chunky in the hand. An intuitive menu system, adding waypoints and routes is easy. The screen is clear and easy to read.
Do not expect to be able to upload maps etc. This GPS is a basic unit perfect for a location fix and using out hikes and monitoring distance traveled and average speed etc.
Battery life is excellent, 17 hours on good quality alkalines. I shall try lithiums and see what the difference is.
To sum up, a great value basic GPS that suits my requirements perfectly.
Good for starting with GPS June 27, 2008
B. Norman (England)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
After a short period sorting out how the Etrex H works, I look forward to using it regularly on holidays. It is quite slow to do this but by editing (Mark) waypoints you can input the exact map co-ordinates, Latitude and Longitude, found from Google Earth and so mark and find hotels, railway stations, restaurants etc with confidence. While on holiday, mark your position with a waypoint and then wander around foreign parts knowing that you cannot get lost - simply use Goto the waypoint and use the direction arrow to find your way back, knowing how long it will take you. There is no need to buy any more leads or expensive mapping software unless you really want to. The GPS didn't seem to work on TGV trains but on the English ones you can see how fast the train is going, although the compass arrow gets a bit confused when you are travelling in a seat going backwards!
 Garmin eTrex H GPS June 24, 2008
P. M. Robertson (UK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this unit to replace an old Magellan
It is smaller , lighter, and vastly quicker to obtain a fix and seems completely accurate, ie can locate itself to greater than the accuracy of a map. It also seems to be able to calculate altitude accurately, at least where I use it on hills where it can find multiple satellites for a fix. I use OS GB co-ordinates for navigating.
BUT: on my old Magellan I could enter a waypoint as an OS grid reference and navigate my way to it; useful on a flattish hilltop in mist or to find the top of a critical route off a hill. I cant do this with the Garmin which is very frustrating. I havent invested in the RS232 lead and dont know if this would help but this is an irritating lack.
Does what it says on the tin... May 10, 2008
Dr. M. L. Hammond (UK)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
If you're after a simple, lightweight GPS with extremely impressive reception, this is it.
I've used quite a few different GPS, and this is the only one that maintains a lock in my trouser pocket, when I'm in a cutting in the forest. Cold- and warm-start satellite acquisition is quick, and hot-start is essentially instant.
I never let my GPS completely run out of juice, but the stated 17h battery life seems about right.
I use GPS as a backup to traditional navigation, and to help measure progress on longer trips - so I've no need to use the computer interface. Entering waypoints manually is a bore on the eTrex, but again - I don't need to do that.
So - I think it does exactly what it's intended to, reliably and fast. 5 stars.
 Complicated geekery for anoraks April 23, 2008
AP (UK)
16 out of 21 found this review helpful
The eTrex does the job that it is supposed to do, but it is truly amazing just how archaic it's approach to getting you from A to B is.
Be aware that to use the eTrex with a computer to upload and download the GPS data you will need to purchase 2 other bits of kit, both of which are available from Amazon. The serial connector ( 20) that attaches the eTrex to... well nothing, because serial ports were only used up until the end of the last century, so you will also have to buy a serial to USB connector ( 2.50) to get it into any computer that isn't steam-powered.
This pretty much sets the bar for what you can expect from the eTrex from here on in. You will need to load the drivers for the connectors which are helpfully provided on a mini-disc that can't be used in a laptop and then download some free GPS data transfer software to get the GPS data into the eTrex. Everything involves a workaround and trouble-shooting.
So, yes, the eTrex does what it is supposed to do, but if you value your own time and don't work in the IT business, which I do fortunately, then you might want to look elsewhere. or buy a compass.
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