Good GPS for the price!

Category: Review on Garmin eTrex H Compact GPS

Posted by: 23-Jul

Strengths: Durable construction, long battery life, simple controls

Weaknesses: None

The eTrex H navigator is Garmin’s latest entry-level handheld GPS, which is a commendable successor to the basic yellow Garmin eTrex. A first massive GPS for the budget-minded geocacher or hiker; this model has been updated with a high-sensitivity receiver for greater reception even under canopy and in other remote or difficult conditions.

Rugged in design and similar in size to many compasses, the Garmin eTrex H GPS has a display window that is as big as most full-sized GPS units. Operational buttons are positioned along the side for effortless one-hand operation. Its trip computer calculates TracBack, sun and moon positions and sunrise and sunset timings. So get set to shoot those great moments on time.

Great for the outdoor enthusiast, the Garmin eTrex H GPS can store up to 500 waypoints with names and graphic icons for easy retrieval. The waypoints can be used to create up to 20 personalised routes to any of your preferred destinations. This great outdoor gadget with its waypoint marking helps to mark turning points and sights easily. Further, you can track the route by marking up to 125 waypoints per route. You can also find your way back easily with the Garmin's special TracBack feature. The Garmin eTrex H is made water-proof especially to meet the IPX7 standards. An added advantage of this navigator is that it can offer up to 22 hours of operation by using just 2 AA batteries.

Better yet, shell out very little money and get the Garmin eTrex H, it’s worth the penny you investment.