Gps Systems Reviews

Garmin nuvi 780 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator specifications:

• GPS Navigator Preloaded w/City Navigator North America NT
• 4.3 in Diagonal Touchscreen Display with 2D/3D Mapping Perspective
• Turn by Turn Directions with Voice Guidance/ Text to Speech Feature
• Includes MSN Direct Receiver with variant 2
• 1.8 Lbs WxLxH 0.8″ x 4.8″ x 2.8″

Garmin nuvi 780 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator review:
The nuvi 780 4.3″ GPS Personal Travel helper advanced navigation features, a widescreen display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter and hands free calling, plus real time local weather, traffic, movie times, stock info, gas prices, news and local events. Its premium navigation potential, like path planning and a useful locator, give you peace of mind on the go. With next generation dynamic content from MSN Direct, nuvi 780 is one resourceful personal travel helper. You will generally get the big picture with nuvi 780’s widescreen display. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, smart color. Its sunlight readable, 4.3″ display is easy to read from any direction. Also, nuvi 780 accepts custom points of interest, like school zones and safety cameras, and allows you to set closeness alerts to warn you of forthcoming POIs. Nuvi 780 will include advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling. It also comes with Garmin Lock, an anti theft feature, and configurable car icons that allow you to choose car shaped graphics to show your place on the map. High sensitivity receiver fitted memory interior hard state with optional SD Card Slot Voice prompts Speaks street names Auto sort many places provides most direct route Auto re route fast off route and detour recalculation Choice of path setup faster time, shorter distance, off road Custom POIs ability to add extra points of interest MSN Direct for U.S. Matched MP3 player Audio book player Configurable car icons select car shaped icons for map navigation World travel clock, currency &amp, measurement converter, and calculator headset jack/audio lineout Unit Dimensions Width 4.8 x Height 3.0 x Depth 0.8 12.2×7.6×2.0cm Weight 6.2 ounces 176 grams

Product Description January 8, 2008:
The nvi 780 adds improved MSN direct content to themulti destination routing and “Where Am I?” features and gorgeous widescreen display of other nvi

Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Color High-Sensitivity Mapping Handheld GPS specifications:

• High Sensitivity, WAAS Enabled GPS Receiver gives Peak Performance In Any Environment
• Lightweight, Compact &amp, Waterproof
• Features A 1.7 InchH X 1.3 InchW Screen With 256 Level Color Tft
• Built In Basemap With auto Routing Capability
• Connects To Computer’S Usb For High Speed Map Downloads

Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Color High-Sensitivity Mapping Handheld GPS review:
Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Hand Held Receiver with fitted GPS Patch Antenna. MicroSD card slot lets for storage of optional MapSource detail /MicroSd card not included. WAAS enabled, twelve parallel channel GPS receiver. Electronic compass displays correct heading while standing still. Barometric altimeter with auto pressure trend recording. Fitted GPS patch antenna. Display: 1.3 in W x 1.7 in H, 256 color, high resolution, transflective TFT /176 x 220 pixels. LED backlit display and keypad. Battery life: up to 32 hours common use using two AA alkaline batteries. Will include a fitted Americas autoroute basemap with auto routing potential as well as highways, exits and tide data /USA only. 500 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol, 20 reversible routes, 50 points per path. Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, user grid, and more. Audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off course and clock. Big numbers choice for easy looking at, dual position display mode. Trip computer gives odometer, stopped time, moving average, in general average, total time, max speed and more. 10,000 point auto track log, 20 saved tracks /500 points each/ let you retrace your path in both directions. Fitted celestial tables for best time to fish and hunt, plus sun and moon calculations. Completely matched with MapSource merchandise as well as BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. TOPO 24K, U.S. TOPO and US Inland lakes. Waterproof, IEC 60529 IPX7, /Submersible one meter at 30 minutes.

Neither deep foliage nor steep canyons will faze the rugged Garmin eTrex Vista HCx navigator. Equipped with a high sensitivity, WAAS enabled GPS receiver, the unit locates your position quickly and exactly and maintains its GPS place in heavy cover. The advantage is clear: if you are traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you may be able to count on the Vista HCx to assist you find your way when you need it the most. The Vista HCx also will include a fitted electronic compass that gives bearing info when you are standing still, with a barometric altimeter that tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your exact altitude. You may be able to use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which may help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Adding maps to the Vista HCx is simpler than ever thanks to the device’s microSD card slot, which accepts cards preloaded with MapSource data for your land and sea excursions. Just put a MapSource card with in depth street maps, and the Vista HCx will supply turn by turn directions to your destination. Plus, the card slot is inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you needn’t worry about it to get wet.

Besides appreciating its small size, users will also be happy with the Vista HCx’s distinctive button layout, with five buttons located on either side of the unit. The benefits of this design are twofold: 1st, the Vista HCx is a breeze to operate with just one hand, and, second, with the buttons on both sides of the unit, the bulk of the front is dedicated to the 256 color, sunlight readable TFT display. This makes it simple to distinguish map details despite of the time.

The Vista HCx basemap, In the meantime, holds lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads, and coastlines in short, a host of useful details for your outdoor adventures. Other details include an IPX7 waterproof housing, 1,000 waypoints with names and graphic symbols, a fitted patch antenna, a USB interface, a hunt/fish calendar, sun and moon info, and a geocaching mode. The Vista HCx, which runs for up to 25 hours on a pair of AA batteries not included, measures 2.2 by 4.2 by 1.2 inches W x H x D and is supported by a one year warranty.

What’s in the Box
ETrex Vista HCx, basemap, MapSource Trip &amp, Waypoint Manager software, USB cable, wrist strap, fast start guide, user’s manual.

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16 Responses to “garmin etrex vista”

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   May 1, 2009 at 11:59 pm

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2. Daniel77 Says:
   May 2, 2009 at 5:56 pm

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3. Dale D Says:
   May 3, 2009 at 11:36 pm

   It’s hard to find it on a discount or closeout sales

4. Emily V. Says:
   May 4, 2009 at 3:10 pm

   i buy it at Walmart store that had a lowest price, but usually online deals are better

5. Jeffrey74 Says:
   May 5, 2009 at 10:15 pm

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6. Ray P Says:
   May 6, 2009 at 6:11 pm

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7. Aubrey Says:
   May 7, 2009 at 7:35 pm

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8. Bryan K Says:
   May 8, 2009 at 10:46 pm

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9. Antonio R Says:
   May 9, 2009 at 8:32 pm

   What is the warranty like?

10. Teodoro Says:
    May 10, 2009 at 0:53 pm

    Nothing in Circuit city, couldnt find rebates or coupons

11. Maria H. Says:
    May 11, 2009 at 0:44 pm

    You break you buy

12. Lori Z. Says:
    May 12, 2009 at 9:18 pm

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13. Jessica I. Says:
    May 13, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    How long is the warranty?

14. Barry V Says:
    May 14, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    It has been reviewed everywhere, but i still couldnt find a coupon

15. Eugene E Says:
    May 15, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    Does Target offer free shipping?

16. Alexander R Says:
    May 16, 2009 at 11:26 pm

    Those are mostly specs, but is there a review?