Gps Systems Reviews

• 64 MB microSD card for MapSource data gives you the versatility of adding greatly in depth maps
• 256 color, sunlight readable display makes it simple to distinguish map details and see where you are going
• Support for English, Spanish, Portugese, and French languages.
• Automatic path generation, off route recalculation, turn by turn directions with alert tones, and icon driven menus for finding points of interest when joint with Garmin’s optional MapSource® CDs navigate you carefully to your destination
• Mini USB port for fast, convenient download of map data from Garmin’s complete library of optional MapSource CDs using a PC

The Garmin eTrex Legend CX is a complete map of the Americas that fits in your hand. It is got a full basemap of North and South America, and you may be able to add to that with the 32MB MicroSD slot. You will get the most exact GPS positioning for your travels, through the large Area Augmentation System WAAS. Never get lost again! Celestial tables for best hunting and fishing times will include USB cable and bike mount

With the Legend Cx, Garmin updated a much loved device with expandable memory on a microSD card so you may be able to load optional map data for your hiking, hunting, and other outdoor excursions. Add to that a bright, full color TFT display, auto routing, and long, 36 hour battery life, and you have got a great friend for your next outdoor or boating adventure.

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The Legend Cx features a bright color screen, 36 hour battery life, microSD card maps, and more.

You may be able to use the Legend Cx’s memory card slot with preprogrammed microSD cards from Garmin sold separately that supply topographic maps, city streets, and nautical charts. In fact, the unit is matched with most Garmin MapSource merchandise, as well as BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. Topo 24K, and U.S. Topo and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots. The unit comes preloaded with an Americas autoroute basemap that gives auto routing potential, as well as highways, exits, and tide data. You may be able to get turn by turn directions when you are driving, and an integrated trip computer gives odometer, stopped time, moving average, in general average, total time, max speed, and more.

As on all eTrex units, the main controls are located on the side of the unit, so you may be able to operate it with one hand. An groundbreaking rocker switch on its face makes inputting data easy, and with it you may be able to scroll through menus or pan the map page. Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps fast and easy, while navigation information may be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port. Also, the case is water tolerant to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes.

Another key feature of the Legend Cx is the 10,000 point auto track log, 20 saved tracks 500 points each let you retrace your path in both directions. There is also a large numbers choice for easy looking at, also as a dual position display mode. Lastly, the unit will include fitted celestial tables for best times to fish and hunt, plus sun and moon calculations.

If you like the features of the Legend Cx but require an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter, check out the Garmin eTrex Vista Cx.

What’s in the Box
Legend Cx unit, 32 MB microSD card, USB interface cable, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD, lanyard, owner’s manual, and quick start guide.

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