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provided by Reviews![]() Good Entry Level GPS Review created: May 14, 2009 by: one_listen Pros:Easy to use and cheap ! Cons:Loses signal in deep woods The Bottom Line:Great option for the casual user on a budget, but if I were lost in the wilderness - I'd probably want more. Review:I purchased this GPS as an entry level handheld to test out the Geocaching phenomenon. I...read full review Good GPS unit for the casual user Review created: Jan 26, 2008 by: egeefay Pros:Rugged. Easy to read in sunlight. Runs a long time on 2 batteries Cons:Keeps losing reception. The Bottom Line:The Etrex Legend needs a perfectly clear sky with no cloud cover or trees in order to lock on to the satellites. Review:I bought my etrex from Costco. They had a 30 dollar off special and I've been meaning to buy a hand...read full review A good gps unit for the money Review created: Sep 28, 2007 by: compwhiz67 Pros:Small, allows you to find your location easily Cons:Loses signal indoors and in dense urban areas / trees The Bottom Line:good for if you enjoy the outdoors, but for vehicle navigation its a little tough. Review:This small, but powerful gps unit works well for exploring the urban jungle as well as nature. It le...read full review Etrex Legend - buy it for the technology ... Review created: Sep 15, 2007 by: alfu47 Pros:Awesome technology Cons:Poor build The Bottom Line:Recommended Review:... not for the build. The case is shoddy, not what you would expect from this class of instrument....read full review Bad reset Review created: Aug 20, 2007 by: craigslistlove Pros:Price and handiness Cons:No reset button for trip odometer The Bottom Line:-- Review:I really like the device for seeing where I am. Especially fun when on an airplane and there's featu...read full review Where Am I? Review created: Jul 26, 2007 by: donc230 Pros:Price, ease of hand held use, uncomplicated Cons:Aging technology, battery life, antenna sensitivity The Bottom Line:If you do not need an audio prompted, turn-by-turn hand hold to your destination, you could save with this older technology Review:The comfort of GPS can be held in the palm of your hand. Garmin e-Trex Legend provides an affordable...read full review Great device! Review created: Apr 10, 2007 by: blindboy22 Pros:Durable, good interface Cons:time it takes to locate satellites The Bottom Line:This is a good device for toying around with and using for simple running and bike trails. Review:This is a nifty little GPS. It doesn't do much in the way of road travel, but if you want a good GPS...read full review Excellent functionality. Great value. Review created: Mar 15, 2007 by: alofns Pros:Ease of use. Accuracy. Cons:Not enough time in the day to get out and use it. The Bottom Line:Excellent choice for the recreational user. Review:I got this mainly to use while on extended sea kayaking trips. I had never used a GPS before and fou...read full review great for it's size and has map! Review created: Mar 11, 2007 by: mooshu2 Pros:size and price. build in map is great Cons:map is out dated, small memory, loose signal easily. The Bottom Line:-- Review:I love the unit and size. It has a build in map but does get cludder in the metro area. the screen i...read full review Great GPS Receiver! Review created: Mar 08, 2007 by: micsher Pros:Accurate, rugged. Cons:Monocolor screen sometimes hard to read, no USB interface cable in package ($35 bought separately). The Bottom Line:-- Review:This was the first Garmin I purchased, and it was used heavily for over three years. Never had a pro...read full review Returning mine Review created: Sep 06, 2006 by: eduj Pros:Cheap, but you don't get the bang for the buck. Talks NMEA to a PC Cons:Reception, usability, software errors? The Bottom Line:Returning mine - terrible reception, usability, and issues with the software or positioning placed me at random spots on the planet. Review:I bought one tried using it in different locations.. it failed all use scenarios for me. I'm returni...read full review versitility and value Review created: Jun 15, 2006 by: rbau Pros:-detailed internal map -water resistant -display options (different screens with customization and size choices) -portability Cons:-screen flicker, but a tap on it fixes the problem -expensive Garmin accessories The Bottom Line:-- Review:I've had this GPS for about 3 years and it was the first one I have ever owned. I picked up a refurb...read full review Many uses Review created: Apr 26, 2006 by: didgepenguin Pros:Inexpensive, small, water resistant Cons:Odd controls, sometimes poor reception The Bottom Line:-- Review:This is a good GPS unit for all types of uses. Its low cost and easy-read features make it nice to h...read full review Great GPS for the price Review created: Apr 09, 2006 by: wayneblue Pros:It is a very reliable product and nice to have while hiking. Cons:It takes some time to learn how to use. The Bottom Line:I highly recommend the Extrex Legend GPS for those of you who do a lot of hiking. It will help you get back safely. Review:I bought my GPS 15 months ago. It cost me just under $200 dollars at Wal-Mart. I have been very plea...read full review great unit for geocaching!! Review created: Apr 07, 2006 by: andkiich Pros:Small, backlit, accurate. Cons:Can somtimes loose sat lock, but almost all GPS do indoors/under heavy cover. The Bottom Line:-- Review:The family was recently introduced to Geocaching!! First time out we loved it. We started looking fo...read full review GeoCaching and Etrex: A Great Pair Review created: Apr 05, 2006 by: eyoshimitsu Pros:Compact size, great features, included data cable. Cons:Seems to loose signal easily, no alerts, not much memory The Bottom Line:All the basic features and a data cable, inexpensive, but keeps up with the big boys. Review:I was looking for a handheld GPSr primarily for geocaching and decided on the eTrex Legend mainly be...read full review MY personal experience with the wonderful Garmin eTrex legend GPS Receiver. Review created: Mar 23, 2006 by: davm347 Pros:The pro's about this product is the simplicity of use. Cons:The cons of this product would have to be the computer interface cable. The Bottom Line:The bottom line would be if you are an outdoor enthusiast and you dont already have a GPS receiver, the Garmin eTrex legend is a great unit. Review:My review is about the Garmin e-trex logend GPS receiver. This is classified as an input device beca...read full review Ok unit GREAT CUST SERVICE Review created: Nov 28, 2005 by: phycon Pros:price functions size Cons:joystick, screen wont work in cold weather to good The Bottom Line:-- Review:first here my background: My first unit was a lemon, at least, thats a nice word for it. So... After...read full review Garmin eTrex Legend Review created: Oct 20, 2005 by: halo13 Pros:Good beginner GPS. Simple to use. Cost. Battery life is so-so. Lightweight. Map detail. Cons:8MB isn't enough. Spendy software. Antenna could be stronger. Buttons for left hand use. The Bottom Line:-- Review:This is my first GPS unit. So I'm still learning how to use it. So far, pretty satisfied. I found it...read full review Lousy customer support Review created: Sep 26, 2005 by: debraeolus Pros:Because of size, it was fairly cheap to mail back to garmin twice. Cons:Unbelievably slow customer support. Doesn't work with mapsource cd. The Bottom Line:Avoid buying any Garmin product. The customer support is slow slow slow. Review:3 months to downloaded some of the charts I need, and I had to mail it to Garmin twice to get even t...read full review |