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Garmin eTrex Legend H GPS
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Garmin eTrex Legend H GPS

Item # 783242

$149.95

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Sporting a new, high-sensitivity receiver and USB interface, the compact Garmin eTrex Legend H GPS features easy-to-use rocker switch, 24 MB of built-in memory, crisp resolution and built-in basemap.

  • High-sensitivity chipset delivers fast signal acquisition and lock for reception in narrow valleys, dense woodlands and urban jungles
  • Innovative rocker switch accommodates quick and accurate panning, selection and Enter functions
  • Built-in memory allows you to download points of interest and detailed maps using Garmin MapSource™ software (sold separately); USB interface allows high-speed downloads
  • High resolution display features 4-level gray scale and high contrast for easy viewing
  • Includes a built-in general basemap and nautical navigational aids for North and South America
  • Track your route and find your way back with Garmin's exclusive TracBack™ feature
  • Store up to 1,000 waypoints with graphic icons
  • eTrex maintains tight satellite-lock, even through dense forest, by continuously tracking up to 12 satellites
  • Trip computer calculates current and average speed, sunset and sunrise, trip time and distance
  • Weatherproof body keeps eTrex functioning in wet conditions; waterproof to IEC 529 lPX7 standards
  • WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) enabled receiver delivers sub-3m accuracy
  • Comes with USB interface cable, lanyard, owner's manual and quick reference guide

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Item 783242

Garmin eTrex Legend H GPS Specs

Specification

Description

Position accuracyWAAS enabled 3 meters
Routes20 with 125 legs
Waypoints (total)1,000
Memory24 megabytes
PC CompatibleYes
CompassNo
AltimeterNo
Compact antennaHigh sensitivity
Display size2.1 x 1.1 inches
Screen Pixels288 x 160
Battery type2 AA
Battery life at 70 degrees18 hours
Dimensions4.4 x 2 x 1.2 inches
Weight5.3 ounces

Garmin eTrex Legend H GPS Customer Reviews

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Garmin eTrex Legend H GPS
 
3.8

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Accurate (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Cycling (3)
    • Hiking (3)
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    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Mar

    26

    2009

    (9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Nice beginner gps model

    By Bungo

    from Santa Clarita, CA

    About Me Casual User

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Large Screen
    • One Hand Control
    • Quick Navigation

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Cycling
      • Geocaching
      • Hiking

      Comments about Garmin eTrex Legend H GPS:

      Nice entry gps for those looking for a model for hiking/geocaching. The base map is the bare minimum, but free maps can be found and downloaded from the internet. Satellite acquisition was fair intially, but with continued use, it picks up the signal more quickly. Only drawback is the inability to add more memory.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • How are you with directions:
      • Bad w/Directions

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      3

      2009

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Nice looking, but completely worthless

      By raftingrick1

      from Sacramento, CA

      About Me Enthusiast

      Pros

        Cons

        • Hard To Read
        • Loses Signal
        • Slow signal
        • Unreliable

        Best Uses

        • Cycling
        • Hiking
        • In Car

        Comments about Garmin eTrex Legend H GPS:

        An awful GPS. It takes forever to get a your location at the top of a hill. Around trees or buildings, you probably won't get a reading at all, of you will have to play a walking "Statue of Liberty". When you get a location, it keeps bouncing. The map is OK, but the screen's contrast is awful. This is generally NOT a reliable or even useful GPS. Even the comm with the computer is a pain. Forget this GPS!

        • Gift:
        • No
        • How are you with directions:
        • Great w/Directions

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        19

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        A great gps for cycling

        By cyclingbob

        from Minnesota

        About Me Enthusiast

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Intuitive Menu
        • Quick Signal
        • Reliable Reception

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

        • Cycling

        Comments about Garmin eTrex Legend H GPS:

        I have had the etrex legend since 2005;it has replaced my cycling computer.
        From my experience, it is completely the opposite of what the August 3 reviewer said. Either he has a faulty unit, or is biased against Garmin.
        On several occasions I have been cycling in some fairly heavy wooded areas and the gps has maintained signal.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • How are you with directions:
        • Great w/Directions

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        30

        2009

         
        5.0

        Great GPS for the Price

        By Steph On The Go

        from San Francisco, CA

        About Me Enthusiast

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • One Hand Control
        • Quick Navigation
        • Quick Signal
        • Reliable Reception

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Geocaching
          • Hiking

          Comments about Garmin eTrex Legend H GPS:

          I've had this unit for a couple of years now and I use it for everything from snow shoeing to backpacking to geocaching. Like most GPS units, it has trouble getting a signal between tall buildings and in heavily wooded areas. I would highly recommend this as an entry level unit - it does all the basic stuff I need it to do and it's simple to use.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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