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Garmin eTrex Legend GPS

Garmin eTrex Legend GPS

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The compact Garmin eTrex Legend GPS unit features easy-to-use rocker switch, 8 MB of built-in memory, improved resolution and a built-in basemap.

  • Innovative rocker switch allows for quick and accurate panning, selection and enter functions
  • Built-in memory allows you to download points of interest, including detailed maps, from Garmin's MapSource™ CD-ROMs (sold separately)
  • Crisp, high-resolution display features 4-level gray scale and more pixels for improved viewing
  • Includes a built-in general basemap and nautical navaids for North and South America
  • Follow your route, marking up to 50 waypoints; find your way back with Garmin's exclusive TracBack™ feature
  • Store up to 1000 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 case keeps eTrex functioning in wet conditions; waterproof to IEC 529 lPX7 standards
  • WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) enabled receiver delivers sub-3-meter accuracy
  • PC interface cable included

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Manuals and Instructions:

manualeTrex Legend Owners Manual

manualGarmin Guide for Beginners

Garmin eTrex Legend GPS Specs

Specification

Description

Best useHiking
Number of routes20 w/ 125 legs
Number of waypoints1,000
CompassNo
AltimeterNo
Internal memory8 megabytes
Average battery life18 hours
Display size2.1 x 1.1 inches
Screen Pixels288 x 160
Dimensions4.4 x 2 x 1.2 inches
Weight5.3 ounces
Compact antennaYes
Position accuracyWAAS enabled 3 meters

Garmin eTrex Legend GPS Customer Reviews

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Garmin eTrex Legend GPS
 
3.7

(based on 20 reviews)

84%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (19)
  • Reliable (15)
  • Easy to read (14)
  • Easy to set up (14)
  • Simple controls (14)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking (19)
    • Adventure (16)
    • Travel (8)
    • Boating / sailing (6)
    • Auto (4)
      • How long have you owned it:

      • A month or less

         

        One-to-three months

         

        Three-to-six months

         

        More than six months

         

        89% 

        (8 reviews)

      • Primary use:
      • Personal (18)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Outdoor enthusiast (17), Gearhead (8), Technically savvy (3)

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    Oct

    24

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Fatal Flaw

    By GoBruins

    from Los Angeles, CA

    About Me Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast, Technically Savvy

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    Pros

    • Compact

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Adventure
      • Hiking

      Comments about Garmin eTrex Legend GPS:

      the fatal flaw with this (and other lower end Etrex units) is the poor satellite reception. it struggles with any kind of canopy or canyon terrain. these things are immensely popular with the general populus - you'll read many positive reviews about how compact, cute and user friendly it is. but if you can't keep a satellite lock, what's the point? i replaced my Lengend with a Magellan Explorist (love/hate relationship). the Legend is superior in almost every way *except* the reception, where the Magellan beats it handily.

      if you want the best in reception, you have to step up to a unit that sports the Sirfstar chipset.

      • How long have you owned it:
      • Three-to-six months
      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      7

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      disappointed

      By jam

      from michigan

      About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Read
      • Easy To Set Up

      Cons

      • Poor reception

      Best Uses

      • Boating

      Comments about Garmin eTrex Legend GPS:

      I have 2 of these GPS units one that I have had 5 years and one that my parents gave me a year ago because they didn't like it's poor reception and they found it complicated to use. In any kind of tree cover they both have great difficulty picking up satellites. Another problem that they both have is that the screen often flickers and gets lines across it then quits working all together. When I take the batteries out it starts working again. I thought I had just got a bad one, but after having a second one do the same thing it just must be a flaw in the product. I have used 2 other GPS units by another manufacturer and found them to get much better satelite reception, and better accuracy. This GPS works ok out on the water because there is a clear view of the sky, but for anything else there are much better products out there.

      • How long have you owned it:
      • More than six months
      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      6

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Everything you really need in a GPS

      By william

      from seattle

      About Me Outdoor Enthusiast, Professional

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Compact
      • Long Battery Life
      • Reliable Performance
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • Complicated Controls
      • Difficult To Read

      Best Uses

      • Adventure
      • Hiking
      • Travel

      Comments about Garmin eTrex Legend GPS:

      I use my eTrex Legend both professionally and recreationally, and like its compact size. It does everything you really need from a pocket GPS, and I don't find the lack of a color display or extensive maps much of a problem because if you're doing anything more than driving down the interstate you should always have a real map and compass with you! My primary use is to find UTM coordinates so that I can locate myself on a map, and also to store locations where I've made measurements, taken samples, etc. As a professional who makes his living working with maps, I've never had much use for the route or navigation capabilities on any GPS. Weaknesses of this model include the patch antenna (poor reception in forests) and small UTM coordinate display that is difficult to read with my middle aged eyes. Like all GPS units I've used, the menus are poorly organized and difficult to navigate. It's average in that regard. It would be great if somebody would make a GPS with an iPhone-like interface!

      • Primary use:
      • Business

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      5

      2008

       
      4.0

      Great GPS

      By Gone Camping

      from Southern California

      About Me Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast, Technically Savvy

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Read
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Reliable Performance
      • Simple Controls
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • Short Battery Life

      Best Uses

      • Adventure
      • Auto
      • Boating
      • Hiking
      • Travel

      Comments about Garmin eTrex Legend GPS:

      This was my second GPS. I purchased the eTrex legend soon after it came out after using a friend’s legend. It has not let me down; it is very durable and easy to use. It has traveled with me and only had a minor problem acquiring satellites while I was overseas and once again when I came back to the US. This was not a big deal, I just left it outside for a bit and it acquired the satellites. After about 5 to 6 years the screen finally gave out (lines and flickering also) and I upgraded to a color version of the legend. Since I do not hike much in the mountains I opted not to get the Vista, also not a fan yet of electronic compasses. Con; battery life is short if you play around with the features. Also it may have trouble acquiring a satellite if the canopy is thick. Have to agree with other reviews about the serial port, it can be a pain to use.

      • How long have you owned it:
      • More than six months
      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Oct

      30

      2007

       
      5.0

      Great basic GPS

      By Jim in Texas

      from Fort Worth, TX

      About Me Outdoor Enthusiast, Technically Savvy

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Long Battery Life
      • Reliable Performance
      • Simple Controls
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • Difficult To Read

      Best Uses

      • Adventure
      • Hiking

      Comments about Garmin eTrex Legend GPS:

      Bought this when it first came out and it's been trouble free since then. Very easy on the batteries, as accurate as much more expensive units. I use it at work all the time. A little slow the first time you use it in an area, but faster than my boss' Magellan. I've dropped it tons of times, from as much as 10 feet onto hard ground and it still works fine. My only complaints are that the little joystick thing is sometimes quirky to use (doesn't always move right away), and that the display is hard to read (but part of that is my problem since my eyes are doing that older than I feel thing).

      • How long have you owned it:
      • More than six months
      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Oct

      21

      2007

       
      4.0

      Great Starter GPS

      By kimmyk

      from Montana

      About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Compact
      • Reliable Performance
      • Simple Controls
      • Strong Construction
      • User Friendly

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Adventure
        • Geocaching
        • Hiking

        Comments about Garmin eTrex Legend GPS:

        This is a great basic GPS unit. Have used it hiking/backpacking, geocaching, and in the car in a pinch while traveling. I'm neither savvy or challenged when it comes to technology, but this unit is certainly user friendly. Had my niece and nephew using it within minutes while geocaching this past summer. The cover is water resistant and the battery usage is nominal. Great product for the price.

        • How long have you owned it:
        • More than six months
        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Oct

        15

        2007

         
        4.0

        Great basic GPS

        By Wally B

        from Seattle, WA

        About Me Avid adventurer

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Long Battery Life
        • Waterproof

        Cons

        • Serial connection

        Best Uses

        • Geocaching
        • Hiking

        Comments about Garmin eTrex Legend GPS:

        The Legend is a great basic GPS. It has very easy menus, it aquires quickly and it does well in moderate tree cover. Be aware that this is a BASIC model though -- only 10 characters for your waypoint names, only capital letters, no fancy characters, etc. Basic. But it's durable, IPX-7 waterproof and it doesn't go thru batteries very fast, even in WAAS mode.One gripe: the "hook it up to your computer" option uses a serial port connection -- most computers don't have serial ports anymore. This means you have to go to [...] or wherever to get a serial-to-USB converter and this will run you another $20-$40 on top of the [...] you just spent on the proprietary Garmin cable. Long story short, if you plan on doing a lot of waypoint downloading and map uploading, etc., get one of the more modern models that has a USB connector -- the cost of the step up will be about the same as the cost of the extra cables.

        • How long have you owned it:
        • More than six months
        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Oct

        9

        2007

         
        4.0

        Good value for the price

        By Trinewbie

        from Peoria, IL

        About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Compact
        • Easy To Read
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Reliable Performance
        • Simple Controls
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

        • Map Detail
        • Short Battery Life

        Best Uses

        • Adventure
        • Boating
        • Fishing Hot Spots
        • Hiking

        Comments about Garmin eTrex Legend GPS:

        I find that as a casual user, the features you get for the price of this unit are exceptional. There are other GPS units that provide more features such as Color - voice - directions - etc. Those features would be nice, but only add cost. I would recommend getting the additional Maps CD that provide more detailed maps and route planning etc. Great unit. I use it for hiking, camping, vacationing, and fishing. It is great for marking a spot in a lake or river that you want to return to.

        • How long have you owned it:
        • More than six months
        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Oct

        1

        2007

         
        4.0

        Good Basic Device

        By Robo6

        from Meridian, Idaho

        About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Easy To Read
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Reliable Performance
        • Simple Controls
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

        • Limited memory

        Best Uses

        • Adventure
        • Hiking

        Comments about Garmin eTrex Legend GPS:

        This was the first GPS unit I owned. I have used it for 2+ years and it has never let me down. For a beginner, the 8mb of memory is sufficient. As you get more experienced with GPS use, additonal memory for maps and data becomes more critical. I was so impressd with the quality and dependablity of this unit, that when I was ready to purchase a more advanced device (more memory and a color screen), that I stayed with Garmin and purchased the LegendCx.

        • How long have you owned it:
        • More than six months
        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Sep

        29

        2007

         
        4.0

        Solid GPS

        By SnoDave

        from Anchorage, AK

        About Me Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Easy To Read
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Long Battery Life
        • Reliable Performance
        • Simple Controls
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Adventure
          • Auto
          • Boating
          • Hiking
          • Travel

          Comments about Garmin eTrex Legend GPS:

          This is not a top of the line GPS, but for the money you spend this is an excellent buy. Spend a short amount of time playing with it and you will have it figured out. While it may not be as powerful as other units, i have done everything from geocaching with it to extended hunting trips near the north slope of alaska and have never been let down. If you are looking for something flashy - this is not the GPS for you, but if you want simple and reliable, it is a very sound GPS.

          • How long have you owned it:
          • More than six months
          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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