![]() In my opinion, Garmin should be able to dial those in a bit better. It gets hit for one star because of the picky A and B functions. I have used friends' more expensive units (Colorado's, 60Cx's) and can't justify the additional cost. For the price and the features, I don't foresee myself upgrading any time soon. ![]() I have used the Summit for hiking, geocaching, biking, hunting, and fishing. For example, my unit currently has the bulk of SW Montana downloaded to it. ![]() However, the on-board memory is more than sufficient for storing a very large amount of map data. The unit does lack the ability to add additional memory. In this reviewer's opinion, this function is simply worth the additional cost of the unit over a lesser unit (such as the Venture). It enables the user to acquire a bearing to his or her next waypoint without having to be moving. The C, electronic compass, portion of the unit is an excellent addition. Step up to the Vista HCx and you'll pick up two other features - an expandable micro-SD memory card slot instead. ![]() With a high-sensitivity receiver for superior reception under canopy, a bright color screen, and the ability to load topo maps (purchased separately), this is an excellent backcountry GPS. Although these are not horrible issues, they certainly stand out on an otherwise intuitive unit. The Garmin eTrex Summit HC is a mid-level mapping receiver in Garmin's eTrex H-series lineup. Their use and accuracy take patience and some extra knowledge. While handy, these tools require constant calibration and are, perhaps, the Achilles heel of the unit. The A and B portion of this unit share the same sensor and user screen. What sets the Summit apart from cheaper models is the addition of an electronic ABC: Altimeter, Barometer, and Compass. It shares many features with many other models in the eTrex HC line (Venture, Legend, Vista), such as a passable base map, the ability to record up to 50 routes, a well-executed "geocaching" mode, and other features. The Summit HC is a mid-level offering in the current eTrex lineup. The eTrex line has been updated with the "HC" series, which features more sensitive satellite antenna and chip set, slightly stockier build, and a bright color screen. With many models to choose from, consumers can pick a receiver that best fits their perceived needs and price-range.Īnd, Garmin has done well with keeping this line current. (But, granted, it would be nice to load everything onto a SD card, and never have to worry about maps again.The Garmin eTrex series stands as a massive force in the current civilian GPSr market. 24 MB will cover a big area - several hundred km radius of both street maps and topo maps loaded simultanously in east-coast Australia. (I can live with this - I have a basic satnav unit in my car, and this does a better job of on-road routing than any hand-held unit.) 24 MB memory (not expandable) - I get by quite happily with this, because I always have my notebook PC when I am out in the field, and it is not a big deal to upload a new set of maps when I go to a new region. (I use my Summit HC for a lot more than just geocaching.) As far as I am concerned, they DO work, and they ARE useful to me. And, Garmin has done well with keeping this line current. With many models to choose from, consumers can pick a receiver that best fits their perceived needs and price-range. Ive got a line aiming in the general direction of the cache, and thats pretty much it. 1 vote down Reviewed by Cleric +73 SeptemThe Garmin eTrex series stands as a massive force in the current civilian GPSr market. I went to GeoCache on the unit, found the one that I had sent, and opened it. I found a cache in my neighborhood, sent it to my machine and headed outside. I know there are plenty of people out there who will tell you they don't work, and are of no use. I just picked up a Garmin Summit HC, and loaded the software on my machine. Pluses: I really find the compass and barometric altimeter useful. Is it worth it? Is the electronic compass worth investing in? please let me know. After searching for a decent gps that would be under the 200.00 range i think i might be settled on the garmin e trex summit HC.
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