| Garmin eTrex H Handheld GPS Navigator | 
| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
Buy New: £59.01
New (8) Used (5) Refurbished (1) from £52.99
Rating:  10 reviews
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 1.2 x 2 x 4.4
MPN: eTrex H
Model: eTrex H
UPC: 753759072858
EAN: 0753759072858
ASIN: B000PDV0CE
Release Date: September 13, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Ships from U.S.A., to anywhere in the United Kingdom! Orders only take 7-10 days! We specialise in service to the U.K. and only ship airmail.
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| Features:
| • | Handheld GPS navigator designed for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget | | • | SPECIAL High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled 12-parallel-channel GPS receiver | | • | 500 user waypoints with names and graphic symbols; built-in patch antenna | | • | 4-level gray LCD display; automatic track log with 10 saved tracks | | • | Requires 2 AA batteries; measures 2 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches (W x H x D) |
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Product Description
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget, eTrex H comes with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that locks onto satellite signals quickly and maintains accuracy ? even in the toughest conditions. And just like the popular eTrex, this little yellow wonder combines an intuitive interface and a rugged exterior into a lightweight handheld that fits in the palm of your hand.Enjoy Clear ReceptionWith its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex H locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear ? whether you?re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on eTrex H to help you find your way when you need it the most.Built for AdventureYou can operate your eTrex H with just one hand using five buttons, which are located on either side of eTrex H within easy reach of your fingers. Thanks to its bright yellow case, eTrex H is easy to find in your boat or backpack. And, eTrex H is IPX7 waterproof, so it can take an accidental splash or dunk in the water and still continue toperform.Find It and GoWith eTrex H, your adventure can last and last ? up to 17 hours on just 2 AA batteries. While you roam, you can store up to 500 waypoints in memory for easy retrieval. Just enter the point you want to go to, and eTrex H points you to your destination (no street or terrain maps). To get home, use Garmin's exclusive TrackBack feature to reverse your track log and help you navigate back to your starting point.eTrex H: Lock onto the great outdoors.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Garmin eTrex H February 5, 2008
Peter Hedges (Beaconsfield, UK)
30 out of 30 found this review helpful
I had been looking for a GPS receiver for walking and had considered other, more expensive options with mapping and electronic compass. 'GPS for Walkers' by Clive Thomas is a good introduction which suggested carrying a compass and map in case the GPS or its batteries fail. So, why pay extra for the more expensive electronic version which puts extra drain on the batteries?
The eTRex H has proved to be a very useful piece of kit and the H version works well in woodland where it can be more difficult to navigate without it. My only disappointment was entering waypoints on the eTrex which is tedious although I had expected this. Spend the extra money on software and a cable to do it from your PC. I found GPS Utlity is much more convenient for creating routes and then I load the waypoints into Google Earth to check that my grid references are where I expect them to be.
 Comparison with Old Etrex April 1, 2008
J. TAYLOR (Cumbria UK)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I have had an original etrex for the last 15 years, which I normally use for fellwalking and geocaching, exchanging information with OS digital mapping on my pc. It cost 130, and the only weakness was poor sattelite reception under tree canopy and cliff face shadow. I have now bought an etrex H, and taken them both out together. The H performs a lot better in areas of poor reception, with an average accuracy twice as good as the old etrex in areas of poor reception. (eg:15ft against the old units 30ft) It even holds a signal when carried in a coat pocket, where the original one isn't useable, warning of poor gps signal. I am very impressed and satisfied with the H, and as a bonus, it only cost 65.
Good for the money March 28, 2008
Mr. A. Huckstep (Wantage, Oxon)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is the only hand held GPS I have used, so please be aware that my experience is limited. I purchased this unit for the sole intention of geocaching, I wanted a cheap hard wearing unit to compliment my existing map and compass, I was not looking for a map based unit or anything overly flash. My initial impression was good, a nice sturdy unit. Gripe number 1 - batteries not included... even a couple of cheap batteries would have been appreciated before you realise rechargeables are essential. It is now important to read the instructions, I generally dive straight in, and on this occasion got myself lost and confused, go through things slowly and it does make sense, it also helps to 'train' your fingers as the side located buttons mean that you can't easily read the button function before pressing. Gripe 2 ..... in time you will probably want a pc cable, (careful though as the unit requires a serial input, or an adaptor lead, and these can be expensive, or do your homework and search about). Having entered a couple of waypoints manualy I took the unit outside for a geocache hunt. I felt that the unit worked well, OK so it doesn't give pinpoint accuracy to the nearest inch, but that isn't what I wanted for geocaching, the fun is in the finding, it got me close enough. In summary I am pleased with my purchase, but be prepared to buy bateries (2x AA) and a pc lead. The unit comes with a lanyard, but I also purchased a cover to protect the screen. All in all my 67 GPS worked out to be closer to 100, but overall I am pleased with the eTrex H.
Thumbs up for ETREK H April 20, 2008
Yorkie30 (U.K.)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Brought to replace the older etrek, which cost me 99 last christmas. Reception much better under trees and also in valleys. Works indoors too rather then the older etrek that even lost reception in my pocket. If you are considering buying the etrek or the etrek h, go for the etrek h, it's cheap, and reliable. Very good buy, but be warned it doesn't come with the cable to connect to the computer and then you need a serial to usb convertor cable unless you have a serial port. Otherwise a good bit of kit for walking, cycling and geocaching.
 Complicated geekery for anoraks April 23, 2008
AP (UK)
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
The eTrex does the job that it is supposed to do, but it is truly amazing just how archaic it's approach to getting you from A to B is.
Be aware that to use the eTrex with a computer to upload and download the GPS data you will need to purchase 2 other bits of kit, both of which are available from Amazon. The serial connector ( 20) that attaches the eTrex to... well nothing, because serial ports were only used up until the end of the last century, so you will also have to buy a serial to USB connector ( 2.50) to get it into any computer that isn't steam-powered.
This pretty much sets the bar for what you can expect from the eTrex from here on in. You will need to load the drivers for the connectors which are helpfully provided on a mini-disc that can't be used in a laptop and then download some free GPS data transfer software to get the GPS data into the eTrex. Everything involves a workaround and trouble-shooting.
So, yes, the eTrex does what it is supposed to do, but if you value your own time and don't work in the IT business, which I do fortunately, then you might want to look elsewhere. or buy a compass.
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