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Added: 02/12/12 Last Edited: 05/10/12

Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver Overview

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Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 In. Handheld GPS Receiver Description

The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in, handheld GPS Receiver is inexpensive, the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in, and handheld GPS Receiver has a 2.1-inch display. The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in, and handheld GPS Receiver doesn't have built-in base maps and has 12 satellite channels. The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in, handheld GPS Receiver doesn't have bluetooth built-in, and the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver has voice navigation instructions, the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in, and handheld GPS Receiver has auto rerouting. The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in, handheld GPS Receiver has maps for South America, and it has a keypad, the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in, and handheld GPS Receiver has an LCD display and a color display. The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in, handheld GPS Receiver is manufactured by Garmin, and the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver is water-resistant, the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in, and handheld GPS Receiver can go an exceptionally long time without needing to be charged. The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in, handheld GPS Receiver comes in handheld form, the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in, and handheld GPS Receiver is an outdoor handheld GPS unit.

Why we recommend the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver over most other GPS devices

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Pros: The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver is...

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Cons: The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver is...

Bottom Fifth out of the 188GPS Devices With Auto Rerouting
Bottom Third out of the 105With Voice-activated Navigation GPS Devices

Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 In. Handheld GPS Receiver Full Details:

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The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 12% performance for navigation capability. Navigation Capability
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 0% performance for navigation capability details. However, the current preferences ignore navigation capability details in computing the rankings. Navigation Capability Details	Missing data for lifetime map updates, lifetime traffic updates No known special navigation capability details (wrong info?)
Map Provider	(wrong info?)
Number of Satellite Channels: This represents the number of satellites the unit can monitor simultaneously. The more satellites a unit can "see" -- as many as 30 satellites are in orbit -- the more reliable the unit's accuracy. Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer higher values for number of satellite channels, the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 18% performance in this category. Number of Satellite Channels	12 (wrong info?)
Quality of Satellite Connection Rating: How often is the connection interrupted? Are there geographical conditions that consistently affect the connection? Quality of Satellite Connection Rating	This item has no rating yet 12345 ← add your rating Rate this attribute
Maps Included
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 25% performance for maps included. Maps Included	South America (wrong info?)
Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices have a preference for United States, Canada and Mexico and prefer a larger number of North America options, the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 0% performance in this category. North America	Missing data for Alaska No known special North America details (wrong info?)
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 100% performance for Europe. Europe	No special Europe details (wrong info?)
Routing Options
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 32% performance for routing options. Routing Options	Missing data for auto sort multiple destinations, avoid highways/tolls mode, choice of route setup Auto rerouting (wrong info?)
Number of Waypoints: These are "favorite" locations that can be saved in the GPS unit, such as your parents' house or a place of business along a sales route Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer higher values for number of waypoints, the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 0% performance in this category. Number of Waypoints	500 (wrong info?)
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 44% performance for number of routes. However, the current preferences ignore number of routes in computing the rankings. Number of Routes	50 (wrong info?)
Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices have a preference for voice prompts and voice navigation instructions and prefer a larger number of voice options, the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 30% performance in this category. Voice	Voice navigation instructions (wrong info?)

The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 7% performance for display. Display
Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer higher values for screen size, the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 12% performance in this category. Screen Size	2.10 inches (wrong info?)
Resolution	220 x 176 (wrong info?)
Display Quality Rating: How sharp are the graphics? Can the unit be read easily regardless of glare and time of day? Display Quality Rating	This item has no rating yet 12345 ← add your rating Rate this attribute
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 100% performance for input method. However, the current preferences ignore input method in computing the rankings. Input Method	Keypad (wrong info?)
Screen Measurements
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 25% performance for length of display. However, the current preferences ignore length of display in computing the rankings. Length of Display	3 inches (wrong info?)
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 13% performance for width of display. However, the current preferences ignore width of display in computing the rankings. Width of Display	1.70 inches (wrong info?)
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 100% performance for display type. However, the current preferences ignore display type in computing the rankings. Display Type	LCD, colors (wrong info?)

The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 0% performance for connections. Connections
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 0% performance for connections details. However, the current preferences ignore connections details in computing the rankings. Connections Details	Missing data for download capability, built-in 2-way radio, internet connectable No known special connections details (wrong info?)
Convenience Rating: Does it have free lifetime map and real-time traffic updates? Does it include maps of Canada and Mexico? Does it have lane guidance? Convenience Rating	This item has no rating yet 12345 ← add your rating Rate this attribute
PC
We currently have no data on the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver for PC. PC	Missing data for has PC connectivity (wrong info?)
Connectivity Type	(wrong info?)

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer lower values for price, the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 97% performance in this category. Price	$149.99 (wrong info?)

The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 100% performance for special features. However, the current preferences ignore special features in computing the rankings. Special Features
We currently have no data on the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver for special features details. Special Features Details	Missing data for geocaching mode, JPEG image viewer, converter, calculator, 3D map view, MP3 player, waypoint icons, compass, heart rate monitor, voice recorder, built-in barometer, built-in altimeter, calendar, address book, training computer, audiobook player, remote control, two-way radio, digital camera, WAAS-enabled (wrong info?)
Tools and Entertainment
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 100% performance for tools and entertainment. However, the current preferences ignore tools and entertainment in computing the rankings. Tools and Entertainment	Missing data for text to speech, hand strap No known special tools and entertainment details (wrong info?)
Ease of Use Rating: Is the GPS easy to program? Is the screen large enough to be read easily? Are the features easy to use? Ease of Use Rating	This item has no rating yet 12345 ← add your rating Rate this attribute
We currently have no data on the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver for trip calculator features. Trip Calculator Features	Missing data for time of sunrise/sunset, track log, points of interest, shortest time, shortest distance, route recalculation, avoid toll roads, lane assist, detour feature, maximum speed, elevation computer, current speed, trip timers, odometer, real-life traffic reports, moving average, least use of freeways, most use of freeways, fuel computer (wrong info?)

Product Information
Manufacturer	Garmin (wrong info?)
Model Number	Handheld (Outdoor), Handheld, 256 Color LCD TFT Display, Accuracy: < 49 feet, 500 Waypoints, WAAS enabled , DGPS Ready, Battery Life: Up to 32 Hours, Weight: 0.35 lb. (158.76 gr)
Shopping.com Product ID	(wrong info?)
UPC	(wrong info?)

The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 100% performance for construction. However, the current preferences ignore construction in computing the rankings. Construction
Enclosure
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 100% performance for enclosure. However, the current preferences ignore enclosure in computing the rankings. Enclosure	Water-resistant (wrong info?)
Warranty Terms - Parts	1 Year (wrong info?)
Warranty Terms - Labor	1 Year (wrong info?)
Antenna	Built-in (wrong info?)
Durability Rating: Does it withstand frequent removal from the vehicle? How long does it function like new? Is it waterproof? Durability Rating	This item has no rating yet 12345 ← add your rating Rate this attribute
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 100% performance for enclosure size. However, the current preferences ignore enclosure size in computing the rankings. Enclosure Size
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 74% performance for height. However, the current preferences ignore height in computing the rankings. Height	4.20 inches (wrong info?)
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 98% performance for depth. However, the current preferences ignore depth in computing the rankings. Depth	1.20 inches (wrong info?)
We currently have no data on the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver for length. Length	(wrong info?)
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 99% performance for weight. However, the current preferences ignore weight in computing the rankings. Weight	0.35 ounces (wrong info?)
Power
We currently have no data on the Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver for power. Power	Missing data for AC adapter included, DC adapter included, plug-in (wrong info?)
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 20% performance for battery life. However, the current preferences ignore battery life in computing the rankings. Battery Life	32 hours (wrong info?)
Battery Details	(wrong info?)
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 100% performance for form. However, the current preferences ignore form in computing the rankings. Form	Handheld form (wrong info?)
The Garmin eTrex Vista CX - 2.1 in. Handheld GPS Receiver achieves 100% performance for type. However, the current preferences ignore type in computing the rankings. Type	Handheld (outdoor) (wrong info?)