[GeoStL] Re: Garmin
- From: "k Sneed" <sneed14@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:28:34 -0500
Thanks so much for the reply and info. I will add it to my research!
I never understood the "electronic compass". Thanks for the explanation. I
thought it meant you wouldn't have the "pointer" compass at all, which would
make geocaching a bit difficult ;) We were looking at the Vista Cx, but
depending on the price diff, were considering the Hcx as well. Thanks
again!
On 8/23/07, RNX <_rnx_@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> -
> I recently purchased the new Garmin Vista HCx after using the Garmin
> Venture
> Cx for over a year. I'll gladly share my opinions and learned lessons on
> both
> models;
>
>
> "Geocaching mode" - feature set that includes two waypoint categories
> tracking
> 'found' and 'unfound' caches, moving 'unfound' caches to 'found' category
> as
> appropriate, listing nearby geocaches that are unfound (you have to load
> the
> waypoints into the GPSr), next closest cache, etc
>
> "Outdoor GPS games" - a virtual obstacle course/maze, depicted on the
> screen
> of the GPSr, through which you must physically maneuver.
>
> "high sensitivity receiver" - the same receiver chip found in the
> significantly more expensive Garmin 60 series.
>
>
> The electronic compass is not required for geocaching but can be helpful.
> The
> electronic compass is a battery hog and I keep it turned off unless I need
> it,
> which is seldom. Without the compass the GPSr is dependant on your forward
> movement to tell the unit which direction you are facing with an
> assumption
> that you are walking forward while holding the GPSr with the top pointing
> forward. If you hold the GPSr bottom forward then the needle will be point
> 180* in the wrong direction. This dependency on movement is why you will
> see
> the needle "jump" when you start moving after you have been standing
> still. It
> is making a correction based on your new direction of travel and the
> previous
> assumptions. With the electronic compass turned on, the needle is
> constantly
> corrected as you turn. You can rotate the GPSr and the bearing needle will
> compensate.
>
> The rubber seal trouble seems to be very common based on previous posts to
> this list. Some people have had luck filing a claim under the warranty. I
> purchased a neoprene carry case for my new Vista HCx and Bass Pro in the
> hope
> that it would protect the rubber seal and prevent the trouble since i
> doubt
> that they have corrected the problem that they have with the glue. On an
> up
> note, the rubber seal is not actually used to prevent water from entering
> the
> module. It is more for grip and comfort.
>
> What model is best? is a matter of personal preference. I found the Vista
> HCx
> with the high sensitivity chip and the electronic compass on-line for just
> over half of the MSRP. That makes it about the same price as i paid for my
> original Venture Cx. Both have USB ports and removable micro-SD slots for
> additional storage. I'm happy with both models. If you want to do a field
> trial with the two units side by side, i'm almost always ready and willing
> to
> go out on a group hunt.
>
> hope this helps,
>
> cheers,
>
> x
>
>
> ------ Original Message ------
> Received: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:15:38 PM EDT
> From: "k Sneed" <sneed14@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [GeoStL] Garmin
>
> Was looking at the different models Garmin has. Does anyone know what
> the "Geocaching mode", "Outdoor GPS games", and "high sensitivity
> receiver" features are? Also, some models do not have electronic
> compasses. Isn't this fairly necessary for our use, or do those models
> have
> something different? What budget-minded model is best? We currently have
> the Etrex Vista, but the rubber seal is starting to fall off and there is
> no
> USB hookup, which is a pain. Any suggestions? Thanks!
>
> Spongebob14
>
>
>
>
>
>
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