GARMIN eTrex 20 GPS

Product Descriptions

REI Description: The Garmin eTrex 20 GPS features an full-color display, expandable memory and geochaching to offer a fun and easy GPS experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Comes with a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief that helps you navigate with ease. Features a 2.2 in., 65k color display can be viewed in bright sunlight;. WAAS-enabled receiver locates your position quickly and maintains reception under heavy cover. Compatibility with Russian Glonass system allows about 20% faster and more reliable satellite acquisition, helpful in challenging spots such as deep canyons or tall buildings. 1.7 gigabytes of memory make it easy to add maps; choose from Garmin TOPO U.S. 24k maps, BlueChart(R) g2 marine maps and City Navigator(R) road maps (sold separately). Supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocache locations and details straight to the unit using the high-speed USB connection. Stores and displays geocache location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions-no more manually entering coordinates or toting around paper printouts! MicroSD(TM) card slot for storing additional data. Operational buttons are located along the sides of the device for easy 1-hand operation. 2 AA batteries (sold separately) provide up to 25 hrs. of use of the Garmin eTrex 20 GPS. Waterproof design meets IEC 60529 lPX7 standards (can be submerged to 1m for up to 30 min.).

Eastern Mountain Sports Description: An improved interface and worldwide basemap, the Garmin eTrex is an entirely new device poised for new adventures. The new eTrex 20 retains the core functionality, rugged construction, affordability and long battery life of the original eTrex. eTrex 20 has an enhanced 2.2 in 65K color, sunlight readable display. With an array of compatible mounts, eTrex 20 is designed for use on ATV?s, bicycles, in boats, as a handheld or in your car. Add City Navigator NT maps to enable turn-by-turn driving directions. With its microSD card slot and 1.7 GB of internal memory, eTrex 20 lets you load maps and hit the trail. Compatible with TOPO 24K, BirdsEye Satellite imagery and City Navigator NT maps. Both durable and waterproof, the eTrex will withstand dust, dirt, humidity and water. eTrex 20 supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. Visit OpenCaching.com to start your geocaching adventure. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. eTrex 20 stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs. High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, eTrex 20 locates your position quickly and maintains it even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The new eTrex series is the first-ever consumer-grade receivers that can track both GPS and GLONASS satellites simultaneously. GLONASS is a system developed by the Russian Federation that will be fully operational in 2012. When using GLONASS satellites, the time it takes for the receiver to ?lock on? to a position is (on average) approximately 20 percent faster than using GPS. Using both GPS and GLONASS, the receiver has the ability to lock on to 24 more satellites than using GPS alone.

SummitHut Description: The eTrex 20 takes one of the most popular and reliable GPS handhelds and makes it better. Redesigned ergonomics, an easier-to-use interface, paperless geocaching and expanded mapping capabilities add up to serious improvements for an already legendary GPS handheld. The eTrex 20 is versatile. It's tough. And its built to handle whatever Mother Nature can dish out and more. The eTrex 20 has an enhanced 2.2 in 65K color, sunlight readable display. Durable and waterproof, eTrex 20 is built to withstand the elements. It has an upgraded interface yet retains its legendary toughness to withstand the elements be it dust, dirt, humidity or water, none of which are a match for this storied navigator. With an array of compatible mounts, eTrex 20 is designed for use on ATVs, bicycles, in boats, as a handheld or in your car. Use the auto mount capability and City Navigator NT maps for turn-by-turn driving directions, or the rugged mount for your motorcycle or ATV. Wherever you think you might take eTrex, it has the mapping and mounts to get you there. The new eTrex series is the first-ever consumer-grade receivers that can track both GPS and GLONASS satellites simultaneously. GLONASS is a system developed by the Russian Federation that will be fully operational in 2012. When using GLONASS satellites, the time it takes for the receiver to lock on to a position is (on average) approximately 20 percent faster than using GPS. And when using both GPS and GLONASS, the receiver has the ability to lock on to 24 more satellites than using GPS alone. With its microSD card slot and 1.7 GB of internal memory, eTrex 20 lets you load TOPO 24K maps and hit the trail, plug in BlueChart g2 preloaded cards for a great day on the water or City Navigator NT map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads (see maps tab for compatible maps). eTrex 20 also supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, eTrex locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The eTrex 20 supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. Visit OpenCaching.com to start your geocaching adventure. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. eTrex 20 stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs. Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches.