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GeoSnippits – Loading Waypoints from EasyGPS into Garmin Etrex

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:33:06 +0000

GeoSnippits hosted by HeadHardHat gives another informative tutorial about GeoCaching. This episode resolves the question is there an inexpensive yet easy way of loading geocaching waypoints into a Garmin Etrex GPS device? Not only will we show you in this episode how to delete them but a FREE PC application called EasyGPS that will load your Etrex GPS in a minute or two tops. Follow HeadHardHat as he introduces geocachers into the game, sport and obsession known as Geocacing.

Duration : 0:6:10

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Transferring maps and data to Garmin GPS units

admin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:51:11 +0000

Visit http://www8.garmin.com/support/mappingsw.jsp to download the basecamp software from the Garmin website. Use the software to transfer maps and data between a computer and your Garmin GPS unit.

Also, be sure to check out our GPS learning center at http://www.takeahikegps.com/handheld-gps-learning-center.html for more video tutorials, a GPS buyer’s guide, and more, and check out Garmin’s updated Rino GPS units at http://www.takeahikegps.com/garmin-rino-610-650-655t-gps.html.

Duration : 0:4:54

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RX8 Car PC with Vista MCE & Garmin GPS nRoute

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:30:36 +0000

Showing off my car pc, it’s vista-laptop based with garmin gps and 8″ widescreen touchscreen TFT on the front dash. it’s a little dark, it was taken at night using my phone camera.

Duration : 0:3:29

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Garmin Oregon 300 – GPSMAP 60CSx – eTrex Vista – iPhone Motion-X GPS software

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:28:45 +0000

Quick screen readability test of the Garmin Oregon 300 touch screen GPS unit along with the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx, eTrex Vista (Older black and white version.) and the iPhone 3G running Motion X GPS software.

The Garmin Oregon 300 comes preloaded with the basic base map with shaded relief. Other models in this line also come with either topographic, ocean or lakes basemaps as well for another hundred bucks or so. The screen is a bit tougher to read outdoors due to the matte finish on the screen. Indoor or low light performance is where it shines. Pun intended of course.

I can see the screen getting easily scratched due to the non glossy surface. The touch screen wasn’t as responsive as I’d like. It has a non glossy Scotch tape surface feel to it. I’m spoiled by the iPhone’s touchscreen I guess.

The 60CSx has the best overall readable screen both indoors and out. The eTrex Vista does pretty good outdoors due to its monochromatic display.

If you already own the 60CSx, you won’t be blown away by the Oregon series. In fact, the lack of location based POI (point of interest) interface is absent from the Oregon series which is a huge let down considering that the 60CSx included this very useful feature which allows you to search for nearby businesses by relevant category.

Also the quad helix antenna of the 60CSx performs better than the Oregon. Especially under tree cover.

Garmin makes great hardware, but their software needs some work. Their method for activating maps is a pain in the neck. You enter a certificate code, then they send you an unlock code which only works for ONE GPS unit. Oh, then you have to register your unit’s serial number to get it to work. I understand their anti-piracy thinking, but this process has turned many people off to Garmin. I had to contact their customer service in order for my setup to work since it failed to recognize my unlock codes.

The eTrex Vista does pretty good for what it is. The newer color versions have better chipsets for increased sensitivity over the older one shown here.

The iPhone MotionX GPS software is pretty cool too. The aGPS (assisted) on the iPhone has a weak GPS antenna chip, but makes up for it using Wi-Fi as well as cell phone towers to determine your current location. The seamless integration with Google maps is what makes this an awesome combination. More up to date maps and points of interest as well as the satellite imagery is awesome. When you are outside of the cellphone range and WiFi is not available, it will still get a location fix, but will take awhile and the accuracy is not that great.

Video shot with Canon PowerShot SD780IS in 1280×720 HD mode 30fps.

Duration : 0:1:59

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The special diagnostic page of Garmin GPS units

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:07:46 +0000

A lot of people don’t know about the special diagnostic page built in to their Garmin GPS unit. Just hold down enter (hold the joystick in on eTrex units) and power the unit on. I will demonstrate the diagnostic page in this video.

Duration : 0:5:11

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Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPS Review & Geocaching how-to

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:40:49 +0000

This is a video review for the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx handheld GPS unit and how to use it for geocaching. The review covers key features of this Garmin unit and how it works particularly well with the geocaching.com site to download caches directly to the eTrex. It also shows you the eTrex in action while hunting for a geocache. Lastly, I give my likes and dislikes as well as give you a list of what’s in the box.

Duration : 0:5:1

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Gear review: Garmin Etrex Vista HCx (Danish voice)

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:36:52 +0000

Danish audio

Højde:10,66 cm
Bredde:5,58 cm
Dybde:3,04 cm
Vægt uden/med batteri:104 gram/159 gram
Batteri levetid:25 timer
Antal batterier:2 AA
Maksimum G:6
Vandtæt:Ja (til tre meter)
Min/max temperatur:-15 °C/70 °C
Standard hukommelse:0 mb
Maksimum hukommelse:2.048 mb
Hukommelse back-up:Ja
Audio alarm:Ja
Alarmer:Anker, Ankomst, Kurs, Nær ankomst
Farve display:Ja
Pixels vandret:176
Pixels lodret:220
Display vandret:3,3 cm
Display lodret:4,31 cm
Skærmopløsning:2.723 pixels pr.
Display type:TFT
Antal kanaler:12
Antenne:Intern
Starttid, varm:15 sek
Starttid, kold:45 sek
Starttid, Autolocate:ca. 2 min
Tid mellem opdateringer:1 sek
DGPS nøjagtighed, RMS:2-5 m
Nøjagtighed, fart:0,05 knob
Antal waypoints:1.000
Antal ruter:50
Waypoints pr. rute:250
Baggrundskort:Europæisk
Understøttede datums:106 + bruger
MOB:Nej
Trackback:Ja
Antal punkter i tracklog:10.000
Korttyper:MapSource, BlueChart

Duration : 0:7:17

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My review of the Garmin eTrex Venture HC, Part 1

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:36:42 +0000

This is part 1 of a 2 part video of a review I made of the Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS unit. In part 1 I go over the external features of the unit, in part 2, which I will post soon, is powering the unit on and going through the rest of the features.

Duration : 0:3:28

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My Review of the Garmin eTrex Legend

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:45:58 +0000

My review of the Garmin eTrex Legend GPS receiver. I think this review will be better than all of the other eTrex Legend reviews because besides naming the features and good things about the unit, I actually talk about some bad things about it as well.

Make sure you watch the last 3 minutes of the video, because that’s where I talk about the faults of the unit.

Duration : 0:10:1

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My review of the Garmin eTrex Venture HC, part 2

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:11:03 +0000

This is part 2 of a 2 part video of a review I made of the Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS unit. Make sure you watch part1 first!

Duration : 0:9:42

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