| | |  | Audio & Video | Home » » » Garmin eTrex Venture CX Color Mapping Handheld GPS | | | | | | | Description: | | The new eTrex Venture Cx is identical to the eTrex Legend Cx in both hardware and software design. The Venture Cx does not include a microSD card, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD, PC/USB interface cable or bike clip. The product is recommended for use with Garmin preprogrammed microSD cards. Garmin preprogrammed microSD cards can be purchased to provide detail for Garmin’s TOPO, BlueChart, and European street mapping. See the Garmin Web site for current listings. | | | Features: | |
• integrated trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed and more
• 10,000 point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions
• Preloaded with an Americas Recreational Routable Basemap
• 32-hour battery life (using two AA batteries)
• Bright, full-color TFT display
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 2.2 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.2 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.2 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.35 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 68 reviews |
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 Dead after two yearsMay 20, 2009
I bought this unit from Amazon a little over
two years ago. It is simply dead. Even after
three battery changes, it will not turn on.
I used this unit only about 50 hours, but
my warranty has expired. I have an
older, more simple Garmin that still works.
Perhaps simpler and less features are sometimes
better.
 Good review for Garmin eTrex Venture CXNov 24, 2008
Good product, quick shipping. A little misleading or not clear on what comes with product when you order, but a good deal otherwise.
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Great GPS for geocachingSep 02, 2008
I purchased this GPS so my family could start to go geocaching. It has been awesome. I don't think it has ever lost coverage even though we are sometimes in the thick woods. The batteries also last a long time. I would highly recommend this product.
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 Great Product But High Learning CurveJul 27, 2008
Garmin makes a great number of high quality handheld GPS devices. I particularly chose this one for hiking and remote camping uses. Specifically, I purchased a 2 GB mini memory card (SanDisk) and then the Garmin US TOPO 24K (National Parks East, for starts). I was able to pick specific quadrants from the US TOPO CD software and download it to my Garmin handheld through my PC (MAC also works). It worked perfectly. I will admit that the learning curve is high on this and I tend to get excited about electronic devices in general. This took taking the instruction manual and going step-by-step to learn all the functions available.
For starters, I simply went outside and turned it on. Within a minute I had several satellite acquisitions and was immediately shown where I was (in the world). The basic map included on the device is not that particularly detailed, so I purchased additional software data. You can read all about the functions that are installed on this unit here at Amazon. Some are marking a waypoint, finding a position, tracking, highway plans, a calendar, alarm clock, calculator, stopwatch, sun and moon schedules and various games. You also have access to its compass and a driving set-up that will tell you your speed, distance reaming (to your destination), estimated travel time, etc. If you were hiking and got lost, you would be able to backtrack your steps, as if you had left markers or `breadcrumbs'.
The unit itself is extremely well made and could survive several `drops' and is waterproof. The display (approximately 2" X 1.5") is plenty for view-ability. The screen actually changes from a bright daytime screen to a nighttime mode. Every function is verified by a slight "beep". Unfortunately, you do need to buy Garmin maps to download to the unit, as the one included is not very detailed and for additional data input, you really do need a mini memory card. But for the price and the number of functions, this is really a good value. Nothing beats a map and compass, but this is a great addition to any hiking that you may do. Also, for driving directions, the only thing lacking is the voice response. I highly recommend you research other Garmin models and all the accessories you might want to purchase for your personal use.
BUY IT!!!!!!!!!Jun 26, 2008
Works perfect!
Great Battery life (30 hours on 2 rayovac AA)!
Awesome color screen!
Easy navigation in the menus!
Remember, this unit does not come with maps or a micro SD card. The SD card can be found on ebay for cheap (<$8) and some people have said maps can be found with a bittorent software (bitcomet.com) and thepiratebay.org.
I bought my maps at Garmin for $100/map.
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