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Product summary
The Garmin Etrex Legend is a 12-channel, general purpose global positioning device.Compared to other general purpose GPS receivers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $130.
Specifications: GPS receiver: 12 channel ; Destination: Hiking ; Weight: 5.3 oz See full specs
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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 75
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 889 reviews of Garmin eTrex Legend from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 100/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 125812 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 75/100 = Good.
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newbie.org
Editors' rating: 100
CNET product brief
Description: The Garmin Etrex Legend is a 12-channel, general purpose global positioning device.Compared to other general purpose GPS receivers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $130.
Pros: WAAS-ready GPS device accepts radio signals which can help increase accuracy of positioning data to within 3 meters.Share information, update database maps, and add programs using this receiver's serial computer connection.Tracklog function automatically creates a record of the path traveled and stores it as a series of points for later use.Safe in all weather, this unit is waterproof.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: A general purpose GPS receiver, suited for typical tracking and positioning tasks.Has an internal antenna which is desirable for activities where an external antenna would get in the way.This unit is lightweight, weighing in at 5.3 oz.
Value: In general, this GPS receiver's features are in line with its price.This unit is able to store up to 1000 waypoints.This is significantly more than the average GPS device.Device is covered by a 1 year warranty.
Suggestions: This GPS device has only internal memory.If you plan to store many trips or add base maps, you may wish to consider a unit that has removable storage media.
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 19 reviews
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Driving, Boating, Hiking, and Biking.....it goes wherever."
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Garmin eTrex Legend (blue):
$139.99 - $220.50
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