Garmin Gps 72 Handheld Navigator

We're going to take a look at the best retail handheld GPS systems, starting with the Garmin GPS 60CSx Handheld GPS Navigator. The navigator is an older model, but a screaming deal at around $275 retail. Weighing in at a compact seven and a half ounces doesn't stop it from delivering highly exact tracking. It also features 64 megs of memory, a waterproof case, and a built in compass and altimeter. Another nice feature is the automatic track log, which may store up to 20 tracks with 500 point each. You get odometer, stopped time, moving average, total time and max speed out of the box from the trip computer. USB and serial port interfaces make it quick and easy to upload or download data. For geocaching fans, there's built in aid for treasure hunting as well!

Next up is the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Color High-Sensitivity Mapping Handheld GPS. At an even more bargain price of around $200, the Hcx is sure to deliver bang for your buck. It comes with a WAAS-enabled receiver, so you're not sacrificing high-sensitivity for the price point. Like the 60SCx, there is a built in compass and altimeter. Unique amid handheld GPS schemes is the Vista HCx's button layout. There are five buttons on each side of the unit, which frees up the valuable frontal real-estate for the display, making it very easy to view your maps at all times. You likewise get a waterproof housing, and geocaching mode. The HCx may go for up to 25 hours on a couple of AA batteries.

A lightweight, waterproof GPS handheld that floats.

Quickly tracks your emplacement in challenging conditions.

4 level gray LCD.

Acquire Satellites Quickly
Find your way without apparent effort with the GPS 72H's high-sensitivity GPS receiver. GPS 72H acquires satellite signals speedily and tracks your emplacement in challenging conditions, such as heavy tree cover or deep canyons.

Use on Land or Water
Don't worry with regards to losing this GPS device in the drink. The GPS 72H floats in water, and it's IPX7 waterproof to withstand the accidental dunk or splash in the lake.

Whether on water or land, the GPS 72H may save up to 500 of your bestloved places in memory and point you to your destination (no street or terrain maps).

Store Important Data
The GPS 72H is NMEA 0183 compatible. To transfer data to or from your device, GPS 72H without apparent effort connects to your computer by way of USB. If you're into boating, hunting or fishing, you may use the 72H's built-in celestial data, which includes tide information, sunrise/sunset times and a hunting and fishing calendar.

What's in the Box
GPS 72H Unit, Wrist strap, Owner's manual on disk, Quick commence manual