eTrex GPS Navigator

eTrex (Discontinued by Manufacturer) eTrex (Discontinued by Manufacturer) eTrex (Discontinued by Manufacturer) Garmin eTrex 20 Worldwide Handheld GPS Navigator (Discontinued by Manufacturer) Rugged handheld navigator with preloaded worldwide relief basemap and 2.2-inch color display WAAS-enabled GPS receiver with HotFix and GLONASS support for fast positioning and a reliable signal Compatible with topographic, marine and road maps.TOPO U.S. 24K, BlueChart g2, City Navigator, etc. Powered with two AA batteries; waterproof to IPX7 standards for protection against splashes, rain, etc Support for paperless geocaching and Garmin spine-mounting accessories,Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) with optional mapping for detailed roads Warehouse Deals. eTrex (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

eTrex Presumably atypically   Presumably atypically I use eTrex units nearly exclusively for road navigation and often calculate long routes. I've used a Legend Cx extensively and it's showing its age so I was glad to see the introduction of the 20. I toyed with buying a Nuvi but don't care for the design as it lacks configurability and water resistance, uses a touchscreen, doesn't lend itself well to a motorcycle or kayak or walking when you want to walk. The Legend Cx routinely takes several minutes to calculate in addition to slow map `drawing' times and I'm pleased to note Garmin improved calculating speed significantly. I used the two side by side for quite a while and the 20 calculates in roughly 1/3 the time (still noticeably slower than the Nuvis I've used). Additionally the map drawing time is much reduced. eTrex Presumably atypically Satellite acquisition and retention is quite a bit better: if you turn on both simultaneously the...