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Garmin eTrex 20x
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
283
Old Reviews
152
Unverified
21
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3788.8 GB
MEMORY
Micro SD
SD CARD TYPE
Yes
GPS
Review Analysis - 110 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ease of Use
22user friendly, learn, intuitive, confusing, would
+55%
-45%
" ... It was easy to set up and I'm finding it very easy to use. ... "
" ... Very easy to learn and use! ... "
" ... An easy, prompt purchase, and the GPS is very good to use too. ... "
" ... Next, I do not agree that its operation is easy and intuitive. ... "
" ... I find that it can be hard to remember how to operate some of the features at first, but once you get the hang of it, it is quite accurate and easy to retrace or to return to a waypoint within about 5 feet. ... I can find places that I have been where it's hard to find a map for, so this seems perfect for the person who likes those primitive trails. ... "
" ... Works great after it's setup and you actually learn how to use it. ... "
" ... Easy to learn and use. ... The menus are intuitive and graphically oriented. ... "
" ... The waypoints are very handy and makes getting back to camp a breeze. ... "
GPS
17maps, garmin, map, routes, handheld
+76%
-24%
" ... I use mine for hiking and geocaching and switch between GPS and compass constantly. ... "
" ... It is good but you have to load additional maps. ... "
" ... Great GPS device. ... "
" ... The gps unit itself works fine. ... "
" ... This is the first dedicated GPS I've had in awhile. ... In the past, I owned several Garmin MAP GPS models. ... "
" ... It does everything I need out of a field GPS unit, but only a fraction of the price of some others. ... "
" ... Great GPS but not as simple to use as others. ... "
" ... Works good like a GPS should. ... "
Apps
16garmin, map, gpx, google earth, google
+31%
-69%
" ... The maps range from $60 up ... "
" ... poor product, downloads not available, software did not work, and the support was terrible. ... "
" ... Basecamp is aweful softwate that can't export or share anything and is not intuitive at all unless you are an expert on knowing how to download topographic maps to make your data mean anything. ... "
" ... Maps not available. ... "
" ... The software can also be confusing ... "
" ... You cannot download geocaches to the etrex 20. ... "
" ... Hard to navigate to program, maps were not very good. ... "
" ... No Maps, bought maps but they wouldn't down load onto the device. ... "
Display Clarity
14small, view screen, sunlight, larger, cursor
+50%
-50%
" ... Hate it, way to small,screen is useless ... "
" ... Does do much for the price, small screen, no touch screen and you have to buy multiple maps to make it do just about anything worth while. ... "
" ... screen too small ... "
" ... I have used it only a couple of times (3 actually) and it won't start up, just a white screen. ... "
" ... There is no way to lock the screen. ... "
" ... The screen on mine sometimes 'glitches out' (flickers, stops responding, etc.) ... To prevent this, I try to keep it out of the direct sunlight. ... "
" ... Screen is too small, controls not intuitive. ... "
Software Platform
12google earth, google, garmin, map, imported
+25%
-75%
" ... Maps not available. ... "
" ... The software can also be confusing ... "
" ... You cannot download geocaches to the etrex 20. ... "
" ... Hard to navigate to program, maps were not very good. ... "
" ... No Maps, bought maps but they wouldn't down load onto the device. ... "
" ... Software is old and inconvenient, I had to google to find out how to delete 1 waypoint ... "
Battery Life
11battery life, rechargeable, battery, alkaline, aa batteries
+82%
-18%
" ... Battery usage was great. ... "
" ... This unit is super compact and seems to have decent battery economy. ... "
" ... Great little unit, batteries last for days. ... "
" ... Also, this unit has decent battery life and it's a good idea to use it with a lanyard attached. ... "
" ... Batteries last quite awhile, easy to read for being so small. ... "
" ... The device uses two AA batteries for power. ... The rechargeable batteries need to be recharged using a separate recharging device. ... What kind of battery life can one expect? ... >>With two rechargeable NiMH AA batteries with capacity of 2600 each you'll probably get more than 20 hours. ... If it did you wouldn't get 20 hours of battery life. ... "
" ... This GPS has good battery life, perhaps 20 hours or so. ... "
" ... 2.It works on alkaline batteries ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
GPS: Yes
Memory
Memory: 3788.8 GB
SD Card Type: Micro SD
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