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Garmin eTrex 30x 010 01508 10 Handheld Navigator

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
159
Old Reviews
67
Unverified
6
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3788.8 GB
MEMORY
Micro SD
SD CARD TYPE
181.44 grams
WEIGHT
Yes
GPS

Review Analysis - 86 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
GPS
 19
garmin, maps, map, geocaching, topo
+79%
-21%
comment
" ...  However, you will have to purchase additional GPS maps from Garmin to realize the full potential of this receiver. ... The learning curve is minimal for users of Garmin GPS receivers.  ...  "
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" ...  Best GPS I've owned so far.  ...  "
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" ...  Love this little handheld GPS unit.  ...  "
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" ...  The GPS within this unit works great, i.e. ... Your current position on the track should automatically move as you move (as does a Garmin Nuvi when driving in a vehicle).  ...  "
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" ...  Having used an assortment of older Garmin models, I'm really impressed with this "mid to entry level" GPS.  ...  "
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" ...  Great little GPS.  ...  "
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" ...  Everything you could want and need in a hunting/geocaching device  ...  "
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" ...  Good GPS device. ... Bought the garmin topo 24 map to go with it and has served me well.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 15
user interface, intuitive, user friendly, tutorials, menus
+73%
-27%
comment
" ...  The menus are intuitive with many customization options. ... I haven't used all the features yet, but the ones I have are useful and straightforward.  ...  "
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" ...  They are really helpful, more so than their tutorials.  ...  "
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" ...  software is easy to use and I still haven't learn all of its function yet.  ...  "
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" ...  The unit acquires satellite signal fast and the customizable menu is easy to navigate.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use  ...  "
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" ...  Fairly easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  The screen is easy to read and navigation is pretty simple. ... -Easy to upload and use geocaches  ...  "
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" ...  The user interface is awesome, the toggle thumb switch\button is so neat, makes navigating the features so easy.  ...  "
Apps
 14
map, garmin, topo maps, waypoints, utm
+36%
-64%
comment
" ...  the engineers at Garmin need to go back to school and take some UI/UX coursework.  ...  "
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" ...  You have to spend an extra amount of $ to get those maps.  ...  "
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" ...  All I need is a map, pressure barometer, compass and ability to download my tracks tied to the map ... Garmin support, garmin software ( you need to find and download several of them to download the maps, tracks, convert KMZ( GoogleEarth to Garmin format), etc.  ...  "
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" ...  Maps are expensive, and limited access to free custom map tiles. ... Maps are out of date.  ...  "
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" ...  The preloaded map is 2D .  ...  "
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" ...  The problem with this device is the maps.  ...  "
Software Platform
 10
map, garmin, topo maps, downloading, custom maps
+30%
-70%
comment
" ...  It works but the user interface is really poor. ... Also, the Garmin express and base camp software are the same way, poor user interface and very amateurish. ... the engineers at Garmin need to go back to school and take some UI/UX coursework. ... With such a messed up UI can I have confidence in the wilderness that it isn't going to leave me stranded?  ...  "
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" ...  You have to spend an extra amount of $ to get those maps.  ...  "
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" ...  Maps are expensive, and limited access to free custom map tiles. ... Maps are out of date.  ...  "
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" ...  The preloaded map is 2D . ... Downloading free maps to the unit off the internet (many are out there) is nearly impossible.  ...  "
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" ...  The problem with this device is the maps. ... The maps downloads take forever (I just spent 3 hours downloading a $99.95 map), Garmin provides nothing in the way of instructions, and once downloaded the map doesn't display as advertised.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Weight:  181.44 grams
Connectivity
GPS:  Yes 
Memory
Memory:  3788.8 GB
SD Card Type:  Micro SD 
3788.8 GB
MEMORY
Micro SD
SD CARD TYPE
181.44 grams
WEIGHT
Yes
GPS