Tide Clocks

Archive for May, 2007

Ratings: Ease of Use, Performance: 20/25, Look & Feel: 22/25, Features & Software 21/25, How much I enjoy 22/25 Total: 85/100 Garmin is a large manufacturer of GPS units in both handheld and vehicle models. The handheld units come in general use like for hiking and specific functions like hunting, water navigation or climbing uses. The eTrex Legend Cx is the newest of the handheld hiking and  general purpose GPS units. The eTrex Legend Cx comes with some nice features:microSD card slot allows for storage of optional MapSource detail64MB microSD included, Optional microSD cards to 2 GB available WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver Built-in GPS patch antenna Unit dimensions: 2.2″W x 4.2″H x 1.2″D Display: 1.3″W x 1.7″H, 256-color, high resolution, transflective TFT (176 x 220 pixels) Weight: 5.6 ounces with batteries (not included) LED backlit display and keypad Battery life: up to 32 hours typical use using two AA alkaline batteries Includes a built-in Americas Recreational Routable Basemap with automatic routing capabilities including highways, exits and tide data (USA only) 500 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol; 20 reversible routes, 50 points per route Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, user grid, and more Audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off-course and clock Large numbers option for easy viewing, dual position display mode Trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed and more 10,000 point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions Built-in celestial tables for best time to fish and hunt, plus sun and moon calculations Mini-USB port for fast, convenient download of map data from Garmin’s entire library of optional MapSource CDs using a PC Compatible with most MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. TOPO 24K, U.S. TOPO and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots Waterproof, IEC 60529 IPX7, (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes) Limited one-year warranty