Garmin Legend HCX/Vista HCX
Advanced GPS System £299.99
In the main, these two models are the same as the Venture and Summit except for the big bonus of an extra memory card slot. With a 2GB micro SD card inserted (around £25), you can upload Garmin's
Topo mapping (bought separately) for the whole of the UK. Any walking data you create (waypoint, routes or tracks) are now shown overlaid on this map on the screen. This feature really does make GPS navigation much more visual as you see yourself moving along the path on the map.
Size 10.7 x 5.6 x 3.0 cm Weight with batteries 156g Screen area 14.2 sq cm Battery/typical life 2 x AA/25 hrs Mapping capable? Garmin Topo only via card Electronic compass/barometer? Vista only RRP Legend HCx £249.99 Vista HCx £299.99
Reviewed on 30/11/2007 by Simon Brown