How to Buy the Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPS

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The Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPS helps you when you're doing anything outside, like hiking or hunting, by providing a compass and barometric altimeter. It also provides GPS positioning using the Wide Area Augmentation System and marine aids. The unit is accurate to about three meters. Follow these steps to buy the Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPS.

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Step 1

Consider the features on the eTrex Vista. It comes with a base-map of North and South America, complete with an electronic compass and barometric altimeter. Use the compass to help you get your bearings. The altimeter figures out your altitude.
Step 2

Determine whether the device can hold enough information for you. The eTrex Vista has a 24 megabyte internal memory capacity. It will accept maps from GARMIN's MapSource CD-ROMs.
Step 3

Think about the duration of use. The device comes in a silver case and is water-resistant for up to 30 minutes. The battery will last about 22 hours.
Step 4

Buy if if the device meets your needs. You can find it online at CompareMaster, Bizrate or the Garmin website (see Resources below).