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. Garmin eTrex Summit HC
Childrens Toy Shop > Computer > PDA: Other
from: Garmin
September 13, 2007
This is a neat and robust GPS, with a clear screen and easy to use.
BUT do not be fooled by the illustration as we were: to get the level of map detail shown on the GPS, you have to buy Garmin Mapsource Topo Great Britain for about £80. (You also need a DVD drive, and a lot of patience to get through the slightly flaky Garmin on-line licence key system.)
The maps themselves are an odd mixture of features for trekking: full contour information and tracks, but few OS-like land features such as churches. Loads of pubs, garages and nurseries (!) are shown, and you can press a couple of buttons on the GPS to get a list of those nearest you, complete with phone numbers!
Back to the GPS itself: if you're used to in-car SatNav, ... Read More:
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