Re: eTrex H series v previous models

[Ted]

privatw wrote:
> Hi!
>
> I am in the UK and the local Amazon is selling Garmin
> "Personal Navigators" (http://tinyurl.com/ybw4w5n)
> which are just the plain yellow pre-H series basic
> GPS unit!
>
> Can someone please explain:
>
> - The differences between the eTrex H series and the non-H
> eTrex series?
>
> - Whether accessories bought for the H and non-H series are
> compatible? (Cycle mount, Neoprene case, Serial cable etc)
>
> - Which one should I choose to buy for a GPS newby probably
> mostly used for mountain biking with a bit of hiking?
>
> I notice the "old" pre-H model is more expensive in the UK
> than the H series equivalent!

I am also in the UK and have an Etrex H, mine came from Canada as a
present, as a cousin was coming over to visit.

I am not sure by what you mean by non-H sries, if you buy a Yellow
Etrex make sure the software is version 3.xx.

As a basic GPS I find it great, I use it check my position and to
produce a GPX file of my walk, so I can upload to my website, but you
still need a map to use with it.

A quick search will find it at much lower prices elsewere in the UK.

Ted
htttp://walks.ndrw.co.uk

[Klatch]

"privatw" <pri...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi!
>
> I am in the UK and the local Amazon is selling Garmin
> "Personal Navigators" (http://tinyurl.com/ybw4w5n)
> which are just the plain yellow pre-H series basic
> GPS unit!
>
> Can someone please explain:
>
> - The differences between the eTrex H series and the non-H
> eTrex series?
>
> - Whether accessories bought for the H and non-H series are
> compatible? (Cycle mount, Neoprene case, Serial cable etc)
>
> - Which one should I choose to buy for a GPS newby probably
> mostly used for mountain biking with a bit of hiking?
>
> I notice the "old" pre-H model is more expensive in the UK
> than the H series equivalent!

I can think of no reason to buy a pre-"H" model. The reception would be
noticeably inferior; especially under tree cover, and all the other features
would be the same. I am fairly certain the accessories would be compatible
with either. Neither has USB interface, which is unfortunate.

[OG]

"privatw" <pri...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e009g5hha8m6tdn0i...@4ax.com...
> Hi!
>
> I am in the UK and the local Amazon is selling Garmin
> "Personal Navigators" (http://tinyurl.com/ybw4w5n)
> which are just the plain yellow pre-H series basic
> GPS unit!
>
> Can someone please explain:
>
> - The differences between the eTrex H series and the non-H
> eTrex series?

The H series has the high sensitivity receiver in it, so it purports to be
better under trees and in deep valleys.

> - Whether accessories bought for the H and non-H series are
> compatible? (Cycle mount, Neoprene case, Serial cable etc)

I believe so (but I've only got a H series one, so can't be sure).

> - Which one should I choose to buy for a GPS newby probably
> mostly used for mountain biking with a bit of hiking?
>

I can't think of any reason why you would want to go for the older, lower
sensitivity one.