Garmin Vista HCx

MP

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Mar 27, 2008, 7:09:42 AM3/27/08

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I Need a new GPS as my old Garmin eTrex Vista has about had it, reason been
on a trip abraded I left it in a vehicle exposed to the sun (silly I know)
and the clue holding the rubber around the unit melted, I have heard of
others with the same problem. I thought I had repaired this with two sided
adhesive tape thinking the waterproof seal beneath was still in tacked. Alas
this was not to be and dampness has since rendered the unit unusable at
times until it dries out again. I have been more than happy with my Garmin
Vista's performance otherwise and think I would be even happier with a new
Garmin eTrex Vista HCx, BUT! I must admit I am concerned about the glue
problem, can anyone tell me if this problem has been sorted on the Garmin
eTrex Vista HCx or could the glue used still a problem ?

Thanks for any help or advice,

MP

Klatch

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Mar 27, 2008, 8:15:40 AM3/27/08

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"MP" <m.pa...@tesco.net> wrote in message news:fsfv96$ppl$1...@aioe.org...

Having experienced the exact same problem with my eTrex Legend, I contacted
Garmin with this same question. While not answering the question directly,
the CS rep just said the construction was the same in the new HCX units. So
I opted not to go that route. I have not, however, seen any posting from
HCX owners experiencing the problem, so maybe things are better.

MP

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Mar 27, 2008, 6:21:15 PM3/27/08

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"Klatch" <beaver...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>Mmmm thanks for this not practically reassuring if the (CS rep just said
>the construction was the same), maybe time for a rethink on the HCX, I must
>admit though I am not sure what other GPS system I would go for.
MP

Klatch

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Mar 27, 2008, 6:59:22 PM3/27/08

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"MP" <m.pa...@tesco.net> wrote in message news:fsh6ka$a3s$1...@aioe.org...

60CSX

MP

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Mar 28, 2008, 5:53:02 AM3/28/08

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"Klatch" <beaver...@yahoo.com> wrote in message

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>
> "MP" <m.pa...@tesco.net> wrote in message news:fsh6ka$a3s$1...@aioe.org...
>>

>>> Having experienced the exact same problem with my eTrex Legend, I
>>> contacted Garmin with this same question. While not answering the
>>> question directly, the CS rep just said the construction was the same in
>>> the new HCX units. So I opted not to go that route. I have not,
>>> however, seen any posting from HCX owners experiencing the problem, so
>>> maybe things are better.

>>>Mmmm thanks for this not practically reassuring if the (CS rep just said
>>>the construction was the same), maybe time for a rethink on the HCX, I
>>>must admit though I am not sure what other GPS system I would go for.
>> MP
>
> 60CSX

>60CSx is still a Garmin product and looks like it has rubber on the lower
>third of the unit therefore it my still suffer from a similar glue problem.
>I must admit I had looked at this range of unit and thought it was a bit
>bulky compared to eTrex range (which fits nicely into your pocket) and both
>seem to have very similar fetures.
MP

Klatch

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Mar 28, 2008, 8:32:36 AM3/28/08

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"MP" <m.pa...@tesco.net> wrote in message news:fsif5b$291$1...@aioe.org...

This is a very popular unit and has been in use for several years. I have
three friends that have them and none has experienced any glue problem.
When my Legend went bad I bought a 76CS (discontinued). It has a rubber
band also, but has never had a problem after 5 years. The problem is an
eTrex one, not Garmin, in general. The SiRF Star III chip in the 60CSX and
76CSX gives it at least equal sensitivity to the "H" chip in the eTrex line.

MP

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Mar 28, 2008, 6:17:01 PM3/28/08

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>>>60CSx is still a Garmin product and looks like it has rubber on the lower
>>>third of the unit therefore it my still suffer from a similar glue
>>>problem. I must admit I had looked at this range of unit and thought it
>>>was a bit bulky compared to eTrex range (which fits nicely into your
>>>pocket) and both seem to have very similar fetures.
>> MP
>
> This is a very popular unit and has been in use for several years. I have
> three friends that have them and none has experienced any glue problem.
> When my Legend went bad I bought a 76CS (discontinued). It has a rubber
> band also, but has never had a problem after 5 years. The problem is an
> eTrex one, not Garmin, in general. The SiRF Star III chip in the 60CSX
> and 76CSX gives it at least equal sensitivity to the "H" chip in the eTrex
> line.
>

Thanks for this always best to get the lowdown on something from a user or
someone who has friends using the particular product in question.
Thanks again,
MP

Richard Spencer

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Mar 29, 2008, 7:50:32 AM3/29/08

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The 60CSx looks to me as if it is not glued together, but screwed, wi'
six screws holding the two halves of the body together on a gasket.

My only problem with it (you have to find fault, don't you?) is that the
knobs/buttons are too small and close together to use with gloves on!

Richard

Christoph Arkenstein

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Mar 29, 2008, 4:17:55 PM3/29/08

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My basic etrex (yellow) had the same problem some years ago. Garmin
Germany replaced it for free although there was no more warranty. The
new one is fine, I've never had any trouble again.

Regards,
CA

MP

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Mar 31, 2008, 4:40:50 AM3/31/08

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"Christoph Arkenstein" <ca4...@web.de> wrote in message
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Thanks CA.
Could you tell me how long you have had your new etrex and has it had much
rough use i.e. in hot , cold, and wet weather.
MP