UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For more current recommendations, please refer to our handheld GPS buyers guide or our Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart.
The Garmin eTrex Venture Cx is more than an update of the antiquated eTrex Venture. It’s really an entry-level unit in the eTrex x-series line, and is better compared to them.
Like other x-series units, the Venture Cx sports turn-by-turn routing, a color screen, and expandable memory. What’s different about the Venture Cx is that it doesn’t come with a micro-SD card (which might make it a good deal if you’re just going to toss the 32 MB card that comes with the Legend Cx and buy a 1 GB micro-SD card anyway). A more important difference is that the Venture Cx doesn’t come with a USB cable — you may want one, but will have to buy it separately. Stepping on up the x-series line to the Vista Cx adds a barometric altimeter and electronic compass. As with all these units, detailed maps cost extra. And remember, the x-series eTrex doesn’t have the SiRFstar III chipset.
Compare prices on the Garmin eTrex Venture Cx
Before we hear from others, here’s what Amazon has to say in their Garmin eTrex Venture Cx review:
"With the eTrex Venture Cx, Garmin offers all the basic features of the much-loved Legend Cx, without all the bells and whistles. You get the same great hardware and software with the Venture Cx as is found on the Legend Cx, but Garmin has removed the included MicroSD card, the USB cable, Trip and Waypoint software, and the bike clip. The result is an even more affordable little unit that keeps things simple — perfect for the first-time GPS user or someone who doesn’t want to fuss with a lot of extras. The Venture Cx is designed to go right out of the box, so there’s no messing with computers or CD-ROMs…"
The first reviews are just beginning to show up online:
- Readers are beginning to post Garmin eTrex Venture Cx reviews at Amazon.
- Modstomp has posted a Garmin Venture Cx review.
I’ll be posting more hands on reviews as they appear, but in the meantime, here are some other helpful resources:
- A PDF version of the Garmin eTrex Venture Cx owners manual.
- Want to see how the Venture Cx stacks up against other units? Use this handy GPS comparison tool.
- There is an eTrex message forum at Yahoo and an alt.satellite.gps.garmin UseNet discussion group.
Compare prices on the Garmin eTrex Venture Cx at these merchants:
- Check the current Garmin eTrex Venture Cx price at Amazon.com.
- Check out the deals on Garmin
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- Get the Garmin eTrex Venture Cx for an amazing price at eBay.
From the official Garmin eTrex Venture Cx web page:
Pack more detail into your adventure with the eTrex Venture® Cx. Garmin has added color, expandable memory, and automatic routing capabilities to this pocket handheld — making it one colorful, go-anywhere little navigator.
The eTrex Venture Cx is packed with many of the popular features found in our other popular-selling eTrex x-series units — all in a rugged, waterproof case. For greater map detail with no fuss, simply plug optional preprogrammed cards into the unit.
eTrex Venture Cx’s features make it perfect for your next adventure on land or sea:
- MicroSD card slot gives you the versatility of adding optional maps on the go. See MapSource Compatibility table (right) for a list of software that Garmin recommends with this product.
- 256-color, sunlight-readable display makes it easy to distinguish map details and see where you’re going
- Supports English, Spanish, Portugese, and French languages.
- Provides automatic, turn-by-turn directions with optional preprogrammed City Navigator™ cards to navigate you safely to your destination
- Longer battery life for more hours of outdoor enjoyment
You won’t miss a thing when you take this lightweight, easy-to-use handheld out hiking, biking, camping, fishing or geocaching. - Garmin part number: 010-00560-00
- Suggested Retail Price:
$267.84 U.S.D. (for domestic US market only)
Recommended accessories:
- Garmin TOPO U.S. 2008
- Eneloop rechargeable batteries
- invisibleSHIELD screen protector
- SanDisk 2 GB MicroSD card
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