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Garmin eTrex Vista HCx FAQ: Related Models

The Garmin™ GPS receivers historically into fell two main lines: the lower end eTrex models use their in-house receiver circuit while the GPSMAP models use the excellent SirfStar III or MediaTek receiver logic.

In mid 2007, Garmin introduced the "H" variants of the eTrex line which replaced the not-well-respected Garmin receiver circuit with the Mediatek (MTK) chips which provide a level of sensitivity comparable to the SIRFstarIII line.

There are three case styles represented in this product line. The eTrex line (Legend, Venture, Vista) can all share accessories like brackets and cases.The GPSMap60 products share a case. The GPSMap 76 products share a case.

All of the products on this FAQ are USB and have color screens.

Other differences include:

Table 1. Comparison of Garmin models

GPSReceiver Circuit# of User waypointsHours of battery lifeScreen size (inches)Screen ResolutionInternal Antenna TypeSerialExternal Antenna ConnectorCompassIncluded Memory 
Legend CxGarmin500321.7 x 1.3220 x 176Patch   64 
Legend HCxMediaTek500321.7 x 1.3220 x 176Patch   0 
Venture CxGarmin500321.7 x 1.3220 x 176Patch   None 
Venture HCMediaTek500141.7 x 1.3220 x 176Patch   24Mb - internal only 
Summit HCMediaTek500141.7 x 1.3220 x 176Patch   24Mb - internal only 
Vista CxGarmin500321.7 x 1.3220 x 176Patch  Yes64 
Vista HCxMediaTek1000321.7 x 1.3220 x 176Patch  Yes  
60cxSirfStar III or MediaTek1000182.2 x 1.5240 x 160Quad-HelixYesYes 64 
60csxSirfStar III or MediaTek1000182.2 x 1.5240 x 160Quad-HelixYesYesYes64 
76cxSirfStar III or MediaTek1000182.2 x 1.5240 x 160Quad-HelixYesYes 128 
76csxSirfStar III or MediaTek1000182.2 x 1.5240 x 160Quad-HelixYesYesYes128 

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