Garmin announces redesigned line of eTrex GPS handhelds with enhanced geocaching

Lost hikers and outdoorsmen will soon have yet another arrow to add to their navigational quivers, now that Garmin has decided to upgrade its eTrex line of GPS handhelds. The refresh, announced this morning, will bring three new models to the eTrex family during the third quarter of this year. First up is the eTrex 10 — a basic, $120 little guy that carries a global database of locations, as well as a monochrome display that can be read under the sun. The $200 eTrex 20, on the other hand, displays images in 65k color on a 2.2-inch screen and can support topographic, roadway and marine maps. At the high end of the spectrum is the eTrex 30 ($300), which offers all the features you’ll find on the eTrex 20, plus a tilt-compensated electronic compass, barometric altimeter and wireless data transfer capabilities. All three models allow users to download geocached information directly to their devices and boast a lengthy 25-hour battery life — giving you plenty of time to find your bearings before calling in the rescue squad. Full PR after the break. Continue reading Garmin announces redesigned line of eTrex GPS handhelds with enhanced geocaching Garmin announces redesigned line of eTrex GPS handhelds with enhanced geocaching originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 12:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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