Garmin eTrex Summit (GPS)

Garmin eTrex Summit
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Product Age Average review date: 23-05-2007

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alaScore 57

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405 reviews

May, 2012

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Garmin ETrex Summit HC

By Andrew (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Colour Screen, Build Quality

Maps are so very expensive, you must buy the maps seperately

Jan, 2009 2009-01-09   4

Garmin ETrex Summit HC

By Bryan (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Gets satellite lock very quickly and doesn't loose it even in woodland

None

May, 2008 2008-05-20   5

"Great for the woods"

By RangerMatt (cnet.com) Read the full review

Not a bad little device if you just want to h... 

Lightweight, easy to read screen, PC upgradable, reasonably accurate

Battery life dies in the cold, No basemap options

Mar, 2007 2007-03-28   4

Manufacturer's Description

A staple among outdoor enthusiasts, eTrex Summit HC features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for peak performance in any environment and includes 24 megabytes (MB) of internal memory, a detailed basemap, crisp color screen, barometric altimeter and electronic compass. With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex Summit HC locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear - whether you're in...

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Review summary for the Garmin eTrex Summit

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alaTest has collected and analysed 405 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the value for money. The performance also gets good feedback, whereas there are some critical opinions about the design.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin eTrex Summit is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 57/100 = Good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-19 alaScore 57 2.9

Garmin eTrex Summit HC

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Jun, 2008 2008-06-12 No rating -0.1

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Garmin eTrex Summit

By John R. Delaney (cnet.com)

Review: GPS technology has come a long way over the last few years, making it virtually impossible to get lost whether you're driving, boating, or flying. Now, Garmin takes it another step further with its latest offering, the eTrex Summit. Dubbed the...

Lightweight; easy to use; rugged construction

No audible battery warning; no built-in trail maps

A solid tracking device for hiking that would benefit from built-in maps.

The next time somebody tells you to take a hike, bring the eTrex Summit along with you.

Nov, 2000 2000-11-13   4

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Garmin eTrex Summit HC review

By Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

The Garmin eTrex Summit HC is a mid-level mapping receiver in Garmin's eTrex H-series lineup. With a high-sensitivity receiver for superior reception under canopy, a bright color screen, and the ability to load topo maps (purchased separately), this is...

Oct, 2007 2007-10-05 No rating -0.1

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Garmin eTrex Summit Review

By Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

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Feb, 2006 2006-02-15 No rating -0.1

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alaTest has collected and analysed 26 user reviews of the Garmin eTrex Summit from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Jun, 2005 to Apr, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 66 out of 100.

  19 Users positive 7 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Garmin eTrex Summit from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from May, 2008 to Jan, 2009. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 90 out of 100.

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Garmin ETrex Summit HC

Colour Screen, Build Quality Maps are so very expensive, you must buy the maps seperately

Garmin ETrex Summit HC

Gets satellite lock very quickly and doesn't loose it even in woodland None

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 14 user reviews of the Garmin eTrex Summit from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Feb, 2002 to Mar, 2007. The average user rating from cnet.com is 74 out of 100.

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"Great for the woods"

Not a bad little device if you just want to h...  Lightweight, easy to read screen, PC upgradable, reasonably accurate Battery life dies in the cold,

Great for the woods

Not a bad little device if you just want to head into the woods and do some hiking. Has been reasonably accurate for what I use it for and what I paye

Garmin eTrex Summit

Not a bad little device if you just want to head into the woods and do some hiking. Has been reasonably accurate for what I use it for and what I paye

"very useful"

good for finding your location in conjuntion with good topographical mapsgood for finding your location in conjuntion with good topographical maps can

  12 Users positive 2 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the Garmin eTrex Summit from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Aug, 2008 to Aug, 2009. The average user rating from newegg.com is 95 out of 100.

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Newegg :/

Works great, good for geocaching, good signal, awesome Why does Newegg always drop the price after I buy it

Nice

I only got it so I could get my lon/lat in the event of having to call a mayday/pan pan/securite with my VHF. Very nice unit, good backlight. Everyt

My first GPS

First things first, if I could give Newegg 10 stars, I would. Get this: UPS delivered this thing before I even got the tracking number via Newegg's st

good for geocaching

loads up fast, even inside my house. very accurate. Screen looks nice and the unit is well designed / easy to use. You can customize what info is disp

  4 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the Garmin eTrex Summit from staples.com. The user reviews were collected from Aug, 2009 to Sep, 2010. The average user rating from staples.com is 100 out of 100.

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Garmin Cigarette Lighter Adapter Cable

This was a replacement. Works good [...] Hopefully it won't stick in the lighter and break like the first one. It was hard to find and Staples was

WORKS LIKE THE ORIGINAL. VERY RELIABLE.

GOOD REPLACEMENT PRODUCT Easy To Use,Well Made,Works Well With GPS

just what i was looking for

should have shopped staples first Easy To Set Up Unattractive Design

  3 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Garmin eTrex Summit from vanns.com. This user review was collected in 0000-00-00, with a rating of 80 out of 100.

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Garmin Etrex Summit GPS

Received the new Garmin Etrex Summit GPS for christmas. Right out of the box it was easy to use and operated easily. As soon as I put in some batterie

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 309 user reviews of the Garmin eTrex Summit from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Aug, 2000 to Oct, 2011. The average user rating from amazon.com is 74 out of 100.

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When you need it, you need it.

This worked as expected. It's good quality but spendy and the cord is long enough for most uses. It's not a cheap get-me-by.

Garmin Vehicle power cable

It works great with no problems so far. I have it attached to my ATV to power my unit to save on battery life.

Total waste of time and money

I bought this to replace a nice 60Csx that I lost overboard. The description on Amazon said that it was great for navigating on the water. Then, wh

Worthless without $200 worth of maps

Bought this unit to replace an old Magellan that had been purchased years back with topo maps as part of the deal. Reading the reviews and description

  237 Users positive 72 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the Garmin eTrex Summit from cameraworld.com. The user reviews were collected from Aug, 2008 to Sep, 2008. The average user rating from cameraworld.com is 85 out of 100.

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Power Data Cable for Garmin 12XL, 12MAP,

Saves Batteries, Adds GPS to Navigation Software Compact ; Easy To Set Up ; Reliable Performance ; Simple Controls ; Strong Construction

Works as promised!

This works as designed I recommend the Mounting Bracket to go with this. It takes some practice to get it to work right with the mounting bracket Rel

Backup charger

bought the charger on the premise that i lost my original charger--- but i found my original charger before the new one arrived. i figured that eventu

Very Satisfied

This charger has done a good job for me. It has been a very satisfactory replacement for the original. "Durable Construction","Good Cord Length"

  4 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Garmin eTrex Summit from ciao.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2008 to Nov, 2008. The average user rating from ciao.com is 90 out of 100.

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eTrex Summit HC Light and powerfull

Details of the map from Garmin the full range of optional MapSource ® mapping products. His 256 colors, the sunlight-readable on the screen, it's simp

Garmin eTrex Summit HC

Details of the map from Garmin the full range of optional MapSource ® mapping products. His 256 colors, the sunlight-readable on the screen, it's simp

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Garmin eTrex Summit from officedepot.com. This user review was collected in 2011-11-18, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Great Home Charge for Nuvi

The adapter snaps into place easily and the product works great. The ac adapter allows me to maintain battery life and use my GPS outside of my vehicl

  1 Users positive

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Garmin eTrex Summit

Garmin eTrex Summit: product specifications

Brand

Battery
Run Time (Up To)
14hour(s)/16hour(s)
Built-in Display
Resolution
128 x 64/176 x 220
Cable
AV Cable Type
GPS / power cable/Power cable
Cable Subcategory
Power
I/O Cable Type
Power cable
Left Connector Gender
Male
Left Connector Type
Car cigarette lighter
Right Connector Gender
Male
Right Connector Type
GPS connector/Power DC jack
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
3cm
Height
10.7cm/11.2cm
Weight
150g/156g
Width
5.1cm/5.6cm
General
Designed For (MG)
Other
Product Type
Power adapter - car
Subcategory (MG)
Power adapters and chargers
GPS System
Connectivity
Serial/USB
GPS Functions / Services
12-hour pressure trend / Ascent/descent rate / Bearing / Electronic compass / Elevation / Heading / Local pressure / Speed / Time/date/Altimeter / Bearing / Electronic compass / Local pressure
Receiver
12 channel
Recommended Use
Hiking
SBAS
WAAS
Type
GPS receiver
Header
Compatibility
PC
Localization
English
Manufacturer
Garmin
Model
Summit/Summit HC
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Garmin/Garmin eTrex
Miscellaneous
Waterproof
Built-in / Yes
Navigation
Routes
20/50
Tracklog Points
10000/3000
Tracks
10
Waypoints
500
Waypoints per route
50
Power Device
Input Connector Qty
1/2
Input Connector Type
9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) / Car cigarette lighter/Car cigarette lighter
Output Connector Qty
1
Output Connector Type
GPS connector
Voltage Required
12V

Manufacturer's Description


A staple among outdoor enthusiasts, eTrex Summit HC features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for peak performance in any environment and includes 24 megabytes (MB) of internal memory, a detailed basemap, crisp color screen, barometric altimeter and electronic compass. With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex Summit HC locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear - whether you're in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Summit HC to help you find your way when you need it the most. eTrex Summit HC has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. eTrex Summit HC's basemap contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads and coastlines. Summit HC also includes 24 MB of internal memory, so you can load waypoints and routes from the included MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software and add map detail from Garmin's entire line of optional MapSource mapping products. Its 256-color, sunlight-readable display makes it easy to distinguish map details - even in bright sunlight.

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