The ideal travel navigator called "Garmin eTrex 10" started its own work in 2012 and has since gained a sufficient number of true fans. Of the entire series, this particular model surpassed not only previous versions, but also many other manufacturers.
Garmin eTrex 10
In general terms, quite a lot can be said about the device, but we will highlight only its main functions and capabilities. The unique navigator "Garmin eTrex 10" has an excellent set of functions and a fairly solid design, and we should not forget about the availability and battery life, reaching 25 hours. In the new model, significant improvements were seen in the interface, the addition of a world map, geocaching without any paper records.
Also there is a processor with a fairly high sensitivity and universal technology. The navigator itself is able to determine the location of the owner instantly and quite accurately. It keeps in touch with specific satellites, soeven in the very wilderness of forests, ravines or near tall structures, the signal will be determined with good accuracy.
Ease of use
The new "Garmin eTrex 10" reviews are excellent thanks to its ease of use and a simple interface accessible to everyone. The overall dimensions of the device are quite compact, so you can carry it with you in your pocket absolutely anywhere. Also, the body design itself has certain notches and bulges that help create comfort while a person holds it in his hand.
The device is equipped with a new display model that shows an image that is visually pleasing to the eye. Absolutely any lighting conditions will not interfere with the brightness and clarity of the image.
Randomly placing it in water for half an hour or more will not impair its performance, and for the entire time it is in liquid, the system will not stop. And durability, which is the highlight of the manufacturer, reliably protects against the penetration of dust, dirt and moisture to internal parts.
Geocaching
A very good plus in Garmin eTrex 10 is that it has support for any geocaching GPX files. This makes it possible to download various caches in any place, as well as their descriptions directly to the device.
Special sensors built into the navigator save and quickly display on the screen all the basic information of interest to the user. This display includes all hints, descriptions,difficulty, as well as the exact location. All this will help tourists who like to travel to unusual places without knowing the exact route.
Thanks to the presence of geocaching, the user consciously refuses to write on plain paper, thereby preserving nature. At the same time, the efficiency of geocaching is significantly increased, which improves the performance of the device.
Travel the world
The portable navigator of the new model called "Garmin eTrex 10" was created for general consumption. It is able to simultaneously receive signals from both GPS and Glonass satellites (system of the Russian Federation). The new Russian system finds the desired object in time 20% faster than the standard world system.
When using two systems together, the received signals increase to 24, unlike a single GPS system.
General data
Excellent model of the device has a black and white display with 2.2 inches, as well as excellent resolution. The Garmin eTrex 10 navigator is controlled by a single joystick and several buttons located on the side.
Memory holds about 1000 waypoints, set both manually and automatically. In addition, the body of the device has a durable protection against moisture, as well as rubberized buttons and port caps.
Monochrome display type and high sensitivity receiver ensure excellent performance without error or any interference. Power is provided using a pair of batteries of the typeAA.
Settings
In fact, in the "Garmin eTrex 10" the instructions are quite simple to understand, no special skills are required here. You just need to follow the step-by-step steps included with the device or found on the Internet.
In general terms, you only need to know the following facts about tuning:
- Organization of the main menu needs to be adjusted in the very first place. This is done by pressing the "Menu" key, and then find the desired item.
- The second step is to configure access to pages. After ordering the menu, you need to press the "Back" button and enter the normal settings. There you need to select the sequence of pages as desired. Please note that they will disappear from the main menu.
- Data fields are changed according to the user's wishes. This is done quite simply. You just need to find the "Menu" button and click on "Change data fields". This action is performed extremely rarely, because they do not bring much benefit.
- In this model, as many as 4 profiles are available, which can also be changed in the main menu settings. The following types are provided to the user: geocaching, recreational, fitness and marine.
- In addition to the data fields, only the toolbar can be customized, it will be much more convenient. This panel will be displayed on every map. Here you need to enter the "Main Menu" and change the toolbar. To make changes on the map, you need to go tothe usual "Menu", and then follow this route: Map Installation - Data Fields - Toolbar. This method is the most interesting and convenient compared to regular fields.
Reviews
Of course, the Garmin eTrex 10 navigator reviews are more positive than negative. Customer dissatisfaction is expressed only in the absence of an installed card and blocking the joystick.
But despite this, there are much more advantages in this model. The device is compact and does not provide inconvenience when carried from one point to a completely different one. The settings are simple and clear for everyone, there are no abstruse terms and incomprehensible functions. The battery life is simply amazing, because for a touring model it is ideal.
Cheap and fairly easy-to-use, the option also boasts its own handling, shape, battery life and route accuracy. Many users are glad that they have purchased just such a navigator that will never let you down.
