Retains the core functionality rugged construction affordability & long battery life that made eTrex the most dependable GPS device available. Enhanced 2.2'' monochrome display is easy to read in any lighting situation. Durable & waterproof. Supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches & details straight to your unit. Stores & displays key information including location terrain difficulty hints and descriptions which means no more manually entering coordinates. High-sensitivity WAAS-enabled GPS receiver & HotFix® satellite prediction locates your position quickly & precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover & deep canyons. First-ever consumer-grade receiver that can track both GPS & GLONASS satellites simultaneously. GLONASS is a system developed by the Russian Federation that will be fully operational in 2012. When using GLONASS satellites the time it takes for the receiver to “lock on” to a position is (on average) approximately 20% faster than using GPS. And when using both GPS and GLONASS the receiver has the ability to lock on to 24 more satellites than using GPS alone. Uses 2 AA batteries (not included). Waterproof to IPX7 standards.
