A common problem that Garmin users have is that their track log shows a long, continuous line on the map that connects - with a straight line - your new location to your last one. I would definitely recommend a bit of training before you use the unit - especially if you plan to collect tracks. Once I'm in the flow of using the eTrex, however, I can navigate through the pages/settings fairly easily - it just requires those first few minutes of reaquainting myself each time. I find that the buttons on the unit are not intuitivey laid out so it is hard to remember which one does what. On the negative side, something I find to be true for all of the eTrex models is that the operating system a bit clumsy to learn and I usually need to spend a good 5 minutes re-orienting myself to it when I use the eTrex in the field. The internal compass and altimeter work very well and are easy to calibrate and turn on/off. The new high-senstivity (that's what the 'H' stands for) receiver locks onto satellites very quickly. The Vista is small, light-weight, and quick to respond. Garmin has done a good job with these little units. The color screen adds a lot more bang for the buck. Let me say that if I were buying an eTrex to use as my sole GPS unit, then I definitely would have opted for the color screen (Vista HC or HCx). I've used the eTrex series GPS before and this Vista H unit is another nice addition to the line-up. I usually restrict my GPS usage to professional grade mapping equipment (Trimble, specifically) but I recently branched off into the world of recreational GPS to expand my training offerings. I own several GPS units and I am a GPS/GIS professional focussing on training and consulting.
( More customer reviews)I bought this GPS unit to prepare for a Garmin GPS class I was asked to teach.
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