Garmin e Trex 30 Global Positioning Monitor
e Trex 30 takes one of the most popular & reliable GPS handhelds & makes it better. Enhanced ergonomics, an enhanced interface, paperless geocaching & expanded mapping capabilities makes e Trex more versatile & user-friendly, while maintaining its toughness & durability.
See The Way
e Trex 30 has an enhanced 2.2 in 65K colour, brilliant, sunlight-readable display. Durable & waterproof, e Trex 30 is built to withstand the elements. It has an upgraded interface & stands strong against the elements
- be it dust, dirt, humidity or water, none of which are a match for this versatile navigator.
The Right Tools for your Adventure
e Trex 30 adds a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you're standing still, without holding it level. Also added is a barometric altimeter which tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, & you even can use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
Get the Mapping You Want
With its micro SDTM card slot & 1.7 GB of internal memory, e Trex 30 lets you load our range of Ordnance Survey maps such as Garmin GB Discoverer TM & hit the trail, plug in Blue Chart g 2 preloaded cards for a great day on the water or City Navigator NT map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads (see maps tab for compatible maps). e Trex 30 also supports Birds Eye TM Select map download service that lets you download premium raster maps to your device & integrate them with your existing maps.
Find Fun
e Trex 30 supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches & details straight to your unit. Visit Open Caching.com to start your geocaching adventure. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. e Trex 30 stores & displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints & descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates & paper print outs. Simply upload the GPX file to your unit & start hunting for caches.
Share Wirelessly
e Trex 30 lets you share your waypoints, tracks, routes & geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin GPS devices. So now your friends also can enjoy your favorite hike or cache
- simply press "send" to transfer your information to similar units, & let the games begin.
Keep Your Fix
With its high-sensitivity, EGNOS-enabled GPS receiver & Hot Fix satellite prediction, e Trex locates your position quickly & precisely & maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover & deep canyons.
Go Anywhere
With an array of compatible mounts, e Trex 20 can be used on your bicycle, boat, in your car or motorbike & off-road vehicle. You even get turn-by-turn directions with the auto mount & City Navigator NT maps. Wherever you think you might take e Trex, it has the mapping & mounts to get you there.
Go Global
The new e Trex series is the first-ever consumer-grade receivers 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) Approx. 20 percent faster than using GPS. & when using both GPS & GLONASS, the receiver has the ability to lock on to 24 more satellites than using GPS alone.
Features:
Paperless Geocaching
Spend more time in the field & less time fumbling with paper! The e Trex stores & displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints & descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates & paper print outs. Simply upload the geocaching GPX file to your unit & start hunting for caches.
Track More Satellites
Find your way with the first consumer-grade GPS receiver that tracks both GPS & Russian Federation GLONASS satellites simultaneously. When using them together, the receiver has the ability to lock onto 24 more satellites than using GPS alone, ensuring you can "lock on" to a position more quickly.
Pick Your Profile
Customize e Trex for every occasion. Profiles allow e Trex to quickly switch into different configurations that you create, so when you're done geocaching & you need to drive home, your e Trex won't miss a beat.
More Dashboards in More Places
Bring more functionality into your frequently used applications with dashboards. Avoid switching between applications & display more information by customizing them with an altimeter, compass, configurable data fields & more.
Advanced Tracking
Whether following a saved route or planning a new one, e Trex has the tracking features you need. Users can see high & low elevation points or store waypoints along a track (start, finish & high/low altitude) to estimate time & distance between points
Extensive Map Support
With its micro SDTM card slot & large internal memory, e Trex lets you load a variety of maps, including TOPO 24K, Blue Chart g 2, City Navigator NT & Birds Eye TM Satellite Imagery (subscription required)
Specifications:
Physical & Performance:
Unit
Dimensions, Wx Hx D:
2.1" x 4.0" x 1.3" (5.4 x 10.3 x 3.3 cm)
Display size, Wx H:
1.4" x 1.7" (3.5 x 4.4 cm) 2.2" diag (5.6 cm)
Display resolution, Wx H:
176 x 220 pixels
Display type:
transflective, 65-K colour TFT
Weight:
5 oz (141.7 g) with batteries
Battery:
2 AA batteries (not included) Ni MH or Lithium recommended
Battery life:
25 hours
Waterproof:
yes (IPX7)
Floats:
no
High-sensitivity receiver:
yes
Interface:
USB
Maps & Memory:
Basemap:
yes
Preloaded maps:
no
Ability to add maps:
yes
Built-in memory:
1.7 GB
Accepts data cards:
micro SDTM card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations:
2000
Routes:
200
Track log:
10, 000 points, 200 saved tracks
Features & Benefits:
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads):
yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Electronic compass:
yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)
Touchscreen:
no
Barometric altimeter:
yes
Camera:
no
Geocaching-friendly:
yes (paperless)
Custom maps compatible:
yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos):
yes
Outdoor GPS games:
no
Hunt/fish calendar:
yes
Sun & moon information:
yes
Tide tables:
Yes (with optional Bluechart)
Area calculation:
yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):
yes
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units):
yes
Picture viewer:
no
Garmin Connect TM compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize & share data):
yes