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I purhased my Legend so that I could store the whole of the route for the Hadrian's Way cycle route (Ravenglass to Newcastle). I already owned an older Garmin GPS so was pleased to see the improvements which the Legend incorporates.I initially prepared each days route on Memory Map (OS mapping on a computer)and then uploaded the routes to the Legend. This worked very well so long as you ensured you started the computer, then connected the GPS to the computer and finally opened the mapping programme. (If you try a diffent sequence error messages appear) This version of the Legend GPS,s will store 20 routes with up to 50 waypoints per route, not as good as the latest models but sufficient for my Coast to Coast ride. I used the Gps with 2 x AA rechargeable NiMh batteries which showed no signes of running out during a full days use. My Legend also came with MetroGuide mapping which again is not as good as the latest offerings but gets down to road name level which can be very useful. Very happy to have 5 year old technology at about a third of its original price. Features which I like compared to my older GPS (a Garmin GPS 11)- Much Lighter - uses 2 rather than 4 batteries. Battery life much better even though only 2 batteries. When using the navigating screen when following a route as you approach a waypoint the route arrow bends to show the direction of the next waypoint, this is an improvement over earlier models which flashed up a message saying you were approaching a way point but gave no early warning as to which direction the route would be going. This is particularly helpful when cycling but perhaps no so critical when walking. Unfortunately the unit I bid for on ebay did not have a handlebar mounting kit so it was off to the workshop to fabricate my own version which although not as elegant as the Garmin offering does the job. Again for cyling I also like the screen which you can customise but allows you to show things like Distance travelled, Average speed when moving (ie ignores tea breaks) ETA etc. For walking when using with a preloaded route, the Map screen is useful as it shows you actual position in relation to the route, so that you can see if you have strayed to the left or right of your planned route. If you have prepared the route on Memory Map (and I assume it would also apply to MetroGuide mapping)you actually see the waypoint numbers appear on the Map screen as you navigate along the route. Unlike my older GPS this one gives an altitude figure which I suspect is pretty accurate (assuming you have good sky vision). Bad features - Like all GPS's no good in woods, Semi translucent blue case may not be to everyone's taste. I paid just under £50 for mine (Aug 2010) and in the few months I have been its second owner,it has navigated me safely over 400 miles. I look forward to using it for many more years and will probably only replace it when the latest models with in built OS mapping appear on ebay for a third of their current £300+ price tag!Read full review
I bought the GPS because I travel a lot, doing nature sports (trekking, mountain bike ....) or simply tourism and it is a very useful tool ! The price was ok, the model one of the best and as I usually am lucky with ebay shopping, it came in a perfect condition !!! This GPS has maps of all the world, trip computer, you can mark your way, it navigates you where you ask to go and you can attach it to your pc and print your trip on a map or save the trip information and free space in the internal memory of the GPS. I recommend it.
brought this for Geocaching and find it really easy to use especially with the interface to download the co ordinates
good product although old, a cheap option if you can't afford a new one and I have found it to be very accurate
I enrolled on a 3 peaks challenge this year, and thought a GPS would be handy with the navigation - especially on training walks which won't have marshalls. I did some research on what's currently available, and settled on the Etrex Legend. As I was unsure of how good they would be, I thought a new one would be a bit expensive so looked for a used one. So far I've ony tested it on a short family walk, but I'm more impressed than I thought I was going to be. The first time I switched it on it took a while to acquire satellites, but since then it's found them with a couple of minutes. The Legend keeps the signal even when it's in my pocket under trees. In fact it only lost the signal when I deliberately went right under a large tree. Once out in the open again, the signal was regained and remained even though we were walking through a wood. It's very easy to operate (designed to be used left-handed). I downloaded a manual, but only skimmed through that to see what features it had. After that it was just a case of playing with the various settings. If you're doing this indoors, you can switch off the GPS. My favourite application is the Trip Computer. You can re-arrange the default fields and settings to something you would find more useful. Pros: Quick acquasition of satellites after first go. Easy to use with left hand. Compact. Built in map. Cons: No USB so it can't interact with your PC (newer models have this) The map is very basic and in monochrome (again the newer models address this) Summary: A very good introductory item to the world of GPS with more features than the current brand new entry level GPS systems.Read full review