@ukgpstraining 0o0 Hello, I am South Korean. I want to purchase garmin eTrex SE or solar. 35°18'25.3"S, 149°07'29.9"E(MDS) I want to know the coordinate system and map data. SE and Solar only have 28MB of internal memory. Is map data used in conjunction with the “Garmin Explore” app? If the machine wants to find coordinates and view a map, does it have to search for mobile Google Maps to find it (what about the built-in map object?) I want to know and ask for it. There is no such thing in Korea. I purchased a used eTrex 20x. Can I get a clean case and protective film?(Can I just buy a new external case?) You must be busy, so I'm looking for help. Some body halp me
Brilliant, so you take etrex 10 slap $5 solar panel on it, and $200 premium and market it to the highers as the next best thing. No maps and dependency on the mobile is a big no for me, im keeping my etrex 30.
Personally, I think these are more smartphone companion type devices. I doubt anyone would be seriously relying on one of these for primary navigation, probably more for emergency backup. Solar isn't going to be too useful when it spends 99% of it's time in your pocket or bag. Dual band GPS is also seemingly unnecessary for the product segment. Personally, the SE is enough for a backup navigation option as a smartphone companion, spending more than $150 on that seems insane. You need real multicolor maps for primary navigation and the ability to find and plot courses on the device as well.
I think I’d be a little annoyed with Garmin if I just bought the SE that wasn’t released too long ago, and then shortly after they come with a similar model with dual band, rechargable and solar…
As a Garmin user, i'm well used to a new, slightly different device being released every ten minutes, so it hasn't come as a surprise. One of the attractions of the SE (which I bought and had delivered today!) was the price. Here in Australia, the Solar variant is double the price of the SE, so I don't imagine I would have picked it up anyway.
@@babsschloss If I may ask - what do you use this device for? I got the gpsmaps 67 (with topo maps) and an inreach mini for messaging/sos. Not sure what I would use an etrex SE without maps or messaging for. I’m sure you got it for a reason, so I’m just curious.
@@FlyWithMe_666 My close-up eyesight is quite poor, so navigating a saved route with a watch or hand held device with a lot of detail is a problem without constantly stopping to put on glasses I only need for reading. Short of paying a lot of money for a huge device like the Montana 700, I figured an inexpensive option with high contrast might help. Black and white is about as high contrast as you can get, and losing the detail of the topo maps, being able to see a simple arrow on the course trail, seemed worth a try. But that's a very specific and limited purpose and I can't see myself using the SE otherwise. It's an inexpensive option for hikers who only need the basics I guess. Unfortunately, the benefits of high contrast are outweighed by having such a small screen. I've just picked up a used gpsmaps 66i and may simply navigate using the compass, checking the map when needed.
@@FlyWithMe_666yo tengo montana 680 y montana 700, pero compré un etrex se, y con éste último me sirve para marcar waypoint más rápido, discreto de diversos lugares y poner la información en Google maps y openstreetmap para así actualizar los mapas o una ruta si quieres ir ligero sin mucho peso de los otros gps más grandes
Thanks for the quick look. Mapping + Solar would surely be the grail!
It surely can’t be far away, let’s see!
Did you compare the accuracy of this model with I67 ? It seems it could be as accurate as the I67 is
Hi, what grid reference options does it give ( Lat/Long, Ordinance Survey etc)?
Both of those, there are lots to choose from, you can select whichever you choose. I hope this helps 👍
@@ukgpstraining many thanks for the info much appreciated
hey there ! great review.
Is it possible to easily save some gpx/tcx/fit activity to put them on strava ? as easy as a fenix or an edge ? Thanks !
Yes, it records a .fit file and then will just be shared using the same way you are with your Fenix and Edge units.
Garmin eTrex se&solra, which would you recommend? (from. ROK Korea)
If you can afford it the solar is the better option, I hope this helps.
@ukgpstraining
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Hello, I am South Korean.
I want to purchase garmin eTrex SE or solar.
35°18'25.3"S, 149°07'29.9"E(MDS)
I want to know the coordinate system and map data.
SE and Solar only have 28MB of internal memory.
Is map data used in conjunction with the “Garmin Explore” app?
If the machine wants to find coordinates and view a map, does it have to search for mobile Google Maps to find it (what about the built-in map object?)
I want to know and ask for it. There is no such thing in Korea.
I purchased a used eTrex 20x. Can I get a clean case and protective film?(Can I just buy a new external case?)
You must be busy, so I'm looking for help.
Some body halp me
Does the compass work smoother on eTrex Solar than on the 67?
Interested in your comment. We have not found the compass not to be smooth, is yours like this? ua-cam.com/video/KlI64gT1Cjs/v-deo.html
Yes, it's still not as smooth as the Garmin Instinct 2 watch. @@ukgpstraining
Brilliant, so you take etrex 10 slap $5 solar panel on it, and $200 premium and market it to the highers as the next best thing. No maps and dependency on the mobile is a big no for me, im keeping my etrex 30.
But is it worth another £100
We will hopefully answer this question as we get out walking with it over the coming few weeks, watch out for the 'walk and talk' in the coming weeks.
Personally, I think these are more smartphone companion type devices. I doubt anyone would be seriously relying on one of these for primary navigation, probably more for emergency backup. Solar isn't going to be too useful when it spends 99% of it's time in your pocket or bag. Dual band GPS is also seemingly unnecessary for the product segment. Personally, the SE is enough for a backup navigation option as a smartphone companion, spending more than $150 on that seems insane. You need real multicolor maps for primary navigation and the ability to find and plot courses on the device as well.
I think I’d be a little annoyed with Garmin if I just bought the SE that wasn’t released too long ago, and then shortly after they come with a similar model with dual band, rechargable and solar…
As a Garmin user, i'm well used to a new, slightly different device being released every ten minutes, so it hasn't come as a surprise. One of the attractions of the SE (which I bought and had delivered today!) was the price. Here in Australia, the Solar variant is double the price of the SE, so I don't imagine I would have picked it up anyway.
@@babsschloss If I may ask - what do you use this device for? I got the gpsmaps 67 (with topo maps) and an inreach mini for messaging/sos. Not sure what I would use an etrex SE without maps or messaging for. I’m sure you got it for a reason, so I’m just curious.
@@FlyWithMe_666 My close-up eyesight is quite poor, so navigating a saved route with a watch or hand held device with a lot of detail is a problem without constantly stopping to put on glasses I only need for reading. Short of paying a lot of money for a huge device like the Montana 700, I figured an inexpensive option with high contrast might help. Black and white is about as high contrast as you can get, and losing the detail of the topo maps, being able to see a simple arrow on the course trail, seemed worth a try. But that's a very specific and limited purpose and I can't see myself using the SE otherwise. It's an inexpensive option for hikers who only need the basics I guess. Unfortunately, the benefits of high contrast are outweighed by having such a small screen. I've just picked up a used gpsmaps 66i and may simply navigate using the compass, checking the map when needed.
@@FlyWithMe_666yo tengo montana 680 y montana 700, pero compré un etrex se, y con éste último me sirve para marcar waypoint más rápido, discreto de diversos lugares y poner la información en Google maps y openstreetmap para así actualizar los mapas o una ruta si quieres ir ligero sin mucho peso de los otros gps más grandes