Memory Format Quesiton on Etrex Vista HCx

[no_1_u_know]

I am looking to buy a Vista HCx, and I have been looking at memory.  I see the unit takes the micro sd cards up to 4 mb, but it seems that what is MOSTLY available for purchase online - at least in 4gb - is the microsdhc format.

according to this site: http://www.mobileburn.com/definition.jsp?term=microSDHC

MicroSDHC cards are a faster, higher capacity version of the microSD memory card standard. Any microSDHC compatible device can read both microSDHC and older microSD cards, but a microSD compatible device cannot read microSDHC cards.


Does anyone know if the Vista HCx can use the microsdhc cards?

Thanks!

Steven

[Indrid Cold]

Yes, I have used an 8GB in mine and never had a problem.

[no_1_u_know]

Yes, I have used an 8GB in mine and never had a problem.

Indrid,

Thanks for your response. Just  to be clear:  The Vista says Max 4gb, but you are using an 8gb card, and that card is a microSDHC, not a standard microSD?  Are ALL microSD cards over 2GB HC's? Also, I understand the "HC" in the Vista HCx means H = High sensitivity receiver; C = Color and the x = onboard compass. Is this your understanding? In other words, the "HC" in the unit name has nothing to do with the "HC" in micro SDHC. Is this correct?

S~
 

[Indrid Cold]

You're running on old information. They upgraded their OS to FAT 32 to use larger cards and files. Your gps will use up to a 4GB file size, but can us a micoSDHC card up to 32 GB. Btw: the x in the model name is for expandable, not compass as the Legend HCx doesn't have a compass.

The gps will use the extra space to log tracks in any case.

[no_1_u_know]

Thanks Indrid. That's good info. I was just reading the product info at REI.com

BTW: They are having a sale on the Vista HCx: $169 starting tomorrow. Perhaps I will post a new thread on that.

[mi77915]

Thanks Indrid. That's good info. I was just reading the product info at REI.com

BTW: They are having a sale on the Vista HCx: $169 starting tomorrow. Perhaps I will post a new thread on that.

Yes, I saw that add from REI also!!! I ordered one this past Saturday at that price. It also ships free!!! I have been looking for a good deal on the Vista HCx for a while and this is the lowest price I have seen it!! If you are in the market for one of these units, now is the time to get one.

Tom

[cgulker]

Got my Vista HCx yesterday from online Wallmart website for $ 154.00 to my door.  I've never seen it priced so low.