Garmin Rino 530HCx

1. About.com

About.com's GPS guide Fred Zahradnik awards the Garmin Rino 530HCx a score of 4 out of 5, praising the full feature set and the rugged construction. However, he says the complexity of the 530HCx takes time to master. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Review: Garmin Rino 530HCx: Two-way Radio, 'Find Others' Features, Fred Zahradnik

2. GPSLodge.com

This review at a GPS-centric site focuses more on the GPS features of the Garmin Rino 530HCx, but it is still worth a read by all. Scott Martin does not provide a rating or a recommendation, but he does say that the 530HCx is a great tool for the outdoors.

Review: Garmin RINO 530HCx Full Review, Scott Martin, Aug. 26, 2007

3. Amazon.com

Nearly 50 users have contributed to the Garmin Rino's rating of 4.2 out of 5, including a rescue instructor who says the radio surpassed his expectations. Complaints are few and center around the complicated features and menu options, though most found the radio easy to use.

Review: Garmin Rino 530HCx 2-Way Radio with GPS/FRS/GMRS, Contributors to Amazon.com

4. Walmart.com

Around 70 users weigh in on the merits of the Garmin Rino 530HCx radio and the result is an average score of 4.7 out of 5. Users praise the GPS capabilities in particular. A couple of users say the screen is too small, and some say the recharging clip is cumbersome to use and inconvenient.

Review: Garmin Rino 530HCx 2-Way Radio with GPS/FRS/GMRS, Contributors to Walmart.com

5. Cabelas.com

Over two dozen customers collectively give the Garmin Rino 530HCx a score of 4.6 out of 5 on this outdoor outfitter's website. Many of the reviewers are hunters who can't say enough about the utility of the GPS positioning. While some say it takes time to learn all the features, they add that it is definitely worthwhile to do so. Most also say that the radio was worth every penny they spent to buy it.

Review: Garmin Rino 530HCx GPS/FRS/GMRS, Contributors to Cabelas.com

6. PCNation.com

On a scale of 1 to 10, the Garmin Rino 530CHx earns a score of 8.6 from more than two dozen consumer reviewers. The chart of review results gives a quick snapshot of the attributes of the product and how reviewers weighed in on each of them. Positive feedback abounds, with a few complaints here and there, primarily regarding the perceived bulkiness of the device.

Review: Garmin Rino 530HCx Portable Navigator, Contributors to PCNation.com

7. REI.com

This outdoor gear retailer has collected over a dozen consumer reviews of the Garmin Rino 530HCx radio, and its cumulative rating stands at 4.5 out of 5 stars. This site also gives a quick reference section at the top of the reviews, giving shoppers an instant view of the product's pros and cons. Ninety-three percent of the reviewers would recommend this radio to a friend.

Review: Garmin Rino 530HCx GPS 2-Way Radio, Contributors to REI.com