The world famous eTrex H can be had for £60 including postage!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/b/ref=amb_link_84047133_8?ie=UTF8&node=350107011&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0CMYAENHPKXD2MGTMWFZ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=471068913&pf_rd_i=165768011

anyone managed to get one hooked up to their PC, I'm still at a complete loss with my plain old legend one and TBH without the ability to up/down load routes its useless, i can read a map well enough not to get lost, I just want soemthing that means I don't have to bother!

Spooner – what is the problem? Did you try gps babel? Another one worth a look is gps utility.
I assume you have a USB converter, or have the serial ports mapped properly in windoze?

I would get one of these if i had not just spunked £170 on a Forerunner 405….but then it is only £60….arghhh!

Are these easy for the IT-challenged to use?

Yes unless your a spoon.

I had loads of trouble setting up a cheap serial>USB converter off Ebay, but if this one is USB it will be easy.

The eTrex H needs the USB to serial converter, but this cable works out of the box.

http://gpsbitz.co.uk/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=22

The eTrex H needs the USB to serial converter,

Unless of course you already have a suitable serial port on your PC

Does the Etrex give distance travelled? Online manual doesn't mention it

Does the Etrex give distance travelled?

Yes

will this work to convert serial to usb?
clicky