I like the garmins. We have a older GPS 12 whichs I use out in the bush, a GPSMAP 76 whiched used to be in a plane but but now is a handheld, IMO, thats the best value for money I think. They are about $300 if you know where to look.
Ive used the etrex but dont like it that much, im used to the bigger screnes of the others and also the erganomics, I think the bigger ones are easier to use as the have bigger buttons, especially when using gloves.
Just my 0.02c worth mate.