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Garmin GPSMap 60CSx
$400.00
Released December, 2002
The Pros:Ruggedized design, waterproof. Long 18 hour battery life. Allows for microSD expansion for maps.
The Cons:Aging device - older hardware, interface etc... Loses the sleep mode found on the older 60CS. Not suitable for car navigation - poor route calculation.
The Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx is a handheld GPS device designed for the outdoor enthusiast and falls at the top of the GPS 60 series offered by Garmin. Like the 60Cx model, this model features a color TFT monitor, high-sensitivity GPS receiver and a removable microSD card but also features a barometric altimeter and electronic compass.
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The IPX7 waterproof case can withstand an accidental dunk under water and still perform. There is a built-in Americas autoroute basemap which includes highways, exits and tide data and has the ability to give turn-by-turn directions do your destination. The 256 level color, 1.5" x 2.2" TFT screen gives easy visibility in sunlight or darkness. The 60Cx ships with a blank 64 MB microSD card so you can store extra maps from the optional MapSource mapping software with a serial and USB connection for easy connectivity.
Specifications
- Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.4" x 6.1" x 1.3" (6.1 x 15.5 x 3.3 cm)
- Display size, WxH: 1.5" x 2.2" (3.8 x 5.6 cm)
- Display resolution, WxH: 160 x 240 pixels
- Display type: 256 level color TFT
- Weight: 7.5 oz (213 g) with batteries
- Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included)
- Battery life: 18 hours, typical
- Waterproof (IPX7)
- High-sensitivity receiver
- Interface: serial and USB
- RoHS version available
Maps & Memory
- Basemap
- Ability to add maps
- Accepts data cards: 64 MB microSD card (included)
- Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
- Routes: 50
- Track log: 10,000 points, 20 saved tracks
Features
- Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads)
- Electronic compass
- Barometric altimeter
- Geocaching-friendly
- Outdoor GPS games
- Hunt/fish calendar
- Sun and moon information
- Area calculation
- Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
User Reviews (3)
Pros & Cons
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ruggedized design, waterproof
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long 18 hour battery life
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allows for microSD expansion for maps
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good screen visibility - even in sunlight
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custom storable POIs, waypoints, favourite locations, routes etc...
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great update over the previous generation 60CS
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excellent satellite acquisition times and sensitivity
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Hi sensitive SIRF III chip
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comes with a detailed user manual
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aging device - older hardware, interface etc...
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loses the sleep mode found on the older 60CS
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not suitable for car navigation - poor route calculation
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limited number of user inputted data - device is unable to use free space on external storage
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unintuitive user interface - steep learning curve
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