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Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx
$350.00
Released September, 2006
The Pros:Capable of storing up to 50 routes which is more than most other similarly price units. Extremely accurate--Wide Area Augmentation System allows for an error margin of 3 meters or less. Ruggedly built and IPX7-rated waterproof.
The Cons:Memory cannot be expanded beyond the original 64 MB.
The Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx is a handheld GPS device designed for the outdoor enthusiast and falls in the upper half of the GPS 60 series offered by Garmin. Notable improvements over lower models are a color TFT monitor, high-sensitivity GPS receiver and a removable microSD card.
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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)
- Geocaching-friendly
- Outdoor GPS games
- Hunt/fish calendar
- Sun and moon information
- Tide tables
- Area calculation
- Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
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Pros & Cons
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Capable of storing up to 50 routes which is more than most other similarly price units.
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Extremely accurate--Wide Area Augmentation System allows for an error margin of 3 meters or less.
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Ruggedly built and IPX7-rated waterproof.
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Backlit keypad makes for comfortable nighttime use.
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Great battery life (about 18 hours on two AA cells), batteries can be replaced on the go.
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Tracklog function automatically creates a record of paths traveled, saves points of interest along the way.
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Very fast GPS lock from a cold start, especially for the price point.
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Memory cannot be expanded beyond the original 64 MB.
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