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MrJake
Quebec, Canada
Sep 2, 2011
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GREAT GPS
Pros: light, waterproof, fast and inexpensive
Cons: small screen. 21 inch lcd would be better :p
I loaded this baby with all my province toponav cards and it works great. I use it on an atv with a ram mount I got with it and its fast and accurate. Only problem I have is when I ordered I was not refered to the canadian store I didnt know existed. Which ended in paying about 70$ more for my order since I had to pay for customs. The same order in canada would have cost about 70$ less. But im so happy with the gps that I dont mind that to much. If you are to use with an ATV or moto cycle or even your bike, then you need the ram mount that has a u bolt. http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-gpsmap-60c-series-stainless-steel-u-bolt-mount.html
This mount is very easy to setup and hold the gps in place with no worries.
Recommend? YES
33 viewers found this helpful.
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Yawny
North Bay On
Aug 25, 2011
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RUGGED DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLE GPS
Pros: comes highly recommended from forums
Cons: none for me
I am very happy to have bought this model of GPS.I found it very easy to use. I have used it for mountain biking, hiking, geocaching, and riding a motorbike backroads and offroad. First trip convinced me what a great unit this was, I would have taken so many wrong turns without it. It has been neat to view my routes on GoogleEarth afterwards.
Recommend? YES
49 viewers found this helpful.
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Ray J
Northern Ontario
Aug 22, 2011
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GPSMAP 60 CSX
great product,simple to use very accurate
Recommend? YES
50 viewers found this helpful.
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Sly
Quebec, canada
Aug 15, 2011
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EXCELLENT CHOICE
I already had a 60 Csx but my friend drop it accidently into a lake, so i replace it with this new one, very simple to use, very accuracy, i have nothing more tho say
Recommend? YES
55 viewers found this helpful.
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Benoit
Quebec, Qc
Aug 10, 2011
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SUPER FOR ATV
I'm doing a lot of trails in atv and this gps is amazing, screen really clear and it's easy to send the trip that you did to your friends who wants to do the same places
Recommend? YES
69 viewers found this helpful.
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Water Dog
Newfoundland
Aug 8, 2011
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GREAT UNIT - SHIPPING LEFT A BIT TO BE DESIRED
Pros: excellent signal reception & quick location fixing
Cons: next day am shipping was really 1 week!
Got this unit last week for marine/hunting applications. Excellent GPS, can grab a signal from inside a vehicle or house no problem whatsoever. Bought the microSD card with detailed mapping - definitely augments the overall experience.
Recommend? YES
67 viewers found this helpful.
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Simon, Brodeur
Canada
Jul 22, 2011
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GREAT GPS FOR BIKE TRIPS
Pros: robust and accurate
Cons: auto-routing calculation may freeze
I bought the GPSMAP 60CSx for a bike trip in the Netherlands. The menu is intuitive enough for a quick learning curve. The MapSource software is also great for loading/merging maps and defining points-of-interest. The track log feature of the GPS allows to periodically save the position to memory and upload the data to MapSource for viewing the path later. The compass helps to navigate at low speed (e.g. when walking) and is easy to calibrate.
As for the performances, cold acquisition time is short and under a minute. Accuracy is incredible and often indicated as within ±3m on clear sky and flat lands.
The only problem I had was that the auto-routing feature was freezing (or endlessly calculating) when trying to find a route longer than 30km in the Netherlands, even in the quickest mode. This may be caused by the high road density there. I do not have that problem in Canada.
Recommend? YES
81 viewers found this helpful.
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Patrick
Front Royal, Va.
Jun 24, 2011
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GREAT OUTDOOR GPS
Pros: ease of use, quick satellite locator
Cons: base map sucks
I bought this after reading a zillion reviews. It is everything I need in a gps for hiking and back packing. I live in Virginia in the Blue Ridge mountains. This unit recieves well under the dense canopy I have encountered. It tracks well. The learning curve is very small. I didn't think it was going to be at first. A couple hikes with it and I pretty much have it down. Couldn't be happier. GPSCity is the place to shop.
Recommend? YES
91 viewers found this helpful.
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CAMPMEAT
Eastern Washington
Jun 17, 2011
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RAM MOUNT FOR GARMIN 60CSX
Pros: nice quality mount as usual as i have others.
Cons: gps doesn't fit solidly into mount. it will fall o
I bought mine for my 4 wheeler. Nice fit but is too loose to keep the Garmin in the cradle. It should of snap into the cradle, which mine doesn't.
Recommend? YES
87 viewers found this helpful.
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Bentnailz
Gig Harbor,WA
Jun 16, 2011
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BEST GPS FOR GEOCACHING AND MORE!
Great GPS. I really like the user interface, it was a short learning curve.I get great reception even in heavy foliage. The backlit display is very bright and battery life is quite good. My only negative about this device is the base map is terrible and hasn't been upgraded in over 5 years. Search online for better maps.
Recommend? YES
93 viewers found this helpful.
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Durt Reynolds
Victoria, BC
Jun 13, 2011
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GREAT GPS FOR MULTIPLE OUTDOOR USES.
Pros: simple, great reception, moto friendly controls
Cons: i got a papercut opening up the box too excitedly.
I have been using my GPSmap 60CSx for a month after replacing my Garmin Summit HC. I have been using it for motorcycle navigation and a canoe trip as well. The 60SCx is awesome and a great upgrade from my little Summit HC. Its reception is great, even in dense forest, and has been the perfect device for my motorcycle rides around Vancouver Island BC and its many kilometers of trials and logging roads. This unit was the highest recommended GPS on ADVrider.com which helped me decide what unit to choose. Even on regular city roads the turn by turn directions works as good as the fancy pants navigation system in my Toyota Tundra. I also purchased the 12V bare wire power supply and wired it up to the bike and mounted the unit with RAM mounts, and it works like a dream. Bottom Line: If you want a GPS for your Adventure Rides this is the one to use, and the service is great at GPSCity.ca. I had a small issue with my old GPS and the great folks at GPSCity.ca where quick to make it right and keep me moving along the trails.
Recommend? YES
96 viewers found this helpful.
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Joe
Yukon
Jun 12, 2011
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60CSX REVIEW
Pros: battery life
Cons: may need some simplification or better instruction
Just starting to get the hang of the unit after using Magellan Explorist 500LE's. Harder to figure out than the Magellan, but way better on batteries. Magellan uses 3 AAA batteries and lasts maybe 6-8 hours while the 60CSX lasts about 20 hours on 2 AA batteres. The 60csx is also a lot bigger but it isn't large enough to really be a problem.
Recommend? YES
98 viewers found this helpful.
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Darrell
Slave Lake,AB
Jun 9, 2011
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GPSMAP 60CSX
Pros: long battery life, clear screen, simple operation.
Cons: consider including one fitted screen protector.
Great little GPS at an affordable price. Picks up satellites very quickly allowing you to go to work in seconds. Continues to work under full tree canopy making it an ideal forestry tool. The ability to upload shapefiles (as tracks) or to add image files as a background layer is a big selling point. Compact design allows you to always have it along.
Recommend? YES
99 viewers found this helpful.
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Minconjim
Nanaimo, BC, Sonora, Mexico
Jun 3, 2011
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BEST GPS FOR PROSPECTING
Pros: good price, great performance
Cons: text on buttons wears off quickly if used with glo
We are a mining exploration contractor and use these units daily. -40 or +50 they hold up. We consider them a semi- disposable item at this price-point. Great service from GPS city..as always...Bought 20, wouldn't buy them anywhere else
Recommend? YES
90 viewers found this helpful.
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canuck
Summerland BC
Jun 1, 2011
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OUTDOOR GPS
Pros: great size, one hand operation
Cons: need more tutorials on its uses and functions.
Does everything I wanted it to do but it takes some time to figure out the downloading etc.
Recommend? YES
101 viewers found this helpful.
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François
Gatineau
Jun 1, 2011
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BEST OF THE CATEGORY!
Pros: accuracy and battery life
Very good reliable GPS with very good battery life as oppose to my Oregon!
Alsways good service and fast delivery from gpscity
Recommend? YES
96 viewers found this helpful.
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alain
montreal
May 10, 2011
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BEST GPS!
very happy with my purchse, very good service from gpscity!
Recommend? YES
104 viewers found this helpful.
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Dwight
Springdale,NL
May 10, 2011
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BEST GPS AND EASY TO USE
Pros: instructions clear and consise
Cons: larger screen would be better
Very easy and straight forward to use. Not complicated. Haven't been lost since I got it. The staff at GPS City were very helpful,and informed. I really enjoy using the Garmin GPS.
Recommend? YES
103 viewers found this helpful.
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Gary
Central Alberta
May 4, 2011
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GARMIN 60CSX
It's a great GPS. More state of the art than my former GPS. Picks up satellites, even thru my shingled building roof. Can't wait to use it in the field. Very satisfied with it. I replaced the map it comes with, to BUSHMAP, which works with windows.
Recommend? YES
103 viewers found this helpful.
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Moose
Pictou, NS
Apr 25, 2011
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GREAT PIECE OF KIT
Pros: ease of use, picks up satellites easily
Cons: price of map downloads, road routing accuracy
This is a great little unit I bought primarily for use hiking and on my ATV. The RAM handlebar mount is also quite good. I was up and using the GPS in a matter of minutes. Only downsides I've found is the base map included with the unit is basically useless and the Topo Canada is quite pricey for what it is. The 60CSx has worked great for me in the woods but the road routing accuracy is not the best. Also, make sure the map you are buying is compatible with your computer's operating system or you will not be able to interface the GPS with your PC.
Recommend? YES
104 viewers found this helpful.
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Arnie
Simcoe, Ontario
Apr 22, 2011
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GARMIN 60CSX
Pros: user friendly
Cons: base mapping is not great
Have not had an opportunity to really use the GPS unit in the field but I like what I've seen so far. I'm an angler and hunter and wanted a portable handheld that was easy to use in any weather. The screen is larger than most and the operating buttons are very obvious making them more user friendly for a guy with big hands. The overall size of the unit feels good as well. If you're the type who prefers a compact to a mini digital camera you'll understand. The functionality of the GPSMAP 60CSx is awesome.
Recommend? YES
103 viewers found this helpful.
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Ronald
AZ
Apr 19, 2011
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REVIEW OF GARMIN GPSMAP 60CSX
One of the better GPS units for strength in any terrain. Great value for the $$$.
Recommend? YES
109 viewers found this helpful.
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Paul
Nova Scotia
Apr 17, 2011
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GREAT GPS
Works like a charm got me to some great fishing holes.
Recommend? YES
107 viewers found this helpful.
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Dave
New Harmony, UT
Apr 6, 2011
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GARMIN GPSMAP 60CSX
Pros: easy to use.
Works great in the back country. Tracks is very helpful when going off trails.
Recommend? YES
115 viewers found this helpful.
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tom r
nova scotia
Apr 4, 2011
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GARMIN 60CSX FOR OUTDOORS
Excellent product. user friendly. This is my second one.
Recommend? YES
115 viewers found this helpful.
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Jacques
La Tuque ,Qc..Canada367
Apr 4, 2011
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THE BEST GPS
It is the best GPS,actually I have one 60cs and one 60csx and I am very satisfied
Recommend? YES
119 viewers found this helpful.
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Ken
Afton, Nova Scotia
Apr 2, 2011
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SO FAR SO GOOD
Pros: larger screen than legend, quick to load
Cons: where the mini sd card goes is hard to lock
This is my 3rd Garmin, I am getting more advanced as I go. I like the larger screen (larger than legend) it's user friendly, quick to load. I haven't used it much but so far so good. The only thing I don't like is where the mini sd card goes, I like the way the legend slot workes, this one is hard to lock with fat fingers.
Recommend? YES
109 viewers found this helpful.
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Jim
Bancroft, Ont. Can.
Mar 29, 2011
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OFFICE MANAGER
This unit is easy to with. great for Timber cruising and map loading. Your Service & Pricing is always very good.
Recommend? YES
117 viewers found this helpful.
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Richard
Quebec Canada
Mar 28, 2011
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60 CSX
Super purchase,super service in time...A1
Recommend? YES
121 viewers found this helpful.
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Steve Milne, Cabin Forestry Services Ltd
Vernon, B.C.
Mar 27, 2011
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TRIED AND TRUE FOR FORESTRY FIELD WORK
Pros: reception can load large map files easy to use
Our forestry crews have used the GPS Map 60CSx for over four years now. We think it is great. It is has excellent satellite reception and tracks well. We usually get 3-5m ECE for most of the day under heavy forest canopies and in pretty deep valleys. The map screen is great and with an SD card we can load all of our working maps to help us in the field.
Recommend? YES
123 viewers found this helpful.
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Michael
Mount Shasta, CA
Mar 21, 2011
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GPS FOR OUTDOOR USE
Pros: waterproof, compatible bike mount available.
Cons: funtionality is not intuitive,
Read the manual!. Watch the GPS City videos. Ask your friends that have it to demo for you. Repeat 3x.
This GPS has lots of functionality and does everything you need but it is not easy to use and intuitive like the GPS in your car. So, you will have to spend the time to learn how to use it. Some friends of mine who have owned it for years still cannot do simple things like find a particular business by name when bike touring.
It is tough. I have dropped it from 2 - 3 feet high and it did not even scratch it. Battery life with high end batteries is good.
Recommend? YES
122 viewers found this helpful.
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Kmo
Meadow Valley, Ca.
Mar 16, 2011
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SIMPLE, RUGGED GPS
Pros: great tracking, good price
Cons: screen size
I have owned 3 of these now. Gave one to my son and lost the other.Very dependable. Great satelite tracking. Easy to learn and operate. Screen size is a little small if you're far sighted like me.
Recommend? YES
122 viewers found this helpful.
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Thomas
Calgary AB
Mar 10, 2011
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60CSX
Pros: aquires quickly...great under canopy
Cons: selector panel
An easy to read screen and is fairly user friendly, however I don't like the selector panel affair for navigating places and waypoints...much prefer the scroll bar ie: 276C Fits nicely in my hand and pocket and is the best I've used under canopy.
Recommend? YES
126 viewers found this helpful.
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Carol
Montréal
Mar 2, 2011
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EXCELLENT OUTDOOR GPS
Cons: the screen is a little small,
Was recommended by a friend
Recommend? YES
129 viewers found this helpful.
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mtbdave
Nova Scotia
Feb 24, 2011
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EXCELLENT GPS
This is a great GPS, Really like the compass, acquires satellites fast. Good Buy.
Recommend? YES
133 viewers found this helpful.
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Aigledore
Farnham Qc.,
Feb 22, 2011
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GPS GARMIN 60 CSX
Cons: if not for small screen,,,, no cons
I find the screen a little small,I'm getting used to it. Sure beats the guess work out, finding the hot spots on a frozen ,while ice fishing
Recommend? YES
129 viewers found this helpful.
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John
Sydney
Feb 18, 2011
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ADVENTURE PARTNER
Pros: rugged unit in overall built
Cons: push buttons wears
Excellent partner in outdoor adventure to overcome issues like orientation, waypoint and routes. Prompt and reliable GPS strength with a large and sunlight viewable screen.
Recommend? YES
124 viewers found this helpful.
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frank
roxton pond canada
Feb 3, 2011
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GPS
Very rapid for look the satellite easy to use and very precicely
Recommend? YES
138 viewers found this helpful.
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Rick
Sudbury
Feb 3, 2011
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GPS 60CSX
Great GPS was recommended to buy by a friend.Will be using it this summer for fishing and hunting
Recommend? YES
127 viewers found this helpful.
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GPS guy
Sydney NSW
Feb 2, 2011
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BEST OUTDOOR GPS
Pros: good screen quality
Cons: not enough games
Garmin GPSMAP60CSx unit is a well built and time proof device. The screen is bright and good contract to view the unit at day or night. Easy operation of interface and good layout of buttons. It simply works.
Recommend? YES
137 viewers found this helpful.
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Rick
Lake of The Woods, Kenora, Ontario
Feb 2, 2011
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GARMIN GPSMAP 60CSX- GREAT OUTDOOR GPS
Pros: great gps, good in cold and snow
Cons: track is hard to follow while riding snowmobile
I use this GPSMAP 60CSX on my snowmobile and it is excellent for my use except I find the track that it marks is hard to follow as it could be a bolder signature. A little hard to read while riding with helmet on. I have to stop and look close at the screen to follow the track, otherwise a great GPS. Has lots of features and works great in the cold.
Recommend? YES
144 viewers found this helpful.
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HiLaker
Seattle
Feb 2, 2011
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GOOD BOATERS GPS
Pros: has tide tables
Works fine, "Hot" unit!
Recommend? YES
141 viewers found this helpful.
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Joe
Calgary,AB
Feb 1, 2011
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GARMIN GPS 60CSX
Seems like a great GPS for the trail application I was looking for. Recomended GPS City to a family member who also purchased the same item.
Recommend? YES
139 viewers found this helpful.
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pastorjoe
Newfoundland
Feb 1, 2011
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GREAT MARINE GPS
Pros: very sensitive, very accurate
Cons: none
I bought this gps from gpscity.ca when amazon.ca kept on stalling about having it in stock or not. Then amazon, after a month of messing around said they didn't have it. I searched around and found gpscity.ca and had it in a couple of days. This is a great gps - even found multiple satellites when used in my basement and outdoors it just about lights up. I also found it is accurate within 15 feet! I can tell one end of my boat from the other - ha.
Recommend? YES
131 viewers found this helpful.
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Mike
Tucson, AZ
Jan 27, 2011
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GREAT FUN
Pros: the gps you're reading about
Cons: 4 way rocker isn't perfect. push precisely
I bought this based on others' thorough reviews. I haven't been disappointed. Bought the abovethetimber 1:24000 basemap and it couples perfectly.
Recommend? YES
133 viewers found this helpful.
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Cliff
Moncton NB
Jan 25, 2011
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GREAT GPS FOR THE TRAILS
This is my second unit and rather than go with a refurbished I went with the new model for the warranty. It is excellent in the bush as I use it hunting and 4 wheeling. The screen is a tad small for 4 wheeling but one can adapt by stopping or slowing to find ones way. The functions are easy to use with a little practice and this was also a reason why I continued with this model.
Recommend? YES
133 viewers found this helpful.
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Dan
Gillam, MB
Jan 24, 2011
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GOOD WORKING GPS
Pros: easy to read, picks up satellites quite well.
Cons: size is a little bulky.
Good cold weather gps. Like the color display. Make sure to align your compass as per instructions before you go out in the bush.
Recommend? YES
146 viewers found this helpful.
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Rab
Scotland
Jan 14, 2011
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60CSX VS IFINDER
Pros: case for shape, grip and compactness
Cons: screen too small and fussy, slow to draw.
Quite good but disappointing if you are used to using an iFinder. 60CSx has a smaller, less clear screen and menu options are a little less versatile. But, with Lowrance gone and Magellan handhelds also lacking, the 60CSx seems to be a best-buy at the moment.
Recommend? NO OPINION
143 viewers found this helpful.
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Sailaboat
North Vancouver, BC
Jan 11, 2011
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AWESOME GPS FOR GEOCACHING
Rock solid, a great unit. This one was for my wife, to match mine.
Recommend? YES
134 viewers found this helpful.
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kmact
christchurch nz
Jan 10, 2011
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OUTDOOR GPS
Pros: small compact
Cons: small screen
does exactly like it says but expensive support from garmin if you need maps..
Recommend? YES
138 viewers found this helpful.
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, Roger Girard
D'Alembert, PR Québec
Jan 5, 2011
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GPS, 60GSX.RELLY GOOD
Very very good GPS 60csx for hunting, fishing and waking in the bush, relly good GPS for forestery,fire fihfter, and bush général, excellent.
Recommend? YES
129 viewers found this helpful.
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Steph.
Terrebonne, Quebec
Dec 31, 2010
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GARMIN 60CSX
Pros: fast to lock on the sat's
Cons: i find the screen a little small (not a big deal)
I bought this gps for hunting and so far I have only good comment to make It's very easy to use . The shiping from gpscity is great and fast I bought it at 4:00pm on wednesday and at 4:10pm the next day fedex was backing up in my drive way.
Recommend? YES
142 viewers found this helpful.
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Daniel
Chibougamau
Dec 31, 2010
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GPSMAP 60CSX
Very happy with this gps. Very easy to use.
Recommend? YES
137 viewers found this helpful.
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Doug
Hampton, Ontario, Canada
Dec 29, 2010
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GMSMAP 60SCX
I haven't used the gps a lot at this time, but when I have used it every thing appears to be in 1D, not 2D or 3D? There is no shading of different types of terrain or elevation . It also isn't showing small creeks in the area where i am hunting ? I don't know if it is the operator or the machine, but not quite what I was expecting. I live in southern Ontario just north of Lake Ontario. It does locate my position quickly and does have many usefull features.
[Ed. note: Doug, the 60Cx does 2D as that is what the overhead view of your position is. As long as there is a L and W, it will be in 2D. The unit also does not support any terrain or elevation shading, this is something added to newer units that have 3D mapping capabilities (the 60CSx does not have nor advertise this capability). Lastly, if you wish to have creeks and terrain details appear you will need to purchase the Canada topo DVD along with a blank memory card to get this detail as most handhelds come without maps and are an optional accessory. I hope this clears it up for you, feel free to search for the additional maps on our site if you would like to get this details. ]
Recommend? YES
152 viewers found this helpful.
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Carl
timmins ontario
Dec 29, 2010
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GPS 60CSX
Very easy to use , I have another Garmin Gps and find them both excellent.
Recommend? YES
137 viewers found this helpful.
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steve
vancouver island
Dec 27, 2010
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QUALITY DEVICE
Pros: very well made , works well
Cons: none
very happy with this gps,first time ive ever used one, but I think it will be very usefull when I go on my wilderness hunts ot treks.especally in flat country. also service from gps city is phenomenal.
Recommend? YES
134 viewers found this helpful.
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Bob Herring
Lakeland, FL
Dec 22, 2010
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GREAT OUTDOOR GPS
Pros: nice bright screen, even in full daylight.
I have owned a couple of eTrex Vistas in the past. The superior technology of this unit suprised me. It is quick to lock onto many satellites. It is quite sensitive, even in a car or under heavy tree cover. I couldn't figure out how to measure distance while on an active track, though. Maybe I need to spend more time with it. Overall, I'm quite pleased.
Recommend? YES
144 viewers found this helpful.
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neil
wi
Dec 21, 2010
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GOOD FOR SNOWMOBILE
Works well in the cold
Recommend? YES
136 viewers found this helpful.
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Migs
La Paz, Bolivia
Dec 21, 2010
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BETTER THAN THE 62 SERIES
Pros: menus like you expect 5them
Cons: usb conn for power is too easy to accid unplug
This is the last of the great GPS's as Garmin moves to make the user interface more infantile. Get one while they're cheap.
Recommend? YES
137 viewers found this helpful.
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Forestry Girl
Southern IL
Dec 20, 2010
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EXCELLENT GPS
Pros: easy to use, great accuracy, battery life
Cons: none
I searched high and low and checked other reviews, and I kept coming back to this model. It came highly suggested by two people, a timber surveyor and a federal wildlife biologist. Both said that they have never had a problem getting reception, even with dense forest cover, and I have to agree. I have used it for mapping trails, tree location within a stand, and I'm excited to be able to use it in the spring for guided wildflower hikes (since I don't know my wildflowers I can hike it beforehand and mark the different species on the GPS, the kids will never know the difference!) I am super happy with the 60CSx. It's easy to use and understand. The buttons on the front (instead of the sides like the eTrex) make this unit worth every penny. Love it!
Recommend? YES
139 viewers found this helpful.
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roversar
texas
Dec 20, 2010
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GARMIN GPSMAP 60CSX
Pros: nice unit for the price.
Cons: defective directional keybad button.
This GPS has many useful features and is relatively simple to use. I like the unit for the price. The one I received has a defective directional button (The round center keypad button that is used to navigate through the menu). Sometimes is works, sometimes it doesn't or sometimes it just goes in the wrong direction. GPS City will replace it, but I have to cover the shipping to them and they will ship it back at their expense. Garmin won't cover any shipping on THEIR defective device.
Recommend? YES
142 viewers found this helpful.
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CANAM705
North Bay, Ontario CANADA
Dec 16, 2010
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MOST USED GPS UNIT IN ATV CLUB
Pros: rugged and waterproof
I am a Map Comittee member of a local ATV club and we provide tracks of our rides for our members. A good number of our members use the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx series GPS units on their ATV's.The unit is rugged, waterproof, receives satellite coverage and tracks well in dense bush, and with the included Garmin Mapsource software, one can transfer tracks, waypoints, and maps back and forth between other similar units. As an avid GPSer, I have recommended this unit to our members that do not have a GPS, want to get into GPSing, but don't know what to buy. Together with the RAM Mount System, that can also be purchased from GPSCity, this is a great setup for any ATV/UTV.
Recommend? YES
150 viewers found this helpful.
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K9-CRAZY
Ontario
Dec 15, 2010
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GREAT UNIT, VERY HAPPY WITH IT
Pros: reliable, easy to use
Cons: none
It's been over a year since I bought this GPS and I've been geocaching and hiking with it ever since. It was easy to figure out, it's reliable, battery life is great, it's durable and works well in all types of Canadian weather. I'd strongly recommend it and have never regretted my purchase.
Recommend? YES
140 viewers found this helpful.
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Hambone
East Texas
Dec 7, 2010
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GPSMAP 60CSX
This is my 2nd to own. Great GPS and easy to use.You will need the topo maps downloaded and with extra expense but its worth it. If you hold the unit too close to your body it some time will lose signal so be aware of that.
Recommend? YES
139 viewers found this helpful.
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Marie
VA
Dec 7, 2010
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GPS
friend from the Philippines requested me to purchase some for him so I personally cannot say much of the product.
Recommend? NO OPINION
144 viewers found this helpful.
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CBTSR
North Bay, On
Dec 6, 2010
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GARMIN 60CSX
Pros: affordable and user friendly
Cons: slow to refresh and small display
I use this unit on my atv and is quite good for tracking and plotting runs. It is user friendly as I am fairly new to the gps world. With some trial and error I was able to set up for my purposes easily. I find it a tad slow on refreshing as you are travelling and the display screen is a bit small. All in all I find it a very good unit for the price paid.
Recommend? YES
136 viewers found this helpful.
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Gustaf
Auburn, AL
Dec 6, 2010
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SOFTWARE NOT GOOD
The mapping software is not very good.
Recommend? YES
141 viewers found this helpful.
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D B
Victoria, BC
Dec 6, 2010
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EXCELLENT GPS AT GREAT VALUE
Pros: satelite connection
After having my older model Garmin stolen a week before my hunting trip I scrambled to find a replacement. All local retailers appeared to be overpriced and often didn't carry many of the units I was interested in. GPS City not only had this unit for the cheapest in North America, (from my research), but the shipping prices again were reasonable. I was very pleased to receive the unit and found loading the maps a little frustrating but got the hang of it once i cured some bugs in my computer. Overall the unit tracks well from inside my pocket and pack and has really no issues finding satelites in heavy tree cover, much better than my old unit. The battery life was slightly less than advertised but i was also using it in sub zero (celsius) temperatures most of the time. Like my old one, the outer constrution is very robust and i tested it several times accidentally with no damage whatsoever.
Recommend? YES
139 viewers found this helpful.
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Mike
Ottawa
Dec 5, 2010
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STURDY UNIT WORKS WELL
I had the Garmin GPSMAP 76 before this which did not have the barometer or the electronic compass. The battery compartment in the Garmin GPSMAP 76 was not very sturdy and did cause some problems. The battery compartment in the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx is much better designed. Having the barometer gives much more steady and accurate elevation readings with the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx than with the Garmin GPSMAP 76.
Recommend? YES
131 viewers found this helpful.
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Dion
Cobble Hill, BC.
Dec 3, 2010
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EASY TO USE
The GPSMAP 60CSX is light, rugged and very easy to use. You can easiy toggle through each screen. There is nothing complicated about this unit which is ideal.Waypoints are easiy entered and sattelite coverage is great.
Recommend? YES
134 viewers found this helpful.
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Dirty Gordy (Caching name.)
Comstock Park, MI.
Dec 3, 2010
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GREAT GPSR
Pros: simple to use. very accurate when geocaching.
Cons: none
I have been using a GPSMAP60Cx for 5 years bouncing around in the woods and bought this as a backup. I like the 60C series for trail riding and geocaching better than the new 62 series.
Recommend? YES
134 viewers found this helpful.
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Cache Crop
Victoria B.C.
Dec 2, 2010
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GREAT GEOCACHING GPSR
We spent the past week geocaching with three of the GPSMAP 60CSx units, and found them to be accurate, great under tree cover and very fast at picking up satellites. We also use a Nuvi 550 that carries all the information for the caches, so the combination of that and the 60CSx makes paperless caching easy, and we can find restaurants etc when we're done hiking.
Recommend? YES
140 viewers found this helpful.
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Riderat
Squamish, BC
Dec 1, 2010
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ONE OF THE BEST!
This is definitely a step-up for me from previous Garmin units I own. Now thats it almost half-price, get one now! The ONLY feature that I woulld like to see is the ability to rotate the display when mounted on handlebars of my motorcycle or snowmobile. But otherwise great unit.
Recommend? YES
144 viewers found this helpful.
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Peter
Montfort, QC
Dec 1, 2010
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OUTDOOR GPS
Pros: bright screen, easy to read, good signal strength
Cons: it would be nice if it were smaller
After owning an eTrex and having used a few Oregon 300s at work, I decided I wanted with mapping but with a brighter screen and larger fonts than the Oregon. The 60 CSx seemed to fit the bill and I have not been disappointed. I use it to map mountain-biking trails with eventual downloading to QGIS for mapping. The screen is bright, easy to read, and it is very good at retaining the satellite signals. It would be nice if it were smaller but that's not a big issue.
Recommend? YES
143 viewers found this helpful.
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Carl Lehto
Timmins Ontario
Dec 1, 2010
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GPS
Bought as a christmas gift, not used yet.
Recommend? YES
167 viewers found this helpful.
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DarylP
Wheat Ridge, CO
Nov 25, 2010
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CAR & OUTDOORS
Pros: solid design, easy to use and learn.
Cons: none...yet
I did a lot of research and after seeing the deal that GPS City had on this unit I just had to get it. Yeah I could have gotten a newer model, and was literally drooling over the 62s. However, at $199.95 for the 60CXs, it was $200 dollars less! I would have loved the 3-axis tilt-compensated compass and really would have liked the custom map feature. But I decided I was not that mad at my money, and that I could get along just fine without them.
I have not really used the unit yet, but will say that in my condo it locks into 12 satellites. I am going to use this unit in my car as much as in the woods, and have just ordered a RAM mount. Sure...a Nuvi would have been cool, but I am on a budget. Besides, with the Quad Helix antenna, I figure it will work great in the car. Next it will be the City MAps..which are not cheap. But I saved so much on the unit I really cannot complain too much. After reading up on so many models, I must say that I am very impressed with the visibility of the screen in full sunlight. The unit is very well made and I can't say enough about GPS City, as the unit arrived in no time at all. Big bang for the buck! :)
Recommend? YES
146 viewers found this helpful.
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Richard
Calgary, AB
Nov 23, 2010
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EXCELLENT PRODUCT!
Pros: compact and light to carry around with you.
I took this gps out hunting this year and it worked great! It was my first gps, so I was looking for something very user friendly. This unit is very user friendly, I was able to figure out all the common functions within minutes. it was about -27 the entire week I was out and the gps still worked great, the display didn't slow down like some of my other electronics. I dropped it several times in the snow which didnt seem to affect it at all. I recalibrated the compas when I got out to the hunting area, and it worked great! I wasnt really sure if I need a gps to hunt, as I have hunted for years without one, but I was very impressed with this gps, and will have it in my pocket every time I hunt! Each set of batteries lasted just over a day, with the unit on all day. I prefer regular batteries over rechargeable batteries. It was easy to carry a couple extra batteries Incase mine died, quick and easy to change without tools. Great overall product! highly recommended!
Recommend? YES
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brent
port coquitlam
Nov 16, 2010
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NICE UNIT
Pros: portable,easy to use
Cons: pricey for maps
Easy to use. Nice sized screen. i am mounting unit on my dualsport motorcycle for future trips into the backcountry of British Columbia. Together with the Ram Mount and hard wiring it is all a nice fit
Recommend? YES
145 viewers found this helpful.
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Al
Hudson NH
Oct 29, 2010
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BEST GPS FOR HUNTING
Pros: size is good easy reading picks up satellites fast
Cons: so far none
This is the best GPS that we have found for both hunting and snowmobiling. It is user friendly and the manual makes it easy to work. It seems to pick up satellites quickly. I would recommend it for someone with not much computer experience.
Recommend? YES
148 viewers found this helpful.
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MinHunter
Vancouver, BC
Oct 1, 2010
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GREAT OUTDOOR HANDHELD GPS UNIT
Pros: a vast improvement over my old garmin 12xl !
Cons: carrying case is too bulky/awkward to deal with.
This is an excellent survey unit for my field of work which is prospecting for mineral deposits (a.k.a. grassroots mineral exploration). Getting waypoint locations for sample sites, traverse tracking, etc.has proven to be quite fast and accurate (+/-2m) even in heavy forest cover and from inside narrow steep-sided gullies.
Recommend? YES
156 viewers found this helpful.
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Andy J.
Kelowna, BC
Sep 21, 2010
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GREAT VALUE
Pros: long battery life
This is my first handheld GPS and I've done a lot of research and decided on this model. I found a website that had them on sale, but wanted to deal with GPScity. They had a 'price match' feature that was easy to use and within minutes I had a coupon code emailed to me to price match the deal.
The unit is easy to use and took little practise. I have uploaded 20 trail maps from a friend and can now ride in the bush with confidence. I have ridden in the rain and dust and the GPS has not failed me.
Thanks GPScity!
Recommend? YES
148 viewers found this helpful.
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Hiker
Nevada
Sep 2, 2010
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REPLACEMENT
easy to loose, easy to use
Recommend? YES
144 viewers found this helpful.
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Long Gone
Arkansas
Jul 25, 2010
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EXCELLENT UNIT FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Pros: fast redraws, sensitivity, display, menus,
Cons: battery life good, but not great
I purchased the predecessor, the 60CS, and liked it so well that I decided to upgrade to the 60CSx for the improvements. Many of the same great features but MUCH faster screen redraws. The redraws with TOPO 2008 are almost instantaneous. The sensitivity of the receiver is also improved with this model. I get locks sooner and in more adverse conditions than previously. I can store my entire state's topo maps on the 60CSx. The menus are intuitive and don't take long to learn. The color display is very bright and clear. With color, it is much easier to differentiate, say, a stream from a road or a topo line on the map. I use my unit most while navigating the backcountry on my atv. The unit takes a pounding on the handlebar mounted RAM mount. I even rolled the atv once. Just scuffed the rubberized body a little. Still works great. Owned my 60CSx 3 yrs. I highly recommend this unit!
Recommend? YES
156 viewers found this helpful.
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claude
sturgeon falls
Jun 15, 2010
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BEST OUTDOOR GPS
Pros: clear mapps
Cons: none
very user friendly
Recommend? YES
147 viewers found this helpful.
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Richard
Richmond Hill, ON
Jun 7, 2010
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DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
Pros: signal, ruggedness, dependability, functionaliy
Cons: none
I am outdoor enthusiast and wanted to purchase a unit that I could take anywhere when I Quad, sled, hike, fish, hunt, and now even geocache! that could receive lots of abuse. After lots of research I decided on the GPSMAP 60CSX, the thing has been around a while and like the screen size and external antenna. This thing is amazing it gets signal under the thickest canopy's and cloud cover, and to boot has been accurate within 7-9ft consistently. After an afternoon of fiddling around I had the thing figured out enough and am still learning the more advanced functions. The electronic compass is VERY handy. The external memory card is very handy but am a little upset as it was advertised coming with 512mb card when in fact it came with a 1gb card and I didn't need to spend the extra money on a larger memory card. This GPS is tried, tested and true and I highly recommend it.
GPS city is fantastic they had the lowest price by far and were excellent to deal with, I would do business with them anytime.
Recommend? YES
161 viewers found this helpful.
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Solstice0000
Singapore
May 26, 2010
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SUPER TOUGH & RUGGED
Pros: small size, very portable, waterproof
Cons: a pain to enter text, smallish screen
Flew off my motorcycle at about 90+km/h (I didn't mount it properly on the handlebar mount). Aside from a little abrasion on the antennae and bottom of the unit, it still functions perfectly! What more can I say!
Recommend? YES
166 viewers found this helpful.
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Vilonik
Ontario
May 13, 2010
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VERY GOOD UNIT
This is pretty good GPSr and I would recommend it. However I see couple of cons: 1. Kills battery fast when backlight is used. 2. Basemap supplied with the device is very, very simple map so it is necessary to purchase additional map which cost around $100. Pros: 1. Simple 2. Comfortable 3. Easy to use
Recommend? YES
161 viewers found this helpful.
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pinstripedcacher2
Saugerties, NY
Apr 12, 2010
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VERY NICE GPS
This was my first GPS that i've ever bought. I bought it for geocaching, and have had great success with it. Very easy to use
Recommend? YES
166 viewers found this helpful.
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AskMadRat
CANADA
Mar 29, 2010
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WORKS LIKE A CHARM
I'm an avid geocacher, and the Map60csx is simply the perfect unit for me. A quick start up, accurate locating under a dense canopy with ne high sensitivity reciever, and as I'm upgrading from the Vistshcx, so annoying toggle button. The flat thumb pad and multiple buttons are far easier to use that the annoying multipurpose toggle. The biggers creen is nice with the topomaps.
Recommend? YES
163 viewers found this helpful.
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Adrian
Dubai
Mar 9, 2010
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TOUGH GPS
Pros: tough, versatile
Cons: bit complicated to use
I use this on my motorbike, in my car and paragliding. Good all round outdoors GPS.
Recommend? YES
173 viewers found this helpful.
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SJ
AB
Feb 26, 2010
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SUITABLE FOR FIELD USE
Easy to use and durable. I do recommend this GPS for use on construction sites.
Recommend? YES
167 viewers found this helpful.
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Cabin Forestry
Vernon, B.C.
Feb 8, 2010
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EXCELLENT GPS UNIT FOR FORESTRY APPLICATIONS
My company has used Garmin GPS Units for the past 10 years, and this is the best model for satellite reception and functions.
Recommend? YES
194 viewers found this helpful.
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Bruno
Ste-Julie, Quebec
Jan 4, 2010
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BEST GPS FOR GEOCATCHING
This product is great, we use it for Geocatching... No problem, it work like a charme.
Recommend? YES
197 viewers found this helpful.
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Da Frenchie
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Dec 25, 2009
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BEST MILITARY WORTHY GPS OUT THERE
Pros: tough, waterproof
Cons: should also be available in a bright color
Bought this puppy not long ago and I've put it to the test and so far out in the field at CFB Shilo, MB and it has never cease to impress me. It has so many features to keep you busy for while (specially at night). LOL
The only thing that I would change or would like to try on this unit is having the buttons above the screen instead and, having the lanyard attachment point at the very bottom of the unit (and not to the top right of the screen).
Other than that, I'd recommend this one to anyone out there looking for the best there is and military worthy!
Recommend? YES
206 viewers found this helpful.
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Steve
Brantford, ON
Dec 17, 2009
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FIRST RATE!
Pros: weatherproof, tough, good resolution, fast
Cons: small buttons, narrow view
I use it in my car, sailing, and on my motorcycle. With my biggest memory card I rode across Canada without problems. One thing I learned early on, use a 12 volt cable as the batteries drop voltage quickly on cold mornings. I leave mine on "track is up" so that the narrow screen displays the road ahead. On a 300 metre scale it shows roads and secondary roads in plenty of time to decide to turn. Off track navigation quickly re-calculates the route. If I had a complaint I'd wish the buttons were bigger but I can live with that for the excellent price and value for the money. Bulletproof in all weather and easy to unclip from my RAM mount and drop into a pocket. I can't find a reason to spend another $500 to $800 for something else.
Recommend? YES
190 viewers found this helpful.
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Mike
Winnipeg, Mb
Nov 23, 2009
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GREAT 1ST GPSR
Pros: easy to use/learn, solid feel, larger color screen
Cons: basemap is outdated, usb cord connection awkward
This is our first GPSr unit. We bought it mainly for offroading in our jeep but have since started using it for geocaching as well. Have to say that I am thrilled with its performance and ease of use. Couple of issues that don't effect me, but might others. The base map is terrible and hasn't been upgraded in over 5 years. There are streets and sctions that really should be on the unit. The USB cord that comes with it should have a 90 degree connection at the GPSr end so it can lay flatter on the table.
Recommend? YES
195 viewers found this helpful.
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Al
Hudson, NH
Nov 10, 2009
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USER FRIENDLY GPS
I got this GPS to replace my old one. I am very happy with it because I find it user friendly, easy to operate. There are a lot of new features which I have found and enjoy using it. The user manuel has been a lot of help to me.
Recommend? YES
207 viewers found this helpful.
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Rob
New Brunswick
Nov 5, 2009
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BEST OUTDOOR GPS
Great GPS for hunting and Geocaching!
Recommend? YES
209 viewers found this helpful.
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Jacob
Lethbridge
Oct 19, 2009
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GREAT OUTDOOR FUN
Pros: fast satelite retrival
Cons: compass may need to ne calibrated during a trip.
This is a great unit, it is way more features on this GPS then I am going to use but worth the money
Recommend? YES
205 viewers found this helpful.
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Talljr1
Minden NV
Oct 7, 2009
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BEST ALL AROUND UNIT OUT THERE
Great for general use and Geocaching
Recommend? YES
223 viewers found this helpful.
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Mark
Grande Prairie, AB
Sep 28, 2009
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I LOVE IT.
I absolutely love this GPS. Do yourself a favor though and get the type of maps that best suit your needs. Very easy to use, very accurate, compact and good battery life. Very well designed. If you are looking for a portable GPS for hunting fishing, adventure or work in the bush then this is a unit I would recommend.
Recommend? YES
211 viewers found this helpful.
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Yves
Québec, Qc
Sep 7, 2009
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ECELLENT GPS
Je l'utilise en kayak, très sensible, il fonctionne même dans le fond du kayak, et résiste à l'eau.
Recommend? YES
245 viewers found this helpful.
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BugBoy
WA
Sep 4, 2009
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GO TO GPS
This GPS unit is the standard unit for work and play (both take place in the forsts of the Pacific NW). Grabs and holds onto a signal. good battery life.
Recommend? YES
229 viewers found this helpful.
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orignal
Ottawa, ON
Aug 25, 2009
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THIS THING EVEN WORKS UNDERGROUND!
Pros: loaded with features. readable in bright sun.
Well at least in my basement. My office is in the corner of the basement, and I can get 4-5 sats, although they are weak. Stated precision is 15-20 metres. I only lose signal when I put it on the basement floor.
Also tried it in the Central American jungle and I never lost reception once.
I really like how readable the screen is in bright sunlight. It's like paper. The user interface is very intuitive and highly configurable. The metric units are also very well presented, and there is no feel of American units in the background. (This is often an annoyance in other types of device/software)
I use it with the french interface, and for the most part, the translation is very well done. There are a few places where they missed a word, but it's not enough to be annoying. (i.e. Ouest "on" rue Jacques-Cartier).
Recommend? YES
228 viewers found this helpful.
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dcarollo
Tianjin, China
Jul 29, 2009
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GPS IN CHINA
Pros: excellent reliability, accurate, dependable,
Cons: china city nav maps off by a few degrees
I had a GPSmap 60CSx for a number of years. I used it in Indonesia, using a geologist's custome made map of Sumatra. I also used in New Zealand with some maps I downloaded from the Internet. It worked like a charm. Though it was not reroutable. I then used it in China using Garmin's Plug & Play City Navigator Map which is in the form of a microSD/SD card. It works well however there is twist. I heard that China distorts the signal so that you are off by a few degrees. It takes some getting use to but nonetheless it is reliable and useful in navigating the larger cities in China. It is also reroutable but I don't use this function much as it is more of a nuisance then practical. With my GPS I travel like a local with confidence. I know where I am and where I am going. It also helps deter taxi drivers who think they can take you for a ride. Thumbs up as world wide
Recommend? YES
249 viewers found this helpful.
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c15898
Port Moody, B.C.
Jul 28, 2009
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A GOOD DEVICE WITH SOME DISAPPOINTMENT
The first test for my new GPSMAP 60CSx device was for my trip to China.
The reason I chose this model was because several of my friends werer using it in the field, and all them gave it a high marks for geologists. But my experience in the first few days was not that joyful --- the device does not have the preloaded base map for China. I sent emails to GARMIN, and the answer was that for the devices purchased in North America, they would not have the preloaded map for China, unless I buy one in China. What a disappointment!
Then I thought maybe I could pay a fee for an upgrade (to have the base map for China), and the answer was a 'no', from both GARMIN and its dealer in China.
I have no doubt that this is an excellent GPS, but it was pity that people can't use it globally, as it is called Global Positioning System.
I had then turned to a person who can help me in upgrading me with a loaded map of China, and, more surprisingly, he could add Chinese language on the language menu to my device! The guy charged me with a reasonable fee for the service.
I hope the manuafacturer could make their products a truly global device.
Recommend? YES
248 viewers found this helpful.
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Barry
Kamloops B.C.
Jul 22, 2009
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VERY GOOD OUTDOOR GPS
Pros: don't know yet
Cons: poor instuctions on how to download data
recommended by a friend and love it!
Recommend? YES
274 viewers found this helpful.
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SDs
South Central Alaska
Jul 22, 2009
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STILL AN EXCELLENT GPS
Pros: excellent all around gps unit
Cons: slow loading large map sets to memory
While this design has been around for mre than a few years (I pre-ordered my GPSMap 60Cs) it is still a great gps unit. The receivers have obviously improved over time, as there is a marked difference in performance between the 60Csx and the 60Cs. The software has also changed, with some features being left out, notably the alarm clock. The graphics are also more cartoony (mac-esque if you will) I preferred the old style "harder" graphics. Overall this GPS serves me well hiking, ATVing, boating, flying, and driving. It has weaknesses in each activity, such as screen size when driving, and battery life when hiking, but in spite of these minor shortcomings, it remains an extremely versatile do everything GPS for my needs. The largest improvement by far is the addition of a card slot for increased map memory. This allows me to have the entire navigator 2010, plus a couple of states worth of topo maps at my immediate disposal whenever I need them. Overall I am pleased with the upgrades in comparison to the 60Cs. While it is not perfect for any one activity, it is an excellent compromise for an all around GPS for multiple uses. I highly recommend installing power cords and mounting systems in any vehicle you may be going to use this GPS in, as the case does not lend itself to staying put on a seat or dashboard, and running on vehicle power will help conserve battery life. I further recommend using rechargable batteries as the provide a longer use, and can be easily recharged to use again.
Recommend? YES
265 viewers found this helpful.
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Maximnole
Bartlett, TN
Jul 2, 2009
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ATV USE
Cons: easy but takes some work to figure out everything
Takes some other insight beside the owners manuel to figure out how to upload/download track, routes maps etc.
Recommend? YES
261 viewers found this helpful.
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YOKOYAMASHINDO
Yokohama,JAPAN
Jun 26, 2009
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WALKING SSSISTANT GPS
Pros: reasonable price, belt holder
Cons: big antena, no case
I bought it as a mountaineering ski gear, but I found it useful as a town walking helper cause the function to indicate walking speeds push me as a pace maker.
Recommend? YES
272 viewers found this helpful.
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Manon L.
Ste-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada
Jun 19, 2009
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BEST GPS FOR GEOCACHING AND MORE!
It's the first GPS I bought and I really enjoy it! I do geocaching with it and also mountains hiking. It's a good instrument for off roads trails (by foot or bicycle) and "on road" travelling (by car). It's robust and waterproof. I recommend it very much! (Excuse my English, I'm a French Canadian!).
Recommend? YES
264 viewers found this helpful.
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Cartier007
St-Boniface, Quebec
Jun 18, 2009
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TOUGH GPS AND HIGH SENSITIVE
Pros: fast and sensitive satellite acquisition
Cons: text description for geocaching
I have bought this GPS for Geocaching and some trail. I already have on hand an Oregon 300 and need a second unit because my wife have fallen in love with Geocaching. I have decide to try this one on a friend recommendation. What I like, its a really fast unit for satellite acquisition and keep it under dense cover. On theses points, better than the Oregon. This GPS feel really tough. For geocaching, text description could be better. The Oregon for text description is the winner. Up to now, its a great buy.
Recommend? YES
262 viewers found this helpful.
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Howard
Houston, TX
Jun 11, 2009
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GARMIN GPS 60CSX
Pros: works under trees and in buildings
Cons: none so far
An outstanding product. Locks on satellites FAST! Works in buildings, under trees and on cloudy days. As a former Garmin eTrex Vista user, this unit is light-years ahead of the eTrex. Only complaint was that I had to update the firmware. Garmin technical support was OUTSTANDING on this unit. Buy it and don't look back - You'll never regret it.
Recommend? YES
246 viewers found this helpful.
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L.J.
Calgary , Alberta
Jun 8, 2009
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GREAT BACK COUNTRY GPS UNIT
Pros: great format easy to follow
Cons: button too small to turn on/off
easy to use for a first timer
Recommend? YES
278 viewers found this helpful.
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Chris
Evansville, IN
May 25, 2009
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GPSMAP 60CSX GPS
Pros: compact size, lightweight, generally user friendly
Cons: always recalcs route screen could be brighter
Generally very good experience with this unit, but also being an owner of a StreetPilot, I am disappointing this unit recalculates the route every time it is loaded for navigation. Not a big issue for most perhaps, but I hate created my "perfect" route on the PC, only to have the GPS change the routing when it recalculates. The screen could be a bit brighter sometimes difficult to see when wearing sunglasses.
Recommend? YES
272 viewers found this helpful.
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John
Wisconsin
May 4, 2009
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GREAT GPS FOR THE OUTDOORSMEN
Pros: lots of features for the money
Cons: i wish the screen was a little larger
Provides lots of features. Very good for anyone getting into geocaching.
Recommend? YES
284 viewers found this helpful.
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Gord
Newfoundland
Apr 23, 2009
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GPS 60CSX
Pros: fast and reliable
Cons: none
This is a great GPS. Lots of features, great screen and fast start up. Great signal reception even in buildings and in valleys. I use mine for hiking, snowmobiling and in the city. It works great in all applications
Recommend? YES
281 viewers found this helpful.
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Bearcat
Corner Brook, NL
Apr 2, 2009
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THE BEST FOR A REASON..........
Pros: very fast receiving satellites,easy read screen.
Cons: none so far.
I have owned a Garmin GPS 2 PLUS, a Garmin V deluxe,and now own a Nuvi 660 and a 60CSx, and this is the best of the lot, its a take anywhere unit that never fails, at least not so far,(using it for 3 years). Its great for geocaching, with its built-in softwear, and you can use it for navigating in the city, using city navigator, but this unit really shines in the country. I have used it in remote Labrador on fishing trips, saved all the tracks, all the waypoints and simply recall it when i go back each year, very comforting.I also use this a lot on my snowmobiling trips, by plugging it in to the 12 volt system it never fails, and even on new trails where the snow makes evrything look alike, i always feel assured i will find my way out.
Recommend? YES
294 viewers found this helpful.
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Karsten
Regina Saskatchewan
Mar 17, 2009
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GREAT OUTDOOR GPS
Cons: screen size to small, battery life limited
Lots of settings and readouts, compass feature based on magnetic, elevation and barometric pressure. on trackback withing up to 3 ft of old trac. Waas capable. Great signal reception even in buildings the unit still picks up, or maybe it is software driven, but the track is true. Great Outdoor GPS
Recommend? YES
288 viewers found this helpful.
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John Gookin
Lander, WY
Mar 17, 2009
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GREAT VALUE MAP GPS
Pros: simple user interface, high quality
Cons: no displays on handheld map gps are big enough yet
After testing a bunch of units, we bought a bunch of these for our local Search & Rescue unit. Menus are simple and intuitive. Color maps are very good on their own, but our GIS dude replaced them with custom maps of our county with all sorts of local information. It also interfaces with Mac & Windows.
Recommend? YES
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JamesJM
California
Mar 12, 2009
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RECEPTION IS AMAZING...
Pros: reception - ease of use...
Cons: mac software still woefully behind windows version
I upgraded from an Etrex Vista and the difference in signal acquisition was truly remarkable. With the 60csx I can get a signal when under trees, in a vehicle, inside my home. My Etrex Vista, also a nice GPSr, would rarely acquire a signal in those same conditions.
Recommend? YES
265 viewers found this helpful.
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sys4me
Grand Forks BC
Mar 2, 2009
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GREAT GEOCACHE GPS
Pros: great screen, good button layout
Cons: a little hard to find some menu items
My 5th GPS and my favorite. Fast startup and accurate. I like all the configuration options, but sometimes have trouble finding settings I know are there. The electronic compass seems to work quite well. I am not at all impressed with the barometer feature. It is quite geocache friendly, but would be handy if it could hold a few more characters in descriptions
Recommend? YES
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Tom S
Brisbane, QLD
Mar 2, 2009
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FANTASTIC BUT UNRELIABLE GPS
Pros: logging tracks to memory card, streetmapping
Cons: some units unreliable
Great features, especially being able to log tracks to the memory card and not have to download or save the active logs each day. Great cross-over unit for field use with no maps (I worked in Mongolia) and as a compromise car sat-nav system with DVD or SD mapping (home in Brisbane). BUT... Every so often some of the GPS60CSx units will lose or corrupt their operating software after a turn-on (go to setup then system then press menu and software version, the GPS has two softwares listed and the bottom one reads version 0.00 if you have this problem). Garmin doesn't offer a solution. The work-around will need the software reinstalling via a PC update. Totally useless if you are not within striking distance of a PC and the latest updater.
Recommend? NO
262 viewers found this helpful.
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kwisn
The Great Norwet
Jan 26, 2009
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NOOB GOES ELECTRONIC
I finally bought a GPS for my dual sport motorcycle. The overwhelming consensus from the electronic geeks on the forum I frequent recommended this unit. It's done everything I expected and isn't too difficult to figure out. I'm looking forward to being able to swap tracks with other riders.
Recommend? YES
304 viewers found this helpful.
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Mark
Kamloops, BC, Canada
Jan 22, 2009
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BEST UNIT ON THE MARKET
Pros: everything
There is no better unit on the market, easy to use, very accurate, and very rugged. Excellent for on or off roading.
Recommend? YES
312 viewers found this helpful.
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Mike
Grande Prairie, AB
Jan 13, 2009
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GREAT FOR THE OUTDOORS
Pros: lightweight and rugged
This is one handy GPSr for the outdoors. Rugged, dependable, even in colder weather. I've used it for hunting and fishing, and occasional backwoods hiking!
Recommend? YES
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Paul Kubica
Dec 8, 2008
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PAUL'S
This is a great unit. I moved up from a GPS V and the additional features along with the N.America NT 2009 data card make this unit tops. Great for snowmobiling especially the Electronic compass for pinpointing your exact location and the nearest towns for gas, food and lodging (using the NAmer data card). I also have a StreetPilot 2720 great in the car, truck and motorcycle but of no use while hiking, and snowmobiling. The GPS60 CSX unit is well made, great at picking up satellites, easy to put in your pocket and long battery life from only two AA's. We use this unit to plan fishing trips around the best times for fishing and camping when the moon is full.
Recommend? YES
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Don
Nov 17, 2008
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REVIEW
This GPS handheld is great! I used it during a recent hunting trip. I was unfamiliar with the woods I was hunting in but this handheld still made it easy to find the same tree stand no matter which direction I approached it from. It was also fun to use on the plane (above 10,000 ft). It's fun to look out the window at cities and now with gps there is no guessing as to what city or what state you are above. I also depended on this gps to get me through a major city with turn by turn directions. It saved me alot of time. I like the advisory feature that pops up before the next turn, it seems to adjust if you are going faster giving you more time to change lanes and prepare for the turn or exit. I reccomend this unit if you need a handheld for the trail and also want a navigator. There are better easier to use city navigation units but this one works just fine for me, I don't need something talking to me.
Recommend? YES
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Simon
Aug 10, 2008
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GOOD MULTIPURPOSE UNIT FOR MILITARY USE
There are six aircrew and sailors in HMCS CALGARY as part of CTF 150 supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in the Arabian Sea presently using the GPSMAP 60CSx. As far as I know the only GPS units on board, aside from the military supplied units, are the Garmin units. Surprisingly, everyone bought the same model independently (says wonders about the reputation of this unit). I bought mine from gpscity.ca and was very happy with the service and delivery time to Victoria, BC. The unit itself is robust, dependable, and up to the rigors of military use soakings, accidental drops, etc. Most of us use it as a portable backup on both the water and in the helicopter. The reception and accuracy is frankly amazing. The mapping software for the area is accurate and reliable and really helps with our situational awareness with merely a glance - something that is very useful when in the air or conducting a complex at sea evolution. Battery life is very good - occasionally getting 20 hours off one set on Duracell NiMH. When ashore it is very useful as well - How can you get lost in a new port when you have routing software that takes you right to the destination - or at the very least enables you to tell the cabbie which way to go. Overall this unit is highly recommended and there are at least six of us who can attest to this.
Recommend? YES
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Dave Purnell
Jul 15, 2008
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Seems Stephen was reviewing the map, not the unit itself.
Recommend? YES
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4 Wheel Taco Cacher from AZ
Jul 11, 2008
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Wow this new Garmin 60CSX is great. We took it to Washington and Oregon and even in the Forest canopy it worked great. We could not believe how easy it was to pick up the satellites. Our old Garmin worked good, but nothing like this new one. Even in our home we are able to pick up satellites. We use our GPS mainly for geo-caching. This new GPS is right on to all the caches we have found. We are very happy with this model.
Recommend? YES
333 viewers found this helpful.
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Stephen W Kendall
May 5, 2008
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GARMIN TOPO MAP MICROSD CARD SE 2008
I received my Garmin GPS 60 CSx on May 2, along with the Topo US 2008 Southeast card. I called Garmin for a little help installing and they wer prompt and efficient. However, the 2008 SE Map is Obsolete. I know the datail on it is over 20 years old but I believe it to be over 25 years old. Example is that I live on a lake in Alpharetta Ga The Lake has been here since at least 1983. However, the 2008 SE Map only shows a stream going through it. This is now frog pong now, this lake is over 200 acres of water and has five miles of shore line. Another example is roadways on it. The mop shows Hwy 19 going from Alpharetta to Dalonega. Well, HWY 19 was replaced by Georgia 400 some 20 years ago as well. Many other descrepencies exist on this product, I only used these two as examples because they are such huge geographical characters that were developed in the early 80's that they are easy to use. A TOPO Map using such outdated information is absolutely worthless to me and scary to use.
Recommend? YES
385 viewers found this helpful.
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Mingan Patch
Feb 24, 2008
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For geocaching It's the best one.Absolutely amazing
Recommend? YES
340 viewers found this helpful.
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Tim K.
Jan 2, 2008
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VERY GOOD GPSR
When used as a typical hand-held, this GPSr is absolutely amazing. It is not so good when used in a vehicle as it is very hard to see the screen during the daylight hours. In the evening however, it is excellent in a vehicle. You'll have to have this puppy connected with the cigarette lighter adapter to save on the batteries. Which brings be to my next point, boy does this ever go through batteries fast! (Use lithium batteries that have been used for a short period of time in order to drop the voltage down.) I also have installed a 2Gb memory card in mine as these days they are so cheap, why wouldn't you? This is a very sensitive model and it has no problems picking up satellites while inside my house. (Though I don't really need a GPSr to navigate between the rooms in my house.) So far there are no real complaints other than it has no direct Commodore VIC-20 support. :) Overall, you will be very happy with this model.
Recommend? YES
333 viewers found this helpful.
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peter
Nov 6, 2007
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GPS 60CSX
i have the 60csx a excellent product. The electronics compass is the best thing. Good job garmin.
Recommend? YES
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Jim
Oct 27, 2007
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GOOD SO FAR
So far my only disappointment is no direct Mac support. I've had to load windowsxp using bootcamp on my Mac to use waypoint manager. Using windows kinda makes me feel dirty but gotta do what I gotta do.
Recommend? YES
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Chad
Oct 10, 2007
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LOUISIANA DEEP WOODS TEST
Maybe I expect too much out of this GPS but after reading all of the reviews- I guess I had no choice. Overall the GPS works better than most. I live in Louisiana and hunt in the deep, dark woods down here and I knew this would be the ultimate test. I was impressed with the ability to keep signal lock regardless of the tree obstructions. Its easy to use and the Topo Map I purchased separately was ok but not great. The one disappointment I had been with its accuracy. In the thick Louisiana canopy, 20-30 feet might as well be 20 miles. I found that returning to my waypoints- I was off by 50 to sometimes 70 feet which is not good. It keeps a signal/Sat lock in the thick canopy at all times BUT it does affect the accuracy. Also- while moving fast to a waypoint in the same environment, I in affect got to the way point before the GPS could "Catch-up". When I got to my ATV is was showing 75 feet from waypoints and as I stood at my ATV it eventually counted down to 15-20 feet. That wasn’t good. It’s like it’s constantly doing calculations to offset the lack of sat signal to give you the impression that you do have a sat lock. In the open field, light woods and open water it’s superior but, if your a deep woods hunter who needs 10-15ft accuracy- it is not too much better than less priced models.chadb19_2000@yahoo.com
Recommend? YES
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cache_r_joe
NB
Jan 9, 2007
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I got my 60CSx for Christmas (06). This being my 4th GPS I find it to be excellent and the best one yet. I find that the acquire times are very quick and the accuracy exceeds the eTrex models I had before. The ability to store extra maps (with a 1gig card) is a big bonus as is the ability to add custom POIs to the unit. This is definitely the Cadillac of GPSs.
Joe
Recommend? YES
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nik
CA
Jan 7, 2007
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---- language menu include only English French Spanish and Portuguese!!!!! I have also a 60CS and it has more than 10 languages. I think Garmin is de-evolving his units.
Recommend? YES
350 viewers found this helpful.
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ZZZ
ON
Jan 6, 2007
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For the person wondering about the size of card the unit takes, I have a 60Cx and I have installed a 2 Gig Micro SD card and it works. I have all of the MetroGuide Canada v4 and MetroGuide Europe V8 installed with a couple of hundred Megs to spare. You have to ensure your computer recognizes the Micro SD card as removable disk drive and download it to the drive. If you attempt to download it to the unit it will comeback with an error message “too many files”. It takes almost two hour to download it through the device, it must be USB 1.1, I have a fast card reader and I will try to see if it will download to the card reader, theoretically it should since it is still a removable drive.
Recommend? YES
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Jerry Brendle
NC
Prior to 2008
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Just got a 60CSx and was a bit dissapointed by several things:
1. The overall display appearance seems “dumbed-down” a bit somehow from my previous 60CS. The menu icons look like the cartoonish ones used in the color eTrex units.
2. The alarm clock function as in the 60CS is totally omitted! I found this feature quite handy in the 60CS. Maybe going to be added by an update?
3. I was dissapointed that it wouldn’t locate indoors (at least where I was) as I thought it was supposed to be able to do.
4. There is no menu icon relating to, or dealing with, any aspect of the mini-SD card one might be using in the unit. This would be a handy feature at least to know what size TF card you had in the unit as well as the amount of memory in use (and still available).
Recommend? YES
357 viewers found this helpful.
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Jerry
NC
Prior to 2008
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Just got a 60CSx and was a bit dissapointed by several things: 1. The overall display appearance seems “dumbed-down” a bit somehow from my previous 60CS. The menu icons look like the cartoonish ones used in the color eTrex units. 2. The alarm clock function found in the 60CS is totally omitted! I found this feature quite handy in the 60CS. Maybe going to be added by an update? 3. I was dissapointed that it wouldn’t locate indoors (at least where I was) as I thought it was supposed to be able to do. After getting it located outdoors though, it was able to hold signal indoors quite well. 4. There is no menu icon relating to, or dealing with, any aspect of the mini-SD card one might be using in the unit. This would be a handy feature at least to know what size TF card you had in the unit as well as the amount of memory in use (and still available).
Recommend? YES
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Brian
OH
Prior to 2008
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Lots of people are expecting this GPS to be the perfect GPS. I really like it so far and I don't have any complaints. Most of the complaints you'll see are people comparing the features of this GPS to the 60CS. The features most people are complaining about are really minor.
Icons: Ok the new icons are more cartoon like. None of them are hard to tell what the function is which is the point of an icon. It's an artistic style choice some people will like it and some will not.
No alarm: I have about 10 devices with an alarm clock on them I don't see where not including this feature is such a big deal.
No barometric trends while off: Garmin has stated this is a limitation of the new hardware. Useful if you're in the back country and can't get a weather radio broadcast. Otherwise a mostly unused feature.
Expectation of indoor reception: I can personally get reception in my house. This is not going to hold true for everyone. It's still a GPS and needs a somewhat unobstructed view of the sky. The new receiver is a HUGE improvement over the old one though and gets a lock much faster and holds it better in terrain that is tough for a GPS to work in.
Over-Expectation of accuracy: People keep forgetting that this is still a consumer GPS and is limited as to the accuracy it can get. Just because the GPS says it's got 3' accuracy doesn't mean it's correct. The 60CS and the 60CSx calculate their accuracy differently.Since the 60CS claims it is more accurate people fully trust the number the GPS is reporting and claim the 60CSx is less accurate. This isn't the case however in real world tests in clear skys both units have similar accuracy. However in challenging reception situations the 60CSx get better signal and is then "more accurate".
GPS "Walking": The 60CSx tends to walk around when stopped for a while causing the stopped time and distance traveled to be inaccurate. Garmin is aware of the problem and has stated it will be fixed with a firmware release.
Mini SD Card issues: This is the first offering by Garmin with a removable memory card. There are a few limitations however compared to other brands. First the cards are ONLY used to store maps. No waypoints, tracks, routes, etc. are stored on the cards. It would be nice to have these features but it doesn't seem that this is something that will (or can??) be changed with a firmware update. People also complain that there is no way to view information about the memory card (Space left, file listing, etc.) since there is no way to add data without having the GPS hooked into MapSource this is a non-issue. You can't write to it so why does it matter how much space is left? Oh and if you haven't seen a Mini SD card in person, wow they are really tiny about the size of a fingernail. People without good dexterity might have issues changing the card.
This is a really great GPS. If you have a 60CS already you need to carefully weigh your decision to upgrade since this unit will really only add increased reception(not accuracy) and the removable memory card. If you're upgrading from something other than a 60CS you'll love it, I sure do.
Recommend? YES
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Tony
NY
Prior to 2008
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First off, I'm no newbie to using a GPS, this is my third. In all fairness they were all Garmins, a 45 and a Vista. My main use is in woods and fields while metal detecting. I use them mostly to mark where things were found, and also for navigating deep woods. The place I took it to test is the worst I've ever been in. I was in a valley, with a double canopy. That is, one about 80' and the other about 15'. On a sunny day it's so dark in some spots that I wear a "headlight" just to see what I'm digging. The Vista works "OK" in some areas there, but most spots I'd only get one bar drifting in and out, rendering it useless....even after moving around for a better view of the sky. In the spot I used for the 60CSx, the Vista wouldn't even get one satellite.
I turned on the 60CSx and in about a minute it had about 3/4 power locks on 5 satellites. About a minute later it had 6! You have to see what this place is like to truly understand how shocked I was. The best stated accuracy it would get there was 25'. I marked the spot and turned the GPS off. Walked about 100 yards away, turned it back on, and navigated my way back to within about 10' of the spot. I tried it again a few times with similar results.
I tried the same test with both the Vista and 60CSx, in a spot where the Vista would get reception. The Vista stated 13' and the 60CSx stated 21' accuracy. The result was that both got within 10'- 12' of the marked spot (a shovel in the ground). For some reason the 60CSx always stated much worse accuracy than the unit was capable of. I can't understand why, but honestly don't care now because I got used to it. The Vista was no more accurate than the 60CSx.
The only real gripes I have are that the barometer is reading way off many times, even after calibrating it. The other thing is when I hit "Go To", it automatically goes to the Map page, not the Navigate page (Compass/Pointer). This might be me, but I can't find how to change the default. If it weren't for these, I would deffinitely rate it at 5 stars.
For me, the reception of this thing more than makes up for the cons, but they still bother me. I have to look further into why the barometer isn't working right, as the Vista worked fine (and went straight to the Nav page from "Go To". I'm very pleased with it for what I need, and can actually stand over the spot I dug something and get a great signal. I'm still in awe.
Recommend? YES
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Bill
AZ
Prior to 2008
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My experience is with the Etrex Vista. In shopping a replacement I found some problems with the 60CSx. Why doesnt Garmin produce the reciever specs to show just how much better this one is? They claim it is better, but wheres the specs? The SD card (micro not mini) supplied is 64Mb, but there are 256Mb available. What is the max the unit can use? What if I install a 512 or 1Gb card?
Thus far, Garmin is lacking on the details,and long on marketing.
Recommend? YES
313 viewers found this helpful.
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Trevor
ON
Prior to 2008
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Great GPS. I really like the user interface and I get great reception even in heavy foliage. The backlit display is very bright and battery life is quite good. My only negative about this device was it came with very basic MapSource software so you will still need to buy a MapSource product for $100+ if you wish to do city navigation.
Recommend? YES
357 viewers found this helpful.
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Joe
CA
Prior to 2008
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I just got the GPS 60 Csx and as always Garmin GPS is alway good, I use the 60 CSX for mountain biking today and was realy surprise that the screen got bride under the sun even if the sun shine on it the details on the screen is got even beter. Keep it up Garmin.
Recommend? YES
352 viewers found this helpful.
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Jay
WA
Prior to 2008
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Just got this GPS and have no problems getting a fix indoors. BTW, the 3rd page (http://www.gpscity.com/f/60csx3.htm) of the video doesn't work.
Recommend? YES
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