Garmin Legend H Handheld GPS Navigator

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The Legend H will include a high sensitivity receiver and will also support USB interface enabling high speed map downloads. It also features 24 MB of internal memory which will enable free space for downloading new map data. Software will include Geocaching capabilities with a14 hour batter life.

Product Details
  • High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver in a rugged waterproof case for peak performance in any environment
  • Built-in basemap shows lakes, rivers, cities, roads coastlines, marine navigation aids and landmarks
  • USB interface for faster map downloads; 24 MB of internal memory offers plenty of room for plenty of room for maps, waypoints, routes and saved tracks
  • High-contrast, backlit 2.4-inch LCD display; four-way cursor for smooth, one hand operation
  • Limited one-year warranty

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great unit but lasts only 2-4 seasons
 
Review Date: September 28, 2009
Reviewer: R., Patrick Akers, Sacramento, CA USA
This review applies to many of the Etrex's, not just the Legend. I do field work in the management of natural resources, and we've used a lot of GPS's. The Etrex's are very popular because they are small, easy to use, and cheap enough that people aren't afraid to carry them (vs a $4000 Trimble unit). The Legend in particular gives good bang for the buck because it's the least expensive model that displays very useful maps.

The only problem with the Etrex's (and many other GPS's) is that their lifespan is not all that long. We've had a number of units that go two to four field seasons and then start to break down. The most common failures are in the joystick and with the screen or start-up of the unit. The joystick often starts to lose the ability to move in one or more directions. You need the joystick to move through all the menus, so the problem effectively ruins your control of the unit. The other common problem is that the unit will refuse to start up, or it will start but the screen will have odd vertical lines and lose part of the display. Both problems generally get progressively worse until the unit is useless.

I don't know how much this applies to the newer color models, which seem a bit sleeker in their construction. But they cost a good deal more.

We use GPS's commonly but not constantly. A unit might get used once a week, but might then run all day. Field season generally lasts 6-8 months.
Does not support same software as Etrex Legend
 
Review Date: August 19, 2009
Reviewer: M. Arthur,
First, I am (was?) a huge Etrex Legend fan. The unit was small, cheap, and versatile.
I bought a Legend H as a replacement: same unit with USB connection and high sensitivity antenna, right?

Well, yes, except that they changed the Garmin protocol and stopped supporting NMEA.
That means you can't use your old Garmin software, nor all the 3rd party software out there (that worked with the Legend). It seems that Garmin wants to force you to buy their expensive maps.

...However, to make it worse, only a few of their new expensive North America map products work with the Legend H.

This sucks. Beware the Legend H if you plan on connecting your GPS to a computer for enhanced map data....
Good Basic Unit
 
Review Date: October 19, 2009
Reviewer: P. Smith, Boxborough, MA USA
If you are looking for a top notch unit for a lot of serious use in the woods, then look elsewhere.

This is my fourth Garmin in 14 years. When my GPSMap76CS died I had a choice; give Garmin $110 for a refurb GPSMap or buy this new. I chose this unit. I'm a casual hiker & geocacher that didn't need a color display, compass or altimeter. They are good to have, but not necesary. I just need a unit that points me to the next cache or can get me out of the woods when the sun starts to sink a little low

So what's great about this unit? Value. What you get for the money is impressive. The receiver is very good. Even in heavy trees I can lock up 6+ satellites. It holds a lock even when it is hanging from my neck. No wrist strap, it comes with a comfortably long neck lanyard. It has lots of features, many of which I'll never use. It's unlikely you'll need more waypoints & routes than this unit has. Navigating through the screens takes a little getting used to, but is straightforward.

What's not so great? The display is good only in decent light. It's still visible, but in less than optimal conditions you'll need the backlight. Also, the buttons on the Legend H can be little hard to use quickly as they are covered with thick rubber. It's good protection, but it can slow you down when trying to do things quickly

For entering and finding a geocache, this unit is great. For marking a trailhead and landmarks to orient yourself while hiking, this unit great. But if you do these things a lot, you'll be better served by spending some more money and getting a unit with a better display.
Quick aquisition, Great Price, Easy Use
 
Review Date: March 30, 2009
Reviewer: Jamsteph, Kingston, Jamaica
I just got the Garmin Legend H Handheld GPS Navigator because I didn't want to break the bank (I'm a student) and I want good features. It still is fairly new to me (less than a month at the time of this review). I didn't know beforehand there were games on this model, so that was a surprise.

Likes: The screen showed good in sunlight. I didn't really need to use the backlight, and therefore probably extending battery life. Fits nicely into my hand compared to an older GPS (different brand)I usually borrow from school. The weight is perfect even with batteries in it, no problem wearing it around my neck. Picked up satellites inside car as well (not the main purpose my buying it). Rocker (joystick looking bit) responds well, hope it holds up as the older model of this was known otherwise.

Dislikes: Haven't found any yet. Haven't figured out the games on this, may be a wastes of space and battery. (May add here if I do find dislikes). Slight issues with garmin website in installing USB driver (not sure if it was internet issue, but it also happened while I was updating MapSource)

Haven't given it a five out of five because haven't used it for my research project as yet.
inexpensive, simple
 
Review Date: January 19, 2010
Reviewer: R. Brockman, Eastern Washington, USA
I recently purchased this to replace an eTrex Venture that started going fritzy after 7 years of hard use (multiple 10' drops has caused the screen to partially fail).

After a week of hard use, I'm very satisfied with it. The eTrex Legend H has a noticeably better antenna then my old unit and acquires satellites faster. I even used it on several occasions to pick up signal inside heavy concrete structures, although metal (car bodies) still affects it a lot (100'+ off on average). It works very well sitting of the front dash so it has a clear view straight up through the glass similar to the old unit, just not on the middle console or back seat. They have also updated the interface a little bit and its better then it use to be (compared to the old unit), but still not 100% intuitive. Spending 5 minutes with the quick start guide mostly fixes that problem though.

Case Design:
The usb only cable is an amazing change over the older eTrex serial plug versions. Even with a usb-to-serial adapter and drivers my mac won't see the old units whereas this new unit had no problems being seen with GPSBabel, Quantum GIS (open source), and the downloadable Garmin software on both Snow Leopard and Windows 7. The case design is exactly the same as the old eTrex models, so I'm assuming the IPX7 "waterproofing" still reacts the same. It easily survives pouring rain, but DO NOT dunk it in streams and rivers; it permanently dies when totally submerged.

Usage:
This unit is best used as a simple recreational unit. I use it for geotagging photos, geocaching, tracking running/cycling routes, times, and speeds, and the occasional gis project. It DOES NOT have any real built-in maps other then the US interstate system, so you have to bring your own paper version or have access to google maps or something similar. That can be a real challenge for the uninitiated. Optionally you can purchase downloadedable maps from Garmin, but they tend to be overpriced. This is NOT a car navigation unit. Sure, you can use it as such with a map and it's wonderful for hiking, but you're better off with a TomTom of Nuvi for car navigation.

I said I've used it for gis, but it's not really designed for it. It'll get you coordinates within 10 feet on a good day and clear terrain so it's perfect for simple things like creating trail maps and rough estimates of land area. This is definitely not a unit for serious architecture, construction, real estate, or surveying projects. You're better off using a high-end Trimble or Sokkia unit, or better yet, hiring someone for that type of accuracy.

I have no use for the games, so didn't even try them. The games are a new addition compared to the older eTrex models. It would be nice if Garmin included a non-gps compass like the new Legend HC has, but without the $40 higher price. Overall, it's just an upgraded version of the old eTrex series with a much better antenna. Its handy, easy to use, has a decent battery life, and is reasonably rugged. For it's price it's a great little unit.

Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Color High-Sensitivity Mapping Handheld GPS

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Neither deep foliage nor steep canyons will faze the rugged Garmin eTrex Vista HCx navigator. Equipped with a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, the unit locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover. The advantage is clear: whether you're traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the Vista HCx to help you find your way when you need it the most. The Vista HCx also includes a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even when you're standing still, along with a barometric altimeter that tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Adding maps to the Vista HCx is easier than ever thanks to the device's microSD card slot, which accepts cards preloaded with MapSource data for your land and sea excursions. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and the Vista HCx will provide turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Plus, the card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you needn't worry about it getting wet.

Besides appreciating its small size, users will also be happy with the Vista HCx's unique button layout, with five buttons located on either side of the unit. The benefits of this design are twofold: First, the Vista HCx is a breeze to operate with just one hand, and, second, with the buttons on both sides of the unit, the bulk of the front is dedicated to the 256-color, sunlight-readable TFT display. This makes it easy to distinguish map details regardless of the time of day.

The Vista HCx basemap, meanwhile, contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads, and coastlines--in short, a host of helpful details for your outdoor adventures. Other details include an IPX7 waterproof housing, 1,000 waypoints with names and graphic symbols, a built-in patch antenna, a USB interface, a hunt/fish calendar, sun and moon information, and a geocaching mode. The Vista HCx, which runs for up to 25 hours on a pair of AA batteries (not included), measures 2.2 by 4.2 by 1.2 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
eTrex Vista HCx, basemap, MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software, USB cable, wrist strap, quick start guide, user's manual.

Product Details
  • High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver provides peak performance in any environment
  • Lightweight, compact and waterproof
  • Features a 1.7-inch X 1.3-inch screen with 256-level color TFT
  • Built-in basemap with automatic routing capability
  • USB connection for high-speed map downloads

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Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS Receiver

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An essential for any outdoor excursion, the Garmin eTrex Venture HC helps you navigate through the toughest terrain.

The unit is equipped with a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, which locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear: whether you're traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the Venture HC to help you find your way when you need it the most. At the same time, the Venture HC's easy-to-use menu lets you create and view waypoints (up to 500), save and view 10 track logs, access setup features, and more. It even offers 24 MB of internal memory and a detailed basemap, so you can load waypoints and routes from the included MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software and add map detail from Garmin's entire line of optional MapSource mapping products.

Besides appreciating its small size, outdoorsmen will also be happy with the Venture HC's unique button layout, with five buttons located on either side of the unit. The benefits of this design are twofold: First, the Venture HC is a breeze to operate with just one hand, and, second, with the buttons on both sides of the unit, the bulk of the front is dedicated to the 256-color, sunlight-readable TFT display. This makes it easy to distinguish map details regardless of the time of day.

The Venture HC's basemap, meanwhile, contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads, and coastlines--in short, a host of helpful details for your outdoor adventures. Other details include an IPX7 waterproof housing, a built-in patch antenna, a USB interface, a hunt/fish calendar, sun and moon information, and a geocaching mode. The Venture HC, which runs for up to 14 hours on a pair of AA batteries (not included), measures 2.2 by 4.2 by 1.2 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
eTrex Venture HC, basemap, MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software, USB cable, wrist strap, quick start guide, user's manual.

Product Details
  • High-Sensitivity, WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver Provides Peak Performance In Any Environment
  • Built-In Basemap Includes Lakes, Rivers, Cities, Interstates, National & State Highways, Railroads & Coastlines
  • Features A 1.7-InchH X 1.3-InchW Screen With 256-Level Color Tft
  • Usb Compatible For High-Speed Map Downloads
  • 24 Mb Of Internal Memory Allows User To Load Waypoints & Routes From The Included Mapsource Trip & Waypoint Manager Software

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Garmin eTrex Legend HCx Personal Navigator

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Neither deep foliage nor steep canyons will faze the rugged Garmin eTrex Legend HCx navigator. Equipped with a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, the unit locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover. The advantage is clear: whether you're traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the Legend HCx to help you find your way when you need it the most. Adding maps to the Legend HCx is easier than ever thanks to the device's microSD card slot, which accepts cards preloaded with MapSource data for your land and sea excursions. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and the Legend HCx will provide turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Plus, the card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you needn't worry about it getting wet.

Besides appreciating its small size, users will also be happy with the Legend HCx's unique button layout, with five buttons located on either side of the unit. The benefits of this design are twofold: First, the Legend HCx is a breeze to operate with just one hand, and, second, with the buttons on both sides of the unit, the bulk of the front is dedicated to the 256-color, sunlight-readable TFT display. This makes it easy to distinguish map details regardless of the time of day.

The Legend HCx basemap, meanwhile, contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads, and coastlines--in short, a host of helpful details for your outdoor adventures. Other details include an IPX7 waterproof housing that withstands inclement weather, a speedy USB interface, 1,000 waypoints with names and graphic symbols, a track log with 20 saved tracks, a hunt/fish calendar, a built-in patch antenna, and a geocaching mode. The Legend HCx, which runs for up to 25 hours on a pair of AA batteries (not included), measures 2.2 by 4.2 by 1.2 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
eTrex Legend HCx, basemap, MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software, USB cable, wrist strap, quick start guide, user's manual.

Product Details
  • High-Sensitivity, WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver Provides Peak Performance In Any Environment
  • Lightweight, Compact & Waterproof
  • Built-In Basemap With Automatic Routing Capability
  • Features A 1.7-InchH X 1.3-InchW Screen With 256-Level Color Tft
  • Connects To Computer'S Usb For High-Speed Map Downloads

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Garmin Colorado 400t Handheld GPS Unit

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Amazon.com Product Description--January 21, 2008 This rugged, advanced handheld is packed with detailed topographicmaps for all your hiking adventures not to mention 3-D map view, a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, SD card slot, picture viewer and color display. Exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. Slim, lightweight and waterproof, Colorado is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

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Share Wirelessly
With Colorado 300 you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite hike to your buddy to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just select "send" to transfer your information to other Colorado units.

Keep Your Fix
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, Colorado 300 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Colorado to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Explore More
basemap   Colorado's preloaded U.S. topographic maps, 3-D map view and a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief give you all the tools for serious climbing or hiking. Map detail includes national, state and local parks and forests, along with terrain contours, elevation information, trails, rivers, lakes and points of interest.

Just in case you’re wondering how steep that hill really is, Colorado’s 3-D map view helps you visualize your surroundings — giving you a better perspective of the elevation.

Expand Your Horizons
  topo coastal The Colorado also accepts SD cards, so you can use Garmin preprogrammed SD cards to add maps that serve any and all of your outdoor activities on land or water. Just take your pick from a wide selection, including street maps, topographic maps, coastal charts or inland lake data. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.

Rock on. Find Fun
  waypoints Colorado's innovative Rock ‘n Roller input wheel for easy one-handed operation and intuitive screen interface make it as easy to navigate the device as the outdoors.

Customize Colorado's interface based on your favorite activity.

Even show off photos of your excursions with its picture viewer.

Experience Paperless Geocaching
notes Colorado supports Geocaching.com GPX files for downloading geocaches and detail straight to your unit. You'll have at-a-glance cache descriptions and details to aid in your search.

Get Your Bearings
compass   Colorado has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still.

Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. View elevation data before you begin your ascent or descent. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Product Details
  • High Sensitivity, WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver
  • Features A 2.55-InchH X 1.53-InchW, Transflective Color Tft Display With 240 X 400 Pixel Resolution
  • Features Built-In Worldwide Basemap With Shaded Relief
  • Wireless Sharing Of User Tracks, Waypoints, Routes & Geocaches Between Units
  • 5 User Profiles - Automotive, Marine, Recreation, Fitness Or Geocache

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Garmin Oregon 550T 3-Inch Handheld GPS Navigator with 3.2MP Digital Camera (U.S. Topographic Maps)

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The navigator with the photographic memory--Oregon 550t combines rugged outdoor touchscreen navigation with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera. Add preloaded U.S. topo maps, along with high-sensitivity GPS, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass and microSD card slot. The result? A multipurpose device that will make your biggest adventures even more memorable.

Oregon 550t combines rugged outdoor touchscreen navigation with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera. Click to enlarge.

3.2 megapixel autofocus digital camera with 4x digital zoom. Click to enlarge.

Preloaded with U.S. topographic data for the continental U.S. and a worldwide basemap with shaded relief. Click to enlarge.

3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color touchscreen display. Click to enlarge.


Picture the great outdoors.

Take Pictures and Save Locations
Capture locations and memories with Oregon 550t's 3.2 megapixel autofocus digital camera with 4x digital zoom. Each photo is automatically geotagged with the location of where it was taken, allowing you to navigate back to that exact spot in the future. Snap and view pictures in landscape or portrait orientation. With 850 MB of internal memory, you'll never miss a photo opportunity. To store online, simply connect Oregon 550 via USB and log into my.Garmin.com to upload and store your photos at Picasa, a popular online photo sharing community for friends and families around the world. For more storage, insert a microSD card; you can even view pictures from other devices on microSD with Oregon's picture viewer.

Touch and Go
Oregon 550t makes rugged navigation effortless with a tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color touchscreen display. The interface is easy to use, so youÕll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 550t is built to withstand the elements. Bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator.

Explore the Terrain
Oregon 550t comes with built-in U.S. topographic data for the continental U.S. and a worldwide basemap with shaded relief--all the tools for serious climbing or hiking. Map detail includes national, state and local parks and forests, along with terrain contours, elevation information, trails, rivers, lakes and points of interest.

Get Your Bearings
Oregon 550t has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when youÕre standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. And with its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, Oregon 550t locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons.

Find Fun
Go paperless with Oregon 550t by quickly downloading information from Geocaching.com for up to 5000 caches, such as location, terrain, difficulty, hints and description. No more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs. Slim and lightweight, Oregon is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

Share Wirelessly
With Oregon 550t you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly other Oregon and Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite route to a friend to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just touch "send" to transfer your information to similar devices.

What's in the Box
Oregon 550t, AA battery charger, 2 AA NiMH batteries, Carabiner clip, USB cable, Owner's manual on disk, Quick start manual

Product Details
  • Tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color touchscreen display
  • 3.2 megapixel autofocus digital camera with 4x digital zoom
  • Barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, can plot barometric pressure over time
  • Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 550t is built to withstand the elements
  • Built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass

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Garmin GPS 60CSx Handheld GPS Navigator

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Amazon.com Product Description The venerable Garmin 60CS just got a whole lot better. The 7.5-ounce GPSMap 60CSx now features an insanely accurate, high-sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF that tracks your position even in tree cover and canyons. Plus, you get a bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display and an included a 64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Add all that to the 60CSx's integrated barometric altimeter and electronic compass, and you've got a unit that is ready to take you anywhere on land or sea.



The 60CSx is a refreshing upgrade of the 60CS, and features a removable microSD card for detailed mapping memory. View larger.


The device features the powerful SiRF GPS navigation chip for supreme accuracy in all conditions. You also get an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter.


You also get a large color TFT display and turn-by-turn routing capability.
You can use the 60CSx's memory card slot with preprogrammed microSD cards from Garmin (sold separately) that provide topographic maps, city streets, and nautical charts. In fact, the unit is compatible with most Garmin MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. Topo 24K, and U.S. Topo and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots. The unit comes preloaded with an Americas autoroute basemap that provides automatic routing capabilities including highways, exits, and tide data. There's also a preloaded marine point database. You can even get turn-by-turn directions when you're driving, and an integrated trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more.

The 60CSx's 2.6-inch, 256-color TFT color display is designed to present mapping and trip information clearly and accurately in any lighting conditions. Plus, the case is lightweight, rugged, and water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes). When using two AA alkaline batteries, you'll get up to 20 hours of battery life from the unit. The unit's barometric altimeter system features automatic pressure trend recording while providing current elevation, ascent/descent rate, minimum/maximum elevation, total ascent and descent, and average and maximum ascent and descent rate. Meanwhile, the electronic compass allows you to get accurate headings while standing still.

Another key feature of the 60CSx is the 10,000 point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions. There's also a large-numbers option for easy viewing, as well as a dual-position display mode.

The 60CSx's trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more. Meanwhile, a fast processor allows the 60CSx to provide quick auto-routing, turn-by-turn directions, and audio alerts when you use the optional MapSource software, which can be stored on the unit's included 64 MB microSD card. Downloading information is quick with the USB or serial port interfaces. Using the dedicated serial port, the 60Cx can share navigation instructions with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots. The four-position rocker pad and dedicated high-use buttons make navigating through the unit's features easy, even when your fingers are cold or wet.

Finally, the GPSMap 60CSx is packed with some extra fun features. An integrated outdoor calendar provides ideal hunting and fishing times, plus moon rise/set/location information. There is a dedicated geocaching mode for those of you into the hot GPS community treasure hunt game. Finally, there are indoor/outdoor GPS games to help you and your friends enjoy the outdoors.

If you like the features of the 60CSx, but don't need an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter, check out the Garmin 60Cx.


What's in the Box
60CSx unit, 64 MB microSD card, belt clip, USB interface cable, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD, lanyard, owners manual, and quick-start guide.

Product Details
  • High-sensitivity GPS receiver
  • Bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display
  • Color-handheld mapping ideal for both marine and outdoor use
  • 64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail; NOTE: microSD card is located in the device, not as a separate, additional item
  • Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy

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