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GARMIN GPS Map 64 MB 60Cx Without Barometric Altimeter & Compass
Price: $258.24
- High-Sensitivity GPS Receiver
- Color-Handheld Mapping Ideal For Both Marine & Outdoor Use
- Bright, Sunlight-Readable Color Tft Display
- 64 Mb Micro Secure Digital Card For Storage Of Optional Map Detail
- Fast Usb Connectivity Makes Loading Charts & Maps Quick & Easy
A geocacher's delight!Date: 2008-11-26 Rating: 8 out of 10Geocaching has become the leisure activity of choice for my husband and me (aka "Trekkin' and Birdin'"), taking us to incredible waterfalls tucked in sandstone canyons, caves and many other adventures. We already own a Garmin GPS Map60CSx, and wanted a second device for those times when one or the other of us is traveling and wants to break up those trips with a cache or two. This was our choice.
As with the higher priced version, users must be conscious of which button they push, as it's easy to hit "enter" when you want to hit "quit," therefore listing a cache as "found," when it's not been found yet. That said, the device is very sensitive and holds the signal well, even in the heavy cover of forest or rocky bluffs, preferred locations for us to cache. It is able to stand up to the kind of abuse this activity demands. It's been dropped down rocky slopes, fished out of swamps and even taken a quick swim from a kayak, and keeps working just fine.
The two cautions I would offer are that batteries are eaten by these devices, even when avoiding use of the backlight. After reading another review here, we'll look into the use of the rechargeables he mentions.
Also, don't expect to load your additional maps onto a second device for a bargain. We'd hoped to purchase an additional "unlock code" for the City Navigator program we'd already bought, and it would cost almost one hundred dollars. If you think you may need to make maps available to one device or the other, buying the Secure Digital version with the maps may be a better option, as this can be switched back and forth between units.
Overall, we've been very happy with the GPS Map60Cx. It can take the kind of abuse we've dished out as we climb bluffsides and rockslides, paddle on rivers and push through thick thorns in search of our "smileys."
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BewertungenGarmin GPS Map 64MB 60CxDatum 2008-10-30 Rang: 10 von 10I read other reviews on this GPS to help me decide on a GPS which would serve onboard my Boston Whaler and also for my Geocaching activities.
I couldn't find anything but great reviews and,I will now add to those positive reports.
I could not be happier with this GPS. It is the most accurate one I've ever used, it has great features ,which don't take a long time to learn, and long battery life. I also bought the protective case and I would also recommend it to protect the GPS.
If I were leading a cheer, I'd say "GOOOOOOO Garmin 60 Cx "alidasDatum 2008-08-28 Rang: 10 von 10este gps reune todo lo versatil que pueda tener una unidad satelital para pricipiantes de esta nueva tecnologia, ya compre uno y estoy en epera....excellent package & function, difficult interfaceDatum 2008-08-21 Rang: 6 von 10I purchased this 60Cx, my first GPS, 6 weeks ago. My principal use is to determine location when hiking. The performance of the 60Cx is excellent, the hi-gain antenna and sensitivity give multiple satellites under almost all conditions. This is true deep in tree-shaded canyons and inside my house. The device works best when the antenna is vertical or nearly vertical. I get good reception when the GPS is clipped on my belt. This critical characteristic gets 5 stars. Battery life with continuous operation, no screen back lighting, is a little disappointing at 12 hours using NiMh re-chargeables. Not a big deal, just bring plenty of spares.
Interface, or how easy is it to use: Not very! The small cursor control, a wheel with 4 arrows on it, is hard to use. Trying to move the cursor frequently results with the desired plus the unwanted adjacent movement. For example, using the up arrow frequently gives up plus left or right. I do have man size fingers and have to use my fingernail or a stylus to prevent this problem. Accessing menus, navigating and entering data ignores conventional wisdom, in favor of an awkward Garmin version. This aspect gets 2 stars.
Miscellaneous: The packaging, excluding the small cursor wheel, is excellent. Rubberized controls and gaskets on the battery door are probably adequate to protect the device from splashes of water and rain. The belt clip is magnificent. The GPS hangs pendulum style securely in its holder, which attaches to belt or pack. It is removed easily using the release button and is reinstalled with a reassuring click. The on board map that comes with the unit is a joke. Most users will want to purchase an additional map so figure an additional $80-$100 onto the purchase price. I purchased the 24K Topo Oregon / Washington map on micro SD and find it awesome. In conclusion, I would not recommend this GPS unconditionally to a friend. The difficult interface and expense of adding maps must be individually evaluated. Four stars for this aspect.
Terrible ProductDatum 2008-07-12 Rang: 2 von 10I purchased this unit for a motorcycle trip last fall. The first time I tried to use it, it would not navigate roads for the route I downloaded. After hours on line and on the phone with Garmin, they decided the unit was faulty and requested I return my unit in exchange for another. Because it took weeks to get the new unit, I went back to my trusty paper map for my trip. I tried using it a second time this summer for another motorcycle trip, and after unlocking my new unit, going through all the required steps, etc., it would not accept downloads of maps. UNBELIEVABLE! Back to the paper map again.
Now, Garmin is telling me they won't accept a return of the unit because they "...do not sell our units to the public..." and asked me to spend countless more hours sending them screen shots, exact error messages, unlock keys, serial numbers of the original and replacement unit...etc, etc. Have you ever of heard of anything more ridiculous than a manufacturer that won't accept a return of a faulty product because they don't sell to the public?
I'm going to return this unit to Amazon and probably get only 50% of my money back, and go buy one from another manufacturer that hopefully actually works.
Produkt InformationRecording label: Garmin Hersteller: GarminModel: 010-00421-00EAN: 0053759049097Format: ElectronicsUniversal product code (UPC): 753759049096Number of tracks: 20Brand: Garmin
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