GPSMAP 60CX Computer Software Web Tips Guide
GPSMAP 60Cx For Hiking, Boating, Driving
By Rainbow Spear
The popular Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx is a great unit for hiking, boating
and driving. Compared to the old Garmin GPSMAP 60, the updated
version features a removable microSD card to add more memory for
the navigator maps.
Additionally, the resilient casing will keep your GPS dry in
the most rugged conditions. With a new highly sensitive SiRF receiver,
you’ll gain reception in previously unreachable places like under
dense canopies or in deep canyons. With a large color display
and turn-by-turn routing, the GPSMAP 60Cx makes a sensible choice.
256 Color Display And A Removable MicroSD Memory Card
Compared to the original Garmin GPSMAP 60, this next version
up has 256 color display (instead of 4 color grayscale), a removable
microSD memory card to handle more intricate navigator maps and
has a high-sensitivity receiver that is reliable in deep canyons,
indoors or under dense foliage.
Additionally, you’ll receive tide tables and have the ability
to review your options and add custom points of interest, as well
as store 1,000 favorite waypoints (instead of the GPSMAP 60s usual
500). The most basic Garmin 60 can be found for as low as $191.60
at www.amazon.com,
whereas the new and improved 60Cx will be a bit more, retailing
as low as $219 at Top Choice Digital online or as high as $319.
Less Features
The next level up from the GPSMAP 60Cx is the Garmin GPSMAP 60
CSx, which retails for as low as $265 at Top Choice Digital online.
The only real difference in the 60 CSx is that it has an electronic
compass and barometric altimeter.
Hikers, bikers and training athletes may use the barometric altimeter
to track their altitude, maintain an accurate trip record, place
their location on a topographical map or forecast weather trends
(watching out for worsening weather).
The electronic compass may come in handy for telling hikers which
direction they are facing, even while standing still, which is
good for finding waypoints in the wilderness and aligning with
paper maps.
Garmin eTrex Legend
For a cheaper alternative to the GPSMAP 60Cx, you can try the
Garmin eTrex Legend, which runs just over $150. This is one of
the least expensive GPS navigation systems and is still geocache-ready
for those who dream of playing "The Amazing Race" on
their GPS device.
The Legend’s base map includes lakes, rivers, cities, interstates,
highways, railroads and coastlines on a gray screen. If you’re
buying for someone who is familiar with GPS already, then the
cheaper models may not impress. However, for the first time user,
it might be a good starting point to try something that doesn’t
cost $400.
About the Author:
Rainbow Spear has written a number of articles on GPS Systems, Computers, Computer Games, Data Recovery, Internet Security, Identity Theft and
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Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Give Me Just The GPS Facts.....
Do you remember the days when the only way to get somewhere new
was to draw the route on a paper map? Sometimes you ended up exactly
where you needed to be and sometimes you got so lost that you
had to stop for directions many times.
The days of the paper map are over. GPS units are the solution
for finding out where you are, where you need to be and even if
trouble is ahead. Most units are easily portable and can go wherever
you go.
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