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Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 4
RRP: £525
Year: 2008 - 2009

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Description: Easy-to-use full-colour GPS navigation. The 60CSx is a powerful navigation tool that incorporates a clear TFT screen, a huge pre-loaded map of European roads, rivers and towns, an integrated digital altimeter and digital compass. There is a quick turn-by-turn route calculation. A removeable 64MB microSD memory card allows large amounts of information to be stored and transferred to a PC via fast USB connection (interface cable inc.). Size: 15x6x3cm.

Product Specifications
No of Channels12
Unit Size61 x 155 x 33 mm
Weight153 g
Accuracy3 meters m
Display Size38 x 56 mm
Battery Life30 Hours
Waypoint/Route Storage1000/50 reversible routes with up to 250 points each, plus MOB and TracBack® modes
Automatic Track StorageYes
PC PortYes (USB or Serial)
External Power SocketYes
Memory Capacity64 Mb Expandable Micro SD Card
WaterproofWaterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards (can be submerged in one metre of water for up to 30 minutes)
WAAS/EGNOS EnabledYes
AlarmsYes

REVIEWS

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Dave Carter 2

Posted: 31/10/07

'EXCELLENT PIECE OF KIT. WELL WORTH THE EXPENSE.'

Strengths:
Great battery life. Easy to use. Fast and accurate. Weatherproof.

Weaknesses:
A few gimmicky features that will never get used.

Overall:
My third hand-held GPS unit and the only one I can see me using on every trip. I've just done the first two walks with it. I left it clipped to my belt and powered on all the time - the battery level is still showing full. It got rained on which obviously doesn't affect its operation. It's so easy to use and doesn't just tell you where you are like many other cheaper GPS units. Following routes with the colour map and compass is a doddle and, combined with a proper map, there's absolutely no excuse to get lost. The GPSMap 60CSX will certainly be a standard piece of kit to take on all my walks from now on.

The UK Topo Map is quite OK when using the device but for planning routes and analysing tracks, it's best used with software like Memory Map or Anquet.

Performance		100%
Reliability		80%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

87%

Robert Colton

Posted: 28/08/07

'GREAT PIECE OF KIT DEFINITELY RECOMMEND TO ANYONE'

Strengths:
For someone who's not really competent with map reading this makes walking an easy task. (no getting lost)
If you mark where your car is you can use the device to find your way back.
You can also plot a route on your PC and then download to your device.

Weaknesses:
Sometimes in bright sunlight it can be difficult to view the screen without shading it.
I guess this would be the same for any device.

I bought the additional mapping software and to fit everything into the device you have to buy an additional SD card it's a shame it doesn't come with a larger memory card out of the box or in the software package.

Overall:
I always keep it with me even when not walking it's a small device can easily be put in your pocket.
With my job sometimes I'm out and about and I need to find somewhere ideal for car navigation if I haven't got my in car GPS with me.

Very pleased many more items on the device than I will ever use for my type of outdoor pursuit.

One of my other hobbies photography you can log where the photograph was taken for future reference.

Also ideal for geo-catching ( GPS treasure hunting )

Performance		100%
Reliability		100%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

93%

Christopher Rose

Posted: 17/05/07

'SUPERB PIECE OF KIT'

Strengths:
Waterproof plus you can buy a case. Has an altimeter and compass. Add this to the car navigation and you have an all in one package with superb battery life

Weaknesses:
For in car navigation no voice commnds just a beep (somebody may see this as a blessing!). It is a bit slow on roundabouts.
Would like to see more International TOPO maps though

Overall:
This is a superb GPS unit. I have used in in the US and in France. You have to hunt around to get the Euopean TOPO maps but it's work the effort. I bought the car kit which has a superb mount and maps for all of Europe.

Performance		100%
Reliability		60%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

80%

St Johns in the Vale

Posted: 27/02/07

'AMAZING! '

Strengths:
All the information and facilities tha most of us could possibly want. Battery Life is stunning compared with early models. Expandability rules - get yourself a gigabite micro sd card and download all the mountain maps for the whole of the uk.

Weaknesses:
The UK Topo map (you buy it separately and download from your computer in segments) is not as user friendly as the good old 2.5 inch maps. Other than that not much is missing.

Overall:
I've had my Map60CSX for three months now. I bought it (new, UK spec and under warranty) from a well known auction site for £300 - just over half the normal UK retail price. It will take another 3 months for me to explore all its facilties. The sensitivity is amazing - it works indoors near windows and of course it can double up as a car sat nav with the appropriate road mapping. Amaze your friends by asking it to find on its map the nearest petrol, pub grub and cinema - complete with telephone numbers!

I've rated the value by the shop price - but the price I paid at autcion was excellent

Performance		100%
Reliability		100%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

87%

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