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| GARMIN GPS Map 64 MB 60Cx Without Barometric Altimeter & Compass | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
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Avg. Customer Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 1406
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: 20
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 160x240
Display Size: 2.6
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 1.5 x 2.2 x 2.6
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MPN: 010-00421-00
Model: 010-00421-00
UPC: 753759049096
EAN: 0753759049096
ASIN: B000CSWHCY
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 great in the woods, even in a snowstorm January 26, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I recently purchased a Garmin 60Cx for use while hiking. I have previously used a Magellan Sportrak with a helical antenna which is very good but, under tree cover, it would lose the satellite lock and the gps tracks for different hikes over the same trail would often differ by 30 to 120 feet in the woods. The integrated path length (odometer readings) were also off by 5% to 25% with the Magellan, depending on the tree cover. The SiRF III tuner in the Garmin 60Cx is so sensitive that it maintains a good satellite lock under heavy tree cover, even when it is snowing. On a recent snowshoe trip, my inbound and outbound tracks differed by less than 10 feet about 80% of the time under tree cover; a track separation of 15 feet appeared in some places, and track separations as large as 37 feet were seen when there was a lot of snow on the trees and the snowfall was approaching blizzard conditions. Tracks differed by 3 feet or less in the open, even during blizzard conditions. The gps was in a padded case (which I bought from REI) attached to my pack strap; a bit of snow did accumulate on top of the case but did not seem to cause a loss of signal; I also had to keep brushing snow off the gps when I would stop and take it out of the case to read it (its nice that its waterproof).
To measure odometer accuracy, I walked back and forth between the 0 yard markers on the football field at a local high school. I wrote down the actual distance walked when the odometer indicated 0.25 mi, 0.5 mi, 0.75 mi and 1.0 miles. The distances walked were 440 yds, 897 yds, 1315 yds and 1750 yds. This gives a cumulative error of 10 yards in 1 mile, or 0.57%. For these measurements there was always a clear view of the sky; I dont know what the accuracy would be under tree cover.
This unit ships with the Garmin MapSource software which is used to transfer maps, waypoints, tracks, etc between a PC and the gps unit. This software also displays your maps, tracks, waypoints, etc on a PC; right clicking on a track displays the date, time of day, altitude, speed, course and position for each data point on the track. With this software you can make a graphical plot of altitude versus distance for a track, measure distance along various track segments, cut and paste track segments, etc. This software is really fun to play with on the PC. Mapsource will transfer information equally well between a PC and the gps (via USB cable) or between a PC and a microSD card which fits into the gps. The USB transfer is very slow, but its good enough for transferring tracks between gps and PC; to transfer larger files, like a map, it is a lot quicker to use a card reader and transfer between the PC and the microSD card, and then plug the card into the gps. I am using a 2GB microSD card which I bought from Amazon.
As noted by many users, Mapsource comes with a road map which is so basic as to be useless. I purchased a really nice topo map for the state of Colorado from AboveTheTimber.com. Although this is not a Garmin product, the MapSource software displays it on a PC, it overlays my tracks and waypoints on the Colorado topo beautifully, and it has transferred the topo map back and forth between PC and microSD card several times with no problems. Unlike the Garmin maps, the Mapsource software installs directly from the CD and does not have to be unlocked. I did go to the Garmin website to upgrade to the latest version and, for this, I had to enter the serial number for my gps (which was hidden behind the gps batteries), but this was not a problem. I really like the Mapsource software a lot.
My Colorado topo also has a pretty good Colorado street map, so I tried using it in my car. The new gps tuner is so sensitive that it maintains a good satellite lock even when the gps is sitting in the space between the front seats in my car (i.e. it does not have to sit on the dashboard to get a direct line of sight to the satellites). This means that you do not need a windshield mount. Since batteries last 30 hours, you do not need a cigarette lighter adaptor either. I already have a small, portable NiMH battery charger which we carry on trips for our digital camera. The manual tells you how to go into the set up menu to tell it that you are using using NiMH rechargeables, rather than Alkaline batteries, so that it will display battery life correctly. The 60Cx works so well in my car that I may buy Garmins City Navigator map for car trips.
great GPS January 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I checked all the reviews on as many sites as I could find and all of them recommended this GPS. I would not use the compass so I did not buy the 60CXS unit and this one comes with a compass but you have to be moving to make it work. It arrived when they said it would and Amazon had the lowest price. If you add the mapping software, it gives you directions the same as a car unit but doesn't talk to you. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone who into geocashing, biking, walking or any similar activity.
Great Unit December 3, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought this unit so we can adapt it from the truck to the Harley to the boat to the snowmobile to the ATV's or while hiking/hunting. And it has worked well for all applications and easy to use without reading the directions. But that being said we may get a "regular" auto-type Garmin GPS for the truck only because of the ease of entering addresses (touch screen)and the larger display.
BassProShops $399
Added Garmin City Nav. NT $100 (must do)
Added 2 gig memory card. $40 (must do)
According to all reviews Garmin is a much better product than Magellan etc...
The 60cxs is the same as the CX except that the CXS has barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation data and an electronic compass, both features are found on the CX, but just not as accurate and I'm fine with that.
I did snap off the locking D-ring from the back of the unit (my fault) and Garmin customer service was great on getting me a replacement @ N/C, "no questions asked" which is unheard of these days.
 Using the 60cx November 18, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
The Garmin 60cx is one terrific handheld GPS with incredible reception and an easy-to-use interface. The only downside is that Garmin could do a better job with its maps. But here are the details...
Satellite reception - The 60cx has unbelievably good reception. In fact, in the last year I've never lost tracking even when hiking in tight canyons or under forest canopy. And where I got 3-4 satellites before I'm now getting 6 or more; that translates into tighter locating. This is the reason I chose to go with Garmin over Magellan and others.
Battery life - With new alkaline batteries I'm getting about two days' use. Note: for some reason new lithium batteries, which give me a bit more time, sometimes cause the unit to automatically shut down. If you drain them slightly in another device they work fine. Very odd.
Storage - The 64MB card that comes with the device is not adequate for my uses. Fortunately, you can replace the card - in my case with a 1GB miniSD card. Some people complain about the size of the included card, but I'm accustomed to the ridiculously small cards that come with digital cameras these days.
Maps - I'm slightly disappointed in Garmin's maps, hence the four stars. I have the City Navigator, U.S. Topo map and suite of national park maps. Generally, I've had no problem in city/highway navigation. But hiking using the topo and national park maps I've run into unexpected map gaps.
Screen - Little difficulty reading the large color screen even in sunlight. I went for the 60cx over the eTrek line because of the larger view and better receiver.
Handling - The device is a little big with the antenna at the top. When hooked to my belt, unless positioned carefully, it can jab me in the side when I bend over. But it's an acceptable tradeoff for the reception quality and large viewing screen. Having the buttons at the bottom of the device can be a little awkward - it would be easier to hold the device and page through with the buttons higher up (as on the 76 models) All in all, though, very easy to use.
Build quality - It seems very solid. I've dropped from belt high more times than I can count, drenched it in water at the bottom of a canoe, left it sitting in the desert sun for hours and propped it up in the snow with no ill effects.
Comparisions - If you're trying to decide between the 60CSx and the 76Cx, here are the key differences: With the CSx, the only difference is the electronic compass and altimeter. After perusing the message boards a while, it appears functionality of the barometric altimeter is not exceptional. The electronic compass, however, enables you to get a bearing when you're standing still, while the Cx version captures your direction only when you are moving. The digital compass would be useful, but it also puts more drain on your batteries, and when hiking I'm always carrying an analog compass as a backup anyway. The 76 is a marine model that floats and has a 128MB card included instead of the 64MB card in the 60. It has a rounded top and the buttons are above the screen - more ergonimic.
 Nice unit, but not for hiking or kyaking, Etc. November 16, 2007
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
My second GPS unit. First one was a DeLorme attached to a PC, which worked well but was VERY slow to start up, and cumbersome.
I agree with all the 5 star review comments about quality of construction and sattelite capture speed of the GPSMap 60CSx. I am, however, greatly disappointed in the "Base maps" sold with the unit. These maps are so limited as to render the unit useful for city to city navigation only. The base maps show major highways only (state/county highways or larger roads-interstates), and include no local roads, a fact Garmin does not disclose in any of the sales material I read. They should be clear that you must buy more detailed maps, and where to get them.
After looking over the Garmin web site, I purchased the suggested MapSource Topo maps on CD for almost $100, and was stunned at the poor detail on these maps also. On first use in my back yard, the unit indicated that I was across the street in a neighbor's yard perhaps 100-200 feet away, and that was in New Jersey with eight satellites in view. The unit also could not accurately locate the 100+ acre lake near my home. These maps cannot be useful to anyone attempting to navigate off road, hiking on trails, or travelling on streams/small rivers. The maps simply bear little resemblance to actual geography except they do seem to indicate location of 25 foot topogtaphical elevation lines fairly well (not too useful). I kayak a great deal and had hoped to use the unit to navigate around New Jersey rivers and the sedge islands in Barnegat Bay. Forget about it! There is no correspondence between the Topo map and the actual geography! Totally useless for kayaking intercoastal bays or any of south Jersey's fabulous streams. As it stands, I have invested just under $400 and have little to show for it. I wonder if my ten year old DeLorme maps will work on the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx? I don't know what to do. At this point the unit is practically useless.
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