Newb888

WOW, FANTASTIC find. Thank you. Looks like I do prefer the larger map even though it shows less but it is still larger. The poorer reception alarms me on the 60 while the measuring issues with HCx are troubling too. The lack of alarms or beeps that the 60/76 has and the Vista lacks is making me lean toward the 60/76 but darn, the reception. This is not easy.

Thanks gallet, you cleared things up. I think for me I will likely use the GPS in an "artificial situation" where I do have it quite far, like on the dash where the larger screen would be necessary. As there are some issues right now with the Vista HCx and I will keep my eyes open for updates from Garmin when the issues will be resolved. If the current issues are not resolved by Xmas I will likely pick up the 60CSx as the $50 rebate expires around then.

Thanks. I just found these pics and looks to me at least that the screen on the 60 is significantly larger and would hold more info but I have no comparison with basemaps:

How is the GUI as far as response time or speed pm the 60/76 CSx in terms of scrolling and moving around? Me thinks the newer Vista will be faster? However, I am still confused on the display and pixel issue. Because the screens on the 60/76 are larger than the Vista then you should get more "real estate" when viewing maps but the clarity won't be as good? As far as buoyancy goes, I thought all Garmin handhelds could float...go figure why the 76 does and not the 60. I really wish I had a side by side comparison of the working display and maps of both to see how much viewing you actually get. I cant find any stores that carry both right now. Another thing, the 76 ships with a larger memory card but will have to get a larger one anyways. I also believe the 60 has power issues where the batteries come loose if the unit is moved around a lot or if you use it while riding a bike. The small unit is not something I like tohave. I have an older Etrex and that small display just drives me nuts. I got accustomed to the mini joystick. Still very confused. Argh!

How is the reception? Anyone compare it to the 60 CSx? The 60 has an external antenna and therefore, should have better reception? I am in a toss up right now between getting the 60 CSX w/$50 rebate, the New Vista HCx, or 76 CSx. I need the biggest screen available for a pocket GPS that's why I am leaning toward the 76 but in a way I dont want to get it cuz a few years ago Garmin had a $100 rebate on it and I passed cuz I didn't like the look of the 76 and I didn't need it back then...I was happy with my Etrex Legend.

I am really confused here. I am trying to decide between the Vista HCx, 60CSx, and 76 CSx. I would like to use the unit in the car as well so the screen size is important. I am leaning toward the 76 CSx because it's screen is the largest of them all, not much larger than the 60 but still larger and to me, every little bit helps. Someone asked about reception. How is the reception compared between the 60 CSx and 76 CSx? The 60 has an external antenna so that should mean better reception? Also, I don't understand where someone wrote that the resolution on the HCx is better so the larger screen of either the 60/76 does not have an advantage? If the screen is larger, it is larger and it will show more, perhaps not in greater detail due to the lower resolution but it will still show more? Sorry for being confused. Thanks