morris56

Hey everyone – just new to the world of GPS units when an etrex legend showed up under the Xmas tree. That started the review search and eventual decision that I needed to upgrade (no USB and no driving directions). I narrowed the search down to 4 – etrex vista HCX, the GSMap 60csx (rebate needs to come back) the 76 csx (high price) and the Delorme (high price). This sight has supplied a wealth of info that I greatly appreciate – but I still have a couple questions. Usage basis – mountain biking 30%, hiking/geocaching 30%, driving 30%, misc 10%. 1. Driving directions - I read that the 60 and 76 csx beep when you near a turn – does the vista hcx. Is it audible over a radio or screaming 2 year old (or to wake me out of my interstate daydream) 2. Vista less than 2 mph (big concern for me)… some reviews say it does – some says it doesn’t (and may not be possible to fix). The latest firmware update – does it correct the issue or are the others superior in this apsect) 3. The HCX wobble stick – early versions of the legend said this tended to be what failed – but nothing on this sight mentions any problems with these on the later models. Any issues. I borrowed a friend’s legend and I’m a righty. Always had to keep moving my hand cause it covered the screen. 4. Along the same wobble stick line… some say the 60 csx keypad is terrible – others not so bad. Is there are difference between the lower end 60 and the top end 60 csx (or is it the same case – different internals). Is the 76 the same feel (I know the buttons a marked a little differently – but they look like they are the same 5. I know with 60% driving / biking – some will push for the 60’s screen size – but the extra bulk means more to catch a tree limb. It looks and sounds like all the screens are about the same (resolution and size) so this is not an issue 6. Finally – the Delorme – haven’t seen a bad thing said about it – but most everything I read focuses on the topo maps. How is this unit for street use (driving directions and such) Thanks for the help. Can’t wait to get on my first hunt!