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I happened to stumble across an article in Boston Sunday Globe a number of years ago that peaked my interest and soon after ran out and got the trusty blue Legend I have since had many gps' now using a 60CSx. What fun!

Hi all, Thanks for the replies about what you like and don't like. It's a bummer that there is no track log feature, but that's not a big deal for me. Other than that, sounds like this device is a winner. I could always use my 60CSx in the vehicle, (as I've done before) but I would really like to get a dedicated auto unit. Anyone have thoughts on the new Nuvi 200/50/70 series? Thanks

Hi All, Looking to add another GPS to the collection, specifically an auto unit and for price and functionality I don't think the Nuvi 350 can be beat. Does anyone here have the Nuvi 350 and can you comment about what you like and don't like or would you have purchased a different model? I saw the Nuvi 350 at Walmart for $369 and thought it was a steal... Thanks

I just checked and it says in stock shipping today

http://www.gpsnow.com has them in stock and shipping...i order from them all the time. they are great and ship same day!

Done Cheers! and good luck.

This may be what you're looking for... http://www.geotagger.co.uk/ and for some lighter reading from another photographer who uses GPS...go here... http://www.photosafaris.com/Articles/GPSFo...otographers.asp

That's precisely why I only upgrade my CN every 2 years...I'm on CN7 right now and will get CN9 when it comes out

Well, I never use rechargeable batteries as I always found they deplete very fast in GPS units but tend to work well in other electronic devices. I either use alkaline's or the lithiums and have had very good luck with them and no compass problems on my 60CSx. Although there is a setting for what type of batteries you are using in the setup screen, this is only for providing an accurate battery power reading as far as I know. Other than that, I really have no ideas

Nice link from the gpslodge.com website. The photos show all the key areas of the case. If I had an eTrexC series this would be the case for me.

I was wondering the same thing. Good question If you read the reviews it's a clamshell with a spring on it for tension. Plus I believe you also secure it with the lanyard. Funny, they don't mention that in the description.

Not sure if anyone has posted about this case for the eTrex, but I like it... http://www.amazon.com/NEW-2007-E-Z-Grip-eT...124&sr=8-15

All the more reason to become a licensed ham operator and carry a handhed. You can pretty much hit a local repeater anywhere in the US and get yourself some help. You're very limited with FRS and GMRS radios and I personally wouldn't rely on them in the backcountry/mountains

Too bad they still use re-chargeable li-ion batteries. I'd like to see AA's, and wouldn't mind the additional bulkiness of the unit if that's that was the only con. Could this be a limitation in regards to the amount of power needed by the unit for both GPS and radio functionality as to why they chose li-ion?

If I was you, I would return CN8 after you get it, as CN9 will be released in June. Only a few more weeks for the most up to date maps

What chipset is this and how does it compare to the SIRF in the Garmin units? Or is it the same thing High-Performance Technology Features STMicroelectronics chipset with SiGE RF front-end and DeLorme firmware for outstanding signal acquisition and retention. Works equally well under dense foliage or in-vehicle.

If you think Garmin is bad, then you should visit Walt Disney World and watch the money flow right out of your wallet no printer needed!

Just an interesting read... http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/05/08/galileo...s.ap/index.html

Possibly the maps http://www.garmin.com/software/Recommended...desSoftware.exe

Port it over to linux, and I'll be the first in line

Well whatever was disrupting the GPS this morning is gone as of this evening. I powered it on as I left work, it quickly acquired the satellites and I had accuracy of 7 - 11 ft the whole ride home with it being dead on accurate as it used to be. Just must have been some strange interference this morning...

Does the unit have a reset procedure? I know what they are for Garmins, but can't help with the Magellan. Google for a reset procedure on that unit, and give that a try. UPDATE - try this... (press & hold Nav and Pwr simultaneously).

LOL, I had the same exact thing happen to me today. I have the 60CSx and it's always been perfect. This morning I turned the unit on, let it acquire and off I went. As soon as I switched to the map page, I noticed I wasn't even close to the road I was driving on. In fact it showed me going the opposite way. I tried turning it off and letting it re-acquire but it failed each time. It was inaccurate the whole ride to work! I'm in Massachusetts and will have to see if it is still wacky on the ride home tonight. Either way, something funky is going on

Check the simple things first, are the serial ports disabled either in the BIOS or operating system itself?

All previous firmware version are available here: http://www.gpsinformation.org/perry/gps60/ Not much use for a 76CSx though................. Thanks Thrak