I am also new to this sport and I researched and found that the Garmin map60 was the way to go for me and knowing myself I normally go for the top of the line in anything I buy(you get what you pay for normally). I looked into both units specs. (map60C & map60cs) and decided to get the map60C, since I am new to this sport I thought well there is always somthing better that comes out when you buy your top of the line toyso I bought the map60C and took it home. What a great machine. There are so much you can set and do with this machine. I do not regrete buying the 60C instead of the 60CS and maybe next your there might be somthing better then the 60cs with maybe a SD Card, so I will enjoy my new toy for now until the next new toys comes out next year, it is an on going cycle, will it ever end. heehee
John.