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My version of EasyGPS shows the new version number. Try going to control panel and uninstalling the old version thru 'Add/Remove Programs' and then reinstall the new version. The uninstall will remove all the desktop icons and then you will have new icons refferencing the newer program.

I am definate happy the the 60cs. The screen actually improves in brightness and clarity and readablity in the sun. The colors don't wash out either, you see everything just as if you had the back light on full in the dark. I don't know how they do it but it is excelent.

Me too - I don't think the 60 series can rotate the screen to landscape, and that's something I really like. Size isn't different enough to make a difference for me and I think the additional memory should be good. From playing with the 76cs I don't think the screen can rotate to landscape either, if I recall correctly. Just my $0.02 worth.

Ok! Got it working. It seems that you have to log out from your profile page in order for changes to take place and then log back in on the forum. Whee! Glad that's over with. Now on with the rest of the stuff. Thanks to all who responded.

You have assumed correctly. I did download to GC.com and selected it. Have logged in several times now and still no changes that I can see.

So what you are saying is that it is only visible to me? and yours to you? OK that makes some scense, what about showing avatars? I set that up in my controls following the directions as specified.

I sent a message to the Admin. and to my surprise no reply. I would like to know what the heck this means: 4x4cache Posted: Apr 16 2004, 03:05 PM Tadpole Posts: 7 Joined: 5-April 04 ----------> Warn: (0%) <----------- and also why I can't see my avatar when I post messages? Simple questions. Enquiring mind whats to know!

Ok, this is what I did. I got it to work but I had to buy a cable for a 76c. It has the same serial/power plug end as the 60cs has, and the cable plugs in to the serial port on my computer. So I tried downloading from my 60 to Delorme Topo and it WORKED! So I happier now, short some cash ($35) but happier that I'm able to exchange data now. I tell yah, the units are cheap no matter how much they cost, it's all the software and other accesseries that you end up buying that cost.

I didn't see anything mentioned about it floating on Garmin's website. It is waterproof to IPX7 standard as described below (from Garmin's site.) "Most newer Garmin® GPS units are waterproof in accordance with IEC 60529 IPX7. IEC 60529 is a European system of test specification standards for classifying the degrees of protection provided by the enclosures of electrical equipment. An IPX7 designation means the GPS case can withstand accidental immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. An IPX8 designation is for continuous underwater use." Seems to me that I was misled by the salesman who told me that it was also floatable. I aplogize if I have steared anybody wrong. I went to the Garmin website and looked and couldn't find anywhere it says it floats.

I just got the Delorme Topo 5.0 USA and was woundering if anyone can tell me how to either download waypoints either to the 60 or from the 60 into Delorme. There is no USB setting for the Garmin in Topo 5.0 and to me the software is preaty useless if you can move data from one to the other. I also have ExpertGPS and it doesn't seem to reconize file data generated by Delorme Tope 5.0 either.

If they did provide more memory in the 60 series I'd order it rather then the 76C. The only thing I'd miss is that the 76 floats but really that's not much of a concern if the main use is for hiking. Actually the 60CS floats too and is waterproof to a certian depth and amount of time in the water. Although the 76 floats too, you may not think of it as a concern buy you may be hiking near a river or crossing a bridge or whatever and accidently loose your grip or have it fall out of your pocket and into the water. You never know when and where Murphy will strike.

Which maps do you have loaded? Any idea how much memory each of those states uses? Those are the same ones I'd want on mine - I canceled an order for a 60cs for a 76cs because someone told me I couldn't load enough of Garmin US Topo maps on it. thanks...hank I am using Mapsource City Streets and those are the state maps I have loaded on my unit. I think it took all of about 52mb to load up. I have mapsource Topo USA but I don't load any other areas but the area that I am intending on traveling in. So I'm not using a lot of memory with the Topo maps. When I want to load the City Streets up I have a file that I saved my maps to and it deletes the previous set and loads the new set, and vice versa. Just save any new data you created on your Garmin before you load a new set of maps and you will have them again later when you want it.

I own a 60CS and am very happy with it. I looked at 76CS and although I liked the idea that it has more memmory I didn't like the size and feel and look of the 76 at all. Compared to the 60cs the 76cs looked cheaply made and felt more cumbersome to use. It does everything that the 60cs will do except store more maps. My question to Garmin is why not make a 60cs with the same memory capacity as the 76, it is also more ruggedly built with the rubber armor giving it a nice look and feel and the secure thought that if it is dropped or knocked about it can take the abuse. I have loaded four states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana and still have some memory space left. To me it is a perfect unit in a neet little package.

I'm new to all this stuff. I just got my Garmin 60CS. And already I need to upgrade my software? If I do what is the procedure to reinstall the old version if I don't like the new one? By the way I LOVE my new 60CS. I was like a kid getting a new bike for Christmas when it arrived from Fedex.