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I would hope that it's trackable, otherwise Groundspeak would have to ban themselves from selling it. So true.

I'll take one standard screw, please!

If the 60cs had things like the ability to expand the memory and avoid certian road segments, then more people would chose the 60CS over the Quest, and the Quest being the more expensive unit = more $$$ for Garmin. Don't hold your breath waiting for this feature.

Try NASA's World Wind. It's free and you can get it at http://learn.arc.nasa.gov/worldwind/ It downloads the same TerraServer maps, but it displays them in 3D, you can move around like in a flight simulator. It also will display topographical maps and sattelite images. It's really, really nice, wayyy better than the terraserver website.

I'm trying to decide between the same two units. I currently have a Magellan GPS 315 (older unit) and I want something with maps on it. My dad's friend has a Meridian Color and I've played around with it and took it caching a few times. It's a really nice unit. It locks on very fast and never loses it. But let's face it, its an older unit and it's probably going to be soon replaced. The 60CS is brand new and it shows. Here are the advantages each unit have: Meridian Color: Better lock, larger screen, expandable memory, price 60CS: Higher resolution, more colors, smaller, weighs less, has a barometer, has an electronic compass, longer battery life, USB cable, more features (i.e. geocaching mode) Everything seems to point to the 60CS being the better unit unless you're blind or need to take cross country trips. What holds me back though is the reception. While I'm sure 60CS users will say they don't have too much of a problem with reception, they probably haven't used a Magellan unit to compare it to. I've read reviews where people say the 60CS frequently loses its lock in the car. I can have my GPS315 lying on the floor on the passenger side of my car and it won't lose lock! I turned the Meridian Color on in the middle of my dad's house and it locked in under 30 seconds. That's a huge advantage imo. When I go for those caches where people say they kept losing their lock in the woods, my GPS315 stays strong. The decision is usually not helped much by people on these forums. People are very religious about what brand of GPS they use, and its hard to cut through the spin sometimes. I'm trying to be as objective as possible. I get the feeling that Magellan has a unit right around the corner that is going to blow the Meridian Color AND the 60CS out of the water, but I don't want to wait on it and then have it end up being next winter before it comes out.