julgeo

I also had a great experience. I lost my City Select CD and an important file became corrupted. I couldn't load maps for a trip I was going on. They overnighted me a new disk and gave me instructions on how to replace the corrupted file. I was happy!

I tried both and really wanted to like the 76 (more memory, better basemap) but it just wasn't a good fit for me. It is really a personal decision, some have said they think the 76 was a better fit. If you can find a place that has both, by all means try them out.

I tried both the Meridan Color and the 60CS. There is no comparison, the 60CS screen blows away the Meridian. Much more detail and easier to see in daylight. I can't compare it to the B/Ws though. I had the same problem as you, couldn't decide. I liked the SD card in the Meridian and liked the features and color of the 60CS. I went with the 60CS and so far am very happy. If I did buy a Meridian I think the Gold would be the way to go, I wouldn't spend the extra on the color, in daylight you can't make out the color anyway.

I am on the verge of buying my first GPS and am torn between the 60CS and the 76CS. I like the fact that the 76 has more memory and a better basemap loaded, but like the looks of the 60. Is the basemap good enough for autorouting that additonal street level software is not needed? Has anyone out there used both, and if so what was your opinion. The only similiar type unit I can find locally is a Meridian, which I liked but didn't like the color screen, very hard to read in daylight. The buttons on the top of the 76 seem like they are in the wrong place, but without being able to acually hold one, it is hard to know how it feels. How durable is the 76 vs the 60? Also, is the (s) features of both units worth $35 for a newbie like myself. I know it includes a magnetic compass and barometer, how useful are these? Thanks!!!

I am painstakingly trying to deicde between the 76CS and 60CS and while I agree, I wish they would just add a SD port and be done with it. How much better is the basemap between the 76 and 60? According to the Garmin website the 76 has a better basemap. Recreational Routable Basemap Vs. America's Autoroute. Does anyone know how big of a difference it would be on long trips? I really like the look of the 60CS but like the extra memory and better basemap of the 76CS. Has anyone used a 76? How is the feel, it looks odd with the buttons on the top. I can't find a store anywhere that has one to "get a feel" for it. HELP ME. I'm dying to buy but want to make sure I get the right one. Thanks