indybill
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http://shop.garmin.com/accessory.jsp?sku=010%2D10457%2D00
"Automotive windshield mounting bracket with suction cup mount"
Anyone used this? I am looking to mount my 60cx on to left side of my windshield (against my side pillar). Any feedback would be very helpful!
I use the Ram suction mount for my 60CS. Works like a champ; I could probably hang 10x the weight on that thing with no problem.
Cheers,
Indy
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find some radio active batteries, and your gps will run for years.
Geoff
Yup, and you won't have to carry a flashlight or batteries for it either...cause you'll be glowing bright enough already!
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You forgot to add the dvd player and automatic omlet flipper.
Seriously though, I spent months looking at them all and ended up right back were I started...Garmin.
I have a 60CS and love it. If I was buying now, I'd buy the 60CSX because of the expansion slot, but the 60CS can load my whole state into it and still have room to spare. I have I laptop that I can use in conjuction with it so I don't need an expansion slot...but it would be cool.
I chose Garmin because of:
- Better tech support IMO
- Better aftermarket support (software apps) IMO
- Windows plug and play compatible
- no fuss, no muss with drivers or software updates
- Better display for my use
- Better buttons IMO
- Better case for my use
- More aftermarket goodies available
Getting the picture...
Others will defend their brand for their use. I might even catch a couple of flames but the experiences above are mine and I'm now a loyal Garmin user because of it. Your mileage may vary and you should go with the unit that fits you best...even if it is one the the other brands. Listen to your gut..mine's never been wrong.
Cheers,
Indybill
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Garmin has excellent customer service. When I lost one of my mapping
disks they sent me a replacement, no questions asked. They also reply
to tech questions quickly...even on weekends!
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Email & PM sent.
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I was sorta hoping that someway, somehow, my USB connectivity would work after this upgrade. Durn....
Have read the troubleshooting FAQs at the Garmin site, have dug all over on this site. Have reloaded USB Garmin drivers so many times. The computer will always reward me with the "Unrecognizeable USB device" error. Device manager sees the Garmin USB driver but with an error flag on it: "This device cannot start. (Code 10)".
Soooo, I was just hoping that this upgrade would fix all of this even though USB was not listed in the fix chart. Ah well. The old slow serial cable works just fine.
Sounds like you have a hardware conflict on your computer, not a driver issue.
Otherwise everyone would be having the same problem. Use your 'add/remove'
hardware funciton in the control panel of windows to try to troubleshoot the
problem. Depending on how long you've had this computer and how much
hardware/software has been added and removed to/from it you may be due
for a rebuild of your computer; that is reformat the hd to start w/ a clean slate
and reinstall your programs. This is not for the sqweemish or casual pc user
though. If you're not very comfortable doing this take it to a shop and have
them do it for you.
Regards,
indybill
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I've only used v6, but what I've noticed in my area is that in urban areas where
new streets are added quite often v6 appears to be about 2 years behind the real
world. On the plus side though in rural and mountainous areas I've yet to find a
dirt road that isn't included in v6 and I go into some pretty 'unimproved' areas.
Even Yahoo, and Mapquest run about 1-2 years behind the real world; it just takes
that long to catch up with the roads that are being built.
Regards,
Indybill
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Judy,
I'd like to second the nod to the 60cs. Far superior reception and much better display. You should be able to find either a 60c or 60cs for under your $350 limit on ebay. I got my cs w/ City Select v6 for $385, and it was only a few months old.
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From one newb to another...you're not alone. I've stood 2 feet from a traditional cache and not found it. The extra clues are important, especially for us newbs...don't leave home without them. Not all caches are on the ground either...very important to remember. Good luck and happy hunting.
-Indy
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It could be worse. We could live in a part of the world where gas is 2x and 3x our low 2.05/gal average. I think most of Europe is running $4-5/gal and Sweden was about $8/gal along w/ Japan last I checked.
The price of gas will continue to rise along with bread, milk, and everything else. Hopefully prices don't rise any faster than wages, so it all stays relatively the same. The only real change in my habits has been to try to combine multiple small trips into one (groceries & shopping stuff) otherwise I still recreate just as much...it just costs a little more.
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Do you mean you don't like Garmin's United States TOPO : MapSource® United States TOPO CD-ROM
http://www.garmin.com//cartography/mapSource/topo.jsp
That's what i'm going to get, the parks seems too limiting...
Check out this thread; it compares garmins Topo USA with another mapping program. recent mapping software thread
The 1:100,000 scale leaves a lot to be desired if you're used to using the 1:24000 paper topo maps. I'd like to see Garmin do like Maptech did and offer state (or at least region) specific topos at a much higher detail.
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I think this site came up in another battery post recently. I did a BBB check on them and saw too many complaints for my comfort. Others on here have ordered from them with good luck though.
-Indybill
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Amazon.Com immediately raised their price on the Garmin 60 CS the instant Garmin's rebate was offered.
Sounds like the same thing that car dealers try to do when manufacturers offer rebates. Unfortunately retailers take the rebate as an opportunity to make an easy $50.
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Wouldn't you know it. I wait, look, wait, look some more and finally buy one. Then wammo...here's a rebate offer just a couple weeks later.
Ah...c'est la vie!
-Indybill
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I looking forward to trying some of the most challenging caches I can find once I get the general hang of the game. I'd say if you build it...they will come.
Snakes...why'd it have to be snakes?!
-Indybill
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I use this one in my truck; bolted to the dash.
I also have the 1" handlebar base for my mountain bike. Both are rock solid.
-Indybill
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I've only had mine a couple of weeks, and I admit to being a little apprehensive about my purchase choice...until I had the unit in my hands. What was worrying me was the limit of 56mb memory. But once I loaded every map for Oregon and even a little around the edges from City Select v6 into it and saw it only took about 38mb to do this I was exstatic. The cs is very easy to figure out with most of the features being very intuitive even without the aid of the manual. The color screen is phenominal; bright, sharp, and easy to read an arm's length or more away. The antenna is very good on the c & cs too. When I first got it I tried it INSIDE my house and I was able to get a satellite lock on 3-4 birds even there.
Paired with the City Select software this unit will automatically route you from where you are to where you want to go with turn by turn directions and audible signals to warn you that you're approaching your next turn. If you miss a turn, no problem the c & cs will recalculate the route to get you back on track; very cool!
I spent about two months researching gpsr units from Magellan, Lowrance, and Garmin. I was torn between the cs and iFinder Hunt near the end of my quest. The idea of buying the cs kind of happened accidentally...long story short I had a heck uv a deal pop up and I happened to get lucky enough to snatch it up first. But I can say that I probably would have ended up buying the cs even if I had to pay full new price. The color screen, geocache features, auto routing feature and barometric trend graphing were features that put the cs at the top of the heap for me. Best of luck to you on your quest.
-Indybill
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Good catch...I missed the reference to v4 on my quick scan. I'm guessing it's an old ad. Better to check on it before ordering though.
-indybill
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I've only had my 60cs & city select v6 a couple of weeks, but I love it; it does everything I can imagine wanting and more. The city select software is worth the price (I've seen it for $76 at mall24-7.com btw). The maps appear to be current to about two years ago, and that's as good as yahoo or mapqwest ever is.
Enjoy your new toys!
-Indybill
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I think that it may depend on where your located; the WalMart near me has the 2200mah NiMH for around $6/4 pack.
-Indybill
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You might try looking for an established benchmark near your home. Do a google search for 'elevation benchmarks (your city)'. That's how I found some near me.
Regards,
Indybill
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Here's some info on the TN/MN subject from USGS:
http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/public/outreach/gps/compass_gps_north.html
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I just ordered one of these to carry my field gear in for day hikes, biking, etc. while looking for caches. 1000 cu in capacity and can be worn as a waist pack in summer or as a small backpack in winter. They're on sale right now at rockcreek.com for $55 in this color. They're regularly $80!
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..Makes it less confusing if you don't have to remember to add/subtract the declination to get a true heading
Umm, sorry but I don't understand how "that" is less confusing.
For example if my GPSr claims the target is at a bearing of 245 degrees "magnetic", I don't need to do any math,, I point the compass & go exactly at a heading of 245 degrees. No need to adjust for declination at all.
Please reread my whole post (it's only 4 lines
). If you can adjust your compass to account for magnetic declination then set your gpsr to read true north; all will be in sync with your map source whether its mapquest, paper or whatever.If you cannot adjust your compass for magnetic delclination and do not use any other map source than your gpsr then setting your gpsr to read magnetic north would work fine as it and your compass would match.
It's when you try to mix the two amongst map, gpsr, and compass that things can get confusing and errors can be made.
Regards,
Indybill
). If you can adjust your compass to account for magnetic declination then set your gpsr to read true north; all will be in sync with your map source whether its mapquest, paper or whatever.
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Just get a Ram suction mount. They work great and are guaranteed forever.
-indybill