Night Parrot
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You make it sound like most Geocachers are GPS neanderthals.
It's Neandertals.. not Neanderthals..
Neanderthal is at least as correct, and probably more so. Look it up in a dictionary. It is often pronounced as if it were spelled Neandertal because the word is German. In German, the th is pronounced as t. It comes from the Neanderthal valley near Duesseldorf, where evidence of Neanderthal man was first found.
If you intend to correct others, you had better be correct. And if you plan on criticizing bad writing in forums, you're going to be very, very busy.
shhhh - you will wake up "Team CowboyPapa" !
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Were you able to use that with any other maps, or was it the basemap only?
IIRC, I put it on a spare microSD to simplify testing. I think there were other maps on the card but I did the test-routing around Paris, France where I knew I had no maps. I'll repeat the test next time I redo the maps on the 60cx.
Unlike the Colorado, the GPSmap 60cx / csx has no accessible internal memory - that correct ? So one can't actually "replace" the basemap that comes installed on the 60cx / csx - that right ? The only way is to put an alternative basemap on a card for use on the unit but the original basemap is still there ?
As I'm in Australia, it would be useful to be able to actually change the American basemap on the actual untit itself (60csx).
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Not sure if this issue has been addressed elsewhere in this forum.
An old review of the GPSMAP 60CSx by Patrick Roeder - see HERE - stated the following : -
Compared to my 60CS bought in August of 2004, the buttons are worse. The keystroke feels softer and is not as clearly defined as on my old 60CS. I preferred the old buttons, because you could feel much better that a button was pressed. But this is no difference between the 60CS and the 60CSx, since I noticed that newer version of the 60CS have the same fuzzy keystroke as my 60CSx. After about four weeks, I am getting used to the new buttons.
Update 2007-03-08: I had a look at the 60CSx of a friend and noticed that it has the same buttons with the good keystroke as the buttons on my old 60CS. It seems to me that Garmin returned to the better buttons on newer models of the 60CSx.
Can anyone who purchased a GPSMAP 60CSx when they were first released confirm if they believe that the "keystroke feel" on any of the buttoms on these units has been improved on the currently manufactured 60CSx units ?
Thanks in advance.
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I have had the Garmin Vista, Vista C, and Vista HCx. Friends of mine have the 60 Series GPS units I have occasionally used. I can use my Vista HCx in the dark because the buttons have specific functions, and the "click stick" is used for Navigation, as well as for "Enter." I cannot use a Map60C Series in the dark. There are too many buttons, too close together, and there is an "Enter" button that has to be hit to complete a function. That is awkward for me, although if I used that model exclusively, I guess I would get used to it.
I have both the auto-navigation maps, and Topo maps, on my Vista HCx. I believe for auto-navigtion there is another screen on the 60 Series the Vista doesn't have that shows upcoming turns, but for hiking, I think the screens are the same. Each can be customized to include the data important for you. On the map page, I have the Arrow and Distance. On the Compass page, I have the Distance, Accuracy, and Name of Waypoint.
I hope this helps.
I have both units and you will not go wrong with either one you pick. Most of the time, especially on hikes, I carry the 60 CSX as my primary unit and the Vista as my back up GPS.
I find the Odometer to be more accurate on the 60 CSX than the one on the Vista but no real difference in navigation. Both are great units..
Thanks Miragee / big rick
I think it might be best for me to have 2 units anyway as a backup unit is really a "must" for where I intend going. So I think I'll end up having purchased one of each.
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Welcome to the Forums!
I chose the Vista HCx because I like the smaller size for hiking. I have used the Map60CSx, but really prefer the buttons on the Vista HCx and the navigation with the "click stick."
Hello Miragee.
From past posts that I have seen, it would seem that you have used both the Vista HCx and the Map60CSx extensively. Have you encountered any notable differences in the in-built screen displays between the 2 units (for the same functions) and whether or not one has certain functions / screen displays that the other doesn't ? Does one unit require more steps to get to a certain screen for any function (that might be worth noting) ? I only want to use a GPSr for hiking (will include very remote forest / national park areas). I'm not interested in Geocaching or auto use.
I know the comparison between the 2 units has been discussed any number of times in this forum, however I would appreciate your advice as I am located in Australia and it isn't just a simple matter of returning a unit if I need to if I buy one direct from a USA supplier.
Thank you very much in advance Miragee for your time.
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This device should be available in Australia at some stage - see HERE
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This device running on Windows CE not only has a strong internal battery but it also supports AA batteries for extended outdoor experiences where a wall socket is not an option. CompeGPS, which has been selling outdoor GPS navigation software for years, has established partnerships with a large number of local off-road map providers in Spain, Portugal, Finland, Germany, Africa and Australia.
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can someone make a program for when I get a PQ for a different country that it will translate it into english
becuse when I go to germany I want to load 500 caches into my gps and the info into my PDA but allmost all of the info is in german
Alta Vista has "Babel Fish" Translator - see HERE .
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***For you young guys out there this is how TVs used to be back in the 60s***
For you even younger ones...you used a "Cat Whisker" on a "Galena Crystal and moved it around to hear radio signals.
Don't get started or soon we'll be talking about "Party Line" and hand crank telephones...LOL
2 empty cans and a piece of string..... ahh .... memories
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While playing with the gmapbmap.img on my Colorado 300 I made an accidental discovery. If you have TOPO2008 DVD installed on your computer go to C:\Garmin\TOPOUS2008 and find the file - Topo100BM_v400.img. Now copy and paste a copy to your desktop. Rename it gmapbmap.img.
Load the old Topo100BM that has been renamed gmapbmap.img to the GPS drive and reboot.
It seems like you could add any .img file and rename it gmapbmap.img and have it act as a basemap.
Just wondering if this "trick" would also work with the set up on the GPSMAP 60CSX ?
Being in Australia, if you buy a unit direct from one of the USA suppliers you are stuck with the USA basemap (not that the base map on the 60CSX is of much use anyway).
Would be interested to know your opinion on this yogazoo.
Thanks.
Actually, I think I have answered my own question. The GPSMAP 60CSX has no internal memory (the GPSMAP 60 includes 24 mb of internal memory though) - so looks like what you can do with the Colorado basemap won't apply to the 60CSX.
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While playing with the gmapbmap.img on my Colorado 300 I made an accidental discovery. If you have TOPO2008 DVD installed on your computer go to C:\Garmin\TOPOUS2008 and find the file - Topo100BM_v400.img. Now copy and paste a copy to your desktop. Rename it gmapbmap.img.
Now, plug in your Colorado (mine is a 300) and save a copy of the gmapbmap.img on the garmin drive to backup the original basemap (always good to save the original DEM basemap).
Load the old Topo100BM that has been renamed gmapbmap.img to the GPS drive and reboot.
The new basemap only covers North America but it does have visible DEM information. For those trying to squeez more storage space out of your 300 this may be a solution (effectively freeing up 70MB from the original basemap which is 90MB) as the renamed topo100bm is only 20MB.
Anyway, the benefits may be limited but its fun to try. If anyone can think of more benefits to something like this please let us know.
It seems like you could add any .img file and rename it gmapbmap.img and have it act as a basemap. The cool thing about the hidden basemap in TOPO2008 is that it still has DEM information. Oh yeah, it isnt routable but if you have routing street software that doesn't matter.
Just wondering if this "trick" would also work with the set up on the GPSMAP 60CSX ?
Being in Australia, if you buy a unit direct from one of the USA suppliers you are stuck with the USA basemap (not that the base map on the 60CSX is of much use anyway).
Would be interested to know your opinion on this yogazoo.
Thanks.
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You can easily change the elevation of your car simply by changing the fan speed.
Higher speed = lower elevation.
Hey Anders. can you get back inside the square ?
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If you want Australian Topographical Maps for Garmin GPS units have a look HERE. Product is "OZtopo".
Thanks!! I see you're in Australia, too - may I ask what GPS you use?
I had a Garmin GPSMAP 60CSX but lent it to a friend (in Sydney) last year and haven't got it back yet
. I found the 60CSX to be a great unit for what I used it for (primarly in the bush in remote areas).I'm just waiting on Garmin's new range to become available - the "Colorado". I'm going to get a "300" model direct from one of the USA suppliers (once I have saved up the dollars needed). With the way our dollar is at the moment (exchange rate) it is much cheaper to buy direct from O/S rather than from one of our local retailers (however if you do have a problem with an imported unit - if it is under warranty - you have to return it to the point of purchase - ie. back O/S. That could get a bit expensive with International Courier costs if you have a problem).
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I'm looking at buying this GPS in about a month - gotta save up!
Anyway, I'm in Australia and my usage would probably be Geocaching 80%, driving 20%.
Do any maps come with it, and if not, what is good to get? I'd like to be able to use it on upcoming trips to the US and UK as well.
I looked at this: http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B0000...howViewpoints=1
but it gets very mixed reviews.
So, anyone who caches in Australia in particular, but also worldwide, chime in on maps I need, please
If you want Australian Topographical Maps for Garmin GPS units have a look HERE. Product is "OZtopo".
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You could just go to the local high school and walk around the track four times...Why doesn't someone just go to the nearest interstate and walk from one mile marker to the next and see what the odomoter reads. I'm pretty sure the mile markers are set the proper distances apart. Plus you might find some hubcaps along the way or maybe a McDonald's cup.Even better idea.
I don't know that the local school oval is any safer than the nearest interstate with mile markers for doing the test.
My local school down the road here now has "out of hours" access for the neighbourhood's dog owners who can let their dogs off the leash. Last time I went for a walk down there I got chased and attacked (one of the locals even ended up sticking a melon on my head
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I'm curious about how the reception of the new device compares to the SiRF-based models. Has anyone tried out both devices in a few different circumstances (like indoors, under heavy foliage, etc), just to check if they're really close or if one outperforms the other?
I'm also curious if the issue where the GPS would report movement while standing in some cases is still the same or if it has improved somehow.
Has anyone come across any further information on the "high-sensity receiver" used in the Colorado units ?
..... or maybe someone may be able to make an educated guess as to who the actual manufacturer may be and in which country it is manufactured ?
You'll find the answert to your question at
http://www.tmcnet.com/ce/articles/17755-ga...g-sarantels.htm
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the link you provided.
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I'm curious about how the reception of the new device compares to the SiRF-based models. Has anyone tried out both devices in a few different circumstances (like indoors, under heavy foliage, etc), just to check if they're really close or if one outperforms the other?
I'm also curious if the issue where the GPS would report movement while standing in some cases is still the same or if it has improved somehow.
Has anyone come across any further information on the "high-sensity receiver" used in the Colorado units ?
..... or maybe someone may be able to make an educated guess as to who the actual manufacturer may be and in which country it is manufactured ?
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Colorado for sale at Off-Route - ready to ship on or before 18 January, 2008 - see HERE
Colorado 300 currently for sale for US$424.95
Colorado 400c, 400t & 400i for sale for US$509.95
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Wow. Glad I imported.
Good news, it arrived today
I love it. Very nice unit.FedEx stuffed up and said it was an invalid address but fortunately they re-delivered it.
Now that the Exchange Rate is really in my favour I'm going to get one - I can wait and looks like OffRoute are OK with the price - and yours turned up in one piece - so I'm going to go ahead with them. By the way did you order any accessories as well comphelp ? Hope you enjoy your new toy !
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Looks like these Garmin "x" handheld Units are starting to become available here in Australia :-
See here.
(equates to about US$670.00 for the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx - includes delivery).
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I got my shipping advise overnight. Its been shipped via FedEx and will be here on Friday :-)
Too bad I'll be interstate on Friday :-(
Hi comphelp
Here's something that you may be interested in - topo maps for Garmin for Australia - ready any time now according to a recent Newsletter I received which in part reads as follows:-
Topo Maps – for those interested in Topographic maps for Garmin GPS units we have produced a first for Australia, OZtopo. OZtopo is a comprehensive map set of tracks, secondary roads, major highways, creeks and rivers. The maps are based on the 1:250,000 topographic maps currently available on paper and on CD. In addition we have added contours at 20m intervals across the continent. The contours can be loaded separately and can be layered over the top of existing maps like City Navigator or Metroguide. The CD will be priced at $179 inc GST and delivery. Generous discounts will apply to those that have contributed to the Tracks4Australia project. See the product unfold at GPSOZ . ETA early April.
I'm also still working on the issue of Warranty returns (if required) - making some headway with being able to get repairs done in Australia (but not replacements) - will keep you posted.
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A quick update. I got an email overnight saying my GPS has shipped. It took 2 weeks to ship (ordered on 11th April)!
They said I'd get a seperate email with tracking details but (typically) I havn't and now its night time in the US again so its another day's wait.
hmmm - too slow. I hope that when you get it it and start using it, it will have been worth the (unacceptable) wait.
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Well another day has past and despite providing the security information on Thursday afternoon (US time), my unit still hasn't shipped. The price is great but unfortunately the service is VERY slow.
Night Parrot, you might want to keep looking for other suppliers unless, of course, you are extremely patient - I'm not
Hi comphelp.
I'm going to have to put my Order on hold for the moment. I've been going thru a pretty busy time with work and don't envisage to be able to get a spare weekend for some time yet and getting a new GPSr now would just be too much of a temptation to put the pen down and play around with it.
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I have a brand new 60CSx I need to sell, see:
http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=130062
With shipping to Australia (USPS global express mail) the price would be $450 US.
As I said in my other post, I'm new here, but I'm well known over at http://forum.brighthand.com/forumdisplay.php?f=53
and run the Garmin map site:
It's in stock and ready to be shipped out.
Rich
Hi Rich
Thanks for your Post and the offer to sell a new 60CSx. Unfortunately being domiciled in Australia I would prefer to buy direct from a Garmin Authorised Dealer. I have looked into this matter of off-shore purchase and there are just too many issues anyway regarding the purchase and return if faulty etc. Good luck with it. I'm sure someone your side will take you up on your offer considering that you are also throwing in a some free USA Topo mapping.
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Yeah, I'm fairly sure both of us don't care about the useless base-maps.
Here's another update. I got an email overnight asking for a fax of my driver's licence and credit card. Hopefully they will finally ship it now. I'll keep you posted.
Hi comphelp
Sorry if it seems you are the "Guinea Pig" for this purchase as far as Australia is concerned - probably wouldn't be too many here that have one of these Units yet is my guess.
I was going to put my Order in last week but might just wait until you receive yours - if you don't mind letting me know how it all goes once you DO receive the Unit.
To Zahadoom - regarding the Base Map - we addressed that already in a different thread here.
Thanks
. I found the 60CSX to be a great unit for what I used it for (primarly in the bush in remote areas).
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I love it. Very nice unit.
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