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I have decided to go with a 60Csx. What is a good case that you can attach to the strap of a backpack or camel back such that the GPSr is up and down and the case attaches to the front of the shoulder strap (the part that is coming over your shoulder and down your chest). This would be the best place for me to keep the GPSr while mountain biking to allow easy access and protect it in case of a wreck. Being mounted on the handlebars won't work (I have riser bars and there is not enough space on bars anywhere to mount the GPSr). A simple cloth case with a velcro closure and a strap on the back that goes left to right instead of up and down would be ideal...thanks!

Where can you get a 1GB Micro SD card?

Best place to by a 60Csx? Tigergps.com ok? I see walmart.com has tigergps.com beat by a couple dollars.....

Thanks for the reply. Would the Vista CX be able to keep a signal if it is kept in a backpack or used in a car or when used iwhen walking in a crowded city with narrow streets like Florence, Italy? I understand that no external antenna can be used with a Vista CX...I guess I am just afraid to get a GPSr that would not be able to maintain a signal in a crowded city with vary narrow streets like Florence, Italy (where I am going). I guess it is a compromise of size vs. new chipset.....anything that would push me one way or the other?? I would like to mount the VISTA CX on my bike handlebars, but if the Csx can maintain a signale when in a backpack, then I could pull off and take a look at it....tough choice..

OK...now I am considering the etrex Vista CX....it appears to have most the same features as the 60Csx (without glide descent, etc. but I am no pilot). The etrex Vista CX is definetely smaller, but I am concerned about two things....I believe the Vista CX is a mapping unit (please confirm...sorry for noob question). Also, is the built in antenna of the Vista CX in the same league as the 60Csx? I am will to pay more for a better antenna that will still be able to 'lock on' while in a backpack and while in cities with narrow streets like Florence, Italy as a GPSr that won't get a signal is no good no matter how inexpensive or expensive it is....thanks!! As these handheld units really aren't very useful for one person driving, I might as well go with a smaller one if the unit is a mapping unit and has an antenna as good as the 60Csx..thanks!!!!

Thanks for the replies.....it appears I will be going with the Garmin...may consider one of the lesser models (depending on how much I can save). If the savings are less than $100 I will probably go with the 60Csx...I just like having the nicest one...I will also use the GPS as a 'toy' while in Europe since I will be there for approximately 2 years so maybe I will grow into the capabilities of the 60Csx....it will also force me to get outside and explore more!!

Will the Magellan mount work with 31.8mm bars?? It appears that it is a metal clamp with a pretty long screw, but just wanted to make sure. Thanks!

First, let me apologize for the long post. Yesterday I researched and researched hand held GPS units and after work went and looked at the two GPS units I am considering – the Garmin 60Csx and the Magellan 600. The main reason I am getting a GPS is to help me navigate cities and the countryside in Europe (primarily Florence, Italy and surrounding areas while walking, biking and driving) when I go there in a couple weeks for an extended work assignment. After comparing the two I have determined the following differences: 60Csx – physically larger (but not a deal breaker, but do prefer size of 600), slightly larger screen with better resolution screen and more colors, option for external antenna, 2 AA batts, I have read some problems people are having with elevation and some routing problems with 60Cxs (should this dissuade me from this unit?). 600 – Smaller, no external antenna option, 3 axis compass, rechargeable lithium ion battery, smaller screen with less colors and lower resolution. Other than the above, the features between the two seem very similar. The most important feature to me is the ability to get accurate and detailed point to point directions while walking, biking and driving in European cities. Is one of the above two better suited for that or is there a 3rd I should consider? Is the necessary software for the 60Csx (Mapsource City Navigator Europe - $300) or the software for the Magellan 600 (Mapsend Direct Route Europe - $150) better/more detailed/provide more information or they pretty much equivalent? I would think the Garmin would be better since it is twice as much - $300. I assume getting one of these two software packages is a must if I want point to point in Europe? Which one (if one) would getter a better/stronger signal and keep it when used in a city like Florence, Italy when walking, biking or driving? Would either one be able to keep a signal better when put into a pair of shorts pocket or used in a car (without an external antenna)? I have read the 60Csx gets signals very well and if it does indeed get and keep a signal much better than the 600, to me, that is very important because the unit is worthless if it can’t get and keep a signal. Online, the price difference between the two units is about $100 and the price difference between the Europe maps is about $150 making the 60Csx $250 more. I am willing to pay the difference if it is worth it, is it? Lastly, I assume both units will work in Europe and no type of service fee, etc. would ever be required? Thanks!!