Simmeltron

Hm... I'm a bit confused by your post... isn't the 2008 version essentially the same thing as version 9?? Perhaps you meant to say they shipped you version 8?? Thanks for the info though!

Ok... I'm confused (AGAIN)... I found City Navigator V8 north america for like 115 at Amazon. Obviously I want the latest version... they have the 2008 version as well but it says it is an UPDATE and it's only 60 bucks or so... so for this "update" do I need to have an older version of City Nav to install over the top of or what?? Sheesh this is confusing.... Thanks!

OK, cool, thanks for the info! I was just confused by the NT as I related it to the operating system! =P

I would like to purchase City Navigator 2008 North America for my new Vista HCx, however I'm a bit confused about the versions. I have found City Nav. 2008 NT but I haven't been able to locate just City Nav. 2008. So does anybody really know the difference (other than this compression that the Garmin site talks about??) between the NT and non-NT editions?? Also, for that matter, has the non-NT version actually been released?? Thanks! =)

I'm trying to find City Navigator 2008 and so far I have only found City Navigator 2008 NT.... I just ordered a Vista HCx. Which version do I need? If anybody could provide any links or any further info it would be MUCH appreciated!! Thanks!! =)

Great, Thanks for your thoughts people. It's positive to hear you are happy so far with your HCx also. I believe I will be going with the HCx as well. I just have to hope (hope hope HOPE) that the odometer issue will, in fact, be fixed with an update soon. I guess ultimatly it doesn't affect the primary function of the device... but it would be very nice to truely know how far I am hiking at the time of the hike and not after the fact! Thanks again!!

Thanks a lot SidandBob for the reply. =) Well... I am getting the gist that both are VERY good under dense coverage now.... so I did like the feeling of my VistaCSx... and I would consider getting the new HCx.. however I am now leery because of this Trip Data issue/bug at low speeds. I will inevitably be going on hikes where accurate distance data will be useful..... and if it isn't, then that will just suck, for lack of better words... =P They *should* get it fixed with new firmware updates but I have been reading some lack of confidence is out there after the most recent firmware update that was supposed to fix it but didn't?? Any thoughts on the matter??

I lost my old Vista CSx unfortunately so I am trying to decide whether to get the new Vista HCx or the 60CSx. One thing I really liked on my Vista was I could have the unit powered down and it could still record barometric data, which was very useful as I took it snowboarding and this would record the number of runs I took and also the total vertical feet I made that day (whether it was on or off). Does the 60CSx do this as well as I haven't been able to locate that information yet? I would also really like to get a final call on which chipset and antennae-type gets the best reception. I ride under tree cover often and also hike in canyons as well as under tree cover so reception is obviously very important. Thanks!!