+mr. obnoxious Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 Haven't heard a peep from SketchSmurf if he received his new Garmin from LakePowell? Quote
+Team Duckit Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 I sure hope he did or we will not hear the end of it Quote
+SketchySmurf Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 Keep your panties on, ladies. Phil has come through 90%...Should be arriving tomorrow. Before I start eating crow, I'll need to make sure its the right product, factory fresh, etc. Quote
geocachingbaker Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 well i dont think he will have to worry, i received my 60cx from them no problem. I ordered thursday night, it shipped friday and was here monday morning i love it. Now i just need to find a deal on city navigator. Quote
+Creakhead Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 (edited) I too got my 60csx from Phil. Ordered it Saturday, and it shipped monday and arrived at work today Edited January 25, 2006 by Creakhead Quote
Budbrew Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 Sketch has to get his panties out of a bunch!! Quote
+LaneO Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 (edited) Ordered my 60CsX online Saturday evening from Lake Powell Marine Electronics then e-mailed Phil early Monday morning to add the Auto Navigator kit. The order arrived Tuesday (today) via DHL overnight. Great service and the unit is awesome! PS - the shipping charge automatically added on their web order form was deleted from the final charges just like the ad said. Edited January 25, 2006 by lstout Quote
+machster Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 Keep your panties on, ladies. Phil has come through 90%...Should be arriving tomorrow. Before I start eating crow, I'll need to make sure its the right product, factory fresh, etc. A nice chardonnay would go great with crow. Quote
+mlk3454 Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 be sure to add your dealing swith phil on reseller ratings..I am sure other sketchy's would like to read your experience to feel better about their next purchase. Quote
+TheWilkens Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 Do you have a web address for lake powell? Thanks Quote
+mr. obnoxious Posted January 25, 2006 Author Posted January 25, 2006 http://www.lakepowelldiscountmarineelectronics.com/ Quote
+Marky Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 http://www.lakepowelldiscountmarineelectronics.com/ That's an interesting way to get around the Garmin mandated pricing. Throw in a free gift certificate for $70... --Marky Quote
+Codfish116 Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 I ordered mine on Sunday night, It shipped Monday, I got it Tuesday (Yesterday). There was no gift certificate in the box, so I emailed Phil. He got back to me in just a few minutes and told me it would come by email OR if I wanted, he would just credit my card back the 70 bucks! Quote
+Dale$hunter Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 I've been following the 60csx topic for a while now and decided to order from lake powell since they were being praised alot. Ordered two 60csx's from lakepowell last friday and have not heard a peep from them yet tried to email and phone, nothing yet. I guess will see what happens. Quote
+Bus36 Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 (edited) Mine is on the way. Should be getting it tomorrow from lakepowell. Did you email phil? That is who I have been in contact with about my order and he is on top of it. Edited January 25, 2006 by Bus36 Quote
+Dale$hunter Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 Anyone have Phil's email address with lakepowell???????? Quote
+OxygenDestroyer Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 I've been following the 60csx topic for a while now and decided to order from lake powell since they were being praised alot. Ordered two 60csx's from lakepowell last friday and have not heard a peep from them yet tried to email and phone, nothing yet. I guess will see what happens. Maybe you should take the attitude from Mr. Obnoxious with his previous vendor and threaten to sue them and maybe start a thread about how bad they suck. Quote
+SketchySmurf Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 Maybe you should take the attitude from Mr. Obnoxious with his previous vendor and threaten to sue them and maybe start a thread about how bad they suck. *snicker* Quote
+OxygenDestroyer Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 I'm just kidding - no hard feelings everybody. I hope everyone get the gps they want for cheap and real quick... and then get out there and hide me some cool caches Quote
Mr. Grimm Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Well, I am looking at buying my first gps and wanted something that I could use on my Motorcycle for Turn/Turn and also use for geocaching (which I have just recently gotten interested in)... Seems like the Cx/Csx would be great as a first device. After reading all there was on the Cx and the Csx, the only difference I can see if that the Csx has a compas and altimeter... Is that really worth the extra $$? How often do you need the altimeter? Grimm- Quote
+Team Duckit Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 My 60 Cx came today from Phil at lake powell all is good Quote
+Jamie Z Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Well, I am looking at buying my first gps and wanted something that I could use on my Motorcycle for Turn/Turn and also use for geocaching (which I have just recently gotten interested in)... the Csx has a compas and altimeter... Is that really worth the extra $$? How often do you need the altimeter? Grimm, A few people like to use the compass or altimeter on occasion, but I think the general consensus is that if you don't need 'em, there's no reason to spring for the extra money. The GPS will have a satellite calculated elevation, plus a pseudo-compass when you move the GPS (or you can just carry a real compass). As for use on the motorcycle, I think the 60x is a good choice. I've been looking at upgrading the routing unit I use on my bike, and I've decided between the 60cx and the Garmin Quest II. I like the Quest II better for that purpose, but it's not as rugged as the 60. So for dual-use, the 60 is probably the better unit with which to go. Jamie Quote
+OxygenDestroyer Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Well, I am looking at buying my first gps and wanted something that I could use on my Motorcycle for Turn/Turn and also use for geocaching (which I have just recently gotten interested in)... Seems like the Cx/Csx would be great as a first device. After reading all there was on the Cx and the Csx, the only difference I can see if that the Csx has a compas and altimeter... Is that really worth the extra $$? How often do you need the altimeter? Grimm- That would be a great unit - my only reservation at this point would be that I heard it doesn't work with GSAK yet - I doubt that is permanent though. There is a motorcycle mount for the 60. Be tough to read on a bike for real-time couse correction but that's probably true of any gps for a motorcycle unless you get one that talks to you and use an earpiece. Quote
Budbrew Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 I recieved my 60CSx from phil today. Works great!! Thanks phil you are the true definition of great customer service A+! Quote
+Dale$hunter Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Ok, found out why I have not heard from Phil yet. They said they are out of stock and will get more in two weeks. Quote
+mlk3454 Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 I have a 60csx in the garage sale part of the forum if you are interested Quote
Mr. Grimm Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 As for use on the motorcycle, I think the 60x is a good choice. I've been looking at upgrading the routing unit I use on my bike, and I've decided between the 60cx and the Garmin Quest II. I like the Quest II better for that purpose, but it's not as rugged as the 60. So for dual-use, the 60 is probably the better unit with which to go.Jamie Good to know.. I have never used a gps before, and wanted something that would be durable enough for the bike... Will probably contact "Phil" about buying a Cx unit. Grimm- Quote
Mr. Grimm Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 That would be a great unit - my only reservation at this point would be that I heard it doesn't work with GSAK yet - I doubt that is permanent though. There is a motorcycle mount for the 60. Be tough to read on a bike for real-time couse correction but that's probably true of any gps for a motorcycle unless you get one that talks to you and use an earpiece. Ok, being a total newbie, I have no idea what GSAK is or what it would do for me.. Care to elaborate?... Have not seen the MC mount for this unit yet, but will look around to see who carries it. As far as RT course correction, I would only use it occationally when going on trips and such... As long as it can keep me heading in the right direction, and potentially give me alternative routes if one is backed up, it will save me from having to stop often to look at maps. Also, sometimes on the bike, I just like to ride and get lost... will be nice to have a gadget that can get me back to major highways and such when I am ready to become unlost. Grimm- Quote
+poormanshummer Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Got my 60csx from gpscentral out of calgary and was wondering if anybody knows where to find a 512 trans flash card? The biggest i could find was a 256. Quote
+Mr.Garmin Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 I ordered my 60Cx from http://www.boatersland.com and everything went very well. Order on 1/20 and received 1/24 with ground shipping. Better price than Lake Powell. Used it to find my first cache today. Quote
Mr. Grimm Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Ok, since I am new, and some of you do use the 60Cx for Turn/Turn, I have a couple of basic questions. 1. Can you program a destination to autoroute on-the-fly, or do you have to link the unit with a computer? 2. With the 64mb card that comes with it, how many maps can one load? Lets say I wanted to go from Long Island, NY to some destination in Atlanta, GA.. Enough space or do I need a bigger card? 3. Which map software would I need to get to do the turn/turn directions? Thanks, Grimm- Quote
+mr. obnoxious Posted January 26, 2006 Author Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) yes you can auto route while on the fly if you goto find and then click addresses you can type in an address and it will auto route for you. as for ny to atlanta not enough memory on the card you will need to get a bigger card. and you will need city navigator or city select for the auto route I suggest you goto garmin.com and read about both. City select will be discontinued soon however you will be able to upgrade with city nav even if you have city select so it realy doesnt matter. Edited January 26, 2006 by mr. obnoxious Quote
+Codfish116 Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 I ordered my 60Cx from http://www.boatersland.com and everything went very well. Order on 1/20 and received 1/24 with ground shipping. Better price than Lake Powell. Used it to find my first cache today. Thanks for the info on Boaters Island. I didn't hear of them before I ordered my 60CSx through Lake Powell. For those of us who havent ordered from anyone yet. I did a little apples to apples price comparison between these two companies. This is what I came up with. Boaters Island: GPSMAP 60CSx for $412.99 after an $87 instant rebate, plus $13.98 for UPS Ground shipping. ($58.36 for next day air) for a total of $426.97 Lake Powell: GPSMAP 60CSx for $499 with free overnight shipping and a $70 gift card to your choice of online merchants (or they will credit $70 back to your credit card) for a total of $429 In conclusion: After standard shipping charges are added and rebates applied, Boaters Island is $2.03 cheaper than Lake Powell, but you will get your unit faster from Lake Powell. However, it looks like Boaters Island will ship internationally, Lake Powell does not. Quote
webmantz Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Hi, However, it looks like Boaters Island will ship internationally, Lake Powell does not. BUT this shipping fee to Europe (Germany) is $ 117.34 !! André Quote
+Miragee Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Ok, being a total newbie, I have no idea what GSAK is or what it would do for me.. Care to elaborate?... GSAK is indispensible . . . even though it took me a long time to figure it out. Check out my very-rudimentary tutorial here. Quote
Team "Trail Bugz" Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 If you need a car kit (ie City streets, mount,etc.) or a unit with Topo, it is pretty hard to beat the "package" deals at http://www.gpsdiscount.com Free shipping and these folks are fast, fast, FAST. The only reason I tout them is because of the awesome service and good price's I recieved from them with my recent purchase of my 60 CSx I got my unit from half way accross the country in less than 45 hrs. from ordering, and NO shipping charges. So if you also need to purchase mapping software and a unit, check them out. HD1 Quote
+SketchySmurf Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 OK you hoowahs. Lake Powell is great. Phil is the reincarnation of Buddha. blah blah blah. I'm going to order from them again, alright? P.S. the Map60CSx kicks butt. Quote
+mr. obnoxious Posted January 26, 2006 Author Posted January 26, 2006 Our prayers are answered sketchy.................. thank heavens you didn't get screwed over......... by the way you said if you did you have alot of time on your hands so I would guess that you would write something nice about your experience @ resellerratings.com about lake powell. Quote
Mr. Grimm Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 GSAK is indispensible . . . even though it took me a long time to figure it out. Check out my very-rudimentary tutorial here. How is it that the 60Cx won't work with GSAK? Is it a file format issue? Grimm- Quote
+Miragee Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Have you asked that question over in the GSAK Forum? Quote
+mlk3454 Posted January 27, 2006 Posted January 27, 2006 that question is already at the GSAK forum and they are working on a "fix" for the x series. In the meantime you can use GSAK to make a .gpx file of the caches you want and use mapsource to load it onto your GPSr Quote
Mr. Grimm Posted January 27, 2006 Posted January 27, 2006 Have you asked that question over in the GSAK Forum? There is a GSAK forum? lol... Ok, like I said, I am new to all this... I will have to check out that forum. Thanks for pointing the way. Grimm- Quote
Mr. Grimm Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 If you need a car kit (ie City streets, mount,etc.) or a unit with Topo, it is pretty hard to beat the "package" deals at http://www.gpsdiscount.com Free shipping and these folks are fast, fast, FAST. The only reason I tout them is because of the awesome service and good price's I recieved from them with my recent purchase of my 60 CSx I got my unit from half way accross the country in less than 45 hrs. from ordering, and NO shipping charges. So if you also need to purchase mapping software and a unit, check them out. HD1 Ok, after doing some research from everyones suggestions here, I just ordered over at http://www.gpsdiscount.com. I got the 60Cx with the Auto Nav Kit and (2) handlebar mounts for $520 shipped... If I had wanted just the gps or they had had similar packages, I would have bought from Phil (Real nice, and answeres email real quick). Grimm- Quote
Budbrew Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 Lake Powell Rocks, but I think I am going to have to return my Garmin 60CSx if the next set of lithiums I purchase don't work. I purchased to different packs from one retailer one 2 pk and one 8 pk both would not work in my gps. This time I am going to purchase one more from another retailer, and hope for the best otherwise I am going to have to return for and exchange. It is the weirdest thing, because Alkalines and Rechargables work fine. When I put the lithiums in the welcome screen would come on, and before it got to the satelite page the screen would fizzle right out. I hope my final attempt works! Quote
+Rotareneg Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 Budbrew, not sure if you saw my post in the other thread, but I can verify the problem you're having with the lithium batteries: my 60Cx does the same thing with them. Quote
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