+scavok Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 rei.com has them on sale for 299.93!! Quote Link to comment
+tealtiger2 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I saw that deal just yesterday. Anyone using this, and if so, what do you think? I am looking to get my first GPS to start geocaching. I have been researching units for all of 3 days, so any tips (PM) would be much appreciated as well. I want to keep myself from impulse buying, so I'm staying out of the stores tonight. Quote Link to comment
+1stsgt Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 (edited) I saw that deal just yesterday. Anyone using this, and if so, what do you think? I am looking to get my first GPS to start geocaching. I have been researching units for all of 3 days, so any tips (PM) would be much appreciated as well. I want to keep myself from impulse buying, so I'm staying out of the stores tonight. I have one and like very much. The only thing I wish it had, electronic compass!! But I can live without. Edited June 8, 2006 by 1stsgt Quote Link to comment
+tealtiger2 Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I saw that deal just yesterday. Anyone using this, and if so, what do you think? I am looking to get my first GPS to start geocaching. I have been researching units for all of 3 days, so any tips (PM) would be much appreciated as well. I want to keep myself from impulse buying, so I'm staying out of the stores tonight. I have one and like very much. The only thing I wish it had, electronic compass!! But I can live without. aww, i thought it had one. eh, for the savings though, i guess i'll just have to buy one. Quote Link to comment
+Scott-N8ZUS Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Well if it is a GPSmap 60cs it does have electronic compass. At least mine does! Also that is a good Price! I've had mine for over a year now, and still enjoy it! Yet to decide to Upgrade to the GPSmap 60csx! Heck if you have the Money It would for sure make a great first GPS for Geocaching! Get some Mapping Software for it, and you will be all set! Good Luck! Quote Link to comment
Victorianaturalist Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 An even better deal is the Garmin Map 60CX I have for sale on this forum. At $350 including shipping it beats the heck outa of the $299 deal on the 60Cs which is soon to be discontinued. Check it out. in The garage sale forum. Quote Link to comment
+herne2 and Cara the Geodog Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Well if it is a GPSmap 60cs it does have electronic compass. At least mine does! Also that is a good Price! I've had mine for over a year now, and still enjoy it! Yet to decide to Upgrade to the GPSmap 60csx! Heck if you have the Money It would for sure make a great first GPS for Geocaching! Get some Mapping Software for it, and you will be all set! Good Luck! Excuse my ignorance but what is the difference between the CS and the CX? Quote Link to comment
+Scott-N8ZUS Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 (edited) The 60cx is the Newer Model to the 60cs. The major difference it has a Mini SD Card slot for More Memory expansion. Also I think a more refined receiver for better satalite reception. I know it is confusing! There is the 60c, and the 60cs. Then now there is the 60cx, and the 60csx. The difference between them is the 60cs, and the 60csx has the electronic compass, and a few more extras. Edited June 8, 2006 by Scott-N8ZUS Quote Link to comment
+Thrak Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Well if it is a GPSmap 60cs it does have electronic compass. At least mine does! Also that is a good Price! I've had mine for over a year now, and still enjoy it! Yet to decide to Upgrade to the GPSmap 60csx! Heck if you have the Money It would for sure make a great first GPS for Geocaching! Get some Mapping Software for it, and you will be all set! Good Luck! Excuse my ignorance but what is the difference between the CS and the CX? The "S" stands for Sensors. It means that the unit has an electronic compass and an altimiter. Quote Link to comment
+baloo&bd Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 The difference between them is the 60cs, and the 60csx has the electronic compass, and a few more extras. Correction: The 60 CS has a compass as well. The CSX, beside a few other updates, is basically the CS with the ability to put maps on a additional memory stick The difference between the CS and the C is the CS has some extra sensros that (FLAME SUIT ON) I dare you to find a geocacher near you that uses them. I have the 60CS. Quote Link to comment
+Cacheoholic Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I have owned a couple 60C’s, a 60CS and a 60CSX. I use one of the “sensors” every time I geocache. That is the “electronic” compass. They work great as long as you keep them calibrated. The expandable memory is great in the “X” models, but I bought a 60CSX for the awesome reception of the SiRF chipset. Quote Link to comment
WhiskeyRblnPatriot Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I have owned a couple 60C’s, a 60CS and a 60CSX. I use one of the “sensors” every time I geocache. That is the “electronic” compass. They work great as long as you keep them calibrated. The expandable memory is great in the “X” models, but I bought a 60CSX for the awesome reception of the SiRF chipset. (sorry, new) What's the "SiRF chipset"? and why is it so wizzbang? Quote Link to comment
+Cacheoholic Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 To keep it simple, it’s kind of like adding a supercharger to your GPSr. The SiRF chip set processes satellite signals a whole lot faster than other GPSr’s resulting in a better calculation of weak signal. The end result is a GPSr that can work indoors. My office is a cider block building within a steel building and I can still get a weak fix with about 70’ accuracy. Any other of the 23 or 24 GPSr’s (I can’t keep count anymore) that I’ve owned, lost their fix as soon as you walk in the steel building. Quote Link to comment
+Lighteye Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 A happy 60CSX owner here, and yes, I get +- 25' sitting in my office in the middle of a cinderblock house...phenomenal chipset, that SIRF II ! My VistaC and Meridian Gold would lose it by the time I was 10' inside the house. Quote Link to comment
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