+spikedturtle Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I was just wondering what you all thought was better The garmin 60cs or the magellan meridian color. We have the meridain color but we were wondering if it was worth switching. Quote Link to comment
+Team Dubbin Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I was just wondering what you all thought was better The garmin 60cs or the magellan meridian color. We have the meridain color but we were wondering if it was worth switching. Its not worth it at all. Besides that, the 60CS has been discontinued. Quote Link to comment
Mushtang Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I was just wondering what you all thought was better The garmin 60cs or the magellan meridian color. We have the meridain color but we were wondering if it was worth switching. Only if you want to start finding caches a lot easier. Quote Link to comment
+spikedturtle Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 Why would it be easier? I'm looking for examples of why one would be better then the other. Quote Link to comment
+Team Dubbin Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I have the 60CS and have used the meridian. My experience with the 60CS is not so good. It will almost loose signal just by the site of a tree. My old SporTrak Map does a much better job under heavy tree cover. Quote Link to comment
+Prime Suspect Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Unless you're going to make the jump to SiRFIII unit (which the CS is not), it's probably not worth the change. Quote Link to comment
Keystone Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 This happy Garmin 60CSx user (emphasis on the x) is moving this thread to the GPS Units and Software Forum. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 You will find you can read the display much easier in sunlight with the Garmin units. Now if you are talking the 60CS, it's a good unit and has advantages over the Magellan, but the Magellan also has its advantages over the 60CS (chiefly reception and expandible memory), so there would be no point in switching. If you are referring to the 60CSX, then the Garmin would be an improvement over your Meri. Quote Link to comment
+spikedturtle Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 My mistake I was refering to the x model. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 My mistake I was refering to the x model. In which case you will find that the 60CSX is an amazing unit. My Magellan Meridian Gold sits under the seat of my car these days while my 60CSX takes me everywhere. Quote Link to comment
+bjab Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Garmin ! The 60CSX or the 76CSX has the newer SiRFF antenna for alot better reception. Quote Link to comment
+Paulsan Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I have the 60CS and have used the meridian. My experience with the 60CS is not so good. It will almost loose signal just by the site of a tree. My old SporTrak Map does a much better job under heavy tree cover. "site of a tree" or sight of a tree? Quote Link to comment
+Quoddy Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I've owned both. First the MeriColor for just over a year, and then the 60CS for almost two years. I much preferred the 60CS for the following. Visible Screen: The 60CS was more visible with no backlight on than the Mericolor was with full backlight. The 60CS was MUCH quicker reacting (almost no sligshot effect), but seemed more herky-jerky because it wasn't averaged to death. The auto-routing was better because of the automatic rerouting when off course. These were probably the main issues, but now that I'm using the 60CSx, I consider it a quantum leap beyond both. Quote Link to comment
+G.O. John and Carol Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I agree that the 60csx has much better reception than the other units. I wouldn't consider any other unit if I could afford the 60csx. ...Acutally I would consider another. I'd just as soon have the 60cx, since I almost always have the electronic compass turned off and never use the altimeter. It's a little cheaper, and performs just as well. The electronic compass has never worked well for me on the 60cs or the 60csx. Quote Link to comment
+Green Achers Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I upgraded my 60cs to a 60csX and it's quite a nice Geocaching tool. I have all the USA road maps and a major portion of the topo maps on two 1gb microSD cards (which are dirt cheep right now). Read about MicroSD Cards Here. One additional value to a Garmin... They have a great resource web site to keep you informed and up to date. And if you need in interact with a company, I've had better luck with Garmin. Quote Link to comment
+Team Dubbin Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I have the 60CS and have used the meridian. My experience with the 60CS is not so good. It will almost loose signal just by the site of a tree. My old SporTrak Map does a much better job under heavy tree cover. "site of a tree" or sight of a tree? Umm cite of tree I'll blame it on my speel cecker Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Wanna send me your Magellan? I will take it off your hands. My girlfriend could really use it. I have 60CS which I love. pat My mistake I was refering to the x model. In which case you will find that the 60CSX is an amazing unit. My Magellan Meridian Gold sits under the seat of my car these days while my 60CSX takes me everywhere. Quote Link to comment
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