GPS Unit Model Help!

[+Jaguar Paw 7]

Hi everbody,

 

I'm new and just got a Vista HCX. I'm pretty happy with it but like the set up on the 60 csx better. I have a friend who will by my unit so I can upgrade to 60csx, should I do it.

 

Please help with these questions:

 

1) How do the chip sets of the different units compare?

 

2) Is the quad helix antennae give the 60csx an advantage?

 

3) The Hcx can hold a 2gb memory card can the 60 do the same?

 

4) Finally, Is the 60csx waas enabled?

 

Thanks for any and all help!

I look forward to being part of this forum and community

[+Red90]

1) No noticable difference

 

2) No

 

3) Yes

 

4) Yes

[+JEDI-6]

Here's a comparison from the Garmin website.

 

Key differences:

 

CSx costs more.

CSx has a bigger screen.

CSx weighs more.

HCX has longer battery life.

CSx can interface via serial or USB. HCx is USB only.

CSx comes with a 64MB SD card (Mine actually came with a 128MB card). HCx no SD card included.

CSx has tide tables. HCx no.

 

CSx also has larger/more buttons. HCx is joystick operated.

 

They are basically the same unit. I think it is more aesthetics than anything else.

 

I love my CSx. It's a great unit. I like the layout better than the HCx. But that is personal preference.

 

Good Luck with your decision!

[+Miragee]

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They are basically the same unit. I think it is more aesthetics than anything else.

 

I love my CSx. It's a great unit. I like the layout better than the HCx. But that is personal preference.

 

Good Luck with your decision!

Key differences:

• CSx costs more.
  
• CSx has a bigger screen.
  
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• CSx weighs more.
  
• HCX has longer battery life.
  
• CSx can interface via serial or USB. HCx is USB only. Moot point as my laptop only has USB
  
• CSx comes with a 64MB SD card (Mine actually came with a 128MB card). HCx no SD card included. Moot point as most people buy larger cards anyway
  
• CSx has tide tables. HCx no. Moot point as the Tide Tables can be downloaded from the Garmin Site
   
  
• CSx also has larger/more buttons. HCx is joystick operated.
  

As stated, "They are basically the same unit. I think it is more aesthetics than anything else."

 

I love my Vista HCx. It's a great unit. I like the layout better than the CSx. But that is personal preference.

 

Forgive me for my "editorializing" from the previous post to emphasize that it is personal preference. I have changed the screens on the Vista HCx to show just the ones I want to see, and the Data Fields I want on those screens. I really prefer the "click stick" and am surprised the OP didn't like the Vista HCx . . .