Looking at a few different units

[+Ballsy]

I am looking at a few units...I already have the Garmen NUVI 370 for the car so just want one for geocaching...Was looking at the Garmen GPS60, the GPSmap 60 or the GPS 60Cx.

 

Are they all going to get the same kind of reception?? or lose signal in trees??

I tried the garmen legend and it was horrible for losing the signal so I wonder if these are better?? I really don't care if it is color or not and do any have any topo maps for Canada?? or do you just use the software loaded on them???

 

Any help would be great...I can get the Garmen GPS 60 for $150.00 and the GPSMAP 60 for $200.00..so wasnt sure what to do

[+storm180]

I am looking at a few units...I already have the Garmen NUVI 370 for the car so just want one for geocaching...Was looking at the Garmen GPS60, the GPSmap 60 or the GPS 60Cx.

 

Are they all going to get the same kind of reception?? or lose signal in trees??

I tried the garmen legend and it was horrible for losing the signal so I wonder if these are better?? I really don't care if it is color or not and do any have any topo maps for Canada?? or do you just use the software loaded on them???

 

Any help would be great...I can get the Garmen GPS 60 for $150.00 and the GPSMAP 60 for $200.00..so wasnt sure what to do

 

I personally own a 60CSx and its a great unit. I have not have had any issues with it. It is very accurate for me and I usually always find the caches. I read the 60Cx is a pretty good unit and very accurate.

 

Storm180

Edited May 12, 2008 by storm180

[+fratermus]

I am looking at a few units...I already have the Garmen NUVI 370 for the car so just want one for geocaching...Was looking at the Garmen GPS60, the GPSmap 60 or the GPS 60Cx.

 

 

Of the 60-series handhelds, I think that only the 60cx and 60csx have the high sensitivity receiver.

 

I have a 60cx and love it.

[+ventura_kids]

Since you are in Canada, NO gps receivers will work well.

 

 

(yes, that's a joke)

The new chipset in both the Garmin Etrex series units AND the Garmin 60X series receivers will work great.

[+Ballsy]

Since you are in Canada, NO gps receivers will work well.

 

 

(yes, that's a joke)

The new chipset in both the Garmin Etrex series units AND the Garmin 60X series receivers will work great.

Was leaning to the 60Cx or the 60CSX...other than the csx has a barometer and the compass..not a lot off difference...only about 35.00 difference in price too

[+Red90]

The is also the Colorado 300. Much nicer for caching.

 

The Etrex Legend Hcx or Vista HCx perform basically teh same as the 60Cx/60Csx. The main difference is the screen size and button layout.

 

Free Canada topo maps here: http://www.ibycus.com/ibycustopo/

[+Ballsy]

The is also the Colorado 300. Much nicer for caching.

 

The Etrex Legend Hcx or Vista HCx perform basically teh same as the 60Cx/60Csx. The main difference is the screen size and button layout.

 

Free Canada topo maps here: http://www.ibycus.com/ibycustopo/

Has anyone used the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx GPS Receiver and the Garmen 60Cx??

I know for sure the 60Cx has the serf? antanea but does the etrex get the same kind of reception thru the woods??

[+Red90]

Has anyone used the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx GPS Receiver and the Garmen 60Cx??

I know for sure the 60Cx has the serf? antanea but does the etrex get the same kind of reception thru the woods??

 

Yes, reception is the same for those two units.

[+MacFlash]

 

Has anyone used the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx GPS Receiver and the Garmen 60Cx??

I know for sure the 60Cx has the serf? antanea but does the etrex get the same kind of reception thru the woods??

 

Different newer chip (MTK) but similar, performance. If you really want to get into the nitty gritty I suggest you look here:

http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=87583