+Jeep4two Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 I'm trying to decide between the 400t and the 60CXs. I know that the 60CXs will provide me with great results when Geocaching. However I'm also considering the Oregon 400t very seriously due to the flexibility to act as a caching device as well as a driving device (all in one). Just curious about opinions. I really like the paperless caching options of the 400t. I've read a bit tonight but would be interested in any opinions. Quote
+roadrage64 Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 (edited) Unless you absolutely have to have the paperless features, I'd stick with the 60CSx. It also serves very well as a driving device and when it comes to off road navigation it is equal to or better than just about anything else out there (plus it's a lot cheaper) Edited April 11, 2009 by roadrage64 Quote
+mattalbr Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 Should also pose the question "What gpsr do you own?". You'll find a common theme. People generally tout what they own and diminish what they don't...even if they haven't touched the others. It's really hard to get an impartial opinion. Quote
+Dig Teamsters Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 I've never owned a 60csx but a few of our caching friends do and swear by them. We had a Vista HCX and was using a BlackBerry to go paperless. Just bought an Oregon 400t and it's great, still on a learning curve but I like what I'm seeing so far, especially the fact now only need to carry one device. So I would ask myself if you can live without the paperless option, if you can the 60csx would be the winner. If you do want to explore paperless, the 400t is hard to beat. If you want to save a little bit of money, and you don't need the TOPO map, get the 300... If you do go with the 400T , the Oregon kicks butt with it's touchscreen. Quote
+mattalbr Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 (edited) mistake post Edited April 11, 2009 by mattalbr Quote
+Jeep4two Posted April 11, 2009 Author Posted April 11, 2009 I'll add that my current unit is the Legend. I've always been fairly pleased but recently have been getting frustrated with weak fixes in wooded areas. In addition our most recent outing was quite frustrating. I had a Blackberry with me and had counted on being able to pull info via internet. It seems that the Blackberry browser we have isn't very compatible with the website. Paperless caching is probably a secondary consideration (albeit a close 2nd) to accuracy. I've been reading some more this morning and it seems that the screen viewability issue is mostly a matter of opinion. Quote
+Redwoods Mtn Biker Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 I've got both. I'd lean towards the Oregon. Quote
+Red90 Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 For Geocaching and auto use the 400t is leaps and bounds better. Quote
Maximus XX!V Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 I own both and both would work for you. Either can car navigate with software as well as take Topo. I much prefer the UI of the Oregon. Tough to beat touchscreen. Quote
+Jeep4two Posted April 13, 2009 Author Posted April 13, 2009 Just pulled the trigger on the Oregon 400t. . . (north adams outdoors website - $462 before rebate with gratis shipping). Thanks for all the input. Now the giddy wait. . . Quote
+OpenTrackRacer Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 Just remember that you'll need to buy additional maps from Garmin to road route with that 400T. Quote
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