+Paulsan Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I just sent my GPSmap 60CSx back to Garmin for the replacement due to battery leakage. My question is will I get a unit with the Sirfstar chip like the one I returned or will I get the other chipset that they replaced it with a few years ago? Quote Link to comment
+Viajero Perdido Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I was expecting to be disappointed with my new 60CSx and its newer MTK chipset, vs my worn-out 60Cx with its well-regarded SirfIII chipset. I needn't have worried. The CSx with MTK seems even more sensitive than the older unit. I did a side-by-side test with both units doing a cold start in a dark room in my house, and the new unit acquired a strong lock much faster than the old one. Quote Link to comment
+Paulsan Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 I was expecting to be disappointed with my new 60CSx and its newer MTK chipset, vs my worn-out 60Cx with its well-regarded SirfIII chipset. I needn't have worried. The CSx with MTK seems even more sensitive than the older unit. I did a side-by-side test with both units doing a cold start in a dark room in my house, and the new unit acquired a strong lock much faster than the old one. Thanks for the reply. I really appreciate it. I feel better now. Quote Link to comment
+Klatch Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I was expecting to be disappointed with my new 60CSx and its newer MTK chipset, vs my worn-out 60Cx with its well-regarded SirfIII chipset. I needn't have worried. The CSx with MTK seems even more sensitive than the older unit. I did a side-by-side test with both units doing a cold start in a dark room in my house, and the new unit acquired a strong lock much faster than the old one. Viajero Perdido, Do you find the tracking to be as accurate and repeatable with the MTK vs. the SirFStar? I mangled my SirF equipped 76CSx and am also facing a similar situation to the OP. Quote Link to comment
+Viajero Perdido Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Do you find the tracking to be as accurate and repeatable with the MTK vs. the SirFStar? This is not a scientific answer, but yes, I think so. Quote Link to comment
+Paulsan Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 I can tell you this, if you need to have it back by next year ship it now. Garmin chooses the SLOWEST means of shipping your replacement unit that they can find. I swear they strapped mine to the back of a one legged dog to send it to me. Quote Link to comment
+Paulsan Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Ok, I take it back. My replacement arrived today. A grand total of 12 days. Not so bad after all. I guess I'm spoiled by Amazon Prime. Quote Link to comment
+JBnW Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Ok, I take it back. My replacement arrived today. A grand total of 12 days. Not so bad after all. I guess I'm spoiled by Amazon Prime. Hey that's great. I shipped my 76CSx via UPS directly to Garmin. Had the replacement back in 7 days. Quote Link to comment
+Paulsan Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 My replacement appears to have the Sirfstar chipset. Quote Link to comment
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