+Alan Ellis Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Replacing my 60CSx and have narrowed it down to the 450t and the 62st. I know the obvious differences....price, screen size, etc. Price is no object, but don't understand why the Oregon is almost half the price. ??? Which one would you buy and why if price was not a factor? Also, will my 60CSx mounts work with the 62st? Thank you for all your replies! Quote Link to comment
+BlackRose67 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 The 450t is now a discontinued model due to the new 600 series being introduced, so they are being liquidated. Quote Link to comment
+Alan Ellis Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 The 450t is now a discontinued model due to the new 600 series being introduced, so they are being liquidated. So I should get the 450t? The Oregon seems to have some issues.... Quote Link to comment
MtnHermit Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Replacing my 60CSx and have narrowed it down to the 450t and the 62st. So why replace the 60CSx? Buttons worn off? The 62 and OR have a few extra features, but not more accurate. I have a 3-YO 450, with no plans to upgrade. But since you have a 60, the 62 would be more comfortable for you. Quote Link to comment
+BlackRose67 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 The 450t is now a discontinued model due to the new 600 series being introduced, so they are being liquidated. So I should get the 450t? The Oregon seems to have some issues.... In reality, most Garmin units, whether older paperless units or their latest releases, have issues to some degree. I have an eTrex 20, which is overall a nice little unit, but I'm still considering getting a 450 due to the great prices. Quote Link to comment
sviking Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Whatever you do, don't get rid of that 60CSx. It's one of Garmin's most solid, reliable units ever and it still works as well today as the day you bought it. You'll miss it if you sell it off or something. Quote Link to comment
+Glenn Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 The 450t is now a discontinued model due to the new 600 series being introduced, so they are being liquidated. Is the 450t being discontinued official or speculation? It isn't listed as discontinued on the Garmin web site. Quote Link to comment
+Walts Hunting Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Whatever you do, don't get rid of that 60CSx. It's one of Garmin's most solid, reliable units ever and it still works as well today as the day you bought it. You'll miss it if you sell it off or something. I dumped my 60 for a 450 and never regretted it. Then on through a 550 to a Montana. Wouldn't go back to non touchscreen if it was free. Quote Link to comment
sviking Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Whatever you do, don't get rid of that 60CSx. It's one of Garmin's most solid, reliable units ever and it still works as well today as the day you bought it. You'll miss it if you sell it off or something. I dumped my 60 for a 450 and never regretted it. Then on through a 550 to a Montana. Wouldn't go back to non touchscreen if it was free. Good for you. Quote Link to comment
+Alan Ellis Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Thanks for the replies! Quote Link to comment
+BAMBOOZLE Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I went from a 60 CSx to a 450 and now use a 62S.....by far the best unit I've ever used, even got a second one for my wife. Quote Link to comment
+ArtieD Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Whatever you do, don't get rid of that 60CSx. It's one of Garmin's most solid, reliable units ever and it still works as well today as the day you bought it. You'll miss it if you sell it off or something. I dumped my 60 for a 450 and never regretted it. Then on through a 550 to a Montana. Wouldn't go back to non touchscreen if it was free. Same here. Never looked back. The 450 is an awesome unit...certainly a step up from the 60. Quote Link to comment
yogazoo Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Whatever you do, don't get rid of that 60CSx. It's one of Garmin's most solid, reliable units ever and it still works as well today as the day you bought it. You'll miss it if you sell it off or something. I dumped my 60 for a 450 and never regretted it. Then on through a 550 to a Montana. Wouldn't go back to non touchscreen if it was free. I'll second Walts Hunting's sentiments. After using every model Garmin has released since 2001, I'd never go back to buttons. Most people find touchscreen easier to use. Perhaps because "touch screen" is so ubiquitous in today's technological devices. Go with the 450, you won't be disappointed. And I'll bet you won't use your 60CSX after owning a 450. You might hang on to it as a backup second device or one to let your friends use but that's about it. Edited October 17, 2013 by yogazoo Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Whatever you do, don't get rid of that 60CSx. It's one of Garmin's most solid, reliable units ever and it still works as well today as the day you bought it. You'll miss it if you sell it off or something. I was at an event last year when a new geocacher was regretting her choice of a 60CSX when she saw all the shiny newer models. I told her not to regret it, the 60CSX was a great unit and many of those who are carrying the shiny new units still bring their 60CSX along in their pack. Then another cacher joined us sporting an Oregon around his neck. I asked him if he had a 60CSX in his pack and sure enough he did. Quote Link to comment
ubievol Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Touch screen is the main factor. Try to audition both. Cabelas has great pricing on the 450. Quote Link to comment
+BlackRose67 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I don't have either of these GPS units, but I do cache with someone who has a 450 and am considering one myself. When we are out caching together and working on a multi, he already has the info typed into his 450 for the next stage and has to wait while I enter the coordinates for the next stage in my eTrex 20 using the joystick. Quote Link to comment
+Red90 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Touchscreen versus buttons is a completely personal choice. Nobody can decide for you and none of their opinions matter. Look at both and decide what you like best. Quote Link to comment
+Walts Hunting Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I don't have either of these GPS units, but I do cache with someone who has a 450 and am considering one myself. When we are out caching together and working on a multi, he already has the info typed into his 450 for the next stage and has to wait while I enter the coordinates for the next stage in my eTrex 20 using the joystick. Plus one on that. I cache with a guy who has the Colorado and waiting for him to go through his steps to mark it found and set up the go to next before we head for the next cache is tiresome. The screen on the 450 isn't all that great in the sunlight but if you are hiking then you just tilt it toward the light and it is fine. On a bicycle not so good since your changing position can make the screen dull. Quote Link to comment
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