+TEAM HARTSOCK Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Just getting back into caching after about 3-4 year break. Took out the trust old Garmin 60CSx and found that the GC app on my Galaxy 5s was doing a better job by about 20 feet. Was a little disappointed, but knew back in the day this was the workhorse that everyone swore by. I assumed with the improvement in technology that it could be lacking a little but never thought my phone would beat it. Back when I had used the iPhone 4 it was terrible for caching. So, has there become a newer one that seems to be the trusty sidekick this used to be? I knew the 62 came out right as I had stopped caching and now I see there is a 64st. Any suggestions? I have a Mallegan GC too but haven't tried that one out now, but remember from the past I found the 60 to be much better than the GC. Quote Link to comment
+Timpat Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 The 62s or 64s are excellent all around units. I came from the gold standard 60cx myself. Super pricing can be found on the 64s lately. Quote Link to comment
+BikeBill Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I too, started with a 60CSx. After a few years and one refurbished replacement I decided to try the new (at the time) Oregon 600. I didn't like it for a number of reasons. I bit the bullet and bought a 64s and have been happy since. Don't expect to fire it up and go caching without some head-scratching, though. The 64s Looks a lot like the 60CSx but it operates substantially differently. Read the manual, ask questions here and things will be good. Quote Link to comment
+BCNorwich Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 My advice would be to update the 60CSx software before you write the unit off. If you are going to let it go please give me a shout. Regards Quote Link to comment
+TEAM HARTSOCK Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 My advice would be to update the 60CSx software before you write the unit off. If you are going to let it go please give me a shout. Regards Didn't think of that... it's been so long since I have done anything with this... was there a Garmin "dashboard" type thing I need to download to do that? Quote Link to comment
+BCNorwich Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Hi, https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=1245 If I remember correctly you have to go through the update process twice as there are two pieces of software to be updated. To check your software version :- Hit Menu/Menu, choose Setup, choose System, hit Menu again, choose "Software Version". The firmware version is the "Software Version" at the top. My unit has software v 4.10 and GPS software v 2.10 Regards Quote Link to comment
+TEAM HARTSOCK Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Hi, https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=1245 If I remember correctly you have to go through the update process twice as there are two pieces of software to be updated. To check your software version :- Hit Menu/Menu, choose Setup, choose System, hit Menu again, choose "Software Version". The firmware version is the "Software Version" at the top. My unit has software v 4.10 and GPS software v 2.10 Regards got software v 4.00 and GPS SW v 3.00 Quote Link to comment
+splashy Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Once you are used to the use of cellphone app's it's hard to go back to a dedicated gps, the dedicated gps'es are better for the obvious reasons. If your 60 is running ok now I wouldn't bother about differences, because the real spot might be between the 2 units. Many modern models do not excel in accuracy, so before you buy something new be sure what you buy. Quote Link to comment
Pacific NW Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Another vote for the 64s here. Although I can't say that I would buy a GPS strictly for accuracy now -- smartphones have really closed that cap. If anything, it's more for the convenience factor, and ability to save your phone's battery life. Quote Link to comment
+TEAM HARTSOCK Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 watching some review vids of the 64... must you use opencaching.com to be able to download caches to it? Quote Link to comment
+BlackRose67 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 watching some review vids of the 64... must you use opencaching.com to be able to download caches to it? No, you can use pocket queries from geocaching.com or individual GPX files. Garmin shut down opencaching.com last year. Quote Link to comment
+BikeBill Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 <<watching some review vids of the 64...>> At the risk of starting an argument, I'd pay a little more and go with the 64s over the base 64. If nothing else, the 3-axis compass is handy for geocaching. Quote Link to comment
+JohnCNA Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Plus the 64s comes with a free one-year subscription to BirdsEye. Quote Link to comment
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