+16FW Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I have a GPSMAP 60Cx, but I see several features on the 64st that look nice. What I can't find anywhere is whether the 64st will work better under trees. Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 We've never had any issue with trees, river gorges, etc., with our 60cxs'. Based on reviews, the reason we bought them. Today, we're still just as "accurate" as any other modern handheld GPSr. The difference is in the updated electronics... The new "list" function (kinda replacing send to gps) from April 10 won't work on the long-discontinued 60cxs (for example). We still have working GPSrs and are happy with them. If they ever die, we'll be heading to a 64st too (or it's updated equivalent at the time). Quote Link to comment
+16FW Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) I was just looking at the reviews of the 64st on Amazon. The worst complaints came from owners of the 60 series GPS. Most of the positive ones were noobies, or owners of other brands of GPS. Maybe I will just live with printing out details of caches Edited May 10, 2017 by 16FW Quote Link to comment
+Red90 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) I have a GPSMAP 60Cx, but I see several features on the 64st that look nice. What I can't find anywhere is whether the 64st will work better under trees. GPS performance is pretty much the same. Perhaps a little better in some situations as you get the extra satellites from Glonass. I owned a 60Cx for many years. I would stop by a store, though, and first look at other options like Oregons. The screens are much better. Edited May 10, 2017 by Red90 Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Though it sorta looks the same, there is a learning curve going to the 64 series. - Maybe why someone having/used to the same GPSr for 10+ years would give it mediocre reviews. Quote Link to comment
+16FW Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 I have a GPSMAP 60Cx, but I see several features on the 64st that look nice. What I can't find anywhere is whether the 64st will work better under trees. GPS performance is pretty much the same. Perhaps a little better in some situations as you get the extra satellites from Glonass. I owned a 60Cx for many years. I would stop by a store, though, and first look at other options like Oregons. The screens are much better. Can the Oregon 700 use the same topo set as the 60Cx? It would be cheaper, since I already paid for the topo set. Quote Link to comment
+Mineral2 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I was just looking at the reviews of the 64st on Amazon. The worst complaints came from owners of the 60 series GPS. Most of the positive ones were noobies, or owners of other brands of GPS. Maybe I will just live with printing out details of caches Those negative reviews are likely from conservative stalwarts who are so set in their ways that any small change is considered a threat to their existence, even if those changes make their workflow more efficient. My short answer is yes. When it comes to tech gadgets, it is ALWAYS better to upgrade from discontinued technology. The long answer is: it depends what you're using it for. If you're using your GPS for its original intended purpose - a tool to aid in orienteering and navigation - then the the 60csx is just fine. But if much of your use comes from geocaching and recording tracks from outdoor activities where data is constantly being transferred to and from the device with a computer, then you definitely want a device with more storage, GPX support, and paperless caching, and maybe even a faster processor for dealing with all this data. You're not just limited to the GPSmap 6x series. I know you're used to the multi-button interface, but if you think a touch screen interface might be more intuitive, check out the Oregon series which have some advantages over the 64s. Quote Link to comment
+Mineral2 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Can the Oregon 700 use the same topo set as the 60Cx? It would be cheaper, since I already paid for the topo set. Yes - maybe. Is it a garmin map that you downloaded, or did you buy it on a SD card? The SD card will transfer. Maps that you bought via DVD or direct download are locked to the device you installed it on. Don't let that be your deciding factor. There are tons of free topo maps for garmin devices that are as good or even better than Garmin's overpriced maps. Quote Link to comment
+Viajero Perdido Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Or consider a phone with a quality app. (See any of the numerous existing threads on the subject for pros and cons...) Can any Garmin do a display as gorgeous as this? Both phones I've used, I've found as accurate as the dusty old 60CSx, and the app, far superior. Quote Link to comment
+16FW Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Or consider a phone with a quality app. (See any of the numerous existing threads on the subject for pros and cons...) Both phones I've used, I've found as accurate as the dusty old 60CSx, and the app, far superior. I would have to get a new phone, since the GPS on mine isn't worth a darn. Quote Link to comment
+16FW Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Yes - maybe. Is it a garmin map that you downloaded, or did you buy it on a SD card? The SD card will transfer. Maps that you bought via DVD or direct download are locked to the device you installed it on. Don't let that be your deciding factor. There are tons of free topo maps for garmin devices that are as good or even better than Garmin's overpriced maps. Yes they are Garmin, and on a SD card. I will go to a store and look at the Oregon 700. They look nice online. Quote Link to comment
+Atlas Cached Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Yes - maybe. Is it a garmin map that you downloaded, or did you buy it on a SD card? The SD card will transfer. Maps that you bought via DVD or direct download are locked to the device you installed it on. Don't let that be your deciding factor. There are tons of free topo maps for garmin devices that are as good or even better than Garmin's overpriced maps. Yes they are Garmin, and on a SD card. I will go to a store and look at the Oregon 700. They look nice online. Oregon 7x0 FTW! 8^) Quote Link to comment
+JohnCNA Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Maps that you bought via DVD or direct download are locked to the device you installed it on. I bought a Garmin map on DVD 5 years ago and it has worked on 3 different Garmins with no requirement to transfer the license when I upgraded. I installed it on a personal SD card, not a Garmin card. They may have updated their licensing policy since then, but he might be in the same position where his card and map will be recognized in a new device. Quote Link to comment
+16FW Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 I didn't wait to look at the Oregon 700. I found one on eBay in "new condition" and bid. I won it, now I just have to wait until it arrives Quote Link to comment
+Atlas Cached Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I didn't wait to look at the Oregon 700. I found one on eBay in "new condition" and bid. I won it, now I just have to wait until it arrives Excellent! There is some info on the Oregon 7x0 series here, and you can fill in most of the missing info with info from the Oregon 6x0 series here. ENJOY! Quote Link to comment
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