Anyone have experience with either the
Garmin 60C or 60CS? If so, I would love to hear your recommendations, suggestions, comments, experiences, etc. Thanks.
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http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60cs/graphics/pt-GPSMAP60CSSmall.jpg)
Nozz
60C here.
Great little unit. Its replaced my previous unit (original Streetpilot) completely.
Pros: Fast screen updates. Can auto-route (needs compatible maps). Runs a long time on just 2 AA batteries. Very small and compact. Can be "hard wired" with a quick disconnect plug. Stock antenna is very sensitive (unlike my Streetpilot). Can be read perfectly fine in the sun (in fact, the brighter the better). Has some time killer games built in.
Cons: 56mb may seem like alot, but for those looooong trips more would help. Small screen size, so your eyes tend to stare too long at it. No external speaker output to wire to a communication system to hear turn warning beeps.
I seriously considering selling my unit to get a Quest instead because it has more memory, turn-by-turn voice prompts, and a external speaker output to wire into my Autocom. Not to mention, I prefer the screen length-wise oriented instead of hieght-wise. Still, its a very capable and useful GPS. Great for hiking, car, bicycle, motorcycle, boating, whatever. :thumbsup:
Thanks for the reply. I thought this topic was dead. I'm really quite interested in it, and wonder what CD's you bought for your Garmin. I'm thinking of the topo when I go hiking and mountain biking, and the normal streets version when I go riding in the UT back country. Your thoughts?
Nozz
I had the Mapsource 4 CD from using my Streetpilot, which allows auto routeing on those units that are capable. A little behind the times, but its still accurate enough to get me where I'm going. I'm not sure whats the latest version, but I think version 5 maps did not allow auto-routing.
If you go hiking I wouldnt thinkg you need any maps. The unit does leave a "bread crumb" trail that you can save into its memory and track back your course safely home. You can also just set a starting point and track back that way. Personally, I dont really see too much of a use for the topo maps other then allowing you to see elevation and obstructions (swamps, cliffs, lakes, etc) when mountain biking. It would probably benefit alot from a topo map, so you dont accidently take flight. :salesman:
The maps are not cheap, but its up to you. If you want street level detail as well as topo information, see if you can get your hands on Mapsource 4, which will save you money for the topo map.
Nozz, Mar 14 2005, 12:40 AMAnyone have experience with either the Garmin 60C or 60CS? If so, I would love to hear your recommendations, suggestions, comments, experiences, etc. Thanks.
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Nozz
Hello Down and Out,
What type of mounting system did you use for the 60C? I saw some cool mounts in other write ups and was wondering if something just as cool would work for the 60C / 60CS? Any ideas?
Thanks. :thumbsup:
I jerry rigged my mount right now. :P
I still have a RAM mount for the Streetpilot and just used that as it used screws to attach to the unit. I plan on upgrading to the RAM Universal Handle mount to get the display higher up so I dont have to look down.
RAM mounts are definetly my choice. Simple, easy to use, quick on and off, and it stays put even on rough roads.
