Garmin GPSMap 60CSx

The Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx is a handheld GPS device designed for the outdoor enthusiast and falls at the top of the GPS 60 series offered by Garmin. Like the 60Cx model, this model features a color TFT monitor, high-sensitivity GPS receiver and a removable microSD card but also features a barometric altimeter and electronic compass. The IPX7 waterproof case can withstand an accidental dunk under water and still perform.  There is a built-in Americas autoroute basemap which includes highways, exits and tide data and has the ability to give turn-by-turn directions do your destination. The 256 level color, 1.5" x 2.2" TFT screen gives easy visibility in sunlight or darkness. The 60Cx ships with a blank 64 MB microSD card so you can store extra maps from the optional MapSource mapping software with a serial and USB connection for easy connectivity.

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Garmin GPSMap 60CSx
MSRP $399.99
Release date December, 2002
Brand Garmin
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Pros & Cons

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Pros:
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ruggedized design, waterproof
+3agreedisagree

long 18 hour battery life
+3agreedisagree

allows for microSD expansion for maps
+3agreedisagree

good screen visibility - even in sunlight
+3agreedisagree

affordable price
+2agreedisagree

custom storable POIs, waypoints, favourite locations, routes etc...
+2agreedisagree

great update over the previous generation 60CS
+2agreedisagree

excellent satellite acquisition times and sensitivity
+2agreedisagree

Hi sensitive SIRF III chip
+2agreedisagree

comes with a detailed user manual
0agreedisagree

Cons:
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aging device - older hardware, interface etc...
+3agreedisagree

loses the sleep mode found on the older 60CS
+2agreedisagree

not suitable for car navigation - poor route calculation
+2agreedisagree

limited number of user inputted data - device is unable to use free space on external storage
+2agreedisagree

unintuitive user interface - steep learning curve
-1agreedisagree


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Specifications

  • Unit dimensions, WxHxD:  2.4" x 6.1" x 1.3" (6.1 x 15.5 x 3.3 cm) 
  • Display size, WxH:  1.5" x 2.2" (3.8 x 5.6 cm) 
  • Display resolution, WxH:  160 x 240 pixels 
  • Display type:  256 level color TFT 
  • Weight:  7.5 oz (213 g) with batteries 
  • Battery:  2 AA batteries (not included) 
  • Battery life:  18 hours, typical 
  • Waterproof (IPX7) 
  • High-sensitivity receiver
  • Interface:  serial and USB 
  • RoHS version available

 
Maps & Memory 

  • Basemap
  • Ability to add maps 
  • Accepts data cards:  64 MB microSD card (included) 
  • Waypoints/favorites/locations:  1000 
  • Routes:  50 
  • Track log:  10,000 points, 20 saved tracks 

Features

  • Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) 
  • Electronic compass 
  • Barometric altimeter 
  • Geocaching-friendly 
  • Outdoor GPS games
  • Hunt/fish calendar 
  • Sun and moon information
  • Area calculation
  • Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)

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Buy It

Garmin GPSMap 60CSx

• Garmin GPS 60CSx Handheld GPS Navigator

UPC: 753759049126

EAN: 882780668041

MPN: 010-00422-00

Garmin GPSMap 60CSx

• Garmin GPS 60CSx Handheld GPS Navigator

• GPSMAP 60CSx GPS

UPC: 053759049127

EAN: 882780668041

MPN: 0100042200

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Yale

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June 3, 2009
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ProSCORE
64
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9 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • ruggedized design, waterproof
  • long 18 hour battery life
  • allows for microSD expansion for maps
  • good screen visibility - even in sunlight
  • affordable price
  • custom storable POIs, waypoints, favourite locations, routes etc...
  • great update over the previous generation 60CS
  • excellent satellite acquisition times and sensitivity
  • comes with a detailed user manual

Cons

  • aging device - older hardware, interface etc...
  • loses the sleep mode found on the older 60CS
  • not suitable for car navigation - poor route calculation
  • limited number of user inputted data - device is unable to use free space on external storage
  • unintuitive user interface - steep learning curve

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uwman

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September 26, 2009
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ProSCORE
69
negative
mixed
positive
9 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • ruggedized design, waterproof
  • long 18 hour battery life
  • allows for microSD expansion for maps
  • good screen visibility - even in sunlight
  • affordable price
  • custom storable POIs, waypoints, favourite locations, routes etc...
  • great update over the previous generation 60CS
  • excellent satellite acquisition times and sensitivity
  • Hi sensitive SIRF III chip

Cons

  • aging device - older hardware, interface etc...
  • loses the sleep mode found on the older 60CS
  • not suitable for car navigation - poor route calculation
  • limited number of user inputted data - device is unable to use free space on external storage

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gaku

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June 7, 2009
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83
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5 pros
1 con
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Pros

  • ruggedized design, waterproof
  • long 18 hour battery life
  • allows for microSD expansion for maps
  • good screen visibility - even in sunlight
  • Hi sensitive SIRF III chip

Cons

  • aging device - older hardware, interface etc...

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