Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx Handheld GPS Navigator
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Customer Review: Not What I Expected From Garmin
Summary: 1 Stars
Having owned 2 automotive GPS units from Garmin I ventured into a handheld unit for hiking, etc. The unit looked like it was very well constructed and made from high quality materials. I had the unit up and running in no time. It did take nearly 60 seconds for it to discover enough satelites in order to determine its location. (This was outside with no obstructions) The unit performed OK for the first 24 hours. It does leave a lot to be desired without maps. I really don't understand why Garmim doesn't include them.
The next day I decided to install City NT maps to test its performance in the car. While installing the map software the unit died. It powered off and would not come back on. I tried different batteries to no avail. I decided to box it up and return to Amazon. I really didn't have the time to deal with a defective product. I am going to look at the Oregon series GPS in hopes that I will have better luck there.
Customer Review: GPSmap 60Cx : FANTASTIC
Summary: 5 Stars
Firstly, I labored long and hard deciding between the GPSmap 60Cx and the GPSmap 60Csx... I mean WEEKS!!! The only difference between the two is minimal (just a GPS compass and barometric altimeter).
Just got my 60Cx yesterday. Spent today playing with it and doing a little geocaching. The display screen is beautiful and a good size, too. Accuracy? I almost tripped over one cache today, and the WAAS was OFF!!! I really can't see what the GPS compass in the GPSmap 60Csx would do for me that the Cx doesn't!!
Downloading waypoints is a snap with the various geocaching applications out there. It literally took me a whole 3 minutes to load 40-50 caches / waypoints (using the USB port).
I would absolutely buy another one of these. Thank you, AMAZON, for making the buying and package tracking as painless as it was. Great job and thanks! I'd definitely buy another Garmin and would buy from Amazon again!
Customer Review: Survived driving in Italy
Summary: 4 Stars
I just got back from a two week trip to Italy where I rented a car and drove from Sorrento to Siena. I also drove throughout the Tuscany region of Italy. I couldn't imagine driving in Italy without my Garmin 60Cx. I also used it for our walking tours in Rome. The only problems I encountered were with unexpected detours because of closed roads due to construction. Luckily I also had a good road map and directions for backup. I was amazed with the accuracy of the GPS especially when navigating through the numerous round-abouts and dirt roads that didn't appear on my road maps. I agree with all the previous reviews regarding the 60Cx - fast response, nice color display, versatility, etc. I also recommend purchasing the North American package that includes very useful accessories. The only reason I did not give this product a five star rating is the high cost of the roadmap software from Garmin.Customer Review: What sensitivity!
Summary: 4 Stars
I can get satellite lock in deep forests and in my house and places where my old Etrex Vista could not. The displays are crystle clear and easy to see in all conditions. The user interface is good compared to other GPS units I have owned but could be designed more intuitively. The device makes calculations fast. I bought North American City mapsource and they work well together. I intend to use the device for hiking and the topographic map intended to be loaded into the 60cx does not have sufficient resolution. I carry 1 to 24,000 resolution maps from Maptech set in 3d mode. I load the appropriate waypoints from this maping software into the 60CX.
If I were buying now I would certainly look at the Garmin Etrex Vista cxh. It has the same resolution display as the 60Cx, has the same chipset, weighs less, and goes longer on a battery. It's a hundred dollars cheaper.
Customer Review: Garmin GPSMap 60Cx Handheld GPS Navigator
Summary: 4 Stars
The Good
1) Found the GPS works well.
2) It is quick and has a nice and useful set of features.
3) The interface is easy to use and learn
4) Loading the software (MapSource) was easy and the GPS interfaced with my PC with no hitch
5) Transferring data between the GPS and PC was easy and effective.
6) I particularly like the large screen and the large fonts and this was why I bought this unit
7) On the whole I am pleased with my purchase
The Bad
1) MapSource, the software supplied with the GPS did have a glitch with upgrading from the internet. Each time I tried to upgrade the software, a fatal error occurred. Garmin could not assist unless I telephoned a Garmin technician. This remains a problem.
2) Purchasing road map data for South Africa has proved to be very expensive.