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MTB Reviews > GPS > GPS Unit > Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx
 GPSMAP 60CSx
Description: (from garmin.com)
The GPSMAP® 60CSx is a refreshing upgrade of the GPSMAP 60CS, one of our most popular models for outdoor and marine use. This unit features a removable microSD card for detailed mapping memory and a waterproof, rugged housing. The microSD card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment. Users can load map data and transfer routes and waypoints through the unit’s fast USB connection.
In addition, this unit features a new, highly sensitive GPS receiver that acquires satellites faster and lets users track their location in challenging conditions, such as heavy foliage or deep canyons. The GPSMAP 60CSx also incorporates a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation data and an electronic compass that displays an accurate heading while standing still.
Considered the mainstay among serious outdoor enthusiasts, the GPSMAP 60CSx and GPSMAP 60Cx offer a large color TFT display and turn-by-turn routing capability. Each unit comes with a blank 64 MB microSD card. Owners of these new x-series handhelds can also purchase new microSD cards that are pre-loaded with MapSource® Topo and inland lake maps, BlueChart® marine cartography, and City Navigator™ street maps. |
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| Pros | More buttons for one touch access
Easy Map Navigation
Color
Geo Cache Mode/Games
The Altimeter Page rocks (I love seeing a climb profile)
Really Strong Antenna
Long Battery life
Stop one track and start another | | Cons | I wish the glass face was bullet proof.
I wreck a lot. ($60 to fix) | | Verdict | If you have the money, buy this. It's very cool. It has so many features. | | Recommended for: Anyone |
| Pros | Tons of features! Bright color screen with great resolution. Excellent satellite signal reception under foliage canopy - I've even had it track indoors! The Altitude screen is really helpful in seeing a real-time elevation profile and also determining total ascent.
Expandable "mini-SD" card compatible...I have a 512MB card in mine and have about over 500 square miles of MapSource and Topo maps stored.
With turn-by-turn and topo maps stored, I can clip it into my car mount to find a trail - then take it out of the car, switch to "topo" and clip it to my bike handlebar. As was mentioned, the bike mounting is durable(I've never had it pop off on a really bumpy section and nothing has broken - knock on wood). The case is waterproof and can take a hit.
It is about the size of a cordless home phone handset...so, I put mine right next to the stem and I barely notice it. You can see the results in all of the maps I have uploaded to Singletracks.com!
It is easy to upload/download maps, routes, and waypoints with your PC - very short and simple process. | | Cons | The extra software(MapSource Topo & City Select) are expensive! The Topo maps are not as detailed as I would've liked - too few elevation contour lines.
When you have City Select and Topo software overlapping for the same location, you have to "turn off" the City Select overlay to see the Topo maps...if you have alot of maps stored this can take up to 5min. I'd like to be able to use other non-Garnmin topo software or even be able to download satellite photos as with the Bushnell GPS NavSystem.
The antenna "likes" to be pointed straight up to get the best reception, if you put on a handlebar mount - it lays more flat and can cause reception issues, but I haven't seen significant error with the CSx.
Distance measurements come up about 10% short on average, but I think this is an inherent issue with the way all GPS units track distance in "legs". | | Verdict | Great all around outdoors GPS which has really come in handy for all kinds of situations which I never even contemplated before I had it!
I also have a 60CS, and I've noticed with the new "x" SirF chip technology, the CSx is probably the best GPS on the market for keeping a signal lock in conditions where mountain bikers need it...under canopy and in canyons.
You can find a 60CSx for well under $400, but remember, to get full bang for your buck...you will have to shell out some $$$ for the extra map software. I'd start by buying the 60CSx and the Automotive Navigation Kit, then go from there for what you need it to do. | | Recommended for: Experienced XC riders |
| Pros | the antena is awsome!! the controls are easy, map downloads are a snap and the screen is huge. for the price of this unit its a great buy. 3he bracket for handle bar mounting is strong ( I'm a hard rider and I haven't had any problems, god forbid I crash, the unit says in place. now its a bigger unit then the edge 305 but the difference mainly is that with this unit you can load topo maps and street maps to use anywhere..The 305 is basicly a gps recorder/ gps enabled bike computer, & not a plotter like mapping devices. Although you can load maps from other riders and race their times over all the GPSMap 60csx is a number 1 top pick in my book | | Cons | if your looking for somthing small to fit on your handle bar, its not to sleek for such applications. imagin an older Nextel phone straped to your handle bar. with light set ups it may be cramped a bit, but I've found space. also much all gps street maping calculating cou be a bit delayed if your in a detailed area and the route that it gives you may not be the "fastest" or "shortest" although rest asured it will find your destination with in meters.... | | Verdict | Great buy for a multi-sport, multi-acivity adventurest, a little bulky, but this is for the gps antena. ( awsome) this antena find your posistion fast!!! At prime moments within feet..
GREAT BUY!!! | | Recommended for: Anyone |
| Pros | Less buttons, More functionality, Good easy to understand GUI and menu icons. | | Cons | Screen is set out slightly pass the edges of the body of the unit, so it could easily be scratched. It wouls serve you well to buy a case for it. | | Verdict | Even though there are just so many things you can do to improve upon the techno gadgets we all use today, this portable handheld GPS has all the best features without all the stuff you don't need. It is light weight, tough, water repellant, easy to use and see in day or night. I like the ability to use a memory stick rather than the internal since most map software could potentially take up a lot of room. 64mb is simply not enough for a long trip. I bought a 2gig card that is more than enough room. I can also transfer files to the card and create a folder to keep travel documents. This is a little pricey for a hand held unit but if you invest in one, you'll be happy you did! | | Recommended for: Anyone |
| Pros | Although expensive the unit gets a signal just about anywhere, even in my house! Gets a perfect signal in dense woods and valleys. I have yet to lose the signal except in a tunnel. With the somewhat expensive Mapsource software it doubles as an invaluble road navigation system. With the software it gives good turn by turn directions. The color screen is even daylight readable. Great accuracy down to about 15 feet! | | Cons | None | | Verdict | I highly recomend this unit albiet expensive with the software. The software is expensive but accurate and worth it. Battery life is very good, almost 18 hours on two double A batteries. I bought the software with the auto navigation kit (Bean bag dash mount, software and 12V cord. I is great as auto navigation and then goes with you when you leave the vehicle. Comes with 64mb micro SD card but you can upgrade the card to 1 or 2 gb. I will take at least 2 gb card to get the entire US on it. I have a 1 gb card and most of the US fits on it. There is also options to follow road or off road for on or off road use. Simply great and intutive. If you check the tracks on the Calverton, Cathedral Pines, Stillwell Woods or RCA Trail in New York, you can view actual tracks from this unit. | | Recommended for: Anyone |
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