[GeoStL] Re: CSx60 vs Cx60 vs CSx76

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The "S" (Sensors) isn't really worth it unless you want a more accurate 
reading on your Altimeter. A non BA (Barometric Altimeter) device will use 
the Satellites to figure out your altitude. Sad thing is, I can be on top of 
a peak and it will move from 11,220 feet to 11,266 feet and jump all around 
without me moving. A GPS with BA will not do that and will be accurate 
within a few feet. I have used the BA maybe 3 times. Certainly not enough to 
justify it.

The compass is a piece of, well, you know.. The only good thing about it is 
that it points in the right direction 70% of the time. I use my GPS with the 
compass turned off for the most part.

I have the older MAP 76s (Not Color) and I like some of the features about 
it. It has a larger screen and has a few unique features like it floats in 
water and has great altitude plotting software. I like the buttons on it 
too. The 60 Cx has the advantage if your main purpose is geocaching and 
auto-routing. My 76 does not have auto routing. Thats the biggest 
difference.

Mike

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Tollefson" <mbtoll@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 9:43 AM
Subject: [GeoStL] CSx60 vs Cx60 vs CSx76


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It seems that the Garmin Map CSx60 is the most popular GPSr (if you have the 
$$$), especially due to its superior antenna.  I have also heard some folks 
not too enthusiastic with the electronic compass.  So my question is how 
many of you actually use the "S" features - the electronic compass and 
barometric altimeter?  Isn't the Cx60 essentially the same without those two 
features?  It is a little less expensive.  Also I never hear anything about 
the CSx76.  Any idea on how it is different from the CSx60?  Thanks!

Mike
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