[GeoStL] Re: CSx60 vs Cx60 vs CSx76

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Here is the difference right now

Garmin 60CSx - $349

Garmin 60Cx - $399

You make the choice.  It is a no brainer for me.

Jeff

--- Mike Griffin <griff@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> -
> 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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