[GeoStL] Re: CSx60 vs Cx60 vs CSx76
- From: Weymouth <wey6567@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:24:10 -0700 (PDT)
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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
>
>
> -
> 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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