[GeoStL] Re: CSx60 vs Cx60 vs CSx76

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Yes, but for only $50 more, you can get the 60Cx. Think how much quicker you 
can say "Garmin 60Cx" than "Garmin 60CSx" when someone asks you which GPS 
you have :-)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Weymouth" <wey6567@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 11:24 AM
Subject: [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:
>
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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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