Garmin GPSMAP 60CS
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Reviewed by 1 Trailspace user
Description
The GPSMAP 60CS is a gps receiver made by Garmin. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Backcountry.com:
"The Garmin GPSMAP 60CS GPS is a new all-purpose unitpacked with exciting new features and delivering the kind of color that consumers want in their handheld GPSs. This lightweight, rugged, waterproof unit raises the bar to offer a 256-color, highly reflective display that provides easy viewing in almost any lighting condition."
From REI:
"So bright and colorful you'll be tempted to reach for your sunglasses! The all-purpose Garmin GPSMAP 60CS is the next evolution in GPS technology. Sunlight-readable, highly reflective color display provides easy viewing in almost any lighting conditions. Huge 56MB of open memory allows you to download detailed maps from Garmin MapSource™ CD-ROMs, sold separately. Fast processor scrolls through screens and pans quickly. Preloaded detailed basemaps have general map data including highways, roads and borders. Electronic compass provides accurate bearing while standing still. Precise barometric sensor with pressure trend recording tracks elevation gain and loss as well as weather trends. Follow your route, marking up to 50 reversible routes; find your way back with Garmin's exclusive TracBack™ feature. Proximity alerts sound at arrival, off-course, waypoint and anchor drag. Trip computer calculates current and average speed, sunset and sunrise, trip time and distance. Waterproof construction keeps unit functioning; meets IEC 60529 lPX7 standards (submerge 1-meter for 30 minutes). WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) enabled receiver delivers accuracy to 10 feet in North America. With optional MapSource® City Select® and 24K Topo receive auto routing, turn-by-turn directions and audio alert on city streets or trails. Indoor/outdoor GPS games include Virtual Maze, Nibbons and Geko™ Smak."
From EMS:
"A rugged, waterproof GPS that features a 256-color display, plus electronic compass and barometric altimeter capabilities. Ideal for hikers and climbers. Includes preloaded base map data for North and South America with major roads, towns, and rivers. Accepts up to 56 MB of optional MapSource; downloads for detailed topo, marine, and city roadmap navigation; USB interface cable included; MapSource; software sold separately. 256-color display provides easy viewing in almost any lighting conditions, including sunlight. Multiplatform navigation for use in car, boat, or on foot (auto and marine mounts not included). 50 reversible routes, 10,000 track points with TracBack; technology; proximity alerts for arrival or for when off course. Elevation computer provides current elevation. ascent/descent rate, min and max elevation, total ascent and descent. Trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, total time, max speed and more; electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still. Preloaded with geolocation games such as Virtual Maze, Nibbons, Geko; Smak, Memory Race, and Gekoids. 5.4 ounces without batteries; 7.5 ounces with batteries; measures 2.4 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches; 20-hour battery life; includes 2 AA batteries; waterproof construction."
User Reviews
GPSMAP 60CS
Reviewed by dali, Oct 30, 2005
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Where to Buy
Check pricing and availability at these online stores that sell Garmin gear:
- Backcountry.com
- Altrec Outdoors
- CampSaver.com
- REI
- RockCreek
- Ramsey Outdoor
- EMS
- Beyond Outside
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