Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx

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The GPSMAP 60CSx is a gps receiver made by Garmin. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

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From RockCreek:
"The Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx is a GPS unit which features a new, highly sensitive GPS receiver that acquires satellites faster and lets users track their location in challenging conditions, such as heavy foliage or deep canyons. The GPSMAP 60CSx also incorporates a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation data and an electronic compass that displays an accurate heading while standing still.This mapping device also has a removable microSD card for detailed mapping memory and a waterproof, rugged housing. The microSD card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment. Users can load map data and transfer routes and waypoints through the unit s fast USB connection."

From Backcountry.com:
"The Garmin 60 CSx GPS Unit is an upgrade to Garmin's popular 60 Cx GPS in addition to all of the Cx's offerings, the CSx has a barometric altimeter and electronic compass to supplement its mapping functions. The altimeter uses both barometric pressure and satellite data to give you extremely accurate elevation data, while the electronic compass allows you to get an accurate heading even while standing still. Set the altimeter to one elevation, and you can use the barometer to watch for incoming weather. The CSx also features built-in memory for 50 routes and 1,000 waypoints, and comes with a 64-megabyte microSD card. You can buy microSD cards pre-loaded with topos and marine cartography that you can install in your GPS, or the included USB cable lets you hook up to your computer to download or upload maps, routes, and other data from MapSource."

From REI:
"With expandable memory, this navigational workhorse guides you to your destination with a crisp, sunlight-readable color display. Sunlight-readable, highly reflective color display provides easy viewing in almost any lighting conditions. SiRFstar III chipset provides rapid first fix and is sensitive enough to acquire signals in urban canyons and under dense foliage. Expandable memory has unlimited potential with the addition of larger sizes of microSD cards (sold separately); includes 64 MB card. Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy; interface cable included. 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. Fast processor scrolls through screens and pans quickly. Trip computer calculates current and average speed, sunset and sunrise, trip time and distance. Proximity alerts sound at arrival, off-course, waypoint and anchor drag. WAAS-enabled (Wide Area Augmentation System) receiver delivers accuracy to 10 feet in North America. Waterproof construction keeps unit functioning; meets IEC 60529 lPX7 standards (submerge 1-meter for 30 minutes). Dedicated geocaching mode and GPS games turn the outdoors into a giant gameboard. Comes with: MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager software, PC USB interface cable, lanyard, manual and quick start guide. Compatible with MapSource BlueChart , U.S. Topo 24K, and City Select ."

From EMS:
"Winner of the 2006 "Gear of the Year Award" from Outside magazine, the Garmin GPSMap 60CSX GPS received the following kudos:"Smartly labeled buttons1easily operated with one hand, even gloved2and a Windows like menu interface make the 60CSX a breeze to use. Within minutes of cracking the package, we were storing waypoints and creating routes for a local hike2without a single glance at the menu."22006 Annual Outside Buyer's Guide. SiRFstar receiver acquires satellites faster and lets users track their location in challenging conditions, such as heavy foliage or deep canyons. WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) gives you a position accuracy of better than three meters in North America; WAAS signal reception is ideal for open land and marine applications. Barometric altimeter with recordable automatic pressure trend. Electronic compass displays accurate heading, even while standing still. MicroSD card slot allows for storage of optional MapSource detail (64 MB microSD included). Built-in America's auto-route base map with automatic routing capabilities, including highways, exits, and tide data (USA only). Built-in celestial tables for sun and moon calculations and the best times to fish and hunt. Dedicated serial port for sharing navigation instructions with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols."

User Reviews

GPSMAP 60CSx
Reviewed by J, Dec 01, 2007

"I also purchased the Topo US 2008 software. Many of this unit's buzzers and bells are only usable with the purchase of additional software which is a little expensive. If you have not purchased yet or unless you can get a really good discount, or are only interested in using the GPS in the outdoors you may want to look at competitors' models."

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GPSMAP 60CSx
Reviewed by Mike Groves, Jan 30, 2007

"This is one of many GPS units I own and by far my favorite. I backpack regularly and this thing is right on the money for satellite coverage, even in dense tree coverage - which is the reason I bought this unit. I have several Garmin GPS units including the 60CS, but this one really is better with the quick acquisition times."

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GPSMAP 60CSx
Reviewed by Dave_S, Jan 10, 2007

"The 60Csx is a must if you do much traveling. Paired with the US 100K Topo CD and City Navigator 8. 0, this is an unbeatable machine in terms of portability and features. We always get a lock with it, even in buildings. I've only had it jump around once, and that was in the heart of downtown Chicago."

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GPSMAP 60CSx
Reviewed by Beaux Pilgrim, Dec 13, 2006

"I have had both an Explorist 400 and this unit. This unit beats the Explorist 400 hands down. There are some features that this unit has that the Explorist 400 does not, but with the things that they have in common, this is the better unit (but you have to pay for it)."

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