Garmin GPS 60Cx Handheld GPS Navigator

Product Description:
The GPSMAP 60Cx is a refreshing upgrade of the GPSMAP 60C, one of the most popular Garmin's models for outdoor and marine use. This unit features 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. In addition, this unit 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.Considered the mainstay among serious outdoor enthusiasts, the GPSMAP 60Cx offers a large color TFT display and turn-by-turn routing capability. The unit comes with a blank 64 MB microSD card.

Amazon.com Product Description:
The venerable Garmin 60C just got a whole lot better. The 7.5-ounce GPSMap 60Cx now features an insanely accurate, high-sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF that tracks your position even in tree cover and canyons. Plus, you get a bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display and an included a 64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Simply put, this powerful unit is ready to take you anywhere on land or sea.

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The GPSMap 60Cx features the powerful SiRF GPS navigation chip for supreme accuracy in all conditions.

You can use the 60Cx's memory card slot with preprogrammed microSD cards from Garmin (sold separately) that provide topographic maps, city streets, and nautical charts. In fact, the unit is compatible with most Garmin MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. Topo 24K, and U.S. Topo and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots. The unit comes preloaded with an Americas autoroute basemap that provides automatic routing capabilities including highways, exits, and tide data. There's also a preloaded marine point database. You can even get turn-by-turn directions when you're driving, and an integrated trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more.

The 60Cx's 2.6-inch, 256-color TFT color display is designed to present mapping and trip information clearly and accurately in any lighting conditions. Plus, the case is lightweight, rugged, and water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes). When using two AA alkaline batteries, you'll get up to 30 hours of battery life from the unit.

Another key feature of the 60Cx is the 10,000 point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions. There's also a large-numbers option for easy viewing, as well as a dual-position display mode. The also unit includes built-in celestial tables for best times to fish and hunt, plus sun and moon calculations.

The 60Cx's trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more. Meanwhile, a fast processor allows the 60Cx to provide quick auto-routing, turn-by-turn directions, and audio alerts when you use the optional MapSource software, which can be stored on the unit's included 64 MB microSD card. Downloading information is quick with the USB or serial port interfaces. Using the dedicated serial port, the 60Cx can share navigation instructions with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots. The four-position rocker pad and dedicated high-use buttons make navigating through the unit's features easy, even when your fingers are cold or wet.

Finally, the GPSMap 60Cx is packed with some extra fun features. An integrated outdoor calendar provides ideal hunting and fishing times, as well as moon rise/set/location information. There is a dedicated geocaching mode for those of you into the hot GPS community treasure hunt game. Finally, there are indoor/outdoor GPS games to help you and your friends enjoy the outdoors.

If you like the features of the 60Cx but require an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter, check out the Garmin 60CSx.

What's in the Box
60Cx unit, 64 MB microSD card, belt clip, USB interface cable, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD, lanyard, owner's manual, and quick-start guide.

Features:

• High-Sensitivity GPS Receiver
• Color-Handheld Mapping Ideal For Both Marine & Outdoor Use
• Bright, Sunlight-Readable Color Tft Display
• 64 Mb Micro Secure Digital Card For Storage Of Optional Map Detail
• Fast Usb Connectivity Makes Loading Charts & Maps Quick & Easy

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - Garmin yes, Amazon no!
Product is super, upgrade from older model already owned. Owned Garmin before. Knew what I was getting. This new model was birthday present for 65 year old dad, to match mine. Placed order and paid for overnight delivery on Thusday May 21. Thought that all was well. Within minutes I realized that I made a typo when entering my credit card expiration date. I immediately re-entered my data and re-submitted my order. As Amazon web page indicated that any order placed within the next four hours guaranteed ... Read More
Rating: - Tried and true
I knew this was a great unit because many of my friends already own this model and like it. I couldn't be more pleased with the purchase and happy that I followed their lead.
Rating: - Great GPSr
This is a great mid-range GPSr for those who enjoy Geocaching, or just like to hike and get out of doors.I use it mainly for Geocaching, and it is much better than my old Magellan 210.It gets a better satellite fix and zooms in closer.I haven't purchased any of the maps yet, but I think that will come in the near future, because being able to see the roads as I drive from cache to cache would be nice.All in all, a great device, and I would whole-heartedly recommend this GPSr.
Rating: - Two year review...
We've had this receiver now for two years.

Like others, I was a disappointed to discover that I had to pay extra for maps.Also, thisreplaced another Garmin that suddenly stopped working when it was dropped on grass.At first I was a little reluctant to purchase this GPS.

Having said that, I hope that person who designed this receiver received a bonus / promotion.We just returned from a trip.First, we downloaded a waypoint for our hotel to make certain the taxi driver ... Read More
Rating: - Exactly what you need for good navigating in the mountains of Colorado
I had a Garmin eTrex that worked pretty well here in the Colorado foothills and mountains but often would fail me in heavy timber and in some of the ravines and gulches. Finally it began to give me a hard time finding satellites on top of the hills and it was time to upgrade.

This model doesn't have the barometric altimeter or the compass like the 60Csx but in my opinion, you don't need them either. Satellite acquisition is very fast and very good. It even picks up satellites when I am in ... Read More