Great for outdoor enthusiasts...

Category: Review on Garmin GPSMAP 60CX GPS

Posted by: 31-Jul

Strengths: Variable-use, waterproof, GPS receiver

Weaknesses: Only internal memory, No electronic compass or barometric altimeter

Garmin has been releasing top of the line handheld GPS units for many years. Its new GPSMAP 60CX surpasses all the previous Garmin versions with its fantastic features. The 60CX is designed to perfection for outdoor and marine use.

Its rugged housing and waterproof capability make it a reliable unit in any weather condition. There is a microSD card slot in the waterproof battery compartment of the GPS. You can use this slot with most Garmin MapSource products that need to be purchased separately. Thanks to its fast USB connection, loading of map data and transfer of routes and waypoints is very easy.

Adding to the GPSMAP 60CX’s good performance is its embedded sensitive GPS receiver. It not only helps in faster satellite acquisition but also helps in keeping a track of location in tough conditions. The 2.6-inch, 256-color TFT colour display makes it easy to read data clearly and correctly in any lighting condition. The unit has a battery life of 30 hours. Those of you who plan to store many trips and add base maps, look elsewhere. This GPS device has only internal memory.

With a dedicated geocaching mode, you will find the Garmin GPSMAP 60CX GPS great for geocaching. The built-in celestial tables are useful for determining the best times for fishing and hunting as well as doing some sun and moon calculations. The trip computer on the 60CX keeps you abreast of the stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time and the maximum speed.

This 12-channel, multipurpose global positioning device is great for outdoor enthusiasts and offers great features for the money.