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I looked at the Dakota 20 and was wondering how it stacks up against
the 60Csx as
far as ruggedness and sensitivity of the recieve goes. Also, how
difficult is the screen
to read in bright light?
On other question that I wouldn't mind asking is regarding batteries.
I found the 60Csx
had quite the appitite for batteries. Does anyone have some
recommendations for
rechargable batteries?
Thanks.
Dave.
> > cross country skiing, or mountain biking so any unit needs to be
> > compact. =A0Where I live, the temps in the winter can go down below
> > -25C, but I usually don't go out when it gets any colder. =A0Still, the
> > unit needs to keep working when it gets cold. =A0I need a unit that wil=
l
> > compact. =A0Where I live, the temps in the winter can go down below
> > -25C, but I usually don't go out when it gets any colder. =A0Still, the
> > unit needs to keep working when it gets cold. =A0I need a unit that wil=
> > give me a location or track when I'm in deep valleys or in thick
> > trees.
> > I want the ability to download different maps and plan trips on my
> > computer and download them to my GPS unit. =A0I also want the ability t=
o
> > trees.
> > I want the ability to download different maps and plan trips on my
> > computer and download them to my GPS unit. =A0I also want the ability t=
> > upload tracks and waypoints from my GPS unit to my PC. =A0I would like
> > to have the ability search for points of interests, restaurant, or the
> > closest =A0brew pub.
> > Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> > Dave.
> > to have the ability search for points of interests, restaurant, or the
> > closest =A0brew pub.
> > Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> > Dave.
> I would recommend one of the Garmin Oregon models or the Garmin Dakota
> 20.
> 20.
> > Hi There,
> > I use to have a GPSMAP 60Csx until I lost is during a mountain bike
> > race last summer. I'm now in the market for a new one and was
> > thinking of getting another 60Csx, but before I do, I thought I would
> > see if there are any newer products that might offer the same features
> > as the 60Csx, with a slightly better UI.
> > For the most part, I liked the 60Csx, except for the UI used to enter
> > names and addresses when searching for something. A touch screen
> > would be nice but only if the unit had the other features I'm looking
> > for.
> > While I like using the GSP to find my way when I drive, it’s not my
> > biggest concern. I like going into the back country either by hiking,
> > cross country skiing, or mountain biking so any unit needs to be
> > compact. Where I live, the temps in the winter can go down below
> > -25C, but I usually don't go out when it gets any colder. Still, the
> > unit needs to keep working when it gets cold. I need a unit that will
> > give me a location or track when I'm in deep valleys or in thick
> > trees.
> > I want the ability to download different maps and plan trips on my
> > computer and download them to my GPS unit. I also want the ability to
> > upload tracks and waypoints from my GPS unit to my PC. I would like
> > to have the ability search for points of interests, restaurant, or the
> > closest brew pub.
> > Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> > Dave.
> > I use to have a GPSMAP 60Csx until I lost is during a mountain bike
> > race last summer. I'm now in the market for a new one and was
> > thinking of getting another 60Csx, but before I do, I thought I would
> > see if there are any newer products that might offer the same features
> > as the 60Csx, with a slightly better UI.
> > For the most part, I liked the 60Csx, except for the UI used to enter
> > names and addresses when searching for something. A touch screen
> > would be nice but only if the unit had the other features I'm looking
> > for.
> > While I like using the GSP to find my way when I drive, it’s not my
> > biggest concern. I like going into the back country either by hiking,
> > cross country skiing, or mountain biking so any unit needs to be
> > compact. Where I live, the temps in the winter can go down below
> > -25C, but I usually don't go out when it gets any colder. Still, the
> > unit needs to keep working when it gets cold. I need a unit that will
> > give me a location or track when I'm in deep valleys or in thick
> > trees.
> > I want the ability to download different maps and plan trips on my
> > computer and download them to my GPS unit. I also want the ability to
> > upload tracks and waypoints from my GPS unit to my PC. I would like
> > to have the ability search for points of interests, restaurant, or the
> > closest brew pub.
> > Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> > Dave.
> I would recommend one of the Garmin Oregon models or the Garmin Dakota
> 20.
> 20.
I looked at the Dakota 20 and was wondering how it stacks up against
the 60Csx as
far as ruggedness and sensitivity of the receiver goes. Also, how
difficult is the screen
to read in bright light?
On other question that I wouldn't mind asking is regarding batteries.
I found the 60Csx
had quite the appetite for batteries. Does anyone have some
recommendations for
rechargeable batteries?
Thanks.
Dave.
I have a 76CSx (which is basically the same animal as the 60CSx.
One set of NIMH rechargeables lasted me a whole week in Mexico, including
leaving it on for the full 5 hour plane ride.
--
Regards,
Richard Harison
LightByrd wrote:
> On other question that I wouldn't mind asking is regarding batteries.
> I found the 60Csx
> had quite the appetite for batteries. Does anyone have some
> recommendations for
> rechargeable batteries?
>
> Thanks.
> Dave.
>
>
> I have a 76CSx (which is basically the same animal as the 60CSx.
> One set of NIMH rechargeables lasted me a whole week in Mexico, including
> leaving it on for the full 5 hour plane ride.
>
> I found the 60Csx
> had quite the appetite for batteries. Does anyone have some
> recommendations for
> rechargeable batteries?
>
> Thanks.
> Dave.
>
>
> I have a 76CSx (which is basically the same animal as the 60CSx.
> One set of NIMH rechargeables lasted me a whole week in Mexico, including
> leaving it on for the full 5 hour plane ride.
>
yeah, my 76CSx seems to be pretty easy on batts (good batts) too. Maybe
you had the backlight turned on all of the time?
--
Steve
On Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:54:53 -0500, Steve Calvin
>LightByrd wrote:
>> On other question that I wouldn't mind asking is regarding batteries.
>> I found the 60Csx
>> had quite the appetite for batteries. Does anyone have some
>> recommendations for
>> rechargeable batteries?
>>
>> Thanks.
>> Dave.
>>
>>
>> I have a 76CSx (which is basically the same animal as the 60CSx.
>> One set of NIMH rechargeables lasted me a whole week in Mexico, including
>> leaving it on for the full 5 hour plane ride.
>>
>> I found the 60Csx
>> had quite the appetite for batteries. Does anyone have some
>> recommendations for
>> rechargeable batteries?
>>
>> Thanks.
>> Dave.
>>
>>
>> I have a 76CSx (which is basically the same animal as the 60CSx.
>> One set of NIMH rechargeables lasted me a whole week in Mexico, including
>> leaving it on for the full 5 hour plane ride.
>>
>yeah, my 76CSx seems to be pretty easy on batts (good batts) too. Maybe
>you had the backlight turned on all of the time?
>you had the backlight turned on all of the time?
Another energy-saving trick on the C"S"x devices is to turn the
compass off when it is not needed.
Regards,
Gilles.
| On Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:54:53 -0500, Steve Calvin
|
| >LightByrd wrote:
| >
| >
| >> On other question that I wouldn't mind asking is regarding batteries.
| >> I found the 60Csx
| >> had quite the appetite for batteries. Does anyone have some
| >> recommendations for
| >> rechargeable batteries?
| >>
| >> Thanks.
| >> Dave.
| >>
| >>
| >> I have a 76CSx (which is basically the same animal as the 60CSx.
| >> One set of NIMH rechargeables lasted me a whole week in Mexico,
including
| >> I found the 60Csx
| >> had quite the appetite for batteries. Does anyone have some
| >> recommendations for
| >> rechargeable batteries?
| >>
| >> Thanks.
| >> Dave.
| >>
| >>
| >> I have a 76CSx (which is basically the same animal as the 60CSx.
| >> One set of NIMH rechargeables lasted me a whole week in Mexico,
| >> leaving it on for the full 5 hour plane ride.
| >>
| >>
| >
| >yeah, my 76CSx seems to be pretty easy on batts (good batts) too. Maybe
| >you had the backlight turned on all of the time?
|
| >yeah, my 76CSx seems to be pretty easy on batts (good batts) too. Maybe
| >you had the backlight turned on all of the time?
| Another energy-saving trick on the C"S"x devices is to turn the
| compass off when it is not needed.
|
| Regards,
| Gilles.
|
There is also the battery saver setting
--
Regards,
Richard Harison
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> > I use to have a GPSMAP 60Csx until I lost is during a mountain bike
> > race last summer. =A0I'm now in the market for a new one and was
> > thinking of getting another 60Csx, but before I do, I thought I would
> > see if there are any newer products that might offer the same features
> > as the 60Csx, with a slightly better UI.
> > For the most part, I liked the 60Csx, except for the UI used to enter
> > names and addresses when searching for something. =A0A touch screen
> > would be nice but only if the unit had the other features I'm looking
> > for.
> > While I like using the GSP to find my way when I drive, it=92s not my
> > biggest concern. =A0I like going into the back country either by hiking=