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Garmin GPSMap 60CSx

Approximate retail price:

$449.99

Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.

17 people have reviewed this model.

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RWBTALK

from

Raleigh, NC

5.0

Great GPS Unit with many abilities

5/21/2012

Pros

Accurate

Extensive Base Map

Intuitive Menu

Quick Navigation

Reliable Reception

Cons

Complicated Controls

Best Uses

Boating

Hiking

In Car

Comment:

Getting used to the interactive uses takes awhile to master.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Dispatcher Ron

from

Cleveland, OH

4.0

Good Rugged GPS

5/12/2012

Pros

Accurate

Extensive Base Map

Good battery life

Quick Navigation

Quick Signal

Reliable Reception

Cons

Hard to read in the sun

Best Uses

Biking

Cycling

Geocaching

Hiking

In Car

Comment:

I use this product when out hiking, or on my bike. It is very reliable. Battery life is excellent, as long as the light feature is not used.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

bubs

from

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Best basic GPS

3/29/2011

Pros

Accurate

Fast satellite fix

Quick Navigation

Reliable Reception

Simple Controls

Cons

Hard To Read

Slow update when driving

Best Uses

Hiking

In Car

Locations via coordinates

Comment:

I use this GPS as a road GPS and for work to map points for transects, boundaries, and location of items (plants and wildlife). It has what I need and works when I need it to. I am not big into bells and whistles I just need a device that is reliable and accurate and this GPS does the job for me. All Garmins more or less use the same software so the main difference come to down to features (MP3 player, camera, etc built in). You can get Topo maps for this GPS and other specialized maps but the down side is you can't overlay one type of map over another (i.e- regular road map with topo features). Hopefully one day their will be a GPS that will let you add layers so you can have a road map with topo features and marine features all in one.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The Garmin GPSMap 60CSx is part of the GPS test program at Consumer Reports. The Garmin GPSMap 60CSx GPS features and specs include Topographic maps, Electronic compass, Battery life (hrs.), Screen size (in.). In our lab tests, GPS models like the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx are reviewed on Extras, Geocaching, Guidance, Portability, Power, Display, Overall score. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx.

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