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Garmin 60 CX GPS Unit
Trusted My Life To It For a Year And a Half
By Max Mogren
Ranked #466 - Trail Running Accessories
April 22, 2010
I took one of these on an 18 month coastal sailing trip from Oregon to Columbia and back to Nicaragua. It was my primary navigation device and kept me afloat and on track through nasty weather and tricky stretches of sea.
I found Garmin nautical charts online and uploaded them to a microSD card. Quickly, easily and cheaply, I had good charts for the ENTIRE Pacific Ocean. The screen is big for the unit's size and the color display is a must for getting the most out of detailed charts. IT finds a signal quickly in all but the worst weather. In bad weather it takes a while but does find a signal. It even comes preloaded with a few little games for when you're too bored to stay awake but too exposed to sleep. I'll have a few of these or something similar on my next little sailboat.
View Details: Garmin 60 CX GPS Unit
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Plastic
- Dimensions:
- 2.4 x 6.1 x 1.3in (6.1 x 15.5 x 3.3 cm)
- Antenna:
- External
- Routes:
- 50
- Waypoints:
- 1000
- Mapping:
- Yes
- Digital Compass:
- No
- Computer Compatible:
- Yes, serial and USB
- Waterproof:
- Yes
- Battery Type:
- 2 x AA
- Battery Life:
- 18hrs
- Expansion Card:
- Yes, 64MB included
- Weight:
- 7.5oz (213g)
- Recommended Use:
- Cross-country navigation, route tracking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Taiwan
Change me.