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Posted by: KEGRACING
what stores have this unit for $150...
other than ebay, where can I find it cheap?
Thanks,
Ken
Posted by: cluby
I am a ATV rider, ride in state trails. Looken for a gps with way points, bread crumb trail. If they can download maps even better. Some thing that can tell you your speed. Price not a big deal aslong as it's not like 500 bucks or something crazy like that. I would most likely buy it off of ebay, so if you know of a older model that fits this great. Thanks for your time
Posted by: cluby
ya I looked on there web site and seen that one, but really you don't know how it is till you have one in your hand to use
Posted by: cluby
Ya I cann't wait I got one off of ebay for 147.50, of course then I go to the store and there on sale for 150. Does anyone know where I can get the software didn't see it in the store or on ebay. I may just have to order right from lawrance
Posted by: CaptainQuint
I've been looking into a Garmin 60csx. I'm going to be needing something fairly accurate that I can plot a large number of individual points relatively accurately across a few hundred acres of area. I'll then have to transfer all these data points to some sort of mapping program.
Most of the other older GPS units I've owned have been able to get down to a 8 or 10 yard circle so a new one should get close enough for my purposes. The 60csx should be able to get me down to 3 yards or so.
What is pain is having to fork over all the extra for the topographic maps and then street maps if you want them and then extra memory cards if you want spares and then a mount for the ATV and one for the truck and a waterproof case and a power adapter of some sort that you'll probably need along the way. You end up with two or three hundred dollars more in accessories on top of the thee or four hundred dollars you're paying for a top of the line GPS.
Posted by: cataway
what ever you get ,get it in color wow what a difference
Posted by: CraZySteve
Originally posted by: DODGEARCHER
i use the garmin gpsmap60 and love it . i use it for mountain biking , in the truck and hiking and hunting .
i got the topo cd's with it .
I have the Garmin GpsMap 60Cx and LOVE IT !!! I have the RAM mount which Rocks! And I will be getting the DC power plug to save the environment (no using batteries.. hehehe) Only thing I want to find is a clear plastic cover that goes over the buttons.. some Mud got flung up onto the unit... the screen is ok as I have the protectors on it..
The Tracks feature rocks! Love it love it love it !!! I might be convinced to get the City maps for it.. but so far I love it with just the topo..
I am hoping to find a Tracks management software tool.. I heard there are a bunch of free ones out there...
Posted by: CraZySteve
Quest,
I love my 60Cx, you really don't need the Csx
The Csx has these two features over the Cx and personally not worth the extra $50, that extra $50 bought me my DC power cord and 2GB Card
- Electronic compass can determine your heading and direction, even when you're standing still
- Barometric altimeter provides extremely accurate elevation data
Though you MIGHT need the "extremely accurate elevation data".
Honestly no matter which GPS you buy you will need a Mount you will need some sort of power source (rechargable batteries or dc plug). Personally the DC plug is the best deal going as you don't have to worry about batteries, I keep the batteries in as a back up... I ran the unit for 4 hours and only used 25% of the Alakaline battery power. Now the Maps.. I agree, $100 is STEEP, but I bought Topo Mapsource 3.02 from a reputable guy on ebay for only $76 Shipped!
Posted by: squeege
Originally posted by: CaptainQuint
I've been looking into a Garmin 60csx. I'm going to be needing something fairly accurate that I can plot a large number of individual points relatively accurately across a few hundred acres of area. I'll then have to transfer all these data points to some sort of mapping program.
Most of the other older GPS units I've owned have been able to get down to a 8 or 10 yard circle so a new one should get close enough for my purposes. The 60csx should be able to get me down to 3 yards or so.
What is pain is having to fork over all the extra for the topographic maps and then street maps if you want them and then extra memory cards if you want spares and then a mount for the ATV and one for the truck and a waterproof case and a power adapter of some sort that you'll probably need along the way. You end up with two or three hundred dollars more in accessories on top of the thee or four hundred dollars you're paying for a top of the line GPS.
Remember, the topo east 24k "national parks" does almost no good outside the parks.....sucks I have a copy I could get rid of
Posted by: caperinmuskoka
You need to check out the Lowrance H2OC ....Nice large screen....Speed ...Topo SD card........R.A.M. mount can get for handlebars.........User buttons on front for quick access when riding.........I love mine!!!!!!!!!....Very nice unit...........The "C" is for color........They have the H2O also......But it was not much more for the money.........Caper.........Any more questions just ask...........
Posted by: caperinmuskoka
Never had the problem of the 12 volt plug comming loose on mine.......I use the R.A.M. mount......................GPS stays good and tight in there......Love it.......Even use the front mounted buttons at the same time while driving........Easy.........Still need to read up on all this thing can do!!!..LOL...LOL....Caper.....
Posted by: DODGEARCHER
i use the garmin gpsmap60 and love it . i use it for mountain biking , in the truck and hiking and hunting .
i got the topo cd's with it .
Posted by: Wenty
I'll second the H2OC. And the price has come down on them considerably the last few months. I've been seeing them for $169, which is 100 less than I paid 6 months ago! Sucker! Easy to read screen, chip compatible which is great if you travel or are a fisherman. In all honesty, the only neg. report I've heard on them is the 12Vplug likes to come loose when used in harsh conditions, I run lithium batteries which last forever so it seems, still on the same set from early winter and have put a ton of hours on it ice fishing. Many of the guys around here using them on atv's/12V and are putting a small bead of clear silicone around the plug to hold it tight. My bud uses the silicone, comes off easy if you want to unplug and use batteries. No ill effects.
Posted by: Wenty
That RAM is sweet isn't it! They're nice setups. The problem with plug has been the plastic tab which "locks" it in place, it's not very sturdy for those that do a fair amount of plugging/unplugging. It's been wearing or breaking and not locking anymore. I've talked to several guys about the same problem. The good thing, if it happens to yours, Lowrance has been very good about sending out a new plug as they're aware of the "problem".
Like you, mine hasn't been a problem either, but I run lithiums the majority of the time unless i'm in the truck. Maybe these other guys are just rough on their equipment, I know my bud is! lol
Posted by: Wenty
The ones I saw on sale for 169 were at the 2 big sports shows in St.paul/minneapolis, mn. Reeds sporting goods(local) was selling them. It was a sports show special. I havn't seen them for that price anywhere else? I think cabelas is selling them for 269. This is the h2oc. The regular h2o is selling for 169 just about everywhere. The one nice thing about the b/w h20 is you don't need to run the light to read it clearly, where as the h2oc i need to run the back light if I'm using it. I could get by without the light but it would strain my eyes.
Posted by: ANVIL1988
Garmin Rhino 120 130 520 530 best in the market and they include two way radios.
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Posted by: shrapmetal
i have the garmin 60csx and am very happy. i use it in the car, on my street bike, on my atv, and for hiking. you can get the topo maps and street maps for it.
Posted by: WoodRat
You might consider a marine model that's weather proof to begin with, eliminating the need for a waterproof case. I've mounted a Magellan Meridian Marine, which I've used for sailing, on my ATV. See Photos Here..
It can still be loaded with topo or other land oriented map programs, though I still have the data for North American nautical charts on it's SD card. It's nice just to have it for speed, elevation, tracking, long-lat. position, and other trip functions which work without any mapping software installed.
Posted by: pjb74
I have the garmin rino 110 was cheap, pretty handy if u ask me. have software from mapsource they have alot of good source maps. i use it to make trails and download to the computer to send to friends to show where and how to get somewhere. ive had it bout 3 yrs know and still use it
