Cx/csx Are They The Same

[+-Hawk-]

I have been REALLY wanting to get a 60CSX, but as I read posts, I am seeing both the 60CX and the 60CSX models mentioned. Are these completely different models or the same thing, just mentioned in two different forms? If they are two different models, what is the difference? I have been using the Meridian Gold for the last year and am happy with it, but want to upgrade to something with Autorouting. I have had some limited experience witnessing the 60C in use and love it, minus the fact that a pregnant fly would knock out signal. Any info would be appreciated. I am planning on placing my order for a 60 CSX the beginning of next week and want to know if it is the correct one I am ordering. Thanks

Edited February 22, 2006 by -Hawk-

[+Dale$hunter]

The only difference that I'm aware of is the 60csx has the electronic compass and altimeter. You will get different opionions of having the compass and altimeter or not. It's all about what YOU want, but you do not need it.

 

I have the 60csx and have the compass turned off during travel to save battery life, but I like it turned on when I'm close to cache's to give me a constant and close reading. I personally like it so far.

But realize it's not a must when geocaching or traveling!!!!!!!!

 

As far as the 60C or a X model. From everything I have read and witnessed. I personally went with the X model and think it was worth the money. When comparing the older reciever and the new one I was able to recieve a better satelite reception and it stays locked on better then my Bro's. Just my 2-cents

Edited February 22, 2006 by Dale$hunter

[gekocacher]

You need to go upto the "x" series to get the sirfstar III chipset, which will virtually give you a signal indoors !!! Although not always, but through thin roofs , thick woodland, against big cliffs this is the fella !!!

[+jotne]

I have the 60csx and have the compass turned off during travel to save battery life, but I like it turned on when I'm close to cache's to give me a constant and close reading.

 

Measurement on the 60CSx shows that the compass does not draw more current when its off or on, so you can have it on all the time on the 60CSx and 76CSx (you find this info in other post here at the forum)

 

Both 60Cx and 60CSx ha 18 hour of battery time. No difference with altimeter and compass

Edited February 22, 2006 by jotne

[GeoidPS]

Do you mean the 60CS vs 60CSx?

In my opinion the x is not worth the $150 more you pay.

The 60CSX loses the alarm clock and the ability to constantly monitor barometric pressure with the unit off. The x gains a micro card that allows storage of additional maps.

CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF, THE X DOES NOT STORE TRACKS, WAYPOINTS, OR ROUTES ON THE MICRO CARD!!!!! So I find the addition of the card useless.

You can load custom waypoints on the x series, but I find that redundant on the CS because you can do exactly the same thing with regular waypoints.

There are more bugs with the x, but that is because it is relatively new and will eventually get ironed out.

The x has more sensitivity so that you will get a fix quicker, and better retain a fix under cover; however, you do not get any increase in accuracy.

Battery life is the same, weight, etc.

I have the 60cs and it has plenty of sensitivity, hasn't lost a fix yet in the outdoors.

Also, there is a newer SIRF chipset that has less drain on batteries.

Just consider what you really want in a unit and what you will be doing with it. You don't really need a compass since the units will always tell you what direction the next feature or waypoint is, but the altimeter is nice for plotting elevation profiles.

The S (sensor) units, C (compass).

The 60csx uses the same architecture as the 60cs, so I would hold out until garmin comes out with a better unit.

[CenTexDodger]

Do you mean the 60CS vs 60CSx?

In my opinion the x is not worth the $150 more you pay.

The 60CSX loses the alarm clock and the ability to constantly monitor barometric pressure with the unit off. The x gains a micro card that allows storage of additional maps.

CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF, THE X DOES NOT STORE TRACKS, WAYPOINTS, OR ROUTES ON THE MICRO CARD!!!!! So I find the addition of the card useless.

You can load custom waypoints on the x series, but I find that redundant on the CS because you can do exactly the same thing with regular waypoints.

There are more bugs with the x, but that is because it is relatively new and will eventually get ironed out.

The x has more sensitivity so that you will get a fix quicker, and better retain a fix under cover; however, you do not get any increase in accuracy.

Battery life is the same, weight, etc.

I have the 60cs and it has plenty of sensitivity, hasn't lost a fix yet in the outdoors.

Also, there is a newer SIRF chipset that has less drain on batteries.

Just consider what you really want in a unit and what you will be doing with it. You don't really need a compass since the units will always tell you what direction the next feature or waypoint is, but the altimeter is nice for plotting elevation profiles.

The S (sensor) units, C (compass).

The 60csx uses the same architecture as the 60cs, so I would hold out until garmin comes out with a better unit.

 

Actually C is for color, S is for sensors(altimeter and compass), and x is for the expandable memory.

[Neo_Geo]

CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF, THE X DOES NOT STORE TRACKS, WAYPOINTS, OR ROUTES ON THE MICRO CARD!!!!! So I find the addition of the card useless.

 

I don't think that that belief is very popular. I think just a few people might believe or expect to save tracks, waypoints and routes on the card. The fact that Garmin's specifications for the unit shows a definite number of routes, waypoints and tracks should lead one to the conclusion that it's not changeable depending on what size memory card is used...

 

The addition of the memory expansion is what MANY users have been waiting for.

 

My offer to take your useless 60CSx off your hands still stands.

[+PhntmArcher]

Hey GeoidPS where did you find this information?

Also, there is a newer SIRF chipset that has less drain on batteries.

[Moun10Bike]

My offer to take your useless 60CSx off your hands still stands.

 

Likewise! I personally feel that the extra $150 dollars for the 60CSx is money that is very well spent. The additional map coverage allowed by the use of the MicroSD card is wonderful, especially if you like to run topo maps as well as street maps, and despite comments here, the ability of the 60CSx to receive and hold signal is light years better than my 60CS. The issues that certain posters keep raising in these forums are exceptionally minor to me and completely outweighed by the advantages of this unit.

[richard371]

The X has only been out a few weeks. I think Garmin will work the kinks out after a couple more software updates. I got mine at REI so if after a few months Garmin does not fix the kinks I can return it. Downside is I paid $499 but I like having that flexibility.

 

 

if you like to run topo maps as well as street maps, and despite comments here, the ability of the 60CSx to receive and hold signal is light years better than my 60CS. The issues that certain posters keep raising in these forums are exceptionally minor to me and completely outweighed by the advantages of this unit.

[+CiscoHiker]

I went with the 60CSx from GPSdiscount.com and paid 540 including the auto nav kit. I hardly use the compase but as a hiker I like the altimiter. I can't say' its worth the extra $ but I had extra money and and I liked the altimiter.

[GeoidPS]

CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF, THE X DOES NOT STORE TRACKS, WAYPOINTS, OR ROUTES ON THE MICRO CARD!!!!! So I find the addition of the card useless.

 

I don't think that that belief is very popular. I think just a few people might believe or expect to save tracks, waypoints and routes on the card. The fact that Garmin's specifications for the unit shows a definite number of routes, waypoints and tracks should lead one to the conclusion that it's not changeable depending on what size memory card is used...

 

The addition of the memory expansion is what MANY users have been waiting for.

 

My offer to take your useless 60CSx off your hands still stands.

Neo Geo:

My 60CS is yours as soon as Garmin comes out with a unit that allows the storage of waypoints, tracks, routes on the SD card, retaining all the good features that I like and corrects the profile and routing creation ability in the unit.

That's it! I'm not posting on this subject anymore!

[CenTexDodger]

That's it! I'm not posting on this subject anymore!

 

Promise? Didn't you make that same statement in a previous post?

 

In this thread your sixth post:

That's it, I'm not posting anymore on this subject!