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Garmin GPS 60CSx Handheld GPS Navigator

GPS Reviews — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:28:44 +0000

Garmin GPS 60CSx Handheld GPS Navigator

Garmin’s MAP60 CSx is an all-purpose upgradeable handheld locator that lets you load up your own digital maps for better reference. The reflective 256-color display lets you find your way on the map in almost any lighting. It’s got a long-life battery for up to 20 hours of outdoors adventuring. The new MicroSD card slots make it simpler than ever to find those out-of-the-way places — just put them on a MicroSD card and load it up. Internal Memory – 64MB MicroSD Card slot Celestial tables Quad helix antenna Battery life – 20 hours (requires 2 AA batteries) Includes belt clip and USB cable

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Garmin 60CSx a great GPSr
I wanted a GPSr for hiking and geocaching. I also considered the Garmin Oregon 400T and the Delorme PN-40. The Oregon is touchscreen like my Garmin Zumo (car/motorcylce) The Delorme costs less than both. I passesd on those 2 after much research as they both have issues which need to be resolved before I’d get one. So I settled on the tried and true 60CSx and do not regret it. It is accurate, has a great visible screen and long life battery’s. The main reason I didn’t get the Oregon is the much reported dim screen. The Delorme has quality issues and not as easy to learn to use. The 60CSx is very easy to learn. The Zumo was my first GPSr and couldn’t be easier to use, it also doesn’t offer all of the functions of the 60CSx. The 60CSx comes with a very detailed user manual and it will show you all of the functions of which there are many.

I don’t mind that the 60CSx is not paperless for Geocaching, being reliable, bright screen and long battery life is more important to me. I keep track of all my geocaches both found and not found at groundspeak.com also a great place to find out all about GPS recievers.

Someday when Garmin has improved the Oregon to be as reliable I may consider getting one and using the 60CSx as a backup or give it to my kids who are now 5 and 7 but I see using it for many years.

Also get the Garmin carry case for it. It fits the 60CSx perfect allowing for the antenna, belt clip and protects the screen.

5 Stars excellent product – free maps available
I’m very pleased with the product. It works as advertised. I would encourage anyone looking for maps to load onto this to do a search for “gpsfiledepot”. There are many excellent, free maps available as well as instructions for making your own custom maps. Maps are both Mac and Windows compatible.

5 Stars Excellent service
Great transaction and product delivered on time or beforehand and excellent condition, well wrapped.

5 Stars Well Pleased
I purchased this gps at suggestion of a freind.I have had an etrex for years that I never use because it never picks up signal in heavy wood cover. The 60csx never has lost signal even when I have no cell phone service. I use it hunting and riding 4-wheelers. It is alot more user freindly than the etrex also. I think this a great unit and have had zero trouble with it. Would highly reccomend.

5 Stars Great GPS at this price point
The GPS 60CSx is a great choice for a handheld unit. Pretty decent battery life, screen is bright even in sun, and has enough customizable features and settings to work for just about anyone. I will definitely tell my friends to get this one if they are looking for a GPS.

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Midland GXT710VP3 22 Channel 26 Mile GMRS 2 Way Radio Pair

GPS Reviews — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:39:04 +0000

Midland GXT710VP3 22 Channel 26 Mile GMRS 2 Way Radio Pair

PRODUCT FEATURES:Up to 26 mile range22 channels121 privacy codesNOAA weather alert radio5 call alertsBacklit displayeVOXChannel scanVibrate alertAuto squelchHI / MED / LO power settingsRoger beepSilent operationKeypad lockMonitorWater resistantKeystroke tonesBattery life extender

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great Radios
I think these are great radios because they go very long but not 26 miles.

Also because they have a built-in NOAA Weather radio and that could come in handy. They have 22 channels, a long battery life, battery

packs and charger. Although they are very expensive. Usually I use them

with my friends when I am outside and they are inside.

5 Stars great product for the price
these units are very easy to use,range is good but no way will it reach 26 miles

4 Stars worked ok
They worked good in big open space but of course don’t expect them to work the same when there are obstacles between them. Also, the advertised range is a little exaggerated…

4 Stars Midland Radio
Works as I expect. Reasonable range for neighborhood use. 2-3 miles with lots of obstructions present.

4 Stars Helped us when lost
These radios worked awesome for hiking and communicating to a lost party through dense forest and often no direct line of site miles away. I was very impressed. Although we were within 5 miles(most likely). We did have to switch to a different channel to get a better signal.

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Midland GXT710VP3 22 Channel 26 Mile GMRS 2 Way Radio Pair

GPS Reviews — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:28:00 +0000

Midland GXT710VP3 22 Channel 26 Mile GMRS 2 Way Radio Pair

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars great product for the price
these units are very easy to use,range is good but no way will it reach 26 miles

4 Stars Midland Radio
Works as I expect. Reasonable range for neighborhood use. 2-3 miles with lots of obstructions present.

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