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Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Color GPS Unit

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★★★★★
4.6

based on 180 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
3.8

$277.00 - $326.48

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Pros

  • Reliable (86)
  • Quality construction (76)
  • Easy to read (75)
  • Easy setup (69)
  • Simple controls (69)
  • Good battery life (66)
  • Compact (65)
  • Accurate (40)
  • Reliable reception (27)
  • Quick navigation (21)
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Cons

  • Poor battery life (13)
  • Complicated controls (11)
  • Bulky (10)
  • Hard to read (3)
  • Pricey (3)
  • Buggy software (2)
  • Cost (2)
  • Difficult to read (2)
  • Expensive maps (2)
  • Inaccurate (2)

Best Uses

  • Hiking (102)
  • Adventure (60)
  • Travel (46)
  • Geocaching (33)
  • Auto (32)
  • Boating (25)
  • In car (16)
  • Cycling (14)
  • Backcountry camping (12)
  • Day trips (11)
 
 
 

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Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Color GPS Unit

$277.00

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$288.47

 

$289.99

 

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Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 20, 2009

Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Color GPS Unit Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[33 of 33 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[37 of 47 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
5 star unit, 1 star maps

"The unit is excellent, with a very fast satellite lockon and it is able to hold signal under thick cover. I can even get a few satellites in the middle of my 2 story home occasionally. Setup is fast and intuitive, I had the unit up and running in the REI parking lot and was tracking my route home without cracking the manual. I do advise reading the manual thoroughly, since there are features that are not so e..." Read Full Review »

Mar 27, 2009 by Yogi Bearra

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★★★☆☆
3.0
good but new is better

"a bit of a review but also a comparison to the Legend HCx I got this 60CSx for the bigger screen compared to my <1yr old Legend HCx. I worried about getting a unit that's actually older than the current legend and i was partly right. specifically, i was worried that the highly rated "sirfstar" based receiver in the 60csx isn't as good as the high sensitivity chip in newer "H" series units like the Legend HCx..." Read Full Review »

Mar 20, 2008 by goobie goo

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[33 of 33 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Color GPS Unit Review

5 star unit, 1 star maps

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate
  • Intuitive Menu
  • Large Screen
  • One Hand Control
  • Quick Navigation
  • More »

    Cons

  • Map Blackmail

    Best Uses

  • Cycling
  • Geocaching
  • Hiking
 

"The unit is excellent, with a very fast satellite lockon and it is able to hold signal under thick cover. I can even get a few satellites in the middle of my 2 story home occasionally. Setup is fast and intuitive, I had the unit up and running in the REI parking lot and was tracking my route home …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Mar 27 2009
Yogi Bearra
Twin Peaks, WA
I am:
  • Enthusiast
 

[23 of 24 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Color GPS Unit Review

Industry Standard -- Exceptional!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Read
  • Long Battery Life
  • Reliable Performance
  • Simple Controls
  • Strong Construction
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Adventure
  • Hiking
 

"This is the best handheld GPS on the market. I have friends/hiking-partners who use other models of GPS units, including the Garmin eTrex series and the (more expensive) Garmin Colorado series; and there have been many occasions when I have gotten reliable satellite reception and they have not been …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
May 27 2008
MFEagle928
Saint Louis, MO
I am:
  • Gearhead
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
  • Technically Savvy
 

[36 of 45 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Color GPS Unit Review

good but new is better

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Read

    Cons

  • Complicated Controls

    Best Uses

  • Geocaching
  • Travel
 

"a bit of a review but also a comparison to the Legend HCx



I got this 60CSx for the bigger screen compared to my <1yr old Legend HCx. I worried about getting a unit that's actually older than the current legend and i was partly right. specifically, i was worried that the highly rated "sirfstar" …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Mar 20 2008
goobie goo
Valdez
I am:
  • Gadget Guy
  • Gearhead
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
  • Technically Savvy
 

[9 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Color GPS Unit Review

Finally, a Unit that Works!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Long Battery Life
  • Reliable Performance
  • More »

    Cons

  • Price
  • Rudimentary base maps

    Best Uses

  • Adventure
  • Auto
  • Boating
  • Geocaching
  • Hiking
  • More »
 

"Well, I guess it's pretty obvious that the consensus of opinion is that this is a pretty great GPS unit. I just wanted to add my 2 cents to this chorus of kudos.I've owned 3 other GPS units (plus the Magellan I used in the Army) and I was an "early adopter" of this technology. This unit, the Garmi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 25 2007
A Bear in the Woods
Sunnyvale, CA
I am:
  • Outdoor Enthusiast
 

[7 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx Color GPS Unit Review

One of the best purchases I've ever made

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate
  • Intuitive Menu
  • One Hand Control
  • Quick Navigation
  • Quick Signal
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Geocaching
  • Hiking
  • In Car
 

"Bought this a few years ago and it has been an invaluable purchase ever since. I use it when driving, hiking, and even flying. It gets used almost daily.The default basemap is lacking, so consider an addon map to be part of the cost, adding about an additional 100 bucks to your purchase. Consider ac …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 12 2009
Ariel B
Smyrna, GA
I am:
  • Enthusiast
 
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