garmin gpsmap 60csx handheld gps navigator
the venerable garmin 60cs just got a whole lot better . the 7.5-ounce gpsmap 60csx now features an insanely accurate high-sensitivity gps receiver by sirf that tracks your position even in tree cover and canyons . plus you get a bright sunlight-readable color tft display and an included a 64 mb microsd card for storage of optional map detail . add all that to the 60csx s integrated barometric altimeter and electronic compass and you ve got a unit that is ready to take you anywhere on land or sea . the device features the powerful sirf gps navigation chip for supreme accuracy in all conditions . you also get an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter . you also get a large color tft display and turn-by-turn routing capability . the 60csx is a refreshing upgrade of the 60cs and features a removable microsd card for detailed mapping memory . view larger . you can use the 60csx s memory card slot with preprogrammed microsd cards from garmin sold separately that provide topographic maps city streets and nautical charts . in fact the unit is compatible with most garmin mapsource products including bluechart city navigator u.s. topo 24k and u.s. topo and recreational lakes with fishing hot spots . the unit comes preloaded with an americas autoroute basemap that provides automatic routing capabilities including highways exits and tide data . there s also a preloaded marine point database . you can even get turn-by-turn directions when you re driving and an integrated trip computer provides odometer stopped time moving average overall average total time max speed and more . the 60csx s 2.6-inch 256-color tft color display is designed to present mapping and trip information clearly and accurately in any lighting conditions . plus the case is lightweight rugged and water resistant to iec 60529 ipx7 standards can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes . when using two aa alkaline batteries you ll get up to 20 hours of battery life from the unit . the unit s barometric altimeter system features automatic pressure trend recording while providing current elevation ascent descent rate minimum maximum elevation total ascent and descent and average and maximum ascent and descent rate . meanwhile the electronic compass allows you to get accurate headings while standing still . another key feature of the 60csx is the 10 000 point automatic track log 20 saved tracks 500 points each let you retrace your path in both directions . there s also a large-numbers option for easy viewing as well as a dual-position display mode . the 60csx s trip computer provides odometer stopped time moving average overall average total time max speed and more . meanwhile a fast processor allows the 60csx to provide quick auto-routing turn-by-turn directions and audio alerts when you use the optional mapsource software which can be stored on the unit s included 64 mb microsd card . downloading information is quick with the usb or serial port interfaces . using the dedicated serial port the 60cx can share navigation instructions with repeaters plotters and autopilots . the four-position rocker pad and dedicated high-use buttons make navigating through the unit s features easy even when your fingers are cold or wet . finally the gpsmap 60csx is packed with some extra fun features . an integrated outdoor calendar provides ideal hunting and fishing times plus moon rise set location information . there is a dedicated geocaching mode for those of you into the hot gps community treasure hunt game . finally there are indoor outdoor gps games to help you and your friends enjoy the outdoors . if you like the features of the 60csx but don t need an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter check out the garmin 60cx . what s in the box 60csx unit 64 mb microsd card belt clip usb interface cable mapsource trip and waypoint manager cd lanyard owners manual and quick-start guide .