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Thread: Garmin 60CSx vs. 76CSx?

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    Default Garmin 60CSx vs. 76CSx?

    I'm trying to figure out the difference between these two models.
    The 76CSx is slightly heavier and larger, but floats. There is a retail $50 difference, but if you check out Garmin's comparison chart, the only difference is the memory on the microSD card.
    So for $50 I get a floating GPSr with more memory? Or are there other differences?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sudonim
    I'm trying to figure out the difference between these two models.
    The 76CSx is slightly heavier and larger, but floats. There is a retail $50 difference, but if you check out Garmin's comparison chart, the only difference is the memory on the microSD card.
    So for $50 I get a floating GPSr with more memory? Or are there other differences?
    If it helps the 60 series sinks slowly. I have used them both and perfer the shape and size of the 60 series

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sudonim
    I'm trying to figure out the difference between these two models.
    The 76CSx is slightly heavier and larger, but floats. There is a retail $50 difference, but if you check out Garmin's comparison chart, the only difference is the memory on the microSD card.
    So for $50 I get a floating GPSr with more memory? Or are there other differences?
    I chose the 76CSx because it is more geared to marine use. I can take it on the kayak and not worry about it. The fact that the 76 series floats helped Tat out a couple of times this weekend. I also like the button placement above the screen (where the 60 has them below). I had a chance to use a 60 for a bit but still prefer the 76.

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    I think the other differerence is the patch antenna on the 76 series versus the quad helix on the 60 series.Not sure what if any difference that makes in acquiring satelite locks or not.I tend to think with the new Siirf chip it doesn't make any difference but am wondering how others feel about the antennas.
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    This isn't the first time the floating option paid for itself. I was trying to find Rumford Falls and it fell into the Androscoggin. I liked Kayakerinme's idea of teathering! But, if you have too many ropes on a kayak, you should always have a knife handy, just in case.

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    The "memory" advantage really isn't an advantage. Once a really usable micro sd/flash card is added they become the same. The 76 has a slightly better base map, but once again, when you use a large capacity card why would you have reason to use the base map? I use a 1GB card in my 60CSx. The preference between the two is a really personal thing. I have friends who love their 76CSx's and others, like myself, who prefer the 60CSx. If I was planning to spend a lot of time on the water my decision might have been differeent.
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    I agree with Quoddy, the memory is no advantage. Both units have enough memory to load Garmin's Topo USA and Metro Guide for all of New England. If you buy a few SD cards, you could load every map Garmin makes.

    The two screens are the same size.

    Do you like the buttons on the top or the bottom?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Quoddy
    The "memory" advantage really isn't an advantage. Once a really usable micro sd/flash card is added they become the same. The 76 has a slightly better base map, but once again, when you use a large capacity card why would you have reason to use the base map? I use a 1GB card in my 60CSx. The preference between the two is a really personal thing. I have friends who love their 76CSx's and others, like myself, who prefer the 60CSx. If I was planning to spend a lot of time on the water my decision might have been differeent.
    I don't think a LOT of memory is really necessary. I have 256mb in my 60csx, and I can put several states on the map (Garmin's MapSource) and still have lots of room. And Im nit sure about the difference in antennas, but hte reception on the csx is GREAT!

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    I'm sticking with my 60cs. There will always be something better...that's marketing!! I STILL want to be part of the search engine!! and when I haven't found a cache, it's usually NOT the gpsr.

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    Quote Originally Posted by parmachenee
    I'm sticking with my 60cs. There will always be something better...that's marketing!! I STILL want to be part of the search engine!! and when I haven't found a cache, it's usually NOT the gpsr.
    You Frank, You are right. I have found almost 400 caches with my gps and you are right. Cant blame the dnf on the gps.

    Thanks a bunch Frank. I dont care what Sharon says your ok.

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