Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx Handheld GPS Navigator

View larger. The GPSMap 60Cx features the powerful SiRF GPS navigation chip for supreme accuracy in all conditions. Downloading information is quick with the USB or serial port interfaces. The unit comes preloaded with an Americas autoroute basemap that provides automatic routing capabilities including highways, exits, and tide data. Topo 24K, and U.S. Topo and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots. There is a dedicated geocaching mode for those of you into the hot GPS community treasure hunt game. 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 60Cx is packed with some extra fun features. Using the dedicated serial port, the 60Cx can share navigation instructions with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots. Main menu. View larger. Map page. The also unit includes built-in celestial tables for best times to fish and hunt, plus sun and moon calculations.

The 60Cx's trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more. 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 60Cx's 2.6-inch, 256-color TFT color display is designed to present mapping and trip information clearly and accurately in any lighting conditions. Simply put, this powerful unit is ready to take you anywhere on land or sea. There's also a large-numbers option for easy viewing, as well as a dual-position display mode. 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). You can use the 60Cx's memory card slot with preprogrammed microSD cards from Garmin (sold separately) that provide topographic maps, city streets, and nautical charts. The venerable Garmin 60C just got a whole lot better. Finally, there are indoor/outdoor GPS games to help you and your friends enjoy the outdoors.

If you like the features of the 60Cx but require an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter, check out the Garmin 60CSx.

What's in the Box 60Cx unit, 64 MB microSD card, belt clip, USB interface cable, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD, lanyard, owner's manual, and quick-start guide. The 7.5-ounce GPSMap 60Cx now features an insanely accurate, high-sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF that tracks your position even in tree cover and canyons. When using two AA alkaline batteries, you'll get up to 30 hours of battery life from the unit.

Another key feature of the 60Cx 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 preloaded marine point database. Plus, you get a bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display and an included a 64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Meanwhile, a fast processor allows the 60Cx 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. In fact, the unit is compatible with most Garmin MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. An integrated outdoor calendar provides ideal hunting and fishing times, as well as moon rise/set/location information.