The Garmin 60 CSX has seen some excellent recent improvements. For example, this 7.5 oz. GPS Map 60 csx is now featuring a incredibly accurate and highly sensitive GPS receiver by SiRF. It can track all kinds of positions even in canyons and tree cover.

In addition you receive a color TFT display that is bright and sunlight readable. A 64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail is also included. This unit is basically ready to take just about anywhere because it also features an integrated barometric altimeter and electric compass. This enables the unit to travel by land or sea.

The 60 CSx’s memory card slot can be used with preprogramed microSD cards from Garmin (sold separately). These come with topographical maps, city streets and nautical charts. The 60CSx is compatible with many Garmin MapSource products such as BlueChart, U.S. Topo 24K and U.S. Topo and Recreational Lakes and Fishing Hot Spots, and City Navigator to name a few. It also comes preloaded with an Americas autoroute basemap. This provides automatic routing capabilities.

An integrated trip computer provides:

- Odometer

- Stopped time

- Moving average

- Overall average

- Total time

- Max time

You can also get turn-by-turn directions when you’re driving. It comes with a 2.6 ” 256 color TFT display which gives clear and accurate trip information in most any lighting condition. The case is lightweight and rugged and can withstand being fully emerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes.

Here are a few other key features:

- With two AA alkaline batteries you’ll get up to 20 hrs. of life.

- Its barometric altimeter system features automatic pressure trend recording.

- The electronic compass gives you accurate headings while standing still.

- A 10,000 point automatic track log. The 20 saved tracks allows you to retrace your path in both directions.

- A large-numbers option gives easy viewing.

- The trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average total time, max speed and more.

- Downloading information is very quick with the USB or serial port interfaces.

Lastly the unit is packed with fun extra Features:

- Integrated outdoor calendar provides ideal hunting and fishing times and moon/rise/set/location information.

- A dedicated geocaching mode for use in GPS community treasure hunt games.

- Indoor/outdoor GPS games for outdoor family fun.

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