Garmin 60 Series Models

[davidr]

First there was the 60c which had Garmin built in memory (128mb I think), no ability to extend the memory of this unit

Then, more recently the 60cx a unit which can hold mini SD cards inside and now including a Sirf III antenna for much improved reception.

There is also the 60csx which has an altometer built and uses air pressure so allowing you to additionally detect changes in weather before they occur.

[davidr]

I've just been plating around with this unit and made the following observations:

60 CS (limited memory, Sirf II antenna, Built in Altimeter)

Road Navigation Features:
Optional Guidance text
20 Saved Track capability
including area calculation function
Routes function (ability to drive or walk pre-planned routes)
Route calculation, faster time, shortest distance or prompted
routing functions can be set to follow road or off road

Jump master function (for Skydiving):
Can set desired impact point, Drop Altitude, Forward throw, course to HARP and wind settings
Jump types: HAHO, HALO, Static

Geocaching:
Can set points for Geocaching

Additional feature of the S model:
Altimeter
Plotting of pressure over time (can be used to predict change in weather)
Ambient Pressure plot

Other:
Sun and moon location functions
Limited Hunting and fishing functions
Fishing day type, optimal fishing time for current location and selected locations, etc)
Limited Marine Functions:
Anchor Drag Alarm, Off Course Alarm, Deep Water Alarm, Shallow water alarm
Proximity functions for limited number of waypoints
fast reacting and accurate compass
Calendar
Alarm clock
Stopwatch
6 built in games:
(Memory Race, Vitua Maze, GekoSmak, Hibbons, Gekoids, Beast Hunt)

Pretty nice little unit, quite powerful and versatile, x model is SD card compatible and has Sirf III antenna

[sanensafe]

Does anyone know how to download speed camera locations to this unit?

I have a 60CSX attached to the bars of my 900 Hornet (i can vouch for it's waterproof credentials). I want to use it both on the bike and in the car as a speed camera warning device, accurate speedo and for it's GPS function.
I especially like that when you have been for a spin to a national park, you can return home, download your route and fly through it in 3D on Memeory Map.

[davidr]

Hi there,

I'm actually not sure about this.

I think it's either a case of being able to load them into the unit from a csv file using the Garmin POI loader, or it may be the same procedure as for the earlier streetpilot models where you need an actual overview map (not very handy)

Try downloading the Garmin POI loader from Garmin.com then using a site like www.flitspalen.nl to get the camera database as points.

HTH,

David