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righty
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 Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:21 pm Post subject: garmin gpsmap 60csx |
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Hi
I am thinking in buying the garmin 60csx. I have already got garmin 76s gpsmap and mio p550 
does the garmin 60csx shows memory map as on a pc screen
What shall I do buy or not buy
Thank you for your help
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mikealder
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Your P550 should work fine displaying Memory Map so why do you need another device? - Mike |
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philpugh
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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The GPSMAP 60CSx will not display MemoryMap but it will display certain Mapsource maps from GARMIN including topographical maps - however these are not a patch on OSGB derived maps like MemoryMap.
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righty
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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| mikealder wrote: | | Your P550 should work fine displaying Memory Map so why do you need another device? - Mike |
Thankyou Mike for your input
I know that my P550 runs Memory Map but I still enjoy using my Garmin 76s and it last 3 x longer.
I thought that the 60 csx was like my P550 in using memory map but it is not.
Rgds
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mikealder
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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| righty wrote: | | I know that my P550 runs Memory Map but I still enjoy using my Garmin 76s and it last 3 x longer. |
If you want to extend the battery duration for your P550 why not consider one of These They are available in smaller capacities, such as the one I use - lightweight and can recharge the device on the fly - the one I linked to should easily outlast the 76 unit when connected to the P550. You don't need a full time connection, just plug it in when you stop for lunch, tea or overnight.
Note the link is for an external rechargable battery pod not the contraption shown below.
If you want the waterproof aspect for your P550 consider an Otter Box this also offers "alternate" homemade "power pods" to be constructed such as this:
I get around 14 Hours from the ipaq using this method with the display on all the time, you can further extend battery duration by dimming the display or turning the back light off, but 14 Hours should suffice for a long days walk - Mike |
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righty
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| Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Mike
Thank you for the advice :D :D
I have brought the ottycase for the pda.
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