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Garmin GPSMAP 60CS GPS Receiver

314 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (173)
performance (74)
screen (43)
maps (35)
reliability (20)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 314 reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 60CS GPS Receiver. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and screen. The maps and performance are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin GPSMAP 60CS GPS Receiver is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin GPSMAP 60CS GPS Receiver

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 60CS GPS Receiver from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the durability and screen are generally positive. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the maps.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin GPSMAP 60CS GPS Receiver

alaTest has collected and analyzed 253 user reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 60CS GPS Receiver from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Opinions about the durability and screen are generally positive. The maps and performance also get good feedback. Opinions about the design and size are mixed, while many are less positive about the price.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin GPSMap 60CS Review

57 reviewers gave an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars at Amazon, which said the 60CS "is packed with navigational features, but Garmin knows that a great device has to go beyond a simple color display to be the cream of the crop. With that, Garmin...

Oct, 2005

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Consumer review (dell.com)

A good hiking unit -

Compact color screen with mapping ability. Expandable with use of Micro SD card. Garmin accessories are widely available. The sensitivity of the antenna is great

Unit seems to burn through rechargeable batteries pretty quick. I can only get about 12 hours of uninterrupted use out of a set

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review (dell.com)

GPSMAP 60CSx GPS

we bought this unit to take with us on a fishing trip to Canada and is was used and abused and with stood it all, it did what we needed it to do and everyone could use it with ease. I am taking it on a hunting trip next and I am sure it will be very...

we can find a case to put it in so the glass in front don't get scratched up

Jun, 2008

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Consumer review (dell.com)

The handheld rescue guide and so much more!!

this unit is the best out there at the current time for hiking, backpacking, boating, exploring the great outdoors. Getting lost with this unit would be very hard. Although to the pure gps afficanado...Who could find quirks in this unit ... It going to...

This unit for me has been a solid buy. The accurate sirf gps chip in this thing has locked onto at least 5 to 12 satelites at any given time. The expaned sd slot is really helpfull also, allowing you to load various regions of your choice

Not many in this area. If you are planning on using this extensivly in the car, it may not be a good choice. This unit is geared to hikers, boaters..outdoor activities which is why I bought it anyway. The inabilty to store a vast amount of waypoints...

Mar, 2008

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Garmin Veteran

In the past I have used a Garmin II Plus and a Garmin V. It was a difficult decision figuring out which model to purchase but not which brand. Garmin technical support has always treated me well and been able to resolve any issue..

The Garmin 60CSx is by far the most useful tool/toy I have in my inventory. I am using it on road trips, while bouncing around the woods on my ATV, while hiking, and while geocaching. I am surprised to see how fast and how many satellites it picks up....

If you plan on doing road trips, don't even order this GPS without also planning to purchase the City Navigator software

Dec, 2007

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Consumer review (dell.com)

mt whitney

Get a screen protector or case.

is able to track very well with dense cover and through canyons. Rugged and easily manageable for quick reference while hiking or walking. Just used it to track how much walking I would do when we went to Disneyland. Tracked very well yet lost...

purchase of costly maps

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Good Quality

Overall this is a good quality, accurate, rugged gps system. If you are looking for routing, you will spend as much upgrading this than simply buying a good auto unit. Since this unit is geared for hiking and geocaching, you would think that it would...

Quick warm up time, large screen, quality construction, stores a huge amount of cache waypoints and information, transfer waypoints from computer to device... no more entering information manually.., nice to have a digital compass

You need the backlight to see the screen unless your in direct sunlight, default maps in my Magellan 200 are more complete than in this unit, topo maps shown are not included, routing is useless unless you spend the money for the detailed maps, icons...

Jun, 2007

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Garmin 60CSX

The top of the line Model for Geocaching. This is the best, very accurate, quick warm up time, everything you want in a hand held GPS

Maps, and finding maps for it. it comes with a base map which is basically main highways. to get detailed maps you have to buy Garmin Software if you can find it and afford it

Apr, 2007

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Gpsmap 60CSx

Excellent display with great colors. seems to be easy to use as i haven't looked at the manual yet. Purchased for geocaching and is set up nice for that

No voice with street Nav

Apr, 2007

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Consumer review (spgear.org)

Good, but...

Great device, but "total ascent" feature drives me crazy. :-( I climb from 2000m to 3000m and GPS shows i climbed "total ascent" 800hm. Strange. But more often, i climb "total ascent" 1000hm (checked on Suunto 203 altimeter and on PC), but GPS shows...

Feb, 2008

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