Garmin GPSMAP 60CX

684 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Usability (37)
Build quality (20)
Design (18)
Screen (9)
Route planning (8)

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Memory (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 684 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the route planning and screen. The design and build quality also get good feedback. Many are critical about the memory.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin GPSMAP 60CX is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin GPSMap 60Cx Review

The other significant upgrade is that the 60Cx no longer utilizes the unit's built in memory for MapSource maps, but loads them to a microSD card instead (the unit comes with a 64 MB card). This means you have unlimited map storage capability, plus you...

Mar, 2006

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Expert review by: (toptenreviews.com)

Garmin Gpsmap 60cx

Garmin is well-known for making rugged and reliable recreation GPS units. The Garmin Gpsmap 60c is a perfect example of this because it has combined functionality with durability. It's waterproof and designed to withstand the wear and tear of outdoor...

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Consumer review by: suncoastdancer (cnet.com)

Excellent field performance - crippled desktop software

This is my third handheld GPS and by far the best. I do a lot of hiking in very mountainous terrain and this faithfully works under the most extreme conditions including low valley under heavy tree & cloud cover. For coverage in Canada, a free topo map...

Quick synchronization - works well under heavy forest cover (west coast BC) - low battery draw with back light off - recent firmware upgrade, the unit will now support large topo maps (4GB) - easy navigation menus - good email technical support

Crippled desktop software. The print function has been killed for maps installed from their data CDs. If you purchased your maps on a microSD card, you cannot even view them on your computer.Nor can you backup the microSD card

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: PhillyChill (cnet.com)

Great unit but will drain wallet with upgrades.

I enjoy the unit quite a bit and will come in quite handy hunting in the deep forest. I was dismayed that the only roads, etc. on the unit were I-5. It became so frustrating and nonfunctional as a everyday driving GPS that I was forced to cough up $89...

Works well with my PC, rugged/ waterproof (up to 30min.) will provide extra security in deep forest hunting. Lots and lots of options. Computer suave dream toy(sort of)

No Maps of US, 1 GB Memory card will have to be replaced with more memory, Cheapest Garmin Map for step-by-step, functionality costs at least $89.95. Garmin should have provided either a great map or high end memory card

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: chuck_050382 (cnet.com)

Great for Geocaching

I use this gps all the time for geocaching and road trips. I like to use it even when I know where I am going just so I have a better idea of my ETA.

Autorouting, Holds Lock in Cover, Color screen is easy to read in sunlight

A bigger memory card would be useful for road trips

May, 2007

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Consumer review by: suncoastdancer (cnet.com)

Excellent field performance - crippled desktop software

May, 2007

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Consumer review by: PhillyChill (cnet.com)

Great unit but will drain wallet with upgrades.

Works well with my PC, rugged/ waterproof (up to 30min.) will provide extra security in deep forest hunting. Lots and lots of options. Computer suave dream toy(sort of)

May, 2007

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Amazon review summary for the Garmin GPSMAP 60CX

alaTest has collected and analyzed 619 user reviews of the Garmin GPSMAP 60CX from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: David G. Maul (amazon.com)

Have not figured out how to use it.

This is the first GPS I have ever owned, and feel like I need an instrument person to get me up to speed on operating it. I still have it new in the box unused. It seems to me with a simple map I could do just as good. Anybody want to buy an unused...

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review by: Gerald Peters (amazon.com)

Mac users: installation CD damaged!

"The Internet location file "Garmin Mac Applications.webloc" can't be opened because it's damaged." thats's what I see on the opening screen of the accompanying CD. This is even worse than I expected, after having read all the reviews and so having...

Dec, 2010

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Product Specifications

The GPSMAP 60Cx is a refreshing upgrade of the GPSMAP 60C, one of the most popular Garmin's models for outdoor and marine use. This unit features a removable microSD card for detailed mapping memory and a waterproof, rugged housing. The microSD card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment. Users can load map data and transfer routes and waypoints through the unit's fast USB connection. In addition, this unit features a new, highly sensitive GPS receiver that acquires satellites faster and lets users track their location in challenging conditions, such as heavy foliage or deep canyons.Considered the mainstay among serious outdoor enthusiasts, the GPSMAP 60Cx offers a large color TFT display and turn-by-turn routing capability. The unit comes with a blank 64 MB microSD card.