GPS

Been wanting a new GPS unit for a while. Main reason want one that has a USB port instead of a RS-232 connection. I just bought a Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx. Below is a description of the unit.



The GPSMAP 60Cx is a refreshing upgrade of the GPSMAP 60C, one of our most popular 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 and GPSMAP 60CSx offer a large color TFT display and turn-by-turn routing capability. Each unit comes with a blank 64 MB microSD card. Owners of these new x-series handhelds can also purchase new microSD cards that are pre-loaded with MapSource® Topo and inland lake maps, BlueChart® marine cartography, and City Navigator™ street maps.

Package Includes:
* GPSMAP® 60Cx unit
* 64 MB microSD
* Belt clip
* USB interface cable
* MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager CD
* Lanyard
* Owner's Manual
* Quick-Start Guide

Garmin part number: 010-00421-00

GPSMAP 60Cx Features:
* New high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF
* Built-in quad-helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability
* Unit dimensions: 2.4” W x 6.1” H x 1.3” D
* Display: 1.5” W x 2.2” H, 2.6”-diagonal, 256-color, transflective TFT (160 x 240 pixels)
* Weight: 7.5 ounces with batteries (not included)
* microSD card slot allows for storage of optional MapSource detail (64 MB microSD included)
* LED backlit display and keypad
* Battery life: up to 30 hours using two AA alkaline batteries
* Includes a built-in Americas autoroute basemap with automatic routing capabilities, including highways, exits, and tide data (U.S. only)
* Internal memory is preloaded with a marine point database
* 1,000 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol; 50 reversible routes
* Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, user grid, and more
* Audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint, and clock
* Large-numbers option for easy viewing; dual-position display mode
* Trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more
* Navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port.
* 10,000-point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions
* Built-in celestial tables for sun and moon calculations and the best times to fish and hunt
* Compatible with most MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. TOPO 24K, U.S. TOPO, and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots
* Water resistant: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards

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Here is a review from an Amazon user:

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