Garmin 64MB or 128MB

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razcob

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I am deciding between the purchase of the Garmin 76csx or the Garmin 60csx. The difference is the 76csx floats and accomodates a 128MB card and the 60cxs doesn't float and accomodates a 64MB card. I am leaning toward the 60csx because it is smaller.

In real terms how much data does a 64 and 128 card have, example: road mapping of two states with the 64 card as opposed to four states with the 128 card.
 
razcob said:
I am deciding between the purchase of the Garmin 76csx or the Garmin 60csx. The difference is the 76csx floats and accomodates a 128MB card and the 60cxs doesn't float and accomodates a 64MB card. I am leaning toward the 60csx because it is smaller.

In real terms how much data does a 64 and 128 card have, example: road mapping of two states with the 64 card as opposed to four states with the 128 card.
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I am going to help you out, a lot.

If you can afford a Garmin 76CSX then look very carefully at the Delorme PN-20. It comes with a 1Gig SD card and can accept a 2Gig if I remember correctly. I have many Garmins including the 76CS and 12XL and Vista C. The Delorme is a much better unit for using maps and ease of data transfer and much better maps and aerial photos.

Delorme PN-20

I believe you can get them for around $399 now depending on the package configuration.

If you have any questions let me know.

KR
 
I have read the reviews of the Delorme PN-20, that indicate the maps may view better, but it is relatively new and needs interface updating to compete with the Garmins.
 
razcob said:
I am deciding between the purchase of the Garmin 76csx or the Garmin 60csx. The difference is the 76csx floats and accomodates a 128MB card and the 60cxs doesn't float and accomodates a 64MB card. I am leaning toward the 60csx because it is smaller.

In real terms how much data does a 64 and 128 card have, example: road mapping of two states with the 64 card as opposed to four states with the 128 card.
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The 60CSx will accomodate up to a 2GB card - I use a 1 GB card in mine.

Both are good units.

If you haven't already checked out Groundspeak - GPS Units & Software Forum, check the following link for a lot of good GPS Unit info: http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showforum=11
 
razcob said:
I have read the reviews of the Delorme PN-20, that indicate the maps may view better, but it is relatively new and needs interface updating to compete with the Garmins.
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I don't know what that means. Interfacing in what sense?

If you are predisposed to the Garmins that is fine. Like I said I have owned them for around 20 years. Started with a Garmin 45. I am not sure what that statement means though.

The maps that the Garmins use are basically 1:100,000 maps from USGS. This are not considered standard navigation maps for real navigation. Typically 1:24,000 or the newer 1:25,000 metric maps are what are used for fine land navigation. These are only available in the "parks" set of maps from Garmin. Not only are standard 1:24,000 maps available for the entire country but so are color satellite photos and B&W satellite photos with 1 meter resolution are also available. Also the Delorme is much better at routing.

Again, not trying to force you to buy anything you don't want but I am curious as to what you mean.

KR
 
I want to know if the PN-20 is compatible with Ham radio APRS systems .For one thing it would need a RS232 9 pin connection.
 
mete said:
I want to know if the PN-20 is compatible with Ham radio APRS systems .For one thing it would need a RS232 9 pin connection.
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It should be. It is NMEA compliant. You may need to use a USB to 9 pin adapter. It would be like hooking a race horse to a plow though. You could get many other used GPS's that would do APRS with NMEA out a lot cheaper.

I did APRS for several years. I forced my Garmin 12XL into APRS duty.

KR
 
I am closely watching the PN-20, and will probably pick up one in the future - right now I am hoping they will iron out out some of the bugs - this is a very new unit, and I believe the first DeLorme has produced.

I certainly won't dump my 60CSx, because it does about everything I want from a GPS unit - but, the MapSource Topo maps suck big-time. I am interested in the PN-20 for the superior maps, to use while kayaking or hiking; and certainly for some geocaching applications.
 
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