Garmin’s GPSMAP 60CSx has enjoyed an almost cult-like following and for good reason. It has been the gold standard of handheld GPS units since it came out over four years ago because of its high sensitivity SiRF chipset, quad-helix antenna, bright, easy-to-read screen and rugged waterproof design. This has made it the obvious choice for [...]
The long run of Garmin’s GPSMAP 60csx may finally be over. A user on the Groundspeak boards posted scanned images from a RadioWorld flyer of the new Garmin GPSMAP 62 which presumably is a replacement for the aging but trusted GPSMAP 60 series. Yesterday I asked an REI employee about the new GPSMAP models and [...]
Even before Garmin announced the GPSMAP 78 last week there were rumors circulating about a possible GPSMAP 62, a replacement for the venerable GPSMAP 60csx. The announcement of the GPSMAP 78 combined with some items I’ve tracked down online point to the fact that the GPSMAP 62 is probably the real deal. New product pages [...]
There has been some discussion about Garmin Oregon screen protectors on the Oregon Wiki so this deal caught my eye when I saw it today. The offer from Zagg is a great chance to pick up an InvisibleShield for your Garmin GPS or any of your electronic gadgets. The promotion is good for 50% all [...]
With every new generation of GPS receivers it seems like battery life takes a hit as the displays get bigger and CPUs get faster. The Oregon and Colorado haven’t been immune to this decline in battery life and many owners have complained about how frequently they have to replace batteries. By running some controlled tests [...]
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After completing some recent GPS accuracy comparison tests between the Oregon and Colorado I thought it would be interesting to compare the two GPS units with WAAS/EGNOS enabled. Almost immediately I ran into issues. As noted in the Oregon Wiki Issues List I’ve observed problems with the Oregon acquiring WAAS/EGNOS.
This morning I watched [...]
