Garmin GPS - Difference between the 60cx and the 76cx

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Difference between the 60cx and the 76cx

Xxxxx

2006-12-17, 10:33 pm

I'm looking at the specs on Garmin's web site, and except for a difference
in size, I don't see any difference between the two.

Are there any differences other than size and weight (the 76cx seems to be a
little larger and heavier, but slightly lower in cost)?

--
Nada y nadie

peter

2006-12-17, 10:33 pm

Xxxxx wrote:
> I'm looking at the specs on Garmin's web site, and except for a difference
> in size, I don't see any difference between the two.
>
> Are there any differences other than size and weight (the 76cx seems to be a
> little larger and heavier, but slightly lower in cost)?

The circuitry, firmware, screen, etc. are identical. The differences
are just in the physical design: case size, button placement, slightly
easier card insertion/removal with 76cx, and the 76 series case is
bigger so it floats higher in the water if you drop it overboard (the
60 only has a bit of the antenna sticking up when floating and may sink
with particularly heavy batteries).
Originally the 76 cost a bit more but lately the 60 cx/csx has had a
rebate so the price w/o rebate has reversed.

Steve Calvin

2006-12-17, 10:33 pm

peter wrote:
> Xxxxx wrote:
>
> The circuitry, firmware, screen, etc. are identical. The differences
> are just in the physical design: case size, button placement, slightly
> easier card insertion/removal with 76cx, and the 76 series case is
> bigger so it floats higher in the water if you drop it overboard (the
> 60 only has a bit of the antenna sticking up when floating and may sink
> with particularly heavy batteries).
> Originally the 76 cost a bit more but lately the 60 cx/csx has had a
> rebate so the price w/o rebate has reversed.
>
From: Jack Erbes <jackerbes@adelphia.net>

Here is some data from a recent thread:

GPSMAP 60 Cx/CSx = 2.4" W x 6.1" H x 1.3" D

GPSMAP 76 Cx/CSx = 2.7" W x 6.2" H x 1.2" D

Both have the same software and features.

Some differences and pros and cons mentioned here in the past:

60 is display over buttons, 76 is buttons over display

76 "props up and leans against something" better because of
the more
rectangular case.

I often use the 76 in a map case on a motorcycle, the more
rectangular
shape and button location works better for me there than the
shape of
the 60 would.

Batteries have to be removed from 60 and a card holder
messed with to
change microSD card. On 76, microSD card pops out quickly
without
removing batteries.

Both 60 and 76 series have battery cases that can be a
little bit snug
with some brands or types of AA cells. There have been some
problems
with broken battery contacts. Solution is to insert and
remove them
level and gently.

Both are equally water resistant.

The 76 floats, the 60 does not.

The 60 is very close to neutral buoyancy, it will sink
slowly and you'll
have some time to think about jumping in the water to save
it. It can
be made to not sink fairly easily.

The 76 is "slicker" in the hand, the 60 sticks to the hand
better with
its rubber armored case. I have my 76Cx in a Gilsson
neoprene case with
a clear window over the display. That makes it not slick
and protects
the case and display.

Both models come with a lanyard (a wrist strap, more or less).

The 60 also comes with a belt clip.

The 60 can be hung though an opening in the case next to the
antenna
near the top of the case, that puts it more or less upright.

The 76's lanyard loop is on the bottom of the case and it
would hang
upside down if the lanyard was used for that.

I used Magellan Meridians (shaped much like the 60 series)
for years but
bought a 76Cx. After trying both styles, I like the 76's
buttons over
display style equally as well as I like the buttons under
display style.
There are situations where either one of the two may be
better than
the other. Only solution for that is to buy one of each. :> )

The accessories and performance seems to be the same with
both of them.

Check for rebates, there is a $50 rebate on the 60Cx/CSx
through the end
of the year. A $100 rebate on the 76Cx earlier this year
was the main
reason that I bought it. I have no regrets.

http://www.garmin.com/whatsNew/currentpromotions/

Good luck!

Jack

--
Steve

Xxxxx

2006-12-17, 10:33 pm

Thanks, Jack and Peter for the terrific review of the differences. Garmin
need y'all's attention to details. From their website, the two are
identical. Even after the rebate, it turns out the 60 and the 76 are close
enough in price that I decided to go with the 76.

Cheers,

--
Nada y nadie
"Steve Calvin" <calvins@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:0Nnhh.93$wc.6@newsfe11.lga...
> peter wrote:
> From: Jack Erbes <jackerbes@adelphia.net>
>
>
> Here is some data from a recent thread:
>
> GPSMAP 60 Cx/CSx = 2.4" W x 6.1" H x 1.3" D
>
> GPSMAP 76 Cx/CSx = 2.7" W x 6.2" H x 1.2" D
>
> Both have the same software and features.
>
> Some differences and pros and cons mentioned here in the past:
>
> 60 is display over buttons, 76 is buttons over display
>
> 76 "props up and leans against something" better because of the more
> rectangular case.
>
> I often use the 76 in a map case on a motorcycle, the more rectangular
> shape and button location works better for me there than the shape of
> the 60 would.
>
> Batteries have to be removed from 60 and a card holder messed with to
> change microSD card. On 76, microSD card pops out quickly without
> removing batteries.
>
> Both 60 and 76 series have battery cases that can be a little bit snug
> with some brands or types of AA cells. There have been some problems
> with broken battery contacts. Solution is to insert and remove them
> level and gently.
>
> Both are equally water resistant.
>
> The 76 floats, the 60 does not.
>
> The 60 is very close to neutral buoyancy, it will sink slowly and you'll
> have some time to think about jumping in the water to save it. It can
> be made to not sink fairly easily.
>
> The 76 is "slicker" in the hand, the 60 sticks to the hand better with
> its rubber armored case. I have my 76Cx in a Gilsson neoprene case with
> a clear window over the display. That makes it not slick and protects
> the case and display.
>
> Both models come with a lanyard (a wrist strap, more or less).
>
> The 60 also comes with a belt clip.
>
> The 60 can be hung though an opening in the case next to the antenna
> near the top of the case, that puts it more or less upright.
>
> The 76's lanyard loop is on the bottom of the case and it would hang
> upside down if the lanyard was used for that.
>
> I used Magellan Meridians (shaped much like the 60 series) for years but
> bought a 76Cx. After trying both styles, I like the 76's buttons over
> display style equally as well as I like the buttons under display style.
> There are situations where either one of the two may be better than
> the other. Only solution for that is to buy one of each. :> )
>
> The accessories and performance seems to be the same with both of them.
>
> Check for rebates, there is a $50 rebate on the 60Cx/CSx through the end
> of the year. A $100 rebate on the 76Cx earlier this year was the main
> reason that I bought it. I have no regrets.
>
> http://www.garmin.com/whatsNew/currentpromotions/
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jack
>
> --
> Steve

Jack Erbes

2006-12-18, 10:33 am

Xxxxx wrote:

> Thanks, Jack and Peter for the terrific review of the differences.
> Garmin need y'all's attention to details. From their website, the two
> are identical. Even after the rebate, it turns out the 60 and the 76 are
> close enough in price that I decided to go with the 76.
>
> Cheers,

I was agonizing over whether to buy the 60Cx or 76Cx this summer when
Garmin popped up with a $100 rebate program for the 76Cx that was only
for about a month or so. That, and buying it at Amazon, got the price
down to $309 shipped.

Having been a longtime user of Magellan Meridians I thought the 60Cx's
similar shape and button location might be better but was not sure. But
after using the 76Cx for awhile I think I actually prefer it.

The buttons on top work good when I hold it in my left hand as my thumb
does not block the screen. I use it in a map case on a tank bag on my
motorcycle and the more rectangular shape lets it lay flat there.

There are times when either model might be slightly preferable. I keep
my 76Cx in a Gilsson neoprene case and that protects the case and
display without blocking the buttons, gives it a better hand grip, a
belt loop, and a bicycle handlebar mounting strap.

I bought a right angle mini-USB connector and cigarette lighter outlet
style 12V-5V DC-DC adapter and use a mini-usb cable for power in the car
and on the motorcycle. With the right angle adapter the USB cable does
not stick straight out of the back. The cable lays flat against the
back of the GPS and fits inside the Gilsson case.

I usually just leave the USB cable attached to the GPS all the time.
Using the USB port for power seems handier than messing with the round
four pin DC/NMEA cable and power adapter.

Jack

--
Jack Erbes in Ellsworth, Maine, USA - jackerbes at adelphia dot net
(also receiving email at jacker at midmaine.com)

emmbeedee

2006-12-18, 10:33 am

Xxxxx wrote:
> Thanks, Jack and Peter for the terrific review of the differences. Garmin
> need y'all's attention to details. From their website, the two are
> identical. Even after the rebate, it turns out the 60 and the 76 are close
> enough in price that I decided to go with the 76.
>
> Cheers,

There's one other difference that people don't seem to notice when
comparing and that's that the 76x has a 128 meg memory card, while the
60x has a 64. Granted, you're probably going to heave either for a
bigger card anyway, but still, it's a factor.

One thing I like a lot about the x models is that they get their power
from the USB connector, while my older 60C needs a separate power
source through the old round connector.

So, I now need a USB hub in my car to split the power to all the GPSs,
Sansas, Palms, etc...

Emm

emmbeedee

2006-12-18, 10:33 am

Jack Erbes wrote:
I use it in a map case on a tank bag on my
> motorcycle and the more rectangular shape lets it lay flat there.

You might want to be careful about the map case with your Garmin. I had
my Legend in a tank bag and the temperature got so hot in there that
the display blacked out. Came back after I moved it to a cooler place,
but I was concerned for a while.

Just as a test, I put a mercury thermometer in the same tank bag and it
blew itself right out, so the temperature does get very high in there.

Emm

Jack Erbes

2006-12-18, 12:33 pm

emmbeedee wrote:

> Jack Erbes wrote:
> I use it in a map case on a tank bag on my
>
>
>
> You might want to be careful about the map case with your Garmin. I had
> my Legend in a tank bag and the temperature got so hot in there that
> the display blacked out. Came back after I moved it to a cooler place,
> but I was concerned for a while.
>
> Just as a test, I put a mercury thermometer in the same tank bag and it
> blew itself right out, so the temperature does get very high in there.
>

Thanks for the advice, I'll keep an eye on that. I'm up in Maine so
don't have too much trouble with overheating. :> )

But I have noticed the display get a little darker in the sun at time.
As long as I have it using the power from the bike's system, I keep the
display at full brightness.

Jack

--
Jack Erbes in Ellsworth, Maine, USA - jackerbes at adelphia dot net
(also receiving email at jacker at midmaine.com)

emmbeedee

2006-12-19, 10:33 am

Jack Erbes wrote:
> Thanks for the advice, I'll keep an eye on that. I'm up in Maine so
> don't have too much trouble with overheating. :> )

Well I'm in Canada, and the problem is worse when the sun is high in
the sky, but still, I think I did my thermometer experiment in October
so it wasn't the sun at its hottest.

I tried the experiment because my wife thought putting her cell phone
in the tank bag map window would be a good idea. Not!

Emm

>
> But I have noticed the display get a little darker in the sun at time.
> As long as I have it using the power from the bike's system, I keep the
> display at full brightness.
>
> Jack
>
> --
> Jack Erbes in Ellsworth, Maine, USA - jackerbes at adelphia dot net
> (also receiving email at jacker at midmaine.com)

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