Garmin 60cs: Innovation in a hand-held GPS unit

The Garmin 60cs, also known as the GPSMAP 60CS is an all-purpose unit that is feature-rich and highly functional. With a full-color display, this unit is lightweight, rugged and waterproof. Features of the Garmin 60cs include automatic route calculation and recalculation, calendar, electronic compass and barometric altimeter. A true multi-functional instrument, the Garmin 60cs will provide bearings and elevation readings. The display is readable in direct sunlight, with 256-color system. When using the optional software, turn-by-turn directions are available.

With 56MB of internal memory, the instrument can store the largest, most detailed map. The integrated outdoor calendar shows sunrise and sunset times. If you want to connect the Garmin 60cs to your computer, you may do so via USB or serial port. The GPS receiver is accurate to within 10 feet in North America and has a built-in antenna and is usable from a car, boat or on foot. The unit is waterproof and can store up to 50 routes and 1000 waypoints.

The Garmin 60cs has a built-in alarm clock and is highly user-configurable. The instrument can also provide elevation information and ascent/descent rate. There is also a trip computer that tracks speed, total time and more. Built-in celestial tables give optimal times for fishing and hunting. The tables also tell sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset. The base map contains cities, highways, interstates, exits, rivers and lakes. All in all, this device is feature-rich and highly functional.

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28-06-04