GPS - 60cs or vista

[iceclimber]

Hey guys.. I've been out of the loop for awhile, doing ice climbing over the winter so I haven't posted much! Anywho, i am looking at getting a GPS. I have narrowed it down to the garmin vista or the garmin 60cs. What I'm looking for is opinions from owners of these, or if you know a lot about them. The main funtion i will be using this for, is general outdoors exploration. Looks like I can get teh vista for about 220, and the 60cs for about 420. I am torn!

Thanks guys!

 

[Papa Bear]

There's a long GPS thread in progress: Check this. It just may answer all your questions.

You may want to repeat your query on that thread, and delete this one just to keep things consolodated.

Pb

 

[iceclimber]

Yeah...

Yeah Papa, I read all through that. I am more interested in targeting the users who have these models, and seeing the direct comparision and prices that others have found. Thanks for the reply though!

 

[Rick]

I picked up my Vista at Club Day at EMS for about $240. I really enjoy it and have it with me daily (Geek!)
Can you justify spending another $200 what will you get for the money - OR will you need that $200 for the accessories and maps?

I am very pleased with what my $240 bought - But add in another $100 for a downloadable Topo basemap,
$20 for a walmart battery charger and rechargeable batteries, $15 for a carry case for your backpack shouler strap, $25 for a bike holder (It comes in really, really handy on daily bike rides) and $30 for a car holder.

 

[Frosty]

I ordered a 60cs. It should arrive today or tomorrow. I'll let you know how I like it (I currently have an Etrex Summit. I picked the 60cs over the Vista because the color will make it easier to read (old, tired eyes), and just because it is a coukple years newer and I've become accustomed to great strides being made in electronic devices in short periods of time.)

Frosty

 

[iceclimber]

i went with the vista afterall

Got a great deal on it at buy.com (230) , stacked a couple coupons, got it shipped 2 day for like $222.

I couldn't see paying 430ish for the color and a couple other features.

Frosty, please do let me know how you like the 60CS.
Thanks!

/chris