Over $600 for a Garmin 60CSX?!

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Over $600 for a Garmin 60CSX?!

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WTF?! $640 for a 60CSX.

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-GPSMAP-60C ... ords=60CSX

When did the 60CSX get this expensive? It better come with 4 $100 bills in the battery compartment. :x
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Well, since I am an Amazon Prime member and don't live in KS, I can get it for a straight 599.99 with free shipping if that makes you feel any better.

But, I remember looking at these at some point, and I don't remember them being that expensive. I could be wrong, however, www.camelcamelcamel.com says I am partially correct.

But, if you want to save 40.00, let me know.
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Hmmm...so I've been not willing to think about any brand other than Garmin because I figure it's what motorcycle riders know, I know their software, I want to be compatible, they are a local company here in KC, etc. BUT....at the same time I keep bitching about their hardware, software, maps, prices. Sheesh!

So why not a DeLorme?! Check THIS out! The DeLorme PN-60 SPOT Communicator bundle

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I've already moved to generic GPX-based data management. I'm looking into open source map products--and I'm sure the DeLorme maps are fine, too.

You can get just the PN-60 for about $350.
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Speaking of GPS's, can anyone rattle off some models of decent ones that are cheap? <$250. I'd kind of like to find one that I could up/download maps with.
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FOR SALE: Excellent condition Garmin 60CSx w/ mounts $540.00
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I think once the 60csx was discontinued the price started going up. Just a testament to how great this unit is. A buddy bought a Garmin Oregon, looks like an adequate alternative.
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Yeah, the 60's are crazy expensive. The 62s start around 250 on amazon.
Savage wrote:Speaking of GPS's, can anyone rattle off some models of decent ones that are cheap? <$250. I'd kind of like to find one that I could up/download maps with.
The Oregons and 62s are around $250.

Cabella's Has most if not all of the current Garmin hand held production on display, if any one is looking to put their hands on them, before they buy.

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On the surface, the 62 seems to be a good, logical 60CSX replacement. But I hear about issues with it's tracking accuracy that worry me. A primary function of my 60CS is to produce an accurate breadcrumb when I ride off-road trails.

http://blog.hendricksen.eu/2010/08/22/c ... x-and-62s/
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DonG wrote: Cabella's Has most if not all of the current Garmin hand held production on display, if any one is looking to put their hands on them, before they buy.
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If you are out south the Garmins headquarters has probably every model in there customer area there. They seemed to have a lot more than Cabella's or Bass Pro.
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Wow, mind boggling. Troy, i ran into a friend from western KS at Ozone AR saturday who had kind words for you re: your AR data. :mrgreen:

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katbeanz wrote:Wow, mind boggling. Troy, i ran into a friend from western KS at Ozone AR saturday who had kind words for you re: your AR data. :mrgreen:
Cool beans, katbeanz! I'm surprised you haven't just moved down there--you seem to get down there a lot!
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I don't know . . . there seems to be a bunch of the CSX's on ebay right now for between $200 and $300.
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