1. High-Sensitivity, Watch-Like GPS Receiver That Provides Exceptional Signal Reception
2. 1 Piece Training Assistant That Provides Athletes With Precise Speed, Distance & Pace Data
3. Includes Training Center Software, Which Allows Users To Download Workout Data For A Detailed Analysis
4. Used For Multiple Sports Such As Cycling, Cross- Country Skiing & Windsurfing
5. Data Acquired May Also Be Analyzed With Motionbased, Which Provides Online Mapping & Route Sharing

Customer Review :

Very Nice

Bought this product for training for 1/2 marathon. Overall very happy. Sometimes it takes forever for the watch to find the satellite but would recommend it to others.

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greatexcept for battery terrible

Mine goes dead after about 50 minutes even when fully charged, I wish I could return it.

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This watch is GREAT

I absolutely love this watch. I was a little nervous about buying it after reading some bad reviews but I am soooo glad I bought it. It is true, it takes some time to acquire the satellite signal but I have not experienced a drop in the signal.
The GPS is very accurate. I mapped my route before running and when the watch said I was done... I was done! You can set it to let you know when you reach certain distances. I have mine beep every mile and it helps my runs along. Also, I love breakdown it does, on the computer and the actual watch. Based on your settings it let's you know what your pace was for each interval, your average heart rate, and your max heart rate. Another plus is that it is very easy to load my runs from my Forerunner 305 to my [...] profile. And based on the information you can plot different parts of your runs against each other.

I must say I just LOVE this watch and you should definitely get one!!!

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It works great

I bought it about 3 years ago, and it's still kicking. Love to store all my runs on the Garmin Connect web site.( the maps are cool)I used it in all seasons with no worries. I just came back from a hike in cold, wet weather. still working . got my money worth and then some.

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Great GPS, Not a very good HR monitor

I really like the GPS for tracking my runs. I also like the pace zone alerts. If I drop below a certain pace (or above a certain pace) it'll beep at me. I believe it has lowered my long run times because of this feature. There are too many features to discuss but I also like exporting my workouts to Google earth and seeing exactly where I was. Neat stuff!

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1. Cycling speed sensor for select Garmin wrist-mounted personal trainers and cycling computers
2. Self-calibrating, wireless design measures both cycle speed and cadence in pedaling strokes per minute
3. Provides up-to-the-minute feedback or captures results for later workout analysis
4. Compatible with Garmin Edge 305, Edge 305CAD, and Forerunner 305
5. Attaches easily to any bicycle; 1-year warranty

Customer Review :

Excellent Product

I really like this product. I like not having wires drapped around the bike. The tradeoff is that it requires a battery.

I am using it with the Edge 705. I really like the data that is provided by the device. The speed / Cadence sensor is great when the bike is on the trainer as it is located on the back wheel.

I am totally satisified with the device. I purchased it on Amazon. I am happy with the price that I paid compared to other sites. It showed up when promised. And worked as advertised right out of the box.

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Does the job, but not very durable.

I got one of these with my Garmin Edge 305 Cycling GPS system and mounted it on my road bike. It works very well and seems quite accurate. This second one is for a stationary bike I have.

My only problem is that the first one I got has cracked on the speed sensor arm where the screw is that holds it to the main unit. So far it is holding in place, but it won't take much to break it loose. No speed sensor would only be a problem on a stationary bike since the GPS can calculate speed on a moving bike. Cadence is what I really wanted this for to begin with.

Since the speed arm seems fragile, I don't think I would recommend using this on serious mountain bike rides.

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Great prodct, easy to unstall and easier to use

This was installed in under 10 minutes and it was my first time installing such a device. Instructions were easy to use and no steps had to be repeated in order to complete the install. I paired it with my Forerunner 305 in a matter of a few button pushes I was in business on my stationary bike. The data from Garmin Connect was cool to have and I should gain insight into my cycling. When I bought the Garmin Forerunner 305 I anticipated this purchase as a potential add on. This combination was still a price leader but with great results and no compromises.

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Excellent interface - also talks to Trek ACH Digital

Purchased this device to synch with my new Garmin 310XT. Turns out the ANT communications simultaneously works with my Trek bike computer - which is sweet! So, I could use my Trek HR monitor strap and get rid of the temperamental Trek sensors (that wouldn't talk to my Garmin). The beauty is that I can monitor cadence, speed and HR on the Garmin and the Trek simultaneously. That means faster transitions from swim to bike to run since I can just keep the Garmin on my wrist.
Nice to get unexpected "features" when buying a product.

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Cadence Sensor for Garmin Edge

Relatively easy to install. Make sure to force the head unit to scan for the cadence unit after installation.

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1. High-sensitivity GPS receiver
2. Bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display
3. Color-handheld mapping ideal for both marine and outdoor use
4. 64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail; NOTE: microSD card is located in the device, not as a separate, additional item
5. Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy

Editorial Review :

Amazon.com Product Description The venerable Garmin 60CS just got a whole lot better. The 7.5-ounce GPSMap 60CSx now features an insanely accurate, high-sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF that tracks your position even in tree cover and canyons. Plus, you get a bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display and an included a 64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Add all that to the 60CSx's integrated barometric altimeter and electronic compass, and you've got a unit that is ready to take you anywhere on land or sea.

You can use the 60CSx's memory card slot with preprogrammed microSD cards from Garmin (sold separately) that provide topographic maps, city streets, and nautical charts. In fact, the unit is compatible with most Garmin MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. Topo 24K, and U.S. Topo and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots. The unit comes preloaded with an Americas autoroute basemap that provides automatic routing capabilities including highways, exits, and tide data. There's also a preloaded marine point database. You can even get turn-by-turn directions when you're driving, and an integrated trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more.

The 60CSx's 2.6-inch, 256-color TFT color display is designed to present mapping and trip information clearly and accurately in any lighting conditions. Plus, the case is lightweight, rugged, and water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes). When using two AA alkaline batteries, you'll get up to 20 hours of battery life from the unit. The unit's barometric altimeter system features automatic pressure trend recording while providing current elevation, ascent/descent rate, minimum/maximum elevation, total ascent and descent, and average and maximum ascent and descent rate. Meanwhile, the electronic compass allows you to get accurate headings while standing still.

Another key feature of the 60CSx is the 10,000 point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions. There's also a large-numbers option for easy viewing, as well as a dual-position display mode.

The 60CSx's trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more. Meanwhile, a fast processor allows the 60CSx to provide quick auto-routing, turn-by-turn directions, and audio alerts when you use the optional MapSource software, which can be stored on the unit's included 64 MB microSD card. Downloading information is quick with the USB or serial port interfaces. Using the dedicated serial port, the 60Cx can share navigation instructions with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots. The four-position rocker pad and dedicated high-use buttons make navigating through the unit's features easy, even when your fingers are cold or wet.

Finally, the GPSMap 60CSx is packed with some extra fun features. An integrated outdoor calendar provides ideal hunting and fishing times, plus moon rise/set/location information. There is a dedicated geocaching mode for those of you into the hot GPS community treasure hunt game. Finally, there are indoor/outdoor GPS games to help you and your friends enjoy the outdoors.

If you like the features of the 60CSx, but don't need an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter, check out the Garmin 60Cx.

What's in the Box
60CSx unit, 64 MB microSD card, belt clip, USB interface cable, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD, lanyard, owners manual, and quick-start guide.

Customer Review :

Excellent Choice

The Garmin GPS 60 CSx Handheld is an excellent product and widely used by the military. It has many outstanding features and can be used effectively for both marine and outdoor use.

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Great GPS for geocaching

This is a great GPS and I would buy it again. In fact, I did. We use our GPS for geocaching so it gets turned on and off several times a day. With all that use, the power button broke on it and we got another. The power button isn't cheap or shoddy, we just used it A LOT. I will say though that it is a very firm button so I think part of the reason it broke was how much force is required to power it on/off and doing that so many times broke it.

It is by far the most accurate GPS we have seen and we meet a lot of people with GPSs. This also includes the more expensive Garmin Oregons. The Oregons are cooler looking and have about the same features but the accuracy just isn't there. This level of accuracy isn't required by everyone but it is when geocaching so I really appreciate it.

Here are a few notes:

- This model has the electronic gyroscope as a compass which needs to be calibrated. I find it's WORTHLESS unless you hold the GPS very flat or else it will give you a random heading. You can set the GPS to calculate heading based on your movement (taking a step forward) anyway so I just do that. Since it is a simple fix, I don't really count that against it.
- High quality construction. You wouldn't believe how many times we've dropped this on rocks, concrete, etc. It still works great.
- The maps that come with it a pretty bad of course. Only highways and major rivers which is on par with every other GPS so that you have to pay for additional maps. One suggestion, though, Garmin maps come on MicroSD card or DVD. I suggest the MicroSD card because the maps HAVE to be registered to a GPS. Now that we bought another GPS of the exact same model, we can't use the same map disk!
- It has built in features for geocaching which is great.
- One cool thing that the Oregon can do that the GPSMap 60 can't is store multiple maps. The Oregon can store street maps and topographic and you can switch to either type or overlay both which is cool but I don't need it. If you did have both sets of maps on MicroSD then you could just swap them out.
- Depending on which maps you get, it does support turn by turn navigation but not with the maps that come with it.
- I'm not really covering most of the features because they work as advertised so no need to mention each by name.

To summarize, this GPS is all about hard core construction and accuracy with a rich feature set. This is perfect for the outdoor type. If you plan to use it heavily for turn by turn navigation, you might want to think about alternatives. For the outdoor person though, this might be the best there is.


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Accuracy is the key

Simply the most accurate hand held on the planet....I live in the mountains of PA and have used this on the mountain tops, valleys etc...still live in an area where cell phone coverage is sparse. I don't think I've ever had less than four satellites, usually six are available. A friend has an older model and I've adjusted many of his waypoints. This is a great, rugged gps if accuracy and mapping is what you are looking for.
The biggest con is the use of the keyboard to name waypoints, and move around the menu...once used to it, not so bad but obviously not as easy as the Colorado series etc....but I digress to the point above....I would recommend this to anyone.

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Garmin Top Notch

I have been using a Garmin 12 Map for years, but wanted one that I could upload and download easier. The Garmin 60CSx is easy to use and has an improved capability to access a signal inside a car. I needed an external antenna for the 12 Map, but the 60CSx does not need that external antenna inside the car (although it does pull in more signals when it is attached). Upload and download are great - can upload and download waypoint info from Google Maps and Google Earth, which is a real asset. I have not purchased or downloaded the Garmin City Maps or other software - too expensive for the amount that I need. I still use USGS contour maps along with GPS waypoint info when hiking - I find it easier to read a large paper map than the smaller GPS contour map that would appear on the screen. Waypoints that I save on the GPS plot very close to the same position on the Google Maps, so I have to assume that accuracy is good.

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Great GPS

You can't go wrong with this GPS. It's one of Garmins most popular sellers and I know why.

Solid construction and well designed. Using the keyboard for text input is awkward, but then you can use your computer to do that stuff then just upload to the GPS. That is really not a big deal. Even though the battery life is rated at 18 hours, I still have the cheapo batteries it came with and they are at 75%.

This GPS really pulls in the satellite signals. I can get reception inside some buildings and easily inside my house. Add the external antenna and it will grab every satellite it can at full strength. I bought this for trail use and it really excels at that, but can also be used on the road. It may not be as easy to use on the road as a GPS made for your car, but it comes real close.

Maps are really the expensive part here. You can spend hundreds of dollars buying the maps you need. The best maps to buy are the ones on DVD otherwise you can't make a backup. The maps are detailed and updatable. My OS is Windows 7 and Base Camp and MapSource software is flaky on this OS so I hope there will be some significant updates soon to make them more reliable and stable. GPS software is rock solid. The GPS itself has performed flawlessly.

All in all, this is a great GPS.

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1. High-Sensitivity, WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver Provides Peak Performance In Any Environment
2. Built-In Basemap Includes Lakes, Rivers, Cities, Interstates, National & State Highways, Railroads & Coastlines
3. Features A 1.7-InchH X 1.3-InchW Screen With 256-Level Color Tft
4. Usb Compatible For High-Speed Map Downloads
5. 24 Mb Of Internal Memory Allows User To Load Waypoints & Routes From The Included Mapsource Trip & Waypoint Manager Software

Customer Review :

So many hand Held GPS' to choose from

I read many reviews of handheld GPS units and was still confused about some of the features. Garmin makes so many you can still be uncertain. This GPS unit works wonderfully. I pre-plotted many GPS waypoints into the standard Garmin Map download program and then after my download they all appreared in my GPS. Plus, I was able to save them on my PC, so I could share them with other users.

When my friend and I used to use his on our ATV trips the joke was "we don't know where we are going, but we'll sure be able to get back". Well not now. With the preloaded way points we can head off towards any one of them and know how far away it is. Adding new way points along the way is easy as well.

The other features of the handheld are easy to use and are well described on the Garmin site. For the money spent, about $117.00 it works great. FYI, I an not interested in Topo Maps, but I believe they are available and would work fine as well.

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Overstated Capacity

Although the eTrex Venture HC is described as having 24 MB capacity, only 22 MB is available for maps. The difference is not insignificant. Garmin's own Mexico mapset includes a map of Mexico City and environs which requires 23.7 MB and will not load (at all) to the device. Thus, even though the Venture HC is described by Garmin as compatible with the Mexico mapset, it cannot be used in the most important area of Mexico.
In all other respects, the unit is satisfactory but be careful what maps you buy and want to use.

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Lots of Geocaching Fun

I received this as a gift from my wife. The plan was to use it for geocaching. We have been on several outings with this unit as a family and have found it to be accurate and easy to use. The instructions leave a bit to be desired but after playing with it a bit we understand most of the functionality. Mt 9 year old can also use it to find caches.

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Great Value

I think its a great value for the money. Great for beginning geocahcing and hiking. So far no complaints. No problems with getting a signal to date.

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disapointed

I really debated over replacing mt Garmin E-trac with an up grade. I decided since it looked like I would have more features at a sale price to go with the up grade. I keep going back to the book over and over, but still have problems getting used to it. It is probably just me but I wish I had my old simpler model back again. WEC

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1. Use your Forerunner for multi-sport training
2. Compatible with the Forerunner 205 and 305
3. Includes wrist strap with quick release bracket and bike mount
4. See Description

Editorial Review :

Every Garmin product is designed to meet the most demanding standard: customers' satisfaction. That's why Garmin equipment is manufactured to give you reliable service for years to come, with intuitive features you can grow into over time - all at a price you can afford.

Customer Review :

Simple and easy to use

I jump from running to biking a lot and saw no point in having a speedo for my bike and wrist. this quick release kit makes it super easy to go back and forth between sports and I like the velcro wrist band better than the one that comes with the Forerunner.

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Beware of your 305 working itself loose when using the Quick Release!!

Not a bad idea to have the 305 transition quickly between the bike and run split but be very very cautious of the 305 working itself loose and falling off. I experienced this with catastrophic results. It appears that when the unit is subjected to jarring vibrations like riding over a cattle grid or similar intense vibration surface, the 305 will work itself loose from the Quick release. In my case the unit fell off while clocking about 35mph and suffered a broken screen a cracked casing to the extent that I could see the printed circuit board inside the unit, needless to say my Garmin is totally useless now. All of this happened on the second ride I was using my new toy!!!
I have written Garmin and sent the unit back as evidence but have not yet heard back from them. It appears that this problem is quite common if you read the reviews (something I wish I had done prior to purchasing the quick release)
BTW - The 305 is a fantastic training tool and highly recommend the product, just be wary about the Quick Release!!!


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This Mounting Kit Works Great!

I'm not sure what all the negative reviews are about concerning the device popping out of the cradle. If that's the case, then the user obviously did not install is correctly. There's no way mine is popping out. The cradle secures the device very well. It's even hard to get it off until you get the hang of it. Or maybe Garmin has redesigned the cradle. But there's no danger whatsoever of the device popping out.

It's very convenient and easily switches back and forth. I used it today for a bike ride and then popped it off and put it on my wrist for the run. The velcro strap is also a big improvement over the plastic wrist strap that comes with the 305.

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Easy to Install

I bought a quick release kit for both my road and tri bike. Both were easy to install and now I use my Garmin 305 for all my cycling and running training. Totally worth it!

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Excellent accessory for the Forerunner 305

Now my wife's bike riding is captured on one device rather than having a seperate cycle computer.
Installed easy and works well.

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