Re: [Paddlewise] Garmin 60C

From: alex <al.m_at_3web.net>
Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 11:24:47 -0800
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Looking at its specs on Garmin website - very impressive.  Hopefully the
price will go down a little bit.  About 50% larger display, colour, almost
doubled battery time compared to Etrex series (with the same weight).  One
drawback is that is significantly larger - 1.7" longer and slighty wider and
thicker than Etrexes.  Not sure if this includes antenna (which protrudes
quite a bit too).  Might not fit into some pockets.

Waterproofness (Re: Garmin Map 12): battery compartment has always been the
weakest spot, though in mappable Etrexes it is watreproof enough for a short
dip. This will sure deteriorate after a few seasons.
Alex.
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