>> Would the susceptibility to leakage in the battery compartment of the 60CSX > & 76CSX make them unreliable without a waterproof bag/case on such journeys. > As the map facility and the improved sensitivity that goes with the X suffix > may not be useful for long crossings can anyone recommend a more robust > perhaps simpler unit, or a waterproof case that allows the unit to be read > in strong sunlight. My understanding has been that non-X series of 60 and 76 was this kind of a robust unit, - at least, more robust than X-series, as it doesn't have a memory card slot. I don't have yet experience with neither of these, so can't tell for sure. As to the waterproof case - there are some, but even if there is no glare, it is still not too good. The very layer of clear plastic, even the best one, and even brand new that is not scratched yet, obstructs the readings bad enough in low-light conditions, absorbing and diffusing precious light. After a while, it is no longer brand new, and becomes scratched and TAD milky, and obstructs the readings even in good conditions. The display screen is made of a harder and slower-aging plastic, as I understand, and maintains its transparency longer. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Dec 29 2006 - 22:43:20 PST
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