Do You Need A Portable Marine GPS Device?

If the answer is yes, then this marine GPS comparison gives you a choice between two strong contenders. The two handheld devices we’ll look at are the GPSMap 60CSx and the eTrex handheld. Both are made by Garmin.

The Garmin GPSMap 60CSx is a neat but powerful device that is sure to take you where you want to go. It retails for around $430.00 but you can always shop around for a deal. Frankly the device is worth it so go ahead and purchase yours, you’ll be glad you did.

So On To The Benefits
• The reception on this device is quite good. Even if you are traveling through heavily wooded areas or in deep canyons your Garmin GPSMap 60CSx will transmit signals.
• Even at a standing position the electronic compass will tell you your direction and heading.
• The color TFT screen as of an ample size and well lit so day or night, you’ll be able to read the screen properly.
• The Garmin GPSMap 60CSx has built in autoroute basemaps which includes exits details, highways and even tide data.
• Another good feature is the ability to add more maps to your device via the 64 megabyte (MB) microSD card.
• You can personalize you device by using accessories such as antennas and adaptors.

In gathering data for this review, the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx was frequently described as one of the best portable marine GPS devices around. So it seems to be quite popular and must work well for it to earn such a good reputation.

Next we’ll look at the Garmin eTrex Handheld GPS
Another good product by Garmin, the eTrex is on the lower end of the price range and retails for around $120. So does a lower price mean less power? Let’s have a look.

Benefits
• The Garmin eTrex Handheld GPS is lightweight and so small, you can hold in comfortably in your hand.
• Based on the last point you might wonder if you’ll see the screen well. The answer is yes, as the screen covers over 50% of the front of the device.
• The eTrex is easy to use and operate, it only has five buttons one the sides of the device where your fingers can access them easily.
• You only need 2AA batteries in order to get up to 22 hours of usage from your eTrex.
• The device can also store up to 500 waypoints. This is not bad for such a small handheld device.
• The eTrek has a track back feature so you’ll always be able to find your way home.

In true Garmin style, there are various accessories for the Garmin eTrex Handheld GPS which you can use to enhance and personalize your device.

If this sounds like the device you want, then go on and order yours today.

I hope this marine GPS comparison has been helpful to you. I certainly had a good time it.

Garmin GPSMap 60CSx 2.6-Inch Mapping Handheld GPS asin: B000CSOXTO

Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Color High-Sensitivity Mapping Handheld GPS asin: B000PDR1LS