Re: Garmin V Deluxe or GPSMAP60C

From: Steve B (steve_at_*nospammy*.hullcity.net)
Date: 06/15/04 

Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 20:36:29 +0100

Hi David,

On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 20:25:14 +0100, gps4less wrote:
> Problem with the GPSV is that it only has space for 19mb of City
> Select mapping vs the 60C of 59mb.  By the time you have bought the
> mapping for the 60C have a look at the price of the Streepilot III
> at £618  or the iQue at £599 (including 256mb SD and Car kit) these
> are good options to the 60C with City Select and car kit running
> about £570.   GPSV is smaller and also very versatile - SPIII and
> IQue not versatile enough to use as outdoor out of the car as well.
>
> With the whole of the UK now over 130mb the GPSV is limited for a
> pure car navigation unit and will probably be at the end of its
> life in GArmin soon.

Thanks for the advice. I guess I really need the 60C then. The SPIII looks good but
is car only and I'd like to be able to move around. Would I need a car kit for the 60C
or can I just plonk it on the dash? Wasn't sure if the aerial would be up to it.

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