Re: ? Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx versus 60CSx

This more or less is related to my 3D compass comment. If the Garmin
compass needs to be used gingerly, i.e. held level, I don't see how
handy it would be if you are moving on foot.

Keith wrote:
On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 17:19:06 -0500, "Rudy P"
<rudy.patekar@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

For me the advantage of the compass is that your map on csx model will
rotate with your movement and always will point in direction you are facing
regardless if you are moving or not. This is very important in thick bush
where you cant move fast.

Good point, hadn't considered that aspect, map rotation ! Do you know
if the compass always take priority or does the GPS kick in above a
certain speed ?

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