Garmin 60Csx or Garmin eTrex. Which to Take?

[realmc26]

Apologies for Posting in 2 forums. Need a reply today. Delete one if you need to.
I'm renting a motorcycle and gear for a 2 week trip to Laos


I am renting the GPS as well and have the choice of these two-




Garmin 60Csx model GPS.* This unit comes runs on 2 AA batteries and has a base Lao map installed. Tour waypoints available and handlebar overlay mount comes with the unit.* Screen is black and white.


Garmin eTrex hand held reciever.* This unit runs on 2 AA batteries.* Screen is colour and a Lao base map is installed.* Tour waypoints available and this unit has a handlebar mount.


I have never used a GPS before and will literally pick up the bike and go.


Would appreciate any feedback on these units regarding ease of use, screen visibility etc.
Without knowing much about either unit (seems online reviews are mixed) the obvious difference seems the larger black and white screen of the 60Csx Vs smaller colour screen of the Etrex.


Any thoughts at all would be great.


Cheers,


James

 

[KTMphil]

They both will do the job just fine .... We all use the 60 csx mapping configuration as they are user friendly for mapping purposes.

 

[bsacbob]

James if you have the cash the Montana is well worth a look, it has a large screen if your visually impaired like myself ..

 

[realmc26]

Unfortunately don't have the cash for the montana at the moment.

From what I could find out the 60 Csx should be in colour but the rental website says its a black and white screen. Would you guys still take the 60 Csx even if the screen was black and white?

Cheers

 

[Lone Rider]

As far as I know the C in 60 Csx stands for Color so I would not worry to much about it and yes, if the screen was black and white I still would take the 60 Csx as it is more user friendly in my opinion

 

[realmc26]

Thanks, I will take the 60 Csx.
cheers