GPSMAP 62 (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=63800)
GPSMAP 62S (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=63801)
GPSMAP 62ST (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=63802)
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/1778/gpsmap62.jpg)
Cool - what is the source of those ads? Looks like what everyone was expecting, the GPSMap 78 in a different box. It does look pretty nice, but why can't they make a readable higher resolution screen?
It does look pretty cool. Exactly what was expected which honestly was exactly what they needed to do. Only issue is price: why does it still cost so much without touchscreens and everything.
The source was a Canadian RadioWorld ad. Prices are in C$ CAD, note the spelling of "colour"
and that the ST version comes preloaded with Canadian Topographic maps.
Garmin 62s
$399.99
• Incredibly sensitive and easy to use. Preloaded Worldwide DEM basemap
• Brilliant 65K color TFT display
• Crisp 160x240-pixel resolution
• 1.8 GB internal memory
• Includes a variety of essential outdoor apps, including compass, altimeter, and wireless
• High-speed USB serial interface
• External GPS output
• MicroSD card slot (card not included)
• Runs 18 hours on two AA batteries (not included)
• Incredibly sensitive and easy to use, the Garmin® 62s Handheld GPS
(http://img.gpsreview.net/wp-content/uploads/garmin-62s.png)
Garmin 62st
$499.99
• Incredibly sensitive and easy to use
• Preloaded Worldwide DEM basemap plus Topo 100K
• Brilliant 65K color TFT display
• Crisp 160x240-pixel resolution
• 1 GB internal usable memory
• Includes a variety of essential outdoor apps, including compass, altimeter, and wireless
• High-speed USB serial interface
• External GPS output
• MicroSD card slot (card not included)
• Runs 18 hours on two AA batteries (not included)
(http://img.gpsreview.net/wp-content/uploads/garmin-62st.png)
Garmin's official first look: BLOG (http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2010/06/garmin-unveils-gpsmap-62-series-updating-iconic-outdoor-handheld-.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Garmin+%28Garmin+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader)
GPSMAP 62 (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=63800)
GPSMAP 62S (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=63801)
GPSMAP 62ST (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=63802)
Quote from: -Oz- on October 12, 2009, 05:08:40 AM
Haha imagery.
So i watched Transformers 2 yesterday. They had raster images on a 60csx; very interesting.
They were ahead of their time ;)
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The source was a Canadian RadioWorld ad. Prices are in C$ CAD, note the spelling of "colour"
I contacted them the day i saw that mailout flyer thinking it would be in stock already. haha.
Quote from: jackin on June 16, 2010, 11:05:59 PM
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The source was a Canadian RadioWorld ad. Prices are in C$ CAD, note the spelling of "colour"
I contacted them the day i saw that mailout flyer thinking it would be in stock already. haha.
I think they are going to hit the stores in July.
already pre ordered! I can't wait.
edit: any idea how many tiles this one will support? 2,025 like the 60csx or 4,000 like oregon?
I would expect 4k because it uses new software
I would hope it's not still limited to 2025 but even if it was, i would do the upgrade for the new 3D map display. I couldn't care less about 3D city navigation but topo data and bluechart soundings in 3D are a million times easier to absorb at a glance.
Are you talking about the 3d mode like the Nuvi series uses (also available on the Oregon in the automotive profile)? That will work with any map, although I don't find it attractive or useful with topo maps since it distorts the thickness of contour lines.
Or are you talking about the rendered 3d mode also available on the Oregon? This requires maps that have DEM data in them, which requires a Garmin product (as opposed to maps from this site). When I got my Oregon 400t a few years ago, I thought it would be very cool also but quickly decided it was useless. It will only show you a tiny portion of the map, it is slow to update the screen when you rotate the map, and it looks really bad - very low resolution and pixellated.
If that is what you're talking about, and you have not tried it in person, I suggest that you do. You could play around with an Oregon 450t or 550t in a store to see what it looks like. Personally, I don't think it's a good reason to buy a new GPS. Here's an example:
(https://static.garmincdn.com/en/products/010-00697-10/g/sc-01-lg.jpg)
I own a Dakota and honestly it isn't too much of an improvement over my 60csx. It has some nice features (3d compass, map img handling, etc) but I wouldn't list the 3d view as one of them.
I'm waiting for it to buy but heard it's not ready to buy yet. Is it true? has anyone bought it?
Amazon says "This item has not yet been released.". Price - $450 - strikes me as a bit high. I'm sure it will come down, but that may take awhile. Oregon 450 is going for $350 and 60csx for $265.
Am i correct saying the 62s is identical to the 62st other than the pre loaded maps?
Yes about the preloaded maps, and I think it also comes with more internal memory, to accommodate the pre-loaded maps.
The pre-loaded topos generally aren't well reviewed since they aren't routable and the roads aren't precisely drawn.
Garmin's website indicates the st has 500Mb of free internal memory; the s has 1.7Gb. The st would have more internal memory with the rest being used for the preloaded maps. The extra preloaded map to make it a 'T' could be removed (and restored later). At less than $10 for a 4Gb micro memory card the extra cost is usually not considered worth it.
Quote from: maps4gps on August 04, 2010, 07:21:02 AM
Garmin's website indicates the st has 500Mb of free internal memory; the s has 1.7Gb. The st would have more internal memory with the rest being used for the preloaded maps. The extra preloaded map to make it a 'T' could be removed (and restored later). At less than $10 for a 4Gb micro memory card the extra cost is usually not considered worth it.
I saw that after I wrote above. But since it wasn't consistent with what they said about the OR series, which listed more memory for the T the last time I checked, I figured they just used the wrong numbers on the web page.
Still madly in love with my 60CSX, but definitely curious to hear more about the 62S vs 60CSX...
Cheers
Andy
Quote from: playful on October 10, 2010, 11:30:18 PM
Still madly in love with my 60CSX, but definitely curious to hear more about the 62S vs 60CSX...
Cheers
Andy
If it has the same odometer glitch as my Dakota then its not worth "upgrading" to me.
This is my first gps. The UI is abysmal but manageable after a while, but only just.
The topo maps vary considerably in accuracy and usefulness. Many trails are shown as roads.
The user manual is virtually worthless. I really doubt you will get 20 hours out of a set of batteries. I haven't kept accurate records but I'm guessing more like 15. The screen can be very
hard to see sometimes. I admit is kind of a fun toy but I would return it except that my wife
won't accompany me on our upcoming trek in S America without it.
The touchscreen models (Oregon and Dakota) have much better user interfaces, and they are also cheaper. The 62 series is selling at a premium since it's new and some people actually prefer the "retro" pushbutton interface.
That being said, there is still a huge gap in terms of interface between the Oregon and an iPhone. Garmin is trying to move ahead in this area - the Nuvi 37x0 series is more iPhone-like (they even copied the appearance), with a multi-touch screen, but still rough around the edges. Will be interesting to see if any of these improvements migrate to their outdoor products (especially the big, beautiful screen).
Quote from: Boyd on October 14, 2010, 08:04:34 AM
Will be interesting to see if any of these improvements migrate to their outdoor products (especially the big, beautiful screen).
I'm looking forward to this also :)