Compatible with GPSMAP 60 CSx
358346
After mulling over it for a long time, searching for the proper auto adapter for my 60CSx for a few months, and receiving conflicting recommendations from retail salespeople and individuals who wrote reviews here before I, I finally decided to buy this one - I could find no other recommended.  Thankfully, it works like a charm.  There are a few people who say that they could not get this cable to fit their 60-series receivers, and I'm here to say that it fits my 60CSx that I bought at the end of May 2007, and it does say 60-series on the package.
91820
I use this adapter to connect my laptop (Compaq Presario with Window XP) with a Garmin eTrex vista GPS.  A small problem, it only works with the MapSource software but not with Microsoft Streets & Trips.  Microsoft Streets & Trips just won't find the GPS with any communication protocol including NMEA and RTCM.  It is not a problem for me, because I purchased the MapSource software.  For poeple who wish to use Microsoft's map (mostly for free, mine come with my new pc), you have to try with some other combination.
1615049
Not compatible with the Street Pilot c580 although the description recommends it for the GPS. The one that works with the GPS, also sold through Amazon is:
Garmin Portable Friction Mount for Nuvi, StreetPilot I Series & C530, C550 (010-10908-00)
Sold by: PC Universe
375557
I've had this gps recorder for more then two years now, and am very happy. It works well with the supplied software (however make sure you write down the license key someplace safe in case you lose the cd cover. they will replace the key only once), and so far has worked flawlessly with generic gps applications such as gps based computer clocks. Long battery life and appears to be very stable and accurate. I like it still.
1624604
Good quality product.
I used for downloading Garmin maps updates.
Product meets my expectations.
Will buy same product again in the future.
2294129
Item purchased arrived on time and as advertised.  I use it to connect both of my Garmin GPS units to my computer so that I may keep them both synced with new/updated information and waypoints.  It works well for this purpose.
2281921
Works great in the GPSMAP 396 and 496 (I have both of these) and it stays secured in the gps, the battery doesn't pop out or move around loosely in the gps.
1348115
Nice unit but I could not get the mapping to download. In all fairness, I don't know if it was my inexperience or a problem with my computer or the GPS unit. I sent it back. Amazon refunded my money with no fuss. I wound up buying a Magellan Explorist 300. I really like it. This was a better choice for my use hunting and hiking. No worry about downloads or expensive maps.
2334415
GPS unit does fine.  However, my unit arrived with a BC20 mount on the back of the GPS and a BC30 transmitter.  I have been trying on and of for months to get these to communicate, but didn't realize  they were different models.  In the process of contacting Garmin for a fix of some sort.  Had to additionally purchase a cable to extend the camera, and then realize that I also need to purchase standard wire to extend the power too.  so much for a "wireless" camera.
1463030
I have had two of these for about 3 years (one is an older model), both work great.  I have updated the lifetime maps twice.  The unit will give me a low battery signal, but will continue to work just fine for another hour.  Some people complain that Garmin doesn't provide good product support, but I have had no trouble.  If you try to activate the unit on Christmas day, thier servers will be slower.  So choose another day to get it operational.
3976488
It worked as avdertised out of the package.  I follow the instructions and downloaded the lifetime maps etc,  the only problem, all the maps disappeared never to return again. I returned it to Amazon and will try another make.
3298223
Works fine, although doesnt work with de Training center. But you can use the Garmin Express web app. Its enough for me.
1143056
Allow me to preface this review with a few items:

1. Like many others I toiled in the selection between this unit and the Garmin C60xxx.
2. There seems to be many 'evangelists' touting one of these units over the other.
3. Many of the reviewers seem to start the review with "I am an Electrical Engineer...".

So with that out of the way, I am an Electrical Engineer. But regardless of that fact I have been using a Garmin ETREX Legend since 2004 for hiking and hunting. These days I do more of the latter than the former and have been using it extensively in the thick pine woods of North Carolina. So the advantage I have in terms of purchasing a GPS is a clear set of goals:

1. The ETREX simply could not handle the thick, tangled woods of the Old North State. Losing signal was practically a given.
2. Since the ETREX map is featureless, I would have to pre-plot waypoints and carry an additional map. I would rather just take the GPS and go.
3. I have used a combination of MapCard online and Expert GPS software for my mapping needs. Eastern North Carolina is hit or miss in terms of map coverage - especially quad topo maps.

After reading many reviews about the PN-40 vs. the CS60, price and the included Topo software won me out. Suffice to say all of my new GPS goals were met or exceeded. My personal experience:

-> I had heard how the Topo 8 software was clunky, bad interface, etc. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I had no real problems learning the interface. Is it a little complex? Maybe, but there is also flexibility in this software that I appreciate after using the others described above. I have not used all of the included $40 for maps yet and basically have every map I need for my hunting areas. By the way, the downloading is not as bad as others have claimed.

-> I took it through the nasty, swampy, pine-riddled areas of my hunting grounds and had no problems with lost signals. Did accuracy decrease? Could have, but when I plotted my waypoints in the software they were as correct as I needed them to be. My tracks were not interrupted like they always were with the ETREX.

-> The screen was easy to read with good resolution allowing me to leave the printed map at home. The waypoint entry interface on the unit is a Garmin ripoff so that is nice. Interface over all is easy to use with the nice big buttons for my cold hands. Also I appreciate the orange color - many times putting the unit down to answer natures call and being able to see it in the leaves.

-> I had read that the PN-40 eats batteries like crazy. I was a little surprised to see the battery half gone after 1 hour in the woods. However I noticed that it was still at half by the time I left 4 hours later! Leads me to believe that the battery software meter is a little on the pessimistic side.

Are there negatives? Sure. I have some nit-picky stuff with the waypoint entry and that sort of thing. The SDHC card holder is a little on the flimsy side. Especially when you consider that DeLorme suggests putting files directly on the SDHC card via a card reader. And of course the software has some stuff that could be a little better.

I was going to give this product four stars but went with five instead to offset some of the other negative reviews out there. It exceeds my needs and look forward to using it more this spring. Next up a 16GB SDHC card for future map expansion...
464966
Bought this to connect my Garmin 40LM to my Mac computer. Generic USB cords would not transfer data or download the software update required to load a major map update. This Garmin cable worked exactly as I expected and hoped. My computer recognized my unit and I was able to download the software and the map update.
133070
I'm happy with the unit.  This was the most affordable, up to date dedicated GPS I could find that had lifetime maps for USA, Mexico, Canada, and Europe.

I added a 32gb micro SDHC card to it (the slot is very small and hard to see, right next to the USB plug on the back of the unit.) and ran all the updates.  You don't need a 32Bgb card, an 8gb or 16gb would probably be big enough.  I think the updates used about 9gb total between the card and the on board memory.

The Tom Tom website is not the best, or the easiest to use, but it does work.  I was able to update all of the maps within a few hours.  Just don't do the update the night before you leave and have some patience.  If you don't add a memory card, you may have to offload some map to get the full updates.  That said, it had all the maps already on it from the factory and adding memory allows you to load all the newest maps and information completely.

Switching between North America and Europe is easy, just go to settings and scroll sideways till you see the tab marked "change map"  click the one you want and it loads up.  Its fairly intuitive to use, and if you have a little experience you should be able to figure out a few more advanced routing functions like multiple waypoints, routing from destinations that you aren't physically at, etc.

He hardware that comes with it is fine.  The cable is long enough, the suction cup holds well, and the power adapter works as it should.  It powers up quickly, finds satellites in a reasonable amount of time, and so far has routed us accurately.

The unit works fine in North America, and I assume it will work the same way in Europe.
4351667
This map app works in my etrex 20. There are some quirkiness, but for the price, one gets his money's worth. There are 3 maps that covers N.America, in the SD card package. Each map can be enabled/disabled on the fly, via the eTrex map menu. The map content seems to kick in when the scale is set to 5 miles or less. For example: A lot of local details such as schools, local landmarks (hotels, eateries) show up when the scale is zoom in to about 250 yards or less.  For some of the metro areas that I looked at, even some of the bus stops show up in some cities. However, when the scale is set to higher than 5 miles, the info in this package seems to overlay the basemap, and obscures some of the basemap's information. (For the time being, I disable the 'local maps' and just use the basemap for big picture view; and when I want local details, I enable the appropriate local streeet map. This is just from my observation. It is possible that there is a better work-around.) I do not have the Garmin city map package to compare this to, but it is certainly a reasonably priced, usable and useful product.
3582984
Worked great out of the box to update my Garmin GPS units that connect via serial cable.  No issue with Windows XP recognizing and connecting.