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Old 04-09-12 | 08:26 AM
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Love my Garmin GPSMap60cx. I've been uploading waypoint maps of our annual WI trip for 10 years (different route every year). I prefer non-rechargable because it's easier to replace batteries when needed. 16 hr battery life. I love the route representation on a moving map display with turn-reminder beeps, etc. Smartphones are unreadable in bright sunlight, their batteries don't last anywhere near long enough, and out-of-coverage issues make them useless (SW Wisconsin is notorious for no coverage). I've found I'm constantly reminding or correcting the paper maps folks during the trip and I don't have to stop for page changes.
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