Garmin GPSMAP 62sc Handheld Navigator
Garmin GPSMAP 62sc Handheld Navigator
- Rugged, IPX7-waterproof handheld navigator with high-sensitivity GPS receiver, 1.6 x 2.2 inch color display
- Preloaded worldwide basemap with shaded relief; compatible with Garmin’s wide array of detailed topographic, marine and road maps
- Built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows your heading even when you’re standing still.
- 5-megapixel autofocus camera with automatic geotagging allows easy navigation back to favorite photo spots
- Share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin device users
- 2.6″ 65K color TFT Display
- 5 mp autofocus digital camera with automatic geo-tagging, Waterproof
- Barometric altimeter pinpoints your precise altitude
- Worldwide basemap with shaded relief.
GPSMAP 62sc Handheld GPS with Digital CameraPart #: 010-00868-20The GPSMAP 62sc handheld navigator features a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, a barometric altimeter, a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with photo navigation, and support for Custom Maps and BirdsEye Satellite imagery (subscription required). Rugged and waterproof, GPSMAP 62sc employs a quad helix antenna for unparalleled reception, has a high-speed USB connection and connects wirelessly to compatible Garmin handhelds.Get Your BearingsGPSMAP 62sc has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you’re standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you
More GPS with Customer Reviews
Bracketron PHV-202-BL Grip-iT GPS and Mobile Device Holder (Black)Provides a stable, secure dashboard mount for your portable GPS and other handheld devices. The GPS Grip-iT universal holder is de…
Audiovox ECCO Personal Pocket GPS LocatorThe ECCO from Audiovox is a handy little keychain GPS that easily helps you find your way back to your car or other spots. Store u…
sassafras
April 13, 2012All-around great GPS,
I absolutely love this GPS. I’ve used a Garmin Oregon 300, Garmin Etrex and vista, Garmin gpsmap 60Csx and a Garmin Rino 530 and this GPS is better than all of them. The accuracy is great on this, usually around 9 ft regardless of whether or not I’m under tree cover or near large metal objects. The unit is also incredibly sensitive and does a good job measuring speed whether walking (slow pace to fast pace), biking, or driving in the car. The screen is very easy to see in direct, bright sunlight or at night. The paperless geocaching is amazing. So far, I have mostly used it for geocaching and it generally takes me directly to the cache. There is a menu bar that allows you to add shortcuts you easily jump to by using the quit and page keys, which makes switching from map to compass, to geocaches to elevation plot extremely easy, especially while riding a bicycle. I had trouble navigating the touch-screen oregon on my bike, and this gpsmap 62s is a breeze.
The only issue I have had with this GPS was when I updated to the 2.70 software. It was loaded on, booted up then turned off after about 30 seconds to a minute. I reset the gps (by using the appropriate button combination, I don’t remember what it is at the moment) and since I reset it, everything has worked perfectly. I took this unit hiking yesterday and it tracked my route/elevation very accurately.
A lot of people have complained about this unit “squeaking”. Yes, mine squeaks too. Only near the power button, and only on the side the power button is on. I guess this would be a personal preference, but the squeaking doesn’t bother me at all. The gps still feels very rugged and tough. I took this out in the pouring rain and since the unit isn’t broken, I’m assuming the waterproofing isn’t comprised by the squeak. Also, I feel that the whole squeaking thing has been way over dramatized. To me it’s not a big deal at all.
I’ve only used the 60 csx once, but from what I’ve read about it, it seems that this gps is just as accurate (if not more so) than the 60 csx. If you’re into geocaching, I would highly recommend this unit because you can utilize the paperless geocaching, which is incredibly convenient. Previously I had used my phone to view logs/hints, but there is no way I would have been geocaching in the rain if I had to lug my cell phone with me. All around amazing gps unit, especially if a little squeak doesn’t bother you.
Was this review helpful to you?
|S. Drake
April 13, 2012Some initial problems; now mostly fixed!,
UPDATE September 7 2010. The issues resolved below are solved by release 2.50 of the 62st firmware. I have no trouble recommending this unit at this point!
I purchased the 62st recently and took it out for a 9 mile geocaching adventure. While I like the unit very much in general, it has one major problem. Like any hiking GPS, the 62st will record your track as you hike, letting you upload it to your computer when you return home. This is very useful for keeping track of your adventures. The accuracy of the 62st’s GPS, combined with its barometric altimeter, lets you accurately record your track for later use.
Sadly what I discovered is that on the 62st simply pressing buttons on the GPS interferes with the barometric altimeter. Pressing even a single button on the GPS can result in spikes in the recorded data of 30 feet or more! On my first test hike, my 62st GPS said that I had climbed more than 8000 vertical feet, while the other GPSes carried by my friends on the same hike recorded only 2000.
I did apples-to-apples comparison experiments of the Garmin 62st, Garmin 60csx and Delorme PN-40, and only the 62st exhibits this bug. Pressing buttons on the other GPSes does not interfere with the recorded track data.
I have been in contact with Garmin Support about this issue, but as of today there is no fix.
Until this issue is resolved sadly I cannot recommend the Garmin 62s or 62st. I hope for a fix soon!
UPDATE as of 8/12/2010: Today Garmin released a new set of beta firmware for the 62 series GPSes. In preliminary experiments, the new firmware seems to have significantly improved things with respect to the altimeter. I will do more testing this weekend, but the situation seems to be improving! I’ll report back early next week.
UPDATE as of 8/22/2010. The beta firmware has fixed the altitude issue. Some users have reported problems in updating to the beta, so I’d still suggest holding off on a purchase until Garmin releases a new “official” firmware release. I’ve taken the GPS out on several hikes totalling over 20 miles, and am quite impressed with it. I upgraded my review to three stars today, and will give it another star once a new firmware release is available.
UPDATE as of 9/7/2010. Garmin has now released firmware 2.50 for the 62st. If you update your unit to the new firmware level, I have no problem recommending it. My earlier problems are fixed.
Was this review helpful to you?
|