Garmin GPSMAP 62s
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15 years ago
Garmin GPSMAP 62s review
It's finally here… The Garmin GPSMAP 62s brings a long-awaited update to the fabled and much-loved GPSMAP 60CSx, which has reigned supreme as the gold standard handheld GPS for more than four years.
12 years ago
Garmin GPSMap 62s GPS
There are certain products that practically beg you to strap on a good pair of hiking boots and go find a nature trail, or even just a whiff of the great outdoors. One such case in point is Garmin's GPSMap 62s outdoor GPS.
Pros:
- Rugged
- Solid build
- Changeable batteries
- Responsive and quick to attain a fix on one's location
Cons:
- Screen could be brighter at maximum
12 years ago
Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS
Bought this for backcountry navigation. Very disappointing. Technology is basically outdated. Shows rough position on map but has no directions. Years behind your smartphone in technology. Will not give you directions from gas station to next turn. Just shows dot on a map, that's it.
Cons:
- Ancient Technology
- Buggy Software
- Bulky
- Complicated Controls
- Difficult To Set Up
- Hard To Read
15 years ago
gpsmap 62s
incl quick start manual not accurate;micro sd slot hidden under battery compartment;added map (SE Asia) only operable from SD card ; not installable
Pros:
- high build quality
- high function
Cons:
- not pre loaded with any useful maps
- nother money grab
13 years ago
Good but have to fathom how it works yourself.
Pretty impressive but badly needs a decent guide! This is chunky, feels very robust and eventually seems to work pretty well but it isn't intuitive to work and comes with a pathetic little pamphlet.
14 years ago
GPS, GPSMAP 62S WORLDWIDE
Garmin documentation sucks – Garmin should be embarrassed for providing such inadequate information. Fortunately there plenty of information available on the web to make up for Garmin's shortfall.
Pros:
- smaller and lighter than my old Lorance handheld
- color screen
- can create custom maps
- accepts plenty of the free maps that are available - no need to pay extra for Garmin maps
- good battery life
Cons:
- VERY poor documentation
- small screen
- may be more
- I'm still getting used to it
14 years ago
Garmin quality
This unit has the high quality that i have found typical of Garmin products over the years. The support and instructional material is typical also (suspect at best). This is a unit with many abilities and no instruction so you are left to figure it out on your own.
13 years ago
An improvement over the 60CSX
I have had my 62s for the last few days, I have found it easy to use and especially good in daylight operation.
13 years ago
I had a Map 76 c and this was a serious upgrade. Very easy to customise to my needs. The batteries don't seem to last as long as the Map 76c but I have not used it enought to be sure. easy to install maps.
Pros:
- Durable
- Easy To Install
- Reliable
- Waterproof
12 years ago
Great Hiking GPS
My previous GPS was a Magellan SporTrak Pro that I kept for years because it fit what I needed perfectly. When that unit just got too old, I looked for a similar configuration and operation. The Garmin GPS map 62s fit the bill and then some.
Pros:
- acquires satellites quickly keeps good signal even indoors and under cover enough memory for loading maps very customizable
Cons:
- buttons area could be redisigned buttons could use more space between
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