garmin gps map60cx

thanks for everyones help, regarding the unlock codes for garmin gps map60cx. It is definately not a knocked off unit. Bought from a guy in Tasi who has a good feedback and has sold 7 of these in the last few months. But there was no unlock voucher with the unit. I think the serial number in the battery compartment indicates that the unit is from the USA or Canada, so I guess my 'bargain' unit will cost me an extra couple of hundred to buy an unlock code from garmin. Be VERY wary about buying these 'bargain' units on ebay. The RRP is around the $750 mark I think, these units are $449, I guess that should have told me something. it is still a damn good gps, and everything else is good, just cant use the city nav at the moment. thanks again for all the replies. glad I joined exploroz. Alan (Bushranger69)

Don't be concerned about the price. The reason for the cheapness is NOT because it doesn't have CN6, which is considered seperate software, rather that they have usually obtained them from the US. Apart from some alleged warranty risks, there is nothing wrong with them.

The price is not an omen, rather it reflects the difference in pricing scheme between the US and Australian products.

It would never have come with the CN6 software for that price. Even the $750 genuine Australian version DOES NOT come with that software, therefore it has no affect on the overall pricing.

There is some free software developed for the Australian scene, as Skippy has mentioned.

Enjoy,

Andrew

Probably the main reason why they buy from ebay is that you can purchase one like this for around $450 delivered (no doubt cheaper elsewhere).......That is a big saving for a lot of people for essentially the same product (ok, maybe different basemap, but who cares).

After owning 4 Garmin GPS's (and a couple of other different brands/types), mainly purchased through JA, i am looking at buying another one through Ebay, full-well knowing the risks and benefits associated with such a purchase. I have never heard of a Garmin warranty issue gone wrong over a purchase through Ebay yet.....there seems to be a lot of talk and little evidence to say that the risk is unjustifiable.

Andrew

just to add to my last regarding the garmin 60cx bought thru ebay, it does have an australian base map on it. Alan

Doug,

You are replying to a Bushranger LOL

Unfortunately his name is Alan and not Ned
ha ha

Cheers Kev

Kev
Go and have another NIP of Bundy

Doug,

My head hurts and I'm blaming you. I was all set to turn in for the night and you made me have another nip LOL

Kev

Kev
All I can say is ....AWwwwwww , poor little Bugger ,
Did you have one for me.

It was a case of one for you and one for me LOL

Kev

thanks Doug, glad I joined, the gps unit is very good, has the Australian base map. I already have a garmin c310 in the car , this one needed mainly for bushwalking and trail walking etc. I just need to get hold of a good topo map for the unit, any ideas ? Alan

bushranger69
I have a webpage just for Garmin units and the Topo maps , just what you need, clock on the little CD cover OzTopo

GPS Webpage

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thanks for reply, the unit is definately not a knock off. It is brand new in the box, and probably came from USA or Canada.
the City nav is on a CD comes with the unit also on the same unit is the waypoint manager, which works ok. I just havent got the unlock code voucher that supposed to come with the unit, so it will cost me a few hundred bucks more. regards Alan

Thanks Alan,

Is it possibly an upgrade CD? Sometimes free, however they need to have a registered version installed first before using.

Looks like from the other posts that you somewhat sorted outed your concerns.

Enjoy your new toy :-)

Andrew