Garmin V versus Garmin 60Csx - thoughts?

[Matt Roach]

I am in the market for another GPS as the hard-wiring of my Etrek Vista is far too unreliable when used off-road. I intend to use the unit mainly for navigating between way-points offroad, and am unlikely to use any of the other features, like city maps, turn by turn navigation etc.

I have been comparing the discountinued Garmin V vs the 60Csx. I'm trying to work out the justification for paying several hundred £s more for the 60Csx, when the only major differences seems to be the memory (64mg card for 60 Csx v 19mg internal), slightly faster acquisition times for waypoints and the ability to hold a few more waypoints (1000 v 500).

As the unit will predominantly be used in the sahara, I also can't see that the extra memory of the 60Csx is that useful considering the mapping available for this region is basic at best.

Can anyone convince me that the 60Csx is that much of a better unit to warrant the additional cost?

cheers