When I reviewed the Garmin GPSMAP 62s, I gave it a tentative recommendation because I needed to run beta firmware to get accurate tracklogs. Since then, I’ve been testing the 62 series with the 2.50 (non-beta) firmware and, as promised, I’m updating my recommendations.
Update on Garmin GPSMAP 62 series performance
September 20, 2010 By 14 Comments
Garmin GPSMAP 62s review
August 25, 2010 By 447 Comments
Hands on with the Garmin GPSMAP 62s
It’s finally here… The Garmin GPSMAP 62s
Garmin GPSMAP 62
August 24, 2010 By 14 Comments
The following has been adapted from my hands on review of the Garmin GPSMAP 62s.
It’s finally here… The Garmin GPSMAP 62
Garmin GPSMAP 62st
August 20, 2010 By 72 Comments
The following has been adapted from my hands on review of the Garmin GPSMAP 62s.
It’s finally here… The Garmin GPSMAP 62st
Garmin GPSMAP 62s or Oregon 450?
July 22, 2010 By 189 Comments
UPDATE: Read my hands on review of the Garmin GPSMAP 62s
Well, the Garmin 62 series has started hitting online stores, and we already know a lot about it, since it’s based on the same platform as the GPSMAP 78 series. So I thought I’d go ahead and take a stab at answering what is bound to be a common question over the next few months; should you get a GPSMAP 62s or the Oregon 450? Here’s my take on the advantages of each: read more
Garmin GPSMAP 62 series hits the market
July 16, 2010 By 11 Comments
UPDATE: The 62, 62s and 62st are all now available from REI.com.
UPDATE 2: GPS City now has all three models in stock…
UPDATE 3: Check out my hands on review of the Garmin GPSMAP 62s.
UPDATE 4: I’ve also got pages up for the GPSMAP 62 and GPSMAP 62st.
At least one vendor has a couple of the much anticipated Garmin GPSMAP 62 models in stock. Hit the links below to grab one of these bad boys:
Garmin GPSMAP 62, 62s, and 62st announced
June 2, 2010 By 127 Comments
UPDATE: Check out my hands on review of the Garmin GPSMAP 62s. I’ve also got pages posted for the GPSMAP 62 and GPSMAP 62st.
UPDATE: GPS City is showing an estimated stock date of July 23.
As expected, Garmin has announced a successor to their most popular handheld, the 60CSx. The new GPSMAP 62 series marries the best capabilities of the Garmin Oregon line with much of the functionality of the 60 series. The three models announced this morning include the:
Garmin GPSMAP 62 series first pics
May 21, 2010 By 39 Comments
UPDATE 5: Check out my hands on review of the Garmin GPSMAP 62s. I’ve also got pages posted for the GPSMAP 62 and GPSMAP 62st.
UPDATE 4: For a sneak peek at the 62 series interface, check out my hands on review of the Garmin GPSMAP 78s.
UPDATE 3 – It’s official!
UPDATE 2 – I’m now doing hands on testing of the GPSMAP 78 series, which seems to be the same platform as the forthcoming 62 series.
UPDATE – Here are specs (and a new pic above) from Bass Pro. They are showing a price of $499.99 for the 62st and $399.99 for the 62s.
- Incredibly sensitive and easy to use
- Preloaded Worldwide DEM basemap plus Topo 100K
- Brilliant 65K color TFT display
- Crisp 160×240-pixel resolution
- 1 GB internal usable memory
- Includes a variety of essential outdoor apps, including compass, altimeter, and wireless
- High-speed USB serial interface
- External GPS output
- MicroSD card slot (card not included)
- Runs 18 hours on two AA batteries (not included)
The king is dead, long live the king. We now have visual evidence of the existence of the Garmin GPSMAP 62 series, including the successor to the long-reigning 60CSx, which has served as the gold standard for handheld GPS receivers for several years. read more
