GARMIN 010-10578-00 Carrying Case Reviews

• Could be better, but does the job.

  
  By ACHTDPEQYSEQL on 2006-10-08
  I purchased this cover to protect my 60cs and it does exactly what I had hoped. The cover is elastic on the back and has a rubber-like material on the sides and top which enables you to get a good grip on your GPS. The front of the cover is made of plastic which extends the length of the view screen as well as the buttons.
  
  I do however, have some gripes about the cover. The plastic cover can make entering data with the rocker pad tedious because even though you are pressing the rocker one way, the plastic causes the rocker to respond another way. I would rather have seen a separate cover for the buttons that was a bit more pliable. Also, you have to take off the cover if you want to plug your GPS unit into your computer via the USB cable. An opening in the cover would have made this easier. Lastly, the cover does not work with the handlebar mount for the 60cs. I really wish that it would because it is on the handlebars of my bicycle that I need the most protection. Therefore, I also bought some plastic screen covers to attach to the front face of the GPS to prevent it from getting scratched. However, the plastic screen covers and this cover do not play well and I have found that the cover pulls the plastic screen covers off.
  
  The 60cs is a big investment. Despite the flaws in the cover design, it is definitely worth the extra cost of buying this cover. And pick up some plastic screen covers as well.
  
  

• Very good, could be better

  
  By A1RHGGP6SK9UID on 2005-08-25
  Perfectly functional and looks good. It is black. It protects the body and screen while allowing access to all the relevant buttons and ports. It has a good grip, padding could be better, as GPS's are made for outdoors.
  
  The screen tends to collect dust and lint, but it is easy enough to wash off (after removing the 60cs).
  
  
  

• Very nice

  
  By A3OO37FF3WP35X on 2005-09-26
  Protects the Garmin's 60 screen from scratches, but interferes with the button operations a little. Worth the hassle to protect the screen.
  
  

• Works great, with some minor flaws

  
  By A2WB2F9QTBPXRU on 2006-05-08
  Purchased this to protect my Garmin 60CSx and it works great. A snug fit and it is a nice second skin to an already rugged device.
  
  I do have to make notice to some minor flaws. It is a little difficult to get the cover off for USB and battery access. I have also noticed that the stitching around the lanyard and belt clip knob is beginning to come loose. These are the areas that always get caught up when you have to take off the case to access the USB or battery compartments.
  
  I went the extra step for protection and bought an Invisible Shield for the screen. In order to hook the GPS unit up to my bike I have to remove it from the Garmin case. I was wishing that Garmin would develop a carrier that would hold with the case still on the unit.
  
  For the price you can't beat it. Any stitching problems I'll fix up myself.
  
  

• Garmin Protective GPS Case for GPSMap 60C / 60CS

  
  By AT3F14PF375OR on 2007-01-09
  I bought this case for my Garmin GPSMAP 60 CSX and it fits perfect! Some reviewers indicated a problem with pressing the buttons on the face of the 60 CSX, due to the see-thru cover over the buttons, however, I haven't found this to be a problem. The case is black and well made in typical Garmin fashion. It will definitely protect my $400 GPS, from scratches and falls. This is a "must have" for the Garmin 60 CSX.
  
  
• Saved my Unit - More than Once
  By AVJKZ7WTMURPM on 2007-02-02
  Like others, I hate having to remove the case to access the USB Port, but this case has saved my 60Csx from damage twice. Once, I dropped it down a 60 foot cliff and it rolled harmlessly to a stop - no damage. Next, while ascending a steep trail with the GPS in my right hand and safety strap around my wrist, I lost my balance for a split second and grabbed a large sharp boulder for support. This resulted in a deep scratch about 3 inches long right on the face of the unit. I was really upset and thought for sure the glass screen itself must also be scratched. I removed the cover and to my surprise, the face was intact - not a single blemish. Needless to say this little mishap cost me $20 - for a new case. Get It!
  
  
• protective case Garmin 60cs
  By A24QVI488KUVRJ on 2006-03-12
  A snug fitting case that offers protection fron scratches and nicks. You must remove it if you use the bike mount. Would prefer leather and snap instead of velcro closeure. The material is subject to tears , velcro sticks to everything.
  
  
• Pleasant to the touch - almost!
  By A1IP2PVSZEKKJ5 on 2006-04-30
  Pros:
  1.Smooth, thin rubber and spandex-like material with snug fit resulting in high quality feel with almost no added bulk.
  2.Ultra clear cover that does not hinder viewing maps.
  
  Cons:
  1.Thin material may not be suitable for rough use.
  2.Ultra clear cover extends over buttons resulting in vague operation.
  3.Case must be removed when attaching to car kit.
  
  I own the 60Csx. The main reason for the 4 star rating is #2 under "cons". This may be more of a concern if using the 60Csx rather than the older 60Cs. I've read a review elsewhere from someone that tested both units and said that the newer unit was better in almost every way except button feedback. The reviewer felt that the older Cs bested the newer Csx in that regard.
  
  
  
• You need the protection, but it comes at a cost
  By A1V257TYEKF1CG on 2006-11-28
  If you're going to be spending the money on an expensive GPS, you'd be a fool not to spend the extra few bucks on a protective cover. I can't begin to count the number of times I've bumped, knocked, and dropped mine.
  
  But it does come at the expense of being able to easily manipulate the rocker and buttons on the front of the unit. I've learned to be extra "firm" when pushing the buttons and a little more diligent when using the rocker, so it does OK.
  
  Access to the USB and battery compartments isn't too difficult, but does pretty much require removing the case. That's easy enough, but if I have a lanyard attached to the GPS and fed through the protective case, it tends to get caught.
  
  Some time ago I bought A neoprene Gilsson cover for my old 60CS. It had holes for the buttons and rocker panels, so it was easier to navigate through the menu options; however, it was bulkier and the screen cover seemed harder to read through. My conclusion was that every product of this type is going to have its drawbacks.
  
  I'd recommend this product to anyone who buys a 60C/CS model--not so much because it's a phenomenal product, but because a few minor inconveniences are sure much easier to deal with than fixing/replacing a broken GPS.
  
  
• It works
  By A34GM17T6WTJDK on 2007-01-22
  Build quality is ok, similar in appearance and materials to what I have for my etrex legend. The plastic over the buttons is a little annoying, would have rather seen a cut out design around them. Where the etrex case comes with a belt clip built into the case, the 60Cx already comes with one built into the unit (it's removeable), so the case just has a cut out to allow it to work. Like other reviewers have said though, if you are already spending this much on the GPS unit, spend the $20 and protect it with the case.
  
  
• Lost GPS with this terrible cover
  By A1QLJJERRBPS6O on 2007-12-29
  Clipped the GPS to my webbing using the clip/screw (with loctite), and the screw backed out-- lost GPS. Anything that is not a pouch with permanent straps to put on a belt is going to loose your GPS.
  
  This thing is a terrible piece of engineering, but Garmin probably likes it because they loose and sell more units this way.
  
  Do yourself a favor-- do NOT use this case. You will loose you GPS.
  
  
• Garmin Protective GPS Case Review
  By A2R2DVHWR21WRK on 2007-01-13
  When you spend $400 on a GPS, you need a field protection case. If you take your GPS out in the woods without a case, you are going to regret it. You are going to drop it. It will get dirty. This case offers scratch and bump protection. It is the cheapest insurance you can get for a GPS. The only disadvantage is that it does not provide access for GPS downloads. So I cut a little hole in the case to solve that problem.
  
  
• Good but not as expected
  By A1VR62D823PC8G on 2006-11-10
  Quality and materials are excellent. It provides good protection to the GPS unit. The problem is when the protective case is holding the unit, it applies a little pressure over the keys, particularly on the "central" key, causing dificulties to use it. I don't know if the the 60C, 60Cx, 60CS and 60CSx have different sizes, but it seems the case doesn't fit perfect to a 60CSx unit. It is not compatible to use with the cigarette light adapter, external antenna nor USB cable. In general terms, good quality and good protection for your GPS unit but Garmin should work on it to correct this problem.
  
  
• Fits like a second skin
  By A68I93HI9W6LD on 2007-02-16
  The 60CSx screen scratch very easily. This case gives excellent protection against the elements, or in your backpack. Just keep in mind that USB and 12V adapter ports are not accessible when use this case. Garmin Bracket doesn't work with case neither. It is so close to be the perfect case.
  
  I'll use this case when I'm out there against the elements, and use 010-10117-02 carrying case plus a scratch guard film for in car use.
  
  
  
  
• Neat, but not thought-through
  By A13E2625YUR0M3 on 2007-05-28
  This is Garmin's own case for the GPS Map 60 series, and it looks OK and serves to protect the GPS pretty well, but functionally, Garmin has missed the boat, I think.
  The case is great if you don't ever take your GPS out, if you don't need to up- or down-load waypoints, maps, etc., if you don't have to change batteries, if you don't use an external power source, and if you don't want to use the keypad. I guess that makes, umm, very little of the time.
  I find the clear protective plastic on the front of the case too thick to allow proper use of the keypad. And it has a negative effect on visibility.
  The case needs to be removed (which means fiddling it over the peg used for the belt-clip and threading or un-threading the wrist strap) to use an external power source, to up- or down-load data, to connect an external antenna, or to change the batteries. And the little velcro strap at the bottom tends to get caught on something along the way...
  The case is well constructed, though, of high-quality materials, and provides very good shock protection (except at the bottom, where the corners of the GPS stick out a bit - and Murphy's Law would have it that this is usually where the GPS lands, when it does fall... Too bad, actually, cuz it looks pretty good and fits the device well...
  
  
• Good quality, good protection
  By A1JON1G6KVLFS4 on 2007-07-12
  The case is well constructed and fits the GPSMap 60CSx very well. As noted by many other reviewers, the rear of the GPS unit is inaccessible with the case on, and threading the wrist strap through the tiny hole is awkward, but I feel that these are minor inconveniences for the level of protection gained. Oh, and unlike some of the others I can still operate the buttons through the plastic, albeit with less firmness of touch.
  
  
• Review of GPSMap 60C/60CS Case
  By ABBAXLS57R5PV on 2006-02-24
  This is a must have to protect such an expensive purchase. It fits well and I still have all the functionality.
  
  
• Really good idea
  By A1GXZO6N9UDWBY on 2007-07-08
  I had a etrex vista before the GPSMAP 60C, I had it on the handle bars of my bicycle and riding about 25mph when suddenly it fell off and swung by the wrist strap right in to the fork and got wedged between the tire and the steel. It made a bunch of grinding noise and stopped me pretty quick. Needless to say the case was completely destroyed, the fabric was torn and the tire melted the plastic in front of the unit's screen. When I took out the unit there was not even a scratch. This case is little less accessible but in my opinion, completely worth it.
  
  
• too expensive
  By A2V8L1T9DZ2VCY on 2007-09-15
  Its just a fake leather and plastic cover. 20 bucks for this is way too much. And its not really comfortable to press the buttons. Youre better off without it.
  
  
• Neoprene case for Garmin 60CSx
  By A1307E9UCS3X3X on 2007-09-19
  Not worth buying. The stitching began to come out almost immediately, and after a week it was unraveling in two places. The case makes any non-trivial button use (especially with the rocker) a nuisance.
  
  
• Not very well thought out
  By A17HMM1M7T9PJ1 on 2008-06-10
  I bought this case for my Garmin 60CSx over a year ago. A month ago I lost my 60CSx. I really miss it, but not this case. The plastic cover reduces the sharpness of the display and can create glare. It also made it hard for me to push the buttons on the GPS. Several times, while I was climbing fences or up rocks, it fell off of my belt (that's how I lost it).
  
  I replaced my 60CSx with a Garmin Colorado 400t, which I like much more that it's predecessor. I also bought Garmin's hard carrying case for it. Now that is one well thought out design! It is made for the bare unit to just set in it, completely enclosed. There is no plastic covering the screen or getting in the way of using it's features. It has two methods of mounting and both are more secure than the clip on this case.
  
  I don't think that the 60 series would fit into the Colorado case, but Garmin might want to think about making one like it that would. It's much better than the case they are offering here.
  
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• Great case
  By ALAO6QHI6ZHLJ on 2007-01-04
  Great case, very protective of unit, a little difficult to remove when screw-in belt clip hanger is on the unit.
  
  
• Good Protection
  By AB9L3I6SINEMW on 2007-01-09
  Nice accessorie for my 60csx....wish it was a little tighter to have better control of buttons. Also,it's a drag to take cover off for usb connection.
  But it's worth protecting this great GPS.
  
  
• Fits and protects well.
  By A3AG282HL3KLCN on 2007-01-10
  The cover is a little tough to take off if you transfer it to a handlebar or windshield mount but fits and protects well.
  
  
• Protective case
  By A3G3KDPHQSTOL9 on 2007-03-12
  Works well, however, you cannot connect to any ports on the back of the unit when it is inside the case, except for the knob for the clip.
  
  
• Good Fit
  By A2K9UPZPFUM5G5 on 2007-07-14
  I have a GPS 60csx which has developed a few scratches on the screen due to heavy use. I purchased this case to protect device. The case fits very well. Access to all of the control buttons is still pretty good but sometimes I get "double taps" due to the clear front pressing one button when I'm trying to push another.
  Still, I highly recommend this case. It is an inexpensive way to protect your GPS investment.
  
  
• Does its job
  By ADE9B7G0PR1AP on 2007-07-18
  The case fits snug, just like the one I had for my Legend. Working the buttons isn't too hard. The toggle on the 60csx doesn't always go where I want it even if the case is off!
  
  The only drawbacks seem to be that you can't mount the GPS in the car holder with the case on, access your input or power ports and feeding the lanyard through is a pain. If you don't need to replace the batteries frequently or download information into the GPS unit, the case does a great job of protecting it!
  
  I have gotten into the habit of not using the case unless I know I am heading into bushwacking country or will be climbing someplace it is likely to get scraped or dropped.
  
  
• Garmin case review
  By A1OK9NMJH25J5Y on 2007-12-20
  Protective case does protect, but does not enable you to have it protected and in your car holder or atv holder at the same time. Also does not provide a hole for plugging in the separate car charger. The cover is durable but when buttons are pushed it tends to be much harder than it should be. If the velcro closure on the bottom is put too tight, then the rocker or enter buttons on the garmin get stuck down.
  
  
• Works great on my 60CSx
  By A2V0SRJJJ3PD91 on 2007-12-28
  I picked this up to protect my Garmin 60CSx when in a pack or on rough terrain. Works great!
  
  
• Excellent protection!
  By A3G8Q15NOEW267 on 2008-01-07
  I recently purchased a Garmin 60CSx and really wanted to keep the whole unit protected. This was a great case which allows you to view and use all the buttons and the screen. Perfect if you like to go geocaching, hiking, etc... and want a little insurance in case the GPS is accidentally dropped.
  
  

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