Thread: Garmin 60csx

Originally Posted by hirulog2

Not sure what you mean with "no internal flash drive" - on my old 60csx the mSD-card shows ups under windows as a drive once I've 'activated' the 60csx like catymag described in post #4

Under internal flash drive I understand the filesystem stored in one of the internal flash chips. SD card is not an internal flash chip, it can be easily replaced and most of Garmin devices can work without it. On the opposite side, the internal flash drive can't be replaced and Garmin devices (those, which have it) can't work without it (for example, when it's corrupted).

-> kunix,

I go along with your definition(s) and agree with your conclusions. Although the old architecture like the 60csx has clearly its limitations, it does have the advantage that you cannot damage by accident the system's firmware (as it can't be accessed). The newer architecture (e.g. on the Oregon 650) allows Windows to mount the internal flash memory as a separate disk - on which all the system software, apps, drivers, and settings is cluttered with user data, maps and the like. I'm always scared that I make a mistake and turn the 650 into a dead duck. As far as I'm concerned, Garmin might have made the newer systems less vulnerable by putting the system software at least in some "hidden" or otherwise clearly distinct 'system' folder.