Cobra
Electronics MC660Ci (MC660Cx)
Specifications |
Colors available |
Flat black and Metallic
silver |
Faceplate |
Removable - both colors
included |
Display Type |
TFT |
Display Size |
5.7 in |
Display Resolution |
240
x 320 pixels |
Backlight Modes |
Sunlight and NightWatch |
Antenna |
Built-in (External for
MC600Cx) |
Unit Dimensions |
7.75H x 6.25W x 3.25D in |
Weight |
14 oz (12 oz for MC600Cx) |
Waterproof |
IPX7/JIS7 |
Waterproof Warranty |
3 years USA/Canada |
Maps |
C-MAP - old and new style |
Map
Modes |
3D
or top down |
Tracks |
10 |
Routes |
50 |
Waypoints |
1000 |
Alarms |
Anchor drag, arrival, off course, proximity, depth, etc. |
Mounting Bracket |
Tilt
and swivel |
Power Source |
10-35V |
MSRP |
$649.99 and $699.99 |
Two faceplates come with the
MC600, Metallic silver and Flat black
MC 600Ci:
Cobra Electronics recently
released two new GPS navigation units specifically for the marine industry. The MC 600Ci is
an attractive unit with a large six inch TFT display. This GPS actually comes
with two faceplates, one flat black the other metallic silver. The MC 600Ci also comes with essential
accessories such as a tilt and swivel mount and DC power plug, and a full manual
and quick start guide to get you on the road or water as quickly as possible.
This Cobra navigation model has a built-in antenna employing Cobra’s exclusive iASAP GPS technology. What’s really exciting about both of these units is the
ability to view the maps in two different modes, 3-D or top down view. The GPS
comes with a detailed base C-MAP with major waterways and roads, but we
recommend anglers and boaters get the advanced mapping software called C-MAP MAX
which has valuable information such as aerial views of harbors entrances and
more. If you’re coming from another unit that uses the C-MAP’s you will be able
to use both old and new cards with the MC 600 GPS chartplotters. There’s more,
the MC 600Ci can interface with Cobra’s MF 2500 black box fish finder will
transform this unit into a feature rich chartplotter and depth finder.
The new marine chartplotter has an easy to
access key pad
Accessories Included |
Tilt and swivel mount |
12V DC accessory plug |
2 removable faceplate |
Manual |
Quick start guide |
Detailed base map |
Cx model comes with flush mount and external
antenna |
|
The MC600Cx uses an external antenna. Also
notice the metallic silver faceplate that allows boaters to customize to match
their dash
MC 600Cx: The new MC 600Cx is Cobra’s second portable marine GPS. This unit
has the exact advanced features of the MC 600Ci except it makes use of
an external antenna that is included in the package along with 30 feet of cable.
In addition the Cx model allows one to flush mount it whereas the MC 600 Ci GPS
with the internal antenna cannot.
From left to right: Cobra's welcome screen;
One of many data page that's customizable; Each page will have its own specific
menu
From left to right: When triggered, tabs
appear for easy usage; NightWatch mode allows easy viewing at night; Now you can
have a 3D map view when navigating on the water
From left to right: Split modes can be
chart-chart, chart-highway; If the black box is installed the split view can be
chart-fishfinder; Users can pick their favorite color scheme
The Cobra GPS comes with a detailed basic
C-MAP, but if you purchase the C-MAP MAX you will get much more useful mapping
features such as aerial photos of harbor entrances
Conclusion:
Cobra Electronics is making a serious play by introducing the MC 600 series.
These units come with an enormous
amount of features which we only touched upon in this preview. Along with the
basics that all GPS have, we like to highlight the most exciting features such
as the large 6 inch TFT display, two interchangeable faceplates, and the ability
to view in two different modes (3D or the traditional top down flat view.) The
new Cobra Electronics MC 600 series will be available in the early part of
2006 and will retail for
an aggressive price of $649.99 and $699.99. Stay tuned for our in-depth review on
these advanced and affordable GPS units.