Garmin GPS 76CSX Handheld GPS with Barometric Altimeter and Electronic Compass
- High-Sensitivity GPS Receiver
- Color-Handheld Mapping Ideal For Both Marine & Outdoor Use
- Bright, Sunlight-Readable Color Tft Display
- 128 Mb Micro Secure Digital Card For Storage Of Optional Map Detail
- Fast Usb Connectivity Makes Loading Charts & Maps Quick & Easy
Designed with the latest, high-sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF, this unit tracks your position even in tree cover and canyons. It provides a bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display and include a 128MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Garmin preprogrammed microSD cards can be purchased, providing detail for Topo, BlueChart, Fishing Hot Spots, Minnesota LakeMaster Promaps and European streets. The 128MB microSD card can also be loaded with data from MapSource products like BlueChart, U.S. Topo 24K, Minnesota LakeMaster Promaps and City Navigator. Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy, while navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port. The GPSMAP 76CSx incorporates a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation and vertical profile data. An electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still.Aimed squarely at boat… More >>
Garmin GPS 76CSX Handheld GPS with Barometric Altimeter and Electronic Compass
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5 comments
Ernest Shakleton on September 16, 2009 at 2:24 pm
I should have known better than to buy a Garmin product. I’ve never seen one that works reliably.
I build my routes using Garmin’s MapSource and then download them to the Handheld. When I then try to follow the routes (bike or car), it just won’t stick to the route I download. Some of its favorite tricks are to re-route me onto roads that are not part of the route I set up, and to direct me miles out of my way to reach some seemingly arbitrary point that it picks so that I can then backtrack to my starting point to follow my route. For example, on a recent bike ride, I was starting on Rt. 138 from a point about 1/4 mile EAST of I-684 and my first leg was to head EAST. As soon as I started riding, it wanted me to turn around and head WEST to I-684, turn around, and then head east on Rt. 138.
I’m going to see if I can return this thing (unfortunately, I’ve owned it for over 30 days). If I can’t, I have a nice big sledge hammer in the basement.
Save yourself some grief and do NOT buy it.
Reviewer on September 16, 2009 at 4:07 pm
The one star rating of product due only to late arrival of product, which was a major disappointment for intended gift recipient. Had Amazon been able to provide correct information concerning when to expect delivery of this product, we would have paid more for express shipping. Product arrived approx 5 days past expected latest due date.
Alan M. Widaman on September 16, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I have not been able to get much usage out of it yet. I think it will be everything I wanted, I’m very pleased at this time.
JJ on September 16, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I don’t know if any device maker can still find such a lousy LCD screen to put into their design; the LCD screen of this product reminds me a 1980 PC with really bad graphics display, and they still manage to charge people with a premium price. Nowadays, a $500 PC with more expensive components has a screen much bigger and better. This small device made by Garmin is a rip-off, just from the LCD point of view.
G. Vear on September 16, 2009 at 7:28 pm
This little baby works a treat! Great technology at a great price! Please note that, contrary to its name, you do not have to be a US Marine to own and operate one of these. I was worried for a while that my order would be rejected on the grounds I never did military service, but I guess anyone can buy one. Great news!