Garmin GPSMap 76S Handheld GPS Navigator

Average customer rating:

Very good team

Very good little GPS

It's Not What it Used to Be

Great Value

Great GPS unit

Garmin GPSMap 76S Handheld GPS Navigator

Manufacturer: Garmin
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

GPS receiver with integrated barometric altimeter and electronic compass for precise location, elevation, and bearing information

Basemap of North and South America, including major highways, thoroughfares, rivers, lakes, and borders

500 waypoints with name and symbol; 50 reversible routs

Rugged design and large screen for improved readability

24 MB memory for downloading data from optional Garmin MapSource CD-ROMs

ASIN: B00006662D

Product Description

If you're a devoted mariner or serious outdoor enthusiast, Garmin GPSMAP 76S is the GPS/mapping unit for you. The "S" in the product name stands for "sensors", because the GPSMAP 76S incorporates a GPS receiver, barometric altimeter, and an electronic compass that deliver precise location, elevation, and bearing information to take adventurers as high or as far as they want to go. The unit also contains a basemap of North and South America, including major highways, thoroughfares, rivers, lakes, and borders, with plenty of memory (24 MB) for downloading MapSource data. It's also waterproof and floats in water - and its larger screen, increased readability, bigger buttons, and rugged design make this unit at home in eventhe harshest conditions.

Customer Reviews:

Very good team.......2008-01-01

They handed in time, the product came in good condition, met the time promised, Price mint

Very good little GPS.......2007-12-21

Very nice unit. I bought it for use in a snowcat and it has worked great for over a year, even being subject to constant shock and vibration, and extreme temperatures. I use an external antenna and the unit locks very quickly to the satellites but it works fine with the internal antenna, too.

The screen is a little hard to read when you load topo maps into it, mostly because it's monochrome and there can be a lot of lines and data on the screen at once.

I wouldn't use it for high-speed navigation (ie: in a car), but for walking, hiking, or even snowmobiling it is perfect. The trip computer and Tracks are a must-have for those who venture off the beaten path.

All in all, I'd recommend this unit for it's price and features.

It's Not What it Used to Be.......2007-10-16

For years I used a Garmin 48 GPS on my boat, but, as it happens it was stolen and I needed to replace it. While the 48 did not have soundings or coast lines it did have all aids to navigation with full descriptions. You could tell which blinking light was which. Place the cursor on the mark and it would tell you it was a FL R 10s (flashing red every 10 seconds). And this data was part of the base unit. Beware the "basemap" that comes with all Garmin units has almost no aids to navigation at all. And the "Blue Charts", while providing so much data as too make using a 20 mile view almost useless, DOES NOT CONTAIN LIGHT DESCIPTIONS AT ALL. A channel marker is only "2" or "3". So, buyer beware, the new Garmin products have less practical navigation value than the older units have.

Great Value.......2007-09-11

I purchased this product primarily for use in my work. I wanted a unit with an electronic compass, altimeter capabilities, and the ability to measure area. After much research, I found that the 76S provides all of those capabilities at a very reasonable cost. Although other units have more bells and whistles, such as color display and memory cards, they are much more expensive. The 76S provides excellent capabilities for my uses at a mid-range cost. The user manual could be somewhat more user-friendly, but this is a minor problem, since the unit is fairly intuitive to use.

Great GPS unit.......2007-08-27

I recently became a yaker and needed a GPS. Not only to know where I was going but to provide the ability to return to the place I started. A friend recommended Garmin and after reviewing the different products I decided on the GPAMAP 76S. The unit is everything that Garmin says it is. My next purchase will be mappng software so that I can plot Yak trips easily and more effectively.

Average customer rating:

Excellent product - Many useful features
Garmin 76 Handheld GPS
Perfect Starter GPS and more (GPSMAP76)
Excellent bang for the buck
needs more detail

Garmin GPSMap 76 Handheld GPS Navigator

Manufacturer: Garmin
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Product Features:

WAAS enabled Global positioning system (GPS)receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites
Preloaded maps of rivers, lakes, worldwide cities, navaids, and tide data
Trip computer with current/average speed, timer, and trip distance
Programmable alarms and tables; 500 waypoints
8 MB memory for downloading data from optional Garmin MapSource CD-ROMs

ASIN: B00005B4BJ

Product Description

The GPSMAP 76 is designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System. This unit features a built-in quad helix antenna for superior reception and can provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections.The GPSMAP 76 has an internal memory capacity of eight megabytes. In addition, it comes with a built-in basemap of cities, coastlines, lakes, rivers, interstates, and interstate exit information and a database of nautical navaids.This unit has eight megabytes of internal user memory for storing optional MapSource - detailed maps, including marine cartography. This memory is preloaded from the factory with worldwide cities (populations greater than 200, 000) and nautical navigation aids such aslights, buoys, sound signals and day beacons. The GPSMAP 76 is also preloaded with tide data for the United States.An extra-large display measuring 1.6"W x 2.2"H gives users a clear view of information, while a waterproof case means the GPSMAP 76 will keep working well even if it has been submerged in water. Even more amazing, this unit will actually float if accidentally dropped in the water.

Amazon.com Review

The key to success in life is knowing where you are, where you've been, and where you're going. Garmin's full-featured GPSMAP 76 puts all of that information in the palm of your hand, mapping your movements off-road or on--and even afloat. Plus, its extensive features, PC connectivity, and extensive add-on map options make it powerful enough for practically any need.

About the size of a small paperback book and weighing less than 8 ounces, the GPSMAP 76 fits comfortable in the palm of your hand, but is a bit big to carry in a shirt pocket. Using the unit requires almost no setup. Just put in two AA batteries, turn it on, go outside, and wait. In about a minute or so it will determine your location. It's accurate to about three meters, thanks to the unit's support of WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System), which augments GPS signals for even greater accuracy.

Knowing your longitude, latitude, and altitude doesn't mean much without a little context. That's where GPSMAP 76's backlit LCD display comes in, displaying your location on detailed maps. The unit comes with a built-in basemap that includes major roads, railroads, rivers, and lakes for the U.S. and Canada, as well as a high-level worldwide map. The unit also has 8 MB memory for storing maps from optional CD-ROMS; available maps include topographical maps, BlueChart marine cartography maps, as well as city maps with detailed information on city streets and points of interest.

The eight buttons, directional rocker thumbpad, and menu-based interface made it simple to access all of the unit's features and customize the display. For instance, it's a simple matter to use the buttons to set and name waypoints and build planned routes. Extra features include information on tides, sunrise and sunset, and a trip computer for seeing how far you've traveled and your average speed.

To test the GPSMAP 76, we used the included serial cable, connected it to our PC, and loaded it up with topographical maps using the optional United States topographical map disc. We then hit the road and headed for Muir Beach north of San Francisco. It tracked our progress along Highway 1, and once we reached our destination, we found it very simple to use. It showed both the elevation of the hills as well as the paths we could take. The zoom-in and zoom-out function made it simple to plan out and automatically measure the distance of our intended route.

After walking for a while and enjoying the scenery, we used the TracBack mode to guide us back to our car. The unit automatically stores waypoints as you walk along, letting you display the way home clearly on the map. We even used the TracBack capability to guide us on the roads back to the freeway.

The GPSMAP 76 comes in handy almost anywhere, whether you're hiking, driving, boating, or wandering around a city as a tourist. Its easy-to-use interface makes it immediately useful to novices, and as you learn to exploit its programmability and features, it can become an extremely powerful navigation tool. --Ken Feinstein

Pros:

Large backlit LCD
WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) support
Automatic TracBack shows you the way back to your start location
PC connectivity with wide variety of uploadable maps available

Cons:

8 MB built-in memory can't be expanded
Too large to fit comfortably in a shirt pocket

Amazon.com Product Description

About the size of a small, flat calculator, the Garmin GPSMAP 76 is a 12-parallel-channel, WAAS-enabled global positioning system GPS receiver that will go anywhere. Even with its compact style, this GPS unit boasts an extra-large display for showing more map data and the same power you've come to expect from Garmin handhelds--even while operating for up to 16 hours on two AA batteries.

The GPSMAP 76 features 500 waypoints (10 nearest, 10 proximity), 50 reversible routes with up to 50 points each, an automatic track log, and alarms for anchor drag, approach and arrival, off course, proximity waypoint, shallow water, and deep water.

The GPSMAP 76 is also compatible with Garmin's line of downloadable MapSource CD-ROMs and will store 8 MB of downloaded map detail. Always know just where you're going with preloaded maps of rivers, lakes, worldwide cities, navaids, and tide data. With a detailed base map database, users also have the ability to look up address and telephone number information for nearby services and points of interest as well as find map detail for cities, highways, and interstates.

Designed with all types of users in mind, this unit will take you from the car to the hiking trail and beach without missing a beat. This quality Garmin product comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent product - Many useful features.......2007-12-28

Excellent quality / price relation. It has many useful features. Easy to use. The pc cable provided works great ( even with linux - gpsman software - ).

Garmin 76 Handheld GPS.......2007-07-05

My husband says the GPS works great, and it will serve his purposes. He likes to fish, hunt and ride horseback on trails. I tried to consider other people's reviews to get the best price on a model that would meet his needs.

Perfect Starter GPS and more (GPSMAP76).......2007-01-18

I had previously used GPS units, but never knew the intricacies of one until purchasing the GPSMAP76. The base maps that are preloaded on this unit are awsome. It is extremely user friendly. If you are technologically in the dark and are scared about newer electronics such as this, this unit is perfect. The manuals walk you through everything.
I have had a blast planning trips, geocaching (google it), and I can't wait to get on the water with it. I put it to the test when I was in some beautiful back country in the northern portion of lower Michigan. I googled some coordinates of where I wanted to go, and connected the dots on some really awsome 4x4 trails. The accuracy was incredible.
The only downside I can think of is the lack of expandable memory. However, I can't see the need for any additional software. Like I said, the basemaps are full of detail. I can find a McDonalds that is 20 miles up the road off an interstate exit! Also, it is a little bigger than the eTrex series, but that's because it's a "mapping" unit. It still fits easily into my Columbia jacket pocket.
The GPSMAP 76S would have been nice, but I was trying to be very price conscientious. Overall, I'm stunned and I love it.

Excellent bang for the buck.......2006-10-30

The Garmin GPSMap 76 is a nicely thought out and solidly built device that works great if you're willing to learn how to use it. It has super-sharp graphics, a fair amount of detail, good satellite reception and accuracy, and nice additional features like tidal and sun rise/set information. Oh, and it's waterproof and it floats. I've had mine a few months and have gotten good use out of it while driving around northern California and city hiking in San Francisco, and i'm just starting to look at geocaching.

This should be obvious to most people but, for the price of this unit, you are not going to get a GPS that puts your seat belt on and gives you turn-by-turn directions in your choice of voices. You have to be a bit of a gadget-head (or, at least, not a gadget-phobe) to figure out how to use all of the 76's features like navigation or the surprisingly detailed trip computer. The menu-driven UI is rather terse and doesn't have built-in documentation. Luckily, the GPSMap 76 allows you to work in simulator mode so you can put it through all of its paces from your living room.

The 8Mb RAM does seem light, but GPS Mapquest format must be very efficient in storing data, because that actually works fine for most localized uses. If you travel around a lot and want to keep two or more locations memory-resident, you might begin to feel the pinch. As others have mentioned, some of the stored topo and location data is rather high-level and you can spend ~$90 for a CD set that will provide more detail. That seems to me to be a reasonable price-performance investment.

The only thing i've found in this unit that i would consider a bug is that the user has to tell it what time zone to use. I would think that it would figure that out based on its location. Minor detail, though. One other thing -- the 76 doesn't come with a carrying case so you're out a little more money buying a pouch for it. Great deal for the money though, and a solid product overall.

needs more detail.......2006-08-20

You will need to buy Map-source maps ($100+) to make this thing worth the purchase. I needed GPS for boating but the base maps are rudimentary, ie; no inlets, rivers, shoreline detail or lakes. It is although very accurate and easy to use, nice big screen and good reception. If you need GPS now this unit is an excellent value. I payed $199 a month ago and now its $169 but that's my problem.

Average customer rating:

Can't calibrate it!
Great for PDA or PC connection
Great for PDA or PC connection
Great Handheld for the Price! Buy One!
marine bracket

Garmin GPS 76 Handheld GPS Navigator

Manufacturer: Garmin
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

WAAS enabled Global positioning system (GPS) receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites
1 MB memory for downloading data from optional Garmin MapSource CD-ROMs
Trip computer with current/average speed, timer, and trip distance
Up to 16 hours of use from 2 AA alkaline batteries

ASIN: B00005B8M0

Product Description

The GPS 76 is designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). This unit features a built-in quad helix antenna for superior reception and can provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections.The GPS 76 provides 1 megabyte of internal user memory to be used for storing downloaded Points of Interest data. This 1 megabyte of storage area is preloaded from the factory with worldwide cities (populations greater than 200,000) and nautical navigation aids such as lights, buoys, sound signals and day beacons, and is perfect for downloading points of interest detail from Garmin's line of MapSource CD-ROMs.An extra-large display measuring 1.6"W x 2.2"H gives users a clear view of information, while a waterproof case means the GPS 76 will keep working well even if it's been submerged in water. Even more amazing, this unit will actually float if accidentally dropped in the water.this unit will actually float if accidentally dropped in the water.

Amazon.com Review

The key to success in life is knowing where you are, where you've been, and where you're going. Garmin's full-featured GPS 76 puts all of that information in the palm of your hand, mapping your movements off-road or on--and even afloat. Plus, its extensive features, PC connectivity, and add-on map options make it powerful enough for practically any need.

About the size of a small paperback book and weighing less than 8 ounces, the GPS 76 fits comfortable in the palm of your hand, but is a bit big to carry in a shirt pocket. Using the unit requires almost no setup. Just put in two AA batteries, turn it on, go outside, and wait. In about a minute or so it will determine your location. It's accurate to about three meters, thanks to the unit's support for WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System), which augments GPS signals for even greater accuracy.

Knowing your longitude, latitude, and altitude doesn't mean much without a little context. That's where the GPS 76's backlit LCD display comes in, displaying your location on detailed maps. The unit comes with a built-in basemap that includes major roads, railroads, rivers, and lakes for the U.S. and Canada, as well as a high-level worldwide map. The unit also has 1 MB memory for storing downloaded points of interest data from optional CD-ROMS, like the Roads & Recreation series.

To test the GPS 76 we hit the road headed for Muir Beach north of San Francisco. It tracked our progress along Highway 1, and once we reached our destination we found it very simple to use. It showed both the elevation of the hills as well as the paths we could take. The zoom-in and zoom-out function made it simple to plan out and automatically measure the distance of our intended route.

The GPS 76 comes in handy almost anywhere, whether you're hiking, driving, boating, or wandering around a city as a tourist. Its easy-to-use interface makes it immediately useful to novices, and as you learn to exploit its programmability and features it can become an extremely powerful navigation tool. --Ken Feinstein

Pros:

Large backlit LCD
WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) support
Automatic TracBack shows you the way back to your start location
PC connectivity with ability to download points of interest and waypoints

Cons:

Only 1 MB built-in memory, which can't be expanded
Too large to fit comfortably in a shirt pocket

Amazon.com Product Description

About the size of a small, flat calculator, the Garmin GPS 76 is a 12-parallel-channel, WAAS-enabled global positioning system (GPS) receiver that will go anywhere. Even with its compact style, this GPS unit boasts an especially large display for showing more map data and the same power you've come to expect from Garmin handhelds--even while operating for up to 16 hours on two AA batteries.

The GPS 76 features 500 waypoints (10 nearest, 10 proximity), 50 reversible routes with up to 50 points each, an automatic track log, and alarms for anchor drag, approach and arrival, off course, proximity waypoint, shallow water, and deep water.

The GPS 76 is also compatible with Garmin's line of downloadable MapSource CD-ROMs and will accepts up to 1 MB of map detail data. Always know just where you're going with preloaded maps of rivers, lakes, worldwide cities, navaids, and tide data. With a detailed base map, users also have the ability to look up address and telephone number information for nearby services and points of interest as well as find map detail for cities, highways, and interstates.

Designed with all types of users in mind, this unit will take you from the car to the hiking trail and beach without missing a beat.

Customer Reviews:

Can't calibrate it!.......2002-06-26

It looks good and it is said that it does wonders, but I can't calibrate it. I have tried many times but it fails on me. And their tech support is hard to reach.

Great for PDA or PC connection.......2002-04-23

The GPS 76 is the perfect portable GPS unit for connecting to a PocketPC based PDA or a laptop. I have tested it on an iPAQ 3835 with Pocket Streets 2002 and it works like a champ. I have also tested it with a friend's PDA using Anywhere Map (a moving map/EFIS type program for flying) and it worked great. If you are in an area that can get WAAS reception, the accuracy is even better. If you are looking for a great GPS that can be used stand-alone or attached to a PDA, this is it.

Great for PDA or PC connection.......2002-04-23

Great Handheld for the Price! Buy One!.......2002-03-08

Got this GPS for primarily geocaching...It works wonderfully! Best Unit I have owned yet... and I have owned quite a few. Garmin has done it again! If you plan to use it for driving get the MAP76.. but for navigation while hiking this one is everything you will ever need. Great Unit! Great Features and Great Price here at amazon...

marine bracket.......2001-08-05

You can't get the marine bracket any place right now and the unit is useless on a small boat with out one unless you have 3 hands.

don't buy any hand held GPS that doesn't have a bracket, I learned the hard way!

Average customer rating:
** New Advanced 2-HR AA / AAA Nimh Battery Charger for HOME & TRAVEL w/ Car Adapter Cord and World Plug Kit ** Ideal for Garmin GPS Handheld Navigator for AA Works for Garmin GPSMAP 60 60CSx 60Cx 76 76CSx 76Cx 76S

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Product Features:

*** Special Value Package*** - with 4 World-wide adapter plugs, travel pouch, Car Cord and 4 high capacity rechargeable batteries - 3 Year Warranty -Environment & Budget friendly item for charging any electronic device compatible with AA batteries

Charging Time- 2HRs - Senses bettery level - Two Way micro chips communicate to ensure a complete charge -Automatic cut-off when full

Detects defective and non-chargeable batteries - Built-in power supply + DC car cord.

Automatic current selection for AA / AAA nimh nicd - Charges 1, 2 ,3 or 4 batteries.

Short circuit protection -Temperature sensor -Trickle charge after fully complete

ASIN: B000XEHZ6U

Product Description

Pro Power Smart and Super Fast International charger is great for either International or Local User. It comes with 4 snap-on plugs suited for 160 world locations. Its compact size allows you to keep it in your pocket or we have provided you with convenient scratch guard protector Bag for Storage and Transportation. The charger comes with FOUR 2700 AA Rechargeable Nimh Batteries that are currently the most powerful and longest lasting batteries available. Can be recharged up to a 1000 Times! Forget about your camera ever running out of power or any other electronic device charged with AA/AAA batteries. It simply makes your life and travel Simple. Full compatibility: Garmin GPSMAP 60 60CSx 60Cx 76 76CSx 76Cx 76S

** New Advanced 2-HR AA / AAA Nimh Battery Charger for HOME & TRAVEL w/ Car Adapter Cord and World Plug Kit ** Ideal for Garmin GPS Handheld Navigator GPS 60 - 72 - 76

Average customer rating:

** New Advanced 2-HR AA / AAA Nimh Battery Charger for HOME & TRAVEL w/ Car Adapter Cord and World Plug Kit ** Ideal for Garmin GPS Handheld Navigator GPS 60 - 72 - 76

Manufacturer: Pro Power
ProductGroup: Photography

*** Special Value Package*** - with 4 World-wide adapter plugs, travel pouch, Car Cord and 4 high capacity rechargeable batteries - 3 Year Warranty -Environment & Budget friendly item for charging any electronic device compatible with AA batteries
Charging Time- 2HRs - Senses bettery level - Two Way micro chips communicate to ensure a complete charge -Automatic cut-off when full
Detects defective and non-chargeable batteries - Built-in power supply + DC car cord.
Automatic current selection for AA / AAA nimh nicd - Charges 1, 2 ,3 or 4 batteries.
Short circuit protection -Temperature sensor -Trickle charge after fully complete

ASIN: B000XEHZ6K

Product Description

4 AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries - Ready to use right out of the package - Holds charge 4 Times longer than standard nimh & made for use with Garmin GPS Handheld Navigator for AA Works for Garmin GPSMAP 60 60CSx 60Cx 76 76CSx 76Cx 76S

Average customer rating:

4 AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries - Ready to use right out of the package - Holds charge 4 Times longer than standard nimh & made for use with Garmin GPS Handheld Navigator for AA Works for Garmin GPSMAP 60 60CSx 60Cx 76 76CSx 76Cx 76S

Manufacturer: Pro Power
ProductGroup: CE

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Pre-Charged and ready to use out of package. Power anything that uses AA battery - your camera, flashlight, personal audio, electronic toys, camera accessories, remotes, and much more.
Can be stored for extended period of time without substantial loss of power.
Retains up to 85% of charge after one year of storage.
Rechargable up to 1000 times.The BEST VALUE in Rechargeable batteries!
Suitable for high draing devices such as digital cameras and gaming devices.

ASIN: B000YJQ7M2

Product Description

Why is the Hybrid AA battery better? The Hybrid AA Battery is the next step in battery evolution. Original Alkaline batteries could only be used once and had to be thrown away. Bad for the environment, and bad for your wallet. Why throw money away? Nimh Rechargeable batteries were the solution, they could be used over and over again, but they had to be charged right out of the package, and would slowly drain even when not being used. If left sitting for a few months after being charged it would drain completely. The latest and greatest battery technological improvement, the Hybrid AA, overcomes these limitations by being ready to use right out of the package and holding it's charge up to four times as long. You can charge your batteries and they will be ready to go when you need them, no more charging immediately before use. *These batteries will work with any device that uses AA batteries, and replace any obsolete Alkaline AA or Nimh AA batteries.* COMPATIBLE w/ Garmin GPS Handheld Navigator for AA Works for Garmin GPSMAP 60 60CSx 60Cx 76 76CSx 76Cx 76S

Average customer rating:

4 AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries - Ready to use right out of the package - Holds charge 4 Times longer than standard nimh & made for use with Garmin GPS Handheld Navigator GPS 60 - 72 - 76

Manufacturer: Pro Power
ProductGroup: CE

Pre-Charged and ready to use out of package. Power anything that uses AA battery - your camera, flashlight, personal audio, electronic toys, camera accessories, remotes, and much more.
Can be stored for extended period of time without substantial loss of power.
Retains up to 85% of charge after one year of storage.
Rechargable up to 1000 times.The BEST VALUE in Rechargeable batteries!
Suitable for high draing devices such as digital cameras and gaming devices.

ASIN: B000YJMOV0

Product Description

Garmin GPSMap 76C 115MB Handheld Marine GPS Navigator

Average customer rating:

Costly Marine Software
Works well in Sunlight
Difficult to manage Waypoints

Garmin GPSMap 76C 115MB Handheld Marine GPS Navigator

Manufacturer: Garmin
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Product Features:

WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver; built-in quad-helix antenna with remote antenna capability
115-MB internal memory for loading MapSource detail, including marine cartography; USB connectivity for quick chart and map downloads
Includes a built-in Americas Autoroute basemap with auto-routing capabilities, including highways, exits, and tide data; internal memory is also pre-loaded with a Marine Point database
Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, user grid, and more
Trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more

ASIN: B0001MHL0E

Product Description

All other marine handheld GPS units will pale when compared to the GPSMAP 76C - literally.The latest color-display technology gives both units the brightest, sunlight-readable displays available. And with brand-new state-of-the-art receivers and powerful microprocessors, these units will give you a quick and steady fix. The GPSMAP 76C has the familiar GPS 76-family keypads and styling, with 115 MB of memory, an Americas Autoroute basemap, and a Marine Point database. 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. It's waterproof and fully compatible with MapSource products like BlueChart, U.S. Topo 24K, and City Select (which provides detailed streets for turn-by-turn guidance).

Amazon.com Product Description

All other marine handheld GPS units pale when compared to the GPSMap 76C. Under the hood, The 76C is a WAAS-enabled, 12-parallel-channel GPS receiver with a built-in quad-helix antenna and remote antenna capability. State-of-the-art receivers and powerful microprocessors give you a quick and steady fix.

Projected waypoint display. View larger.

Track profile. View larger.

The Garmin GPSMap 76C packs powerful navigation into handheld device. View larger.
On the outside, The GPSMap 76C has the familiar GPS 76-family keypad and styling. The bouyant case is water-resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes). The built-in 115 MB of memory, Americas Autoroute basemap with major interstates and highways, and Marine Point database with navigational aids for North and South America make the GPSMap 76C ready to go right out of the box. The unit is also compatible with Garmin's full line of mapping software for land and sea. Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy, and navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port.

The 76C is easy on the eyes, too. The latest color-display technology featuring a 256-color, transreflective LCD gives the unit the brightest sunlight-readable display available. The unit offers up to 30 hours of power on two AA alkaline batteries, and there's no need to worry about data loss when the juice runs out. The 76C features permanent user-data storage; no memory battery is required.

Other features include the ability to program 1,000 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol and to track 50 reversible routes. The unit supports a wide range of position formats: Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, user grid, and more. Audible alarms alert users for anchor drag, arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint, and clock. A large-numbers option makes for easy viewing, and a trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more. A 10,000-point automatic track log with 20 saved tracks lets you retrace your path in both directions. Finally, built-in celestial tables suggest the best time to fish, and they offer sun and moon calculations.

What's in the Box
GPSMap 76C receiver, basemap (Americas Recreational), database (Marine Point), MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager CD, PC/USB interface cable, lanyard, quick start guide, and owner's manual.

Customer Reviews:

Costly Marine Software.......2004-07-13

I have just received my new GPS 76C. It is a great unit. There is however a major downside. If you intend to use this for marine navigation and are looking at buying a BlueChart CD to download Charts, you only get one unlock code with your CD. This means that you can only use one of the region charts. Ie. if you are in the Eastern part of the Med, you can use your one free download to get the chart for this area. If you move to the West of the Med, you now need to buy another unlock code. These are far from cheap and will start costing you a fortune. Buy a Magellan GPS as the Marine CD is cheaper and you get all the charts for the region you purchased included and not have to buy each areas chart. I am now stuck with a GPS that I don't really want.

Works well in Sunlight.......2004-06-07

I bought this unit for GPS data collection. I choose it because of the 115mb internal memory and the 10,000 track points storage, WAAS capability, external antenna jack, USB port, ability to load maps, and color screen.

The screen is very readable in full sunlight, better than any I have seen. The rocker switch makes text entry for track and waypoint descriptions easy.

Managing Waypoints is a bit cryptic. This is because there is no function to bring up the waypoint list except the "Find" key.

At first I did not realize I could search by name, there are many submenus whith additioanl functions. I think it would work better if there was simply a WayPoints menu (there is one for Tracks, and one for Routes, why leave waypoints out?) rather than having to "Find" your waypoints.

The MapSource program allows for a DXF export, all I could get was 5 points and a single line. I had collected 7 tracks and 30 waypoints.

O.K., why is Garmin putting games on the GPS units? I would rather have the ability to easily manage waypoints or more tracks than 5 stupid games.

Without WAAS I was getting +/- 21 feet (7 meters) on top of a levee, and +/- 49 feet under canopy, at least thats what the screen said. I was able to collect track and waypoints under different levels of canopy, but I did notice I lost track points while circling a large riparian area with 40-50 foot trees.

Track points can be set to collect once per second, or by distance. The smallest distance is .1 mile, it would be better if it could go down to meters. Track display is very good.

Summary:

I like the unit, but Waypoint Management could be easier.

What would make it better?

1) Waypoint Management Menu screen
2) Allow more than 20 tracks

3) Pulldown box descriptions for Waypoints, Tracks, with user item entrys, like "tree", "River", so I don't have to enter every letter every time.

4) Remove corny games, why would you be playing these games at sea? This is a MARINE unit...

Difficult to manage Waypoints.......2004-06-07

I bought this unit for GPS data collection. I choose it because of the 115mb internal memory and the 10,000 track points storage, WAAS capability, external antenna jack, USB port, and color screen.

The screen is very readable in full sunlight, better than any I have seen. The rocker switch makes text entry for track and waypoint descriptions easy.

However, once you have waypoints marked it is extremely difficult to delete them. This is because there is no function to bring up the waypoint list except the "Find" key. If you have waypoints far-away from you, you cannot delete them because you can only "find" waypoints near your current position.

Well, mine came with 2 waypoints outside of the United States, one was Garmin Europe, the other Garmin Taiwan. These points do not show up if I use the find function as they are too far away.

I see no way to delete these waypoints. Also, since there is no Waypoint management screen, you have to delete the waypoints you can find one at a time.

The MapSource program does not allow you to delete the waypoints, so how do you get rid of Garmin's headquarters?

This seems like a very ridiculous limitation for a NEW GPS unit in this price range.

The MapSource program allows for a DXF export, all I could get was 5 points and a single line. I had collected 7 tracks and 30 waypoints.

O.K., why is Garmin putting games on the GPS units? I would rather have the ability to manage waypoints than 5 stupid games.

Without WAAS I was getting +/- 18 feet (at least thats what the screen said). I was able to collect track and waypoints under canopy, but I did notice I lost track points while circling a large riparian area.

Track points can be set to collect once per second.

Summary:

I like the unit, but not being able to easily manage waypoints is a major limitation.

What would make it better?

1) Ability to Delete all waypoints
2) Waypoint Management Menu screen
3) Allow more than 20 tracks
4) Remove corny games, why would you be playing these games at sea? This is a MARINE unit...

Suggestion:

If you are looking for a GPS unit for Data Collection, this ain't it. Unit has the potential to be a great tool, but un-professional limitations restrict its use to a fancy toy.

Average customer rating:
Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx Handheld GPS Navigator + 2 GPS Screen Protectors

Manufacturer: Garmin
ProductGroup: CE

Handheld GPS | GPS & Navigation | Categories | Electronics | MP3 GPS | Mapping GPS | Outdoor & Camping GPS | PDA & Mobile GPS | Sports & Fitness GPS | Traffic-Enabled GPS | Travel GPS | Two-Way Radio GPS
Product Features:

Bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display and an included a 128 MB microSD card

Uses the powerful SiRF GPS navigation chip for supreme accuracy

Includes barometric altimeter and electronic compass

USB connectivity for sharing map and waypoint data with PC

Preloaded with an Americas autoroute basemap

ASIN: B000YKHNWY

Product Description

Aimed squarely at boaters and marine users, the Garmin GPSMap 76CSx is packed with features that seasoned mariners crave. The 7.6-ounce 76CSx now features an insanely accurate, high-sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF that tracks your position even in tree cover and canyons. Plus, you get a bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display and an included a 128 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Add all that to the 76CSx's integrated barometric altimeter and electronic compass, and you've got a highly capable unit. Simply put, the 76CSx is ready to take you anywhere on the water. Landlubbers will find much to like about this unit, too, as it packs great GPS mapping capabilities into a compact device.

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