Garmin GPSMap 76CSx Mapping Handheld GPS The GPSMAP 76CSx adds a whole new dimension to the mariner-friendly 76-series navigators: a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, barometric altimeter and electronic compass, microSD card slot, color TFT screen and turn-by-turn routing ? features that have made the 76CSx a mainstay among serious outdoor enthusiasts. The GPSMAP 76CSx features a highly sensitive GPS receiver that locks onto satellites faster and lets you track your location in difficult conditions, such as dense forests or deep canyons. It also incorporates a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation data, and an electronic compass that displays an accurate heading while standing still. Load map data and transfer routes and waypoints through the unit’s fast USB connection. Trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, total time, max speed and more 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions Dual-position display mode / Large-numbers option for easy viewing Internal memory is preloaded with a marine point database Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) /Electronic compass /Barometric altimeter /Geocaching mode / Outdoor GPS games / Hunt/fish calendar /Sun and moon information /Tide tables /Area calculation / Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest) Unit floats when dropped in the water and is compliant with IEC 60529 IPX7 standards Navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters and autopilots using NMEA protocols Battery - 2 AA batteries (not included) / Battery life - 18 hours, typical Unit dimensions (WxHxD) - 2.7 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches (6.9 x 15.7 x 3.0 cm)
Customer Review: Solid GPS
A decent GPS with the features that are important. Auto routing, both serial and UBS. The micro SD it comes with is small (only 256M), a 2G is large enough to hold the whole USA metro guides.
Customer Review: Understand what you’re buying; I didn’t
I was looking for a GPS to generate waypoints for a flying application, gathering them first on the ground. I also hoped to use the device as a car navigator. This device, which seems to work ok, for what it is. Does not come with any maps (street, marine, topo, or aviation) it does not talk and is useless in the car without maps.
I called Garmin for advice before buying this and they passed me from one department to another. Nobody knew anything about the GPSMap series, to speak of. When I bought street maps and they wouldn’t load, the phone wait was 40 minutes so I sent an e-mail which has not been answered for a week now.
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