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Garmin GPS 76CSX Handheld GPS with Barometric Altimeter and Electronic Compass

 
Garmin GPS 76CSX Handheld GPS with Barometric Altimeter and Electronic Compass
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Garmin GPS 76CSX Handheld GPS with Barometric Altimeter and Electronic Compass

4.5(126 customer reviews)
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Description:

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.

Features:
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High-Sensitivity GPS Receiver


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Color-Handheld Mapping Ideal For Both Marine & Outdoor Use


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Bright, Sunlight-Readable Color Tft Display


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128 Mb Micro Secure Digital Card For Storage Of Optional Map Detail


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Fast Usb Connectivity Makes Loading Charts & Maps Quick & Easy


Product Details:
Product Length: 6.2 inches
Product Width: 1.2 inches
Product Height: 2.7 inches
Product Weight: 0.48 pounds
Package Length: 8.5 inches
Package Width: 6.0 inches
Package Height: 3.7 inches
Package Weight: 1.15 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 126 reviews
Customer Reviews:
Average Customer Review: 4.5
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5An easy to use GPS that's great for field workJul 22, 2010
I purchased this GPS at the end of April 2010. After using it for over 3 months of field work, i feel I've gotten enough experience with the unit to write this review.

First thing I recommend doing before using the gps is to get the topo maps for your area. The basemaps on the gps are horrible, there's no detail and they are inaccurate. It's also a good idea to get a case for it and a screen protector to prevent scratching the screen and scuffing the exterior. I got this case for my gps, NEW CASE for GARMIN GPSMap 72/76 GPS in 'Hunters & Hikers Brown' w/ Webbing Loop, Lanyard, Clip & "Peel & Stick" Screen Protector. - For Garmin GPSMap 72/ 76/ 76S/ 76CS/ 76CSx/ 76 Cx/ West Marine 76cs plus. Molded 'E-Z-Grip' Protection. Made in USA by F... , it fits perfectly and came with 2 screen protectors. The case does not affect the signal from my experience. I also bought a 2gb micro sd card with the GPS, but it came with a 1 gb micro sd card in the unit. I loaded all the topo maps for the province of Ontario and that took up about 700mb.

Performance wise, the gps works great it picks up signals quickly and I've never had any issues of losing a signal when I put the gps into my cruising vest pocket. The screen is easy to read even in bright sunlight. I've used it in different kinds of weather and I haven't had any problems so far. The tracks recording is not as detailed as the Colorado 400t, but it still works without any problems.

If you've never used ArcMap or have any idea what it is, the next paragraph will not make sense. For work, my company uses ArcMap, and with the garmin dnr extension, loading blocks (polygons) and waypoints into the gps is relatively simple (you will need some knowledge of how to setup the garmin dnr options so that the polygons appear in the right projection). You can also use it to download waypoints and tracks from the gps into ArcMap. Using another program called mapedit and send2gps gives you the ability to create your own garmin compatible image files that you can load onto the gps. For those of you familiar with garmin dnr, when you load up multiple polygons, the gps will treat it as a track and snap lines between all the polygons you upload, unless you upload and save them separately. This can be really annoying when you have to load up dozens of tiny blocks. Also, the topo maps only have the main bush roads, they don't show a lot of the secondary and tertiary roads. Using mapedit, I am able to take shape files from ArcMap and convert them into image files that can be loaded onto the gps. Using send2gps, I am then able to send these image files over to the gps creating a single image file that looks like a map made using ArcMap when using the gps. The only limitation to this is you can only use the golf course green or lake blue colour for your blocks, but in the map setup options you can turn on/off individual image files that you loaded.

So far, I've been very impressed with the 76csx. It is easy to use, gives you more control in managing tracks, and the ability to use other programs to upload/create maps for the gps is a major plus for me.

Also, using NiMh 2500mah rechargeable batteries and the battery saver mode gives me 20-23 hours of use, compared to the Colorado 400t which gets me about 13-15 hours.

I've never tried to use the navigation option while driving, so I cannot comment on how well it works.

The screen is not as good as the screens for the newer gps's that've been released, but if you're looking for a rugged gps for work purposes, I highly recommend the 76csx with the topo maps for your area or if you have the ability to upload shape files.

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1Not Compatible with Routes Created in MapsourceJul 19, 2010
Routes created using Garmin's mapsource software on a PC may be transferred to the GPSMAP 76, but when recalculated by the handheld, the routes are not the same as those created in mapsource. In fact, they were substantially different.

Garmin support explained that the Mapsource software and the GPS76CSX use different routing algorithms. The only way around this is to add waypoints in the Mapsource routes to force the handheld to follow the routes you create on the PC. There is nothing in the documentation of either about this problem. This is a time consuming pain in the A.

This is enough of a problem that we would not purchase garmin for this use again. The routes designed on the PC must match the routes in the handheld after transfer.

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4Works wellJul 07, 2010
I got this to replace a seven year old Etrex and to help verify private aids to navigation for the USCG Auxiliary. It is very accurate, seems to have a long battery life, and picks up satellites quickly. My one complaint is that accessing the tide table function has been made more obscure than on older 76s (it's not listed on the Main Menu as it used to be under Celestial, which is also no longer there) and the manual is not very clear. It seems to imply that if you want to access the tide info you must buy the MapSource BlueChart g2 marine cartography. Actually, you can get to the tide info by going to the Marine Points icon under the Find menu. So to sum up. Good product with minor organizational issues.

3Garmin 76 CSXJun 13, 2010
Product is OK, but all of the stuff you need to buy to make it work is limited. Bought it for the marine use on inland lakes and they offer the software, but it has no real detail like the maps you buy for the same lakes. Instructions are limited and you just have to trial and error to make it work. Also ordered the city navigation but even though it is a 2010 map, it is out of date. Also the detail of places to see and eat is out of date.

4Garmin GPSMap 76 CSXApr 06, 2010
Overall, a great GPS. I do wish that it was easier to enter waypoint names and also wish a description of the waypoint could be entered. Regarding maps, I recommend only buying the DVD version otherwise they cannot be viewed on your PC as well as the GPS-- learned the hard way. Last nit... wish the screen was bigger.

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