Garmin GPS 76CSX Handheld GPS with Barometric Altimeter and Electronic Compass by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin GPS 76CSX Handheld GPS with Barometric Altimeter and Electronic Compass
Digital camera Review: Garmin GPSMap 76 CSX
Summary: 4 Stars
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.Digital camera Review: Garmin GPSMap 76CSx Handheld GPS Navigator
Summary: 5 Stars
What can I say? This is what I have been waiting for. Superior sensitivity and accuracy. Functionality also very good, but may take some time getting "into the fingers". Nevermind that, if you want the latest in portable GPS, suitabel almost for any outdoors activity, Garmin GPSMap 76CSx Handheld GPS Navigator should be your choice.Digital camera Review: Garmin GPSMap 76Csx
Summary: 5 Stars
I love the 76CSx. It came quickly -- right on the day it was supposed to arrive. I had been using a Garmin 72 and the change to the 76CSx has been pure joy. I debated between the Garmin 60CSx and the 76CSx and finally chose the 76 because the keys are the same and I felt as is if would be easy to adapt to. The only advantage that I could see that the 60 had was the smaller size. I also ordered the City Navigator disk which I had trouble loading. Once I got it loaded it was wonderful. I bought a 1 GB micro card and had even more trouble loading the maps on that, but I went to the help site and used the mass storage device instructions and loaded the 9 states (including Texas) I needed for vacation onto the unit. It was an amazing help on the trip. I couldn't be happier with the unit. I use it when I travel and when I take walks (it keeps track of distance and speed for me). It works even in my house, when I have it shut up in my purse and under the heaviest of tree cover. I could go on and on, but let it suffice to say, I am very happy with it.Digital camera Review: Garmin GPSMap 76Csx Mapping Handheld GPS
Summary: 5 Stars
This unit does everything Garmin says it will do and does it flawlessly. Battery draw down time is very exceptable even in cold weather. We have gotten it soaked with snow and ice. The first day we had it I hid twelve gifts in deep woods in a twenty acre area. I set waypoints for each gift and erased my tracks. Even in fast falling, blowing, and drifting snow my kids where able to navigate to all twelve gifts within an hour. What a blast. I strongly recommend adding Garmins Mapsource City Navigator for on road adventures. The unit gives extremely accurate on road directions (in print-no voice)and seems very up to date at least for our area in Wisconsin. I also purchased the optional external antenne for my vehicle, which is perfect. The unit even receives well next to a window without the external antenne, at least in fairly open areas. Even in severe weather and cloud cover it seems accurate within about twelve feet. I really can't say enough good about this GPS. It is slightly more expensive than some of the lesser units, but WELL WORTH the cost.Digital camera Review: Garmin GPSmap 76CSX
Summary: 5 Stars
Not only did Amazon have a competative price but the company was able to deliver the product within 3 days, 4-7 days faster than expected.
The 76CSX itself is a great tool for Navigational purposes and can be used to chart courses in the comfort of your home via your computer. You simply then transfer the data to the handheld then to you onboard NEMA compatible chartplotter.
My only complaint with the device is that the directions for data transfers via the NEMA device (cable)is not at all decriptive enough. Garmin's website helps a bit more.