Garmin GPSMAP 276C GPS Receiver
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Category: GPS or Navigation System
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: GarminBrand: Garmin
Edition: Electronics
Model: 010-00331-00
Publisher: Garmin
Studio: Garmin
Music Label: Garmin
Product features:
- WAAS-Enabled, 12 Parallel-Channel GPS Receiver
- All-In-One Versatile, Color Chart Plotter & Vehicle Navigator¿Perfect For Land Or Water
- 3.8-Inch Diagonal, 480 X 320 Pixel, 256-Color Tft Screen With Adjustable Backlit Led
- Adjustable Marine Mounting Bracket
- Stores Up To 3,000 User Waypoints, 50 Reversible Routes (300 Waypoints Per Route)
- Garmin Protective Cover for GPSMap 276C (010-10492-00)
- Garmin Lithium-Ion Battery for GPSMap 276c (010-10517-00)
- Garmin A/C Adapter for GPSMap 276c
- Garmin Marine Mount for Gpsmount 276c
- Garmin Power / Data Cable for GPSMap 276c
Digital camera reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 276C GPS Receiver
Digital camera Review: 4 Stars for a great GPS unit... 5 Stars if add-ons were standard
Summary: 4 Stars
I use my 276C exclusively for boating, and it performs admirably. Once you figure out how to navigate the menu screens, you can take advantage of some very powerful options which you would only expect to see on higher end GPS models. Overall, I am very pleased - setup was a breeze, never a problem with position refresh, battery life is good, data is accurate, signal strength is fantastic in my boating area, and I really like the fact that nearly every screen is customizable.
However, in order to take advantage of the 276C's many IMPORTANT features you should plan on spending (quite) a few more $$$. For starters, the marine base map is garbage for those who boat offshore or cruise the coast. I wasn't expecting much in the marine base map department going into the purchase, but for those that are expecting this, plan to pony up an additional $150 for a (proprietary) data card which gives you the detail you'll need to navigate the waters safely. Also, the absence of a 12v adaptor is a real miss. Given the unit is marketed as "portable", why Garmin opted to not include one is a mystery to me. So, plan on spending another $25 for that. If you plan on using this GPS for boating I would recommend the display cover... another $20.
One of the more powerful feature I plan to utilize in the near future is the sonar function. To enable this feature, you'll need Garmins analog scanner (GSD-21) and a suitable transponder. One other feature I enjoy is the mapsource software that came with the unit. From this, you are able to upload your trips to the computer. From there you can analyze your trip - it even interfaces with google maps to provide a real-life view of your excursion. Pretty cool stuff.
Summary of Garmin GPSMAP 276C GPS Receiver
The GPSMAP 276C is right at home on any surface of your boat or even on the dash of your automobile. This portable plotter features a bright color TFT display for easy sunlight-readability. For land navigation, its auto routing capability allows you to select a destination and get turn-by-turn directions. You asked for voice prompt guidance, you?ve got it! When used with the optional 12-volt / speaker cable, the GPSMAP 276C will tell you when you need to turn and how much farther you need to go. In addition to built-in basemap detail, the GPSMAP 276C accepts data from MapSource CD-ROMs, including BlueChart for offshore detail, Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots for detail of selected inland lakes, and City Select for street-level maps. (City Select is included in an optional auto navigation accessory pack).This WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver provides color chart plotting for both land and sea, making it an excellent addition to any boat or automobile dashboard. Its display-- 3.8-inch, 480 x 320 pixel, 256-color backlit TFT--provides enhanced sunlight-readability, and its adjustable quad helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability delivers superior data reception.
Used with your car, the 276c's auto routing capability lets you select a destination and get turn-by-turn directions. There's even voice prompt guidance; just hook up a 12-volt speaker cable (sold separately) and the GPSMAP 276C will audibly tell you when you need to turn and how much farther you have to go.
Data provided with the unit includes 3000 user waypoints with an expanded list of waypoint symbols; 50 reversible routes with 1,200 waypoints per route; 10,000 point automatic track log with 15 saved tracks and 700 saved track points each; position formats including Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, User, and more; a large numbers option for easy viewing, and much more.
In addition to its built-in basemap detail (cities, interstates, coastline detail and US tide stations), the GPSMAP 276C accepts data from MapSource CD-ROMs, including BlueChart for offshore detail, Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots for detail of selected inland lakes, and City Select for street-level maps. The package includes the GPSMAP 276c, USB interface cable, power/data cable, marine mount, Trip & Waypoint Manager CD, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, owner?s manual, and a quick reference guide. Manufacturer rating of the battery lists it at up to 15 hours of use depending on backlight setting.
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