Garmin GPSMAP 76 GPS

Garmin GPSMAP 76 GPS 

DESCRIPTION

With its built-in basemaps, marine navaids and WAAS accuracy, this portable navigator will find the quickest route out of town or back to the dock!. Precise positioning using data from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), accurate to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections. Easy-to-read large screen format with four level grey-scale contrast; rockerpad backlit keys for simple one-hand operation. Comes loaded with a built-in basemap of cities, coastlines, lakes, rivers, interstates, interstate exit information and nautical navaids. Eight megabytes of internal user memory for storing optional MapSource™ detailed maps and marine cartography, (MapSource sold separately). Stores up to 50 routes with 500 waypoint markers; find your way back with Garmin's exclusive TracBack™ feature. Audible alarms signal arrival, off-course, proximity to waypoint and anchor drag. Trip computer calculates current and average speed, sunset and sunrise, trip time and distance. Watertight construction meets rigid IEC 529 IPX7 submersible standard; unit actually floats. PC interface cable and wrist strap included. Powered by two AA batteries, sold separately.

USER REVIEWS

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[Feb 17, 2003]
Gary
Backpacker

The Map 76 is great for vehicle use. The displays are great for road travel. Took it on a backpacking trip and discovered it's not too practical. It's heavy and large and uses a lot of battery power, and the maps need more detail for hiking crosscountry.

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
3
[Dec 06, 2002]
Todd
Backpacker

This is my first GPS (I actually got the 76S) and it is great. I intended it for backpacking trips but I have also found it great for driving (road data is somewhat limited - but still helpful). It helped find a campground in the middle of the night in West Virginia on dirt roads that we never would have found otherwise. I also use it to make maps of local trails (on MTB) for fun. Has pretty good reception and great features. As a plus it comes with a computer cable. I use it with Delorme Topo 4.0 with good results. Wish I could download map data though (I will have to try Garmins own software for that). I would also like to get an external attena as no I could not get a signal with the unit in its case (I did not expect to but I did try).

Customer Service

Downloaded latest firmware which updated all the glitches and have had no problems.

Similar Products Used:

On a recent backpacking trip we had this unit and an etrex (the yellow one). I have to say the etrex did well (especially for the price) but it was not nearly as usefull.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Dec 30, 2001]
Dan
Paddler

Strength:

None

Having never owned a GPS unit, and needing a unit for paddling, hiking, hunting and driving, the store clerk was the biggest single reason for buying this brand and model. This unit does everything I need, and everything it promises. From finding addresses with the mapping CD, to tracking, storing waypoints, and espescially floating, since I do alot of paddling and boating. I couldn''t be more happier. A little pricey, but I wanted alot of options, and capability of downloading maps. If you want a unit to drive with, and to use on the lake, stream or trail, this is your unit. 5 stars all the way.

Customer Service

None needed as of this date.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Nov 14, 2001]
yuri
Paddler

Strength:

None

Weakness:

None

An excellent gps that really does pretty much everything you could want. I use mine for a number of things including doing a lot of mapping for a local mountain bike association. This unit has everything you could ask for including: - map display with address lookup and other goodies - plug for external powered antenna - waterproof and floats - robust casing with rubber protection strip - light weight and respectable size for tripping use - WAAS capable - large enough memory to handle a large amount of tracks and points - external power ability with a very wide range of input voltages Accuracy and locking ability are top rate, I believe the antenna is noticeably more sensitive than those in the etrex series. The large display and good keypad layout make it easy to use Garmin''s menues in real conditions since you don''t need to fumble around for tiny buttons. For anyone interested in doing mapping then this is the unit to get. With an external antenna (I use a Mighty Mouse II) and a pretty simple rig you can get really accurate data in a number of real-world conditions. The only better way would be using a differential set-up and that can be done with this product. Garmin''s Mapsource is, sadly, the only map data available for these units and their coverage for Canada is really sparse. However, with additional software such as GPS Utility and Fugawi you can construct your own, more detailed, "maps" using tracks. Hopefully some other companies will develop better base maps for up here to use the full capability.

Customer Service

Garmin posts new software updates regularly and appear, with the latest release, to have fixed all of the bugs.

Similar Products Used:

Older Garmin etrex and the tried-and-true compass with maps.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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