Garmin GPS 76CSX Handheld GPS with Barometric Altimeter and Electronic Compass
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Customer Review: In Love with my new GPS
Summary: 5 Stars
I absolutely love my GPS. While it is not as user friendly as the touch screens that have come out more recently, it works great with a little research and pushing buttons. I've used this as both a handheld device while Geocaching with my family as well as for directions when driving. I think the driving force for one of these came after I got my husband lost in Hollywood at Midnight. Needless to say I got this for my birthday a few weeks later. And have loved it every since. My kids LOVE being able to track everything. One other thing I love, it tracks the speed-so if you have a teenager you can stick this in the car and then download where the car has been and how fast they have been driving. As a claims adjuster and a parent I recommend this. As I told my kids, you earn trust and by following rules you earn it so by leaving this turned on in the car (I usually put it under the seat when not in use so as to avoid potential idiots breaking into the car to steal it) it tracks everything and everywhere you've been.Customer Review: GPSMap 76CSx - Mmm Mmm Good
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great unit. A little large for just hiking in the woods, but I use it for travel in the car as well as on my 1-5 mile walks. This is an upgrade from a Garmin GPS 12-MAP (which has been discontinued). The color screen is clear and easy to read in the varied natural light sources I've run into so far. The size is good for use in the car and the buttons are a good size (not like those on the blackberry where you almost need a stylus to push only one button at a time.)
Navigation in the menus is similar to the 12-Map with enhancements. The Geocache is new to me but I will be participating in geocaching with family and having fun. Haven't had a chance to explore the marine side of this unit yet.
I agonized over which unit to buy (the Legend, the Vista or something bigger). Because most of my use is not hiking, I elected the larger unit and am glad I did. It's worth the extra dollars, it's fun, pratical, and I expect to get a lot of use out of it over the next many years.
Customer Review: I like this machine!
Summary: 5 Stars
You may think this strange but I bought this "machine" to accompany me on most of AMTRAK's Long distance trains. I will use it to track my progress along the rairoad tracks as we travel all over the continent. I'm amazed at how fast this unit locks onto the satellite signals; usually less than one minute while I'm in the center of my house. I will use Garmin's Topo US 2008 Garmin MapSource Topo U.S. 2008which clearly shows the tracks on which we will travel. The Unit will be connected to my Laptop and will visually display our progress recording speeds, positions, elevations, arrival and departure times, etc. I have purchased a 2GB micro chip, which is mounted in the unit, and transferred onto it over 1100 maps which cover the nine routes I will travel. I have tested this using my car and the results are amazingly accurate.Customer Review: Nice all around GPS unit
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally purchased this item to replace my iQue 3600. I found that the iQue is not very useful for working in the woods. The 76CSx is more robust and light weight and can be used in extreme environments. I've used the unit in heavy rainfall and in cold temperatures (-40F).
Pros: Powered by AA batteries, weather proof, lightweight, Garmin MapSource to track waypoints, routes, and upload maps from City Navigator, easy to navigate menus, has great satellite reception in the thickest of tree cover.
Cons: No voice commands when using to navigate through busy city streets and highways, the display is a bit small to read for driving, will not fit on automount when powered with an external power supply.
Overall this unit worked in a pinch when navigating streets, but I will stick with my iQue for the driving. I'll use 76CSx for all of my outdoor uses.
Customer Review: Very Versatile
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had my 76CSX for about a year. I use it with my motorcycle, my bicycle, my truck, for boating and hiking. It does just about everything. The only thing I wish it did is talk to me when I need to turn or make some other navigational adjustment, but I knew it did NOT do that when I bought it. What little tech support I've needed (when I couldn't figure something out from the instructions) has been prompt and competent. It may help that I live only eight miles from the Garmin World Headquarters in Olathe, Kansas.
One feature that many people miss because they don't use it, is the 6 million points of interest. If you'll let it, it will select a restaurant for you, according to what your palate hankers for, or a place to stay (motel/hotel) or which casino is closest.
It's just a jim-dandy little gadget that's very handy. Try one. You'll like it.