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Garmin GPSMAP 76 - 2.7 in. Handheld GPS ReceiverPrice:
$399.99
The GPS 76 is designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)....
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The GPS 76 is designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). This unit features a built-in quad helix antenna for superior reception and can provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections.The GPS 76 provides 1 megabyte of internal user memory to be used for storing downloaded Points of Interest data. This 1 megabyte of storage area is preloaded from the factory with worldwide cities (populations greater than 200,000) and nautical navigation aids such as lights, buoys, sound signals and day beacons, and is perfect for downloading points of interest detail from GARMIN's line of MapSource CD-ROMs. The GPS 76 is also preloaded with tide data for the United States.
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This is the BEST Handheld GPS on the market
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Pros: Accurate, large screen size, floats, waterproof
Cons: When is the color version coming ;-)
The Bottom Line:
Simply the best GPS out there no other comes close.
This is a great GPS unit! I use it while boating, kayaking, hiking, fishing, camping and driving. I purchased this unit for $307.00 on www.scubasteve.biz. Scuba Steve answered all my question and provided a great service and fast delivery of the product. I purchased some of the mapping CD's as well Bluecharts for boating, Metroguide for driving and the TOPO cd for hiking. This software allows you to upload detailed maps into your unit. The software provides great detail of the area and really increases the usefulness of the unit.
I have had no problems with the signal reception. If you’re in a building the GPS is not likely going to work; however, this is the best reception I have ever seen. I have had no problem with tree cover in the woods. I recommend that if you are going into the woods that you start it up before entering this helps the unit stay locked on to the satellites.
For hiking I suggest getting the TOPO maps from Mapsource. This will give you some trails and landmarks that Metroguide will not provide for you. And if your doing boating get the Bluechart maps they provide great detail along with potential fishing spots. Metroguide will provide detailed city maps and information.
The unit allows you to upload 24 megabytes of information to it. This is enough for a lot of maps. I would not go with a GPS with any less than 24 megabytes. This amount seems to be just enough.
The screen size on this unit is perfect. I would NOT go any smaller. It would be too small if I mounted it in my car, ATV or boat if I did this. By getting this size you can use this unit for all applications in my opinion.
Garmin makes mounts for most every application. I have a mount for my ATV, boat and vehicle that work great!
Garmin makes a much better product than their competitors. Their software seems to be more complete and accurate and have better reception capabilities.
GPS has been a great tool for me. I am able to mark my favorite fishing spots, find restaurants and addresses with Mapsource software - Metroguide (my wife like this less driving around), find my way out of the woods. I recently saw this website www.geocaching.com looks like another good activity for the GPS take family trying to locate hidden caches.
Scuba Steve was the best at providing assistance you should definitely check him out at www.scubasteve.biz
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