Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx Handheld GPS

Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx Handheld GPS Review

Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx Handheld GPS Feature

• High-sensitivity GPS receiver
• Color-handheld mapping ideal for both marine and outdoor use
• Bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display
• 128 MB MicroSD card for storage of optional map detail
• Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy

Amazon.com Product Description Aimed squarely at boaters and marine users, the Garmin GPSMap 76Cx is packed with features that seasoned mariners crave. The 7.6-ounce 76Cx now features an insanely accurate, high-sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF that tracks your position even in tree cover and canyons. Plus, you get a bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display and an included a 128 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Simply put, this powerful unit is ready to take you anywhere on the water. Landlubbers will find much to like about this unit, too, as it packs great GPS mapping capabilities into a compact device.

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The GPSMap 76Cx features the powerful SiRF GPS navigation chip for supreme accuracy in all conditions.

You can use the 76Cx's memory card slot with preprogrammed microSD cards from Garmin (sold separately) that provide topographic maps, city streets, and nautical charts. In fact, the unit is compatible with most Garmin MapSource products, including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. Topo 24K, and U.S. Topo and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots. The unit comes preloaded with an Americas autoroute basemap that provides automatic routing capabilities including highways, exits, and tide data. There's also a preloaded marine point database. You can even get turn-by-turn directions when you're driving, and an integrated trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more.

The 76Cx's 2.6-inch, 256-color TFT color display is designed to present mapping and trip information clearly and accurately in any lighting conditions. Plus, the case is lightweight, rugged, and water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes). Marine users will also like the fact that the 76Cx floats. When using two AA alkaline batteries, you'll get up to 30 hours of battery life from the unit.

Another key feature of the 76Cx is the 10,000 point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions. Meanwhile, there's a large numbers option for easy viewing, as well as a dual-position display mode. The unit also includes built-in celestial tables for best times to fish and hunt, as well as sun and moon calculations. You also get audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint, and clock.

The 76Cx's trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more. Meanwhile, a fast processor allows the 60Cx to provide quick auto-routing, turn-by-turn directions, and audio alerts when you use the optional MapSource software, which can be stored on the unit's included 128 MB microSD card. Downloading information is quick with the USB or serial port interfaces. Using the dedicated serial port, the 76Cx can share navigation instructions with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots.

If you like the features of the 76Cx but require an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter, check out the Garmin GPSMap 76CSx.

What's in the Box
76Cx unit, 128 MB microSD card, belt clip, USB interface cable, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD, lanyard, owners manual, and quick-start guide.

Magellan eXplorist 110 Handheld GPS

Magellan eXplorist 110 Handheld GPS Review

Magellan eXplorist 110 Handheld GPS Feature

• The eXplorist 110 GPS receiver provides core outdoor navigation with a sunlight readable color display and waterproof design
• A vibrant 2.2" color transflective screen provides the best readability in direct sunlight
• The World Edition includes a detailed road network, water features, urban and rural land use.
• Download and view more than 20 unique characteristics of each cache and view, search, filter on the device. Details include name, location, description, hider, size, difficulty, terrain, hint, and recent logs created by other geocachers

eXplorist® 110 North AmericaPart #: CX0110SGXNAThis entry-level handheld GPS for basic outdoor navigation is ideal for frequent hikers bikers geocachers anglers and hunters. Unit is preloaded with Worldwide basemap and a hunt/fish calendar. Other features include QVGA transflective color screen holds 500 paperless geocaches and stores 25 routes/legs. Runs up to 18 hours on two AA batteries (not included). The eXplorist 110 GPS receiver provides core outdoor navigation with a sunlight readable color display and waterproof design.Brilliant Sunlight Readable Color ScreenA vibrant 2.2" color transflective screen provides the best readability in direct sunlight. World Edition Pre-loaded MapThe World Edition includes a detailed road work water features urban and rural land use.Paperless GeocachingDownload and view more than 20 unique characteristics of each cache and view search filter on the device. Details include name location description hider size difficulty terrain hint and recent logs created by other geocachers.18 Hours of Battery LifeGo strong for an entire day (or more). No stopping to replace the batteries. Conserve battery life by putting the device into an advanced power saving mode. Suspend mode will turn off everything expect for GPS tracking. Wake up the device with a single click.Features:Basic outdoor navigation unitIdeal for frequent hikers bikers geocachers anglers and huntersPreloaded with Worldwide basemapHunt/fish calendarQVGA transflective color screenHolds 500 paperless geocachesStores 25 routes/legsRuns up to 18 hours on two AA batteries Product : MAGELLAN EXPLORIST 110 NORTH AMERICA Manufacturer : MAGELLAN SYSTEM Manufacturer Part No : CX0110SGXNA UPC : 763357127270