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Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS

Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS

Item # 735615
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Go further with new Garmin® technology. The 76CSx features unlimited memory, a super-sensitive receiver and a built-in compass and altimeter.

  • SiRFstar III™ chipset provides rapid first fix and is sensitive enough to acquiring signals in urban canyons and under dense foliage
  • Expandable memory has unlimited potential with the addition of larger sizes of microSD™ cards (sold separately); includes 128 MB card
  • Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy; interface cable included
  • WAAS-enabled (Wide Area Augmentation System) receiver delivers 3-meter or better accuracy
  • Built-in electronic compass and barometric altimeter provide a steady bearing, altitude and atmospheric pressure trends
  • Precise barometric altimeter gives current altitude, ascent/descent rate and total ascent/descent
  • Trip computer calculates current and average speed, sunset and sunrise, trip time and distance
  • Forward-facing, backlit control panel is easy to use in the dark; innovative rocker toggle for quick, accurate panning and enter functions
  • Follow your route, marking up to 50 reversible routes and a 1,000 waypoints; find your way back with TracBack® feature
  • Audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint and clock
  • Navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port
  • Comes with marine points and auto-route basemaps installed

Comes with: MapSource® Trip and Waypoint Manager software, PC USB interface cable, lanyard, manual and quick start guide. Compatible with MapSource BlueChart®, U.S. Topo 24K, and City Select®.

Imported.

Item 735615

Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS Specs

Specification

Description

Position accuracyWAAS-enabled 3 meters
Routes50
Waypoints (total)1,000
Memory128 megabytes
PC CompatibleYes
CompassYes
AltimeterYes
Color screenYes
Quad helix antennaYes
Display size2.2 x 1.5 inches
Screen Pixels240 x 180
Battery type2 AA
Battery life at 70 degrees20 hours
Dimensions6.2 x 2.7 x 1.4 inches
Weight7.6 ounces

Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS Customer Reviews

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Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS
 
4.6

(based on 9 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to read (8)
  • Reliable (8)
  • Long battery life (7)
  • Simple controls (7)
  • Strong construction (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Adventure (7)
    • Hiking (7)
    • Auto (5)
    • Boating (5)
    • Travel (5)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (7)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Outdoor enthusiast (5), Technically savvy (4), Gearhead (3)

    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    May

    5

    2008

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Better than Colorado

    By GMan Outdoor

    from Minnesota

    About Me Outdoor Enthusiast, Technically Savvy

    Pros

    • Easy To Read
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Long Battery Life
    • Reliable Performance
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Boating
      • Hiking
      • Travel

      Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS:

      I had the Colorado 400t and took it back because it was horrible. Too many bugs, very slow response at times, and the screen is too large and sucks too much juice. I purchased the 76Csx instead. I got 20+ hours of heavy use out of two cheap NiCad rechargable batteries with the 76Csx. No bugs in this unit- very smooth operation! It is accurate and very sensitive. I have the unit on as I sit in the lower level of my home 20ft away from a window right now and I have 11 sattelites and +/- 21 feet of accuracy. I love the ease of use and the ability to create tracks, download different maps, create waypoints, etc. It is fun to use on a plane to see how fast you are flying, how high, and the time to your destination. This is great for kayaking or hiking. The unit floats which is a huge plus. Buy this unit!!

      One note: you will NEED to figure maps into the purchase price. The basemap is inadequate for hiking, driving, etc. I have Inland Lakes, all three National Parks, Topo 2008, Metroguide Europe and North America, Topo Canada, and Non-Garmin Mexico guide and all work very well with this unit.

      • How long have you owned it:
      • One-to-three months
      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      16

      2008

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      it just doesn't get any better than this

      By geotechy

      from Georgia

      About Me Engineer, Outdoor Enthusiast, Technically Savvy

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Read
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Long Battery Life
      • Reliable Performance
      • Simple Controls
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Adventure
        • Auto
        • Hiking
        • Site recon

        Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS:

        i've used this unit for 3 years. it's simple, accurate and relatively inexpensive. you can buy topo maps or generate your own maps if the purchased maps don't show enough detail. the only con i can think of is that the mapsource software doesn't make it easy to incorporate specific points by simply pointing and clicking an aerial photo for example. with a little extra effort, you can work around this one issue.

        • Primary use:
        • Business

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        May

        5

        2008

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        They keep getting better and better.

        By Wyodrill

        from Wyoming and western USA

        About Me Outdoor Enthusiast, Technically Savvy, Traveler

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Easy To Read
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Long Battery Life
        • Reliable Performance
        • Simple Controls
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Adventure
          • Auto
          • Boating
          • Geocaching
          • Hiking
          • Keeping from getting lost
          • Travel

          Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS:

          This is the best GPS Map76 yet! I have had 4 differnt GPS' over the years and this one keeps surprising me with more and better features. Its easy to use, just drop it in your shirt pocket, fits on the handel bar of my quad, mounts on the deck of my sailboat. really useful when racing. When I need to find a specific long and lat it takes me to the spot quickly and easily.

          I use a GPS to find locations, section corners, hunting spots, where I left the horses, how to get to some city or town and when I will get there. I have maps downloaded into the device as well as interactive real time tracking on my computer while I drive. I generally stay found. It is great to know where you are as well as where you are going.

          The tracks come in handy when you want to remember how you got to a spot or how you get back.

          This model replaces a little older GPS Map76 csx that was stollen. I almost want to thank theives for setting up the oportunity to have this newer machine. It is much better with the more battery life, memory chip is phenominal and is lighter than my older same model. There are a few nicer bells and whistles but I have had this particular style GPS since 2002. They just keep getting better and better. The user interphase is really pretty easy to use and the learning curve is fairly flat and short. You will be navigating very quickly. And its bullet proof, I have not been able to break anything in it. My oldest GPS has a couple of buttons getting prety worn but its 6 years old. Its now my back up.

          This Model is faster, lighter and more accurate. The antena is more sensative than my previous models that I thought were pretty good. This one is better.

          The only draw back is the price tag. But as I am sold long ago on the power, usefulness and security in having one a good GPS. I believe the investment justifiable. For all you get its really a deal!

          • How long have you owned it:
          • More than six months
          • Primary use:
          • Business

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          4

          2007

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Lot of great features

          By Tim V

          from Richmond, CA

          About Me Gearhead

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy To Read
          • Long Battery Life
          • Simple Controls

          Cons

          • Compass Unreliable

          Best Uses

          • Adventure
          • Auto
          • Boating
          • Geocaching
          • Hiking
          • Travel

          Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS:

          This was a replacement for an eTrex Legend that I've had for several years. Its larger but not so large that it doesn't easily slip into a cargo pocket. I really love the speed with which it picks up signal when you first turn it on and the color display is great. The controls are easy to use and the menu's are easy to navigate once you get used to them. I like the geocaching features and the ease with which it links to my PC. On the down side when I'm walking with it - geocaching it keeps loosing the directional arrow and telling me to "Hold Level" but even if I set it on a table the arrow doesn't come back - this is very frustrating. All in all I wouldn't pay the extra money for the compass again I'd just get the CX instead.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          14

          2007

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Strong, Sturdy, Reliable

          By Nita

          from San Diego, CA

          About Me Outdoor Enthusiast, Technically Savvy

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy To Read
          • Long Battery Life
          • Reliable Performance
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

          • Not MAC compatible

          Best Uses

          • Adventure
          • Hiking
          • Motorcycle Trips
          • Travel

          Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS:

          We purchased this unit for travel in the US and overseas, mostly for backpacking adventures through new countries and motorcycle trips. Sturdy construction and waterproof design make it very useful when we get caught in a downpour. Menus take a little getting used to but otherwise easy to use and very accurate. Only downside is the software is not MAC compatible.

          • How long have you owned it:
          • More than six months
          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          12

          2007

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          excellent reception

          By mtbikernate

          from Pittsburgh, PA

          About Me Gearhead

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy To Read
          • Long Battery Life
          • Reliable Performance
          • Simple Controls
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

          • Bulky

          Best Uses

          • Adventure
          • Boating
          • Hiking

          Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS:

          I bought this GPS to replace a Rino 120. I wanted more memory and better reception. The color screen, barometric altimeter, and electronic compass were bonuses, though I don't use them that much. This GPS has more memory than I know what to do with. I use it for geocaching, hiking, boating, and any other time I might need a GPS.

          This thing is pretty bombproof. On a paddling trip on the Middle Youghiogheny River (Class II+), the canoe I was paddling capsized and got pinned on a rock for an hour. The GPS was lashed to the thwart, and stayed on the entire time...and was still working when I got the boat back. I just had to take the batteries out and dry the battery compartment before using it again.

          My only beef is that Garmin limits map data uploads by map segments, rather than by available memory. So, while my 1gig memory chip has space to spare, I cannot load more than half the country's topo maps onto my GPS. There's enough space on the 2gig chip to load all of city nav AND topo, but the map segment limit prevents anyone from doing this. Otherwise, it's an outstanding receiver.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          4

          2007

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great purchase!

          By expedition9

          from Elkhorn, WI

          About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Driving directions
          • Reliable Performance
          • Simple Controls

          Cons

          • Needs Mac support

          Best Uses

          • Adventure
          • Auto
          • Geocaching

          Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS:

          This unit does it all. I purchased the 76csx for several reasons. Expandable memory, driving directions, and some measure of waterproofing. I have taken it geocaching, in any car for directions, and on hikes, skiing, snowshoeing, and kayaking for travel data. Works great everytime. Would recommend this unit to someone who needs a GPS that does it all.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          12

          2007

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          The EVERYTHING handheld

          By Chinny33

          from Los Angeles, CA

          About Me Gearhead

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easy To Read
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Long Battery Life
          • Reliable Performance
          • Simple Controls
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

          • NONE FOR THAT PRICE

          Best Uses

          • Adventure
          • Auto
          • Boating
          • Hiking
          • Travel

          Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS:

          Best GPS EVER. I use it hunting, boating, traveling, and driving.

          Garmin has software for everything. It helps me out so much especially when I am traveling out of the country.

          Garmin, the only brand to trust for GPS. Go buy their stock (GRMN)!!

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          12

          2007

           
          5.0

          Worked like a Charm!

          By Sassy Jen

          from Aurora, CO

          About Me Bad With Directions, Professional

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easy To Read
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Reliable Performance
          • Simple Controls
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS:

              Worked wonderfully! I just moved 1300 miles and this was my companion for travel, Worked like a charm, it gave me accurate directions and easily found the way to where i wanted to go. It has helped me travel through the city where i moved as well.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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