GPSMAP 76CSx Computer Software Web Tips Guide
GPSMAP 76CSx Floats With Water Protection
By Rainbow Spear
The GPSMAP 76CSx received rave reviews and 4.67 stars out of
5 at www.gpsnow.com,
a Garmin GPS navigation systems dealer site.
"Recently I took it on a cross-country air flight, and could
tell the speed of the plane, its elevation, the elevation to which
the cabin was pressurized, and also what I was looking at out
the window, and where I was," explains consumer Peter Colman.
"I held it to the window to help it locate itself, and then
could just set it on the tray." He said he also uses his
Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx on his sailboat as well, indicating that the
device is very versatile.
Reliable Device With Excellent Reception
It should first be stated that if you’re not using the 76CSx
for boating, then you should probably look at other models (like
the GPSMAP 60 CSx or the Nuvis if you’re driving). However, if
you want a reliable device with excellent reception that floats
and will be protected from water, then this is a good choice.
The 76CSx crosses over from nautical maps to forest maps to city
navigator maps, which makes it a good companion for an outdoor
adventure. If you’re walking in the sunshine, then the bright
transflective screen will show you the details with no trouble.
As well, if you’re walking in the pouring rain, your unit will
stay protected.
More Base-Maps And Storage Space
Compared to the Garmin GPSMAP 60 series (60, 60C, 60CS, 60CSx),
the GPSMAP 76 adds a base-map of the Americas, Europe or the Pacific,
as well as 8 MB of map storage space. The GPSMAP 76s adds a built-in
electronic compass and barometric altimeter and 24 MB of space.
The 76Cx adds color and a transflective screen, as well as two
more hours of battery life, a 128 MB removable memory card, turn-by-turn
routing and custom points of interest. However, this upgrade comes
without the barometric altimeter and electronic compass, both
of which appear in the GPSMAP 76CSx (which is the only difference
between the 76Cx and the 76CSx.)
More Storage Space With The 2GB Option
"Dave B," a consumer who purchased the GPSMAP 76CSx
said he likes that the GPS navigation system is easy-to-use with
a bright display. "Loading the optional maps adds an amazing
dimension to the device," he adds. "The 128 MB memory
device wasn’t as large as I wanted so I ordered the 2 GB option.
The entire North America City Navigator DVD takes up 1 GB."
With his larger memory card, he gets access to all the restaurants,
hotels and waypoints that his Nuvi 760 has. He adds that the device
has survived long hikes in the Seattle rain.
About the Author:
Rainbow Spear has written a number of articles on computers and
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Give Me Just The GPS Facts.....
Do you remember the days when the only way to get somewhere new
was to draw the route on a paper map? Sometimes you ended up exactly
where you needed to be and sometimes you got so lost that you
had to stop for directions many times.
The days of the paper map are over. GPS units are the solution
for finding out where you are, where you need to be and even if
trouble is ahead. Most units are easily portable and can go wherever
you go.
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