Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx

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The GPSMAP 76CSx is a gps receiver made by Garmin. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

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From Ramsey Outdoor:
"The GPSMAP 76CSx adds a whole new dimension to the mariner-friendly 76-series navigators: a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, barometric altimeter and electronic compass, microSD? card slot, color TFT screen and turn-by-turn routing ? features that have made the 76CSx and its counterpart, the GPSMAP 76Cx, a mainstay among serious outdoor enthusiasts."

From EMS:
"For those who want it all, the Garmin GPSMap 76CSx is the premiere marine-friendly handheld. As well as delivering unlimited memory, it boasts a high-sensitivity receiver for hard-to-reach places, an electronic compass, and a barometric altimeter. Check out the cool rockerpad design for easy toggling. Built-in electronic compass provide steady bearing even when standing still. Barometric altimeter pinpoints altitude and atmospheric pressure over time. Expandable memory with microSD cards (one 128 MB card included). Bright, color TFT display makes it easy to distinguish details on the screen in any kind of lighting. Innovative rockerpad design for easy, one-hand operation2even through a dry bag. Fully waterproof2and floats on water! Calculates sun and moon information, tide tables, speed, trip time, and distance. Features automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads), stores up to 50 routes and 1000 waypoints; 10,000 point track log to retrace path."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx adds a whole new dimension to the mariner-friendly 76-series navigators: a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, barometric altimeter and electronic compass, microSD card slot, color TFT screen and turn-by-turn routing a " features that have made the 76CSx and its counterpart, the GPSMAP 76Cx, a mainstay among serious outdoor enthusiasts. Find your way through the wilderness with the GPSMAP 76CSx's high-sensitivity GPS receiver, which acquires satellite signals quickly and tracks your location in challenging conditions, such as heavy tree cover or deep canyons. You can use the built-in electronic compass to view bearing information even while you're standing still, and the barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric or ambient pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. The 76CSx's bright, color TFT display makes it easy to distinguish details on the screen in any kind of lighting. And, like the rest of the 76-series, 76CSx is IPX7 waterproof and even floats in water."

From REI:
"The Garmin 76CSx GPS unit 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 acquire signals in urban canyons and under dense foliage. Expandable memory has unlimited potential with the addition of larger 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 accuracy or better. 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, backlighted control panel is easy to use in the dark; innovative rocker toggle supplies quick, accurate panning and enter functions. Follow your route, marking up to 50 reversible routes and 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. Overstock."

User Reviews

GPSMAP 76CSx
Reviewed by djmallinson, Aug 03, 2008

"I think the other reviewer (Traveler50) has to realize that this unit is designed to have additional maps loaded (not just the base map) and they do cost extra. That's why it comes with a card slot.

Once you do, whether it's the autorouting maps or the marine bluechart or detailed topo maps you'll realize this is a fantastic unit, with extremely rapid satellite acquisition and auto-routing, and a very accurate and informative device."

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GPSMAP 76CSx
Reviewed by pjw, Sep 24, 2007

"This GPS unit is supposedly made for marine use but it makes more sense for it to be used for roughly mapping an area or mapping waypoints and such. It's great for using on the road and the color display really helps to distinguish features. The map it comes with is darn near useless so get ready to fork over another $150 for a new set of maps (typical Garmin)."

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GPSMAP 76CSx
Reviewed by Traveler50, Jun 23, 2007

"I received this unit as a retirement gift about six weeks ago and after going through the user's manual, setting the base point at my house I realized that this $500 dollar unit pretty much does what my old $89 unit and my compass does.

It is supposed to be a color unit but mostly the whole small screen is coffee colored with a red line for the interstate five miles away."

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GPSMAP 76CSx
Reviewed by morrisoj, Sep 21, 2006

"It is very versatile with extented memory that can be added for mapping data. The display is large enough for hiking, but a little small for using in the car. The only downside that I have encountered is the need for additional Garmin maps. The base map is alright for learning, but you definitely need to purchase the other maps to have full functionality of the unit."

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