User Review: Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx

Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx
Above: The current GPSMAP 76CSx, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed August 3, 2008 by djmallinson

Rating:
Price Paid: $299

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. It's waterproof and it floats as well.

I just used it on vacation in Hawaii and it was invaluable not just for hiking and boating, but for finding hotels, restaurants and shopping and all kinds of other points of interest very quickly and easily, I hardly needed to open the guide books I also brought. The latest maps are getting really good and constantly updated. (and no I don't work for Garmin).

At least get the MapSource City Navigator North America NT map ($99) from Garmin and give it a fair try before awarding only 1 star... clearly you don't realize what you have here! I previously owned the GPSMAP 76CS (no card but 119 mb of internal memory) and that too is a great device, now passed on to a friend as I've upgraded.

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