The GPSMAP 76CSx Received Rave Reviews
The GPSMAP 76CSx was designed as a versatile site navigation tool, whether you’re traversing by foot, by car or by sea. Before you buy one of the Garmin products, it’s important that you decide what you need and what you will primarily use it for, since the company has GPS navigation systems for fitness, boating, driving and flight, in addition to a few crossovers.
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.
The GPSMAP 76CSx floats in water and comes in an IPX7 waterproof case, making it an ideal companion for kayak, canoe or sailboat trips. On the water, you can save 1000 of your favorite places and access a base-map of nearby cities, lights, buoys, sound signals, day beacons and marina stops. The tide information, sunrise/sunset times and fishing calendar may also be beneficial to GPS systems users who are out on the water. The barometric altimeter is good for predicting weather condition changes.
“The SiRF® high-sensitivity receiver is phenomenal! This unit really does obtain satellite reception and will hold onto it in the dense foliage of the land as if it’s out in an open field with no blockage,” writes consumer reviewer Kay Clark at www.gpsnow.com. She added that she did a lot of online research before purchasing her GPSMAP 76CSx but ultimately chose it for the expandable memory card capability, as well as the highly recommended receiver.
