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| Garmin GPSMap 76 Handheld GPS Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $124.99
You Save: $275.00 (69%)
New (68) Used (1) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 1258
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 180 x 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 1.4 x 2.7 x 6.2
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Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 0100024900
Model: 76
UPC: 753759029616
EAN: 0753759029616
ASIN: B00005B4BJ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Best Antenna & Features of current units October 10, 2001
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
With the internal quad-helix antenna (as opposed to a simple patch antenna)and the external antenna port for an optional active antenna, you can get great signal, even in the worst circumstances. After reading all the comments [...] I chose this unit and have been extremely satisfied. I have been able to get reception while driving in a valley under tree cover. I have even gotten reception holding it up next to a window on an airplane (way cool!). The 8MB of memory is enough to hold the map of the entire Bay Area. The compass is sensitive enough, so that a few steps in any direction will give you an accurate heading. The altimiter is accurate to within 10-20 feet when it has a 3D lock with good signal. It's acquisition times are short and the darn thing even FLOATS! I had to choose between this unit and the Vista (the other top of the line Garmin) and chose this unit for its reception sensitivity. The only other unit with "better sensitivity" was the feature-poor Garmin III+.
I have not been dissapointed with the Map76. One thing, be sure to hold it vertically for the best reception (as opposed to the patch antenna units which must be held horizontally).
Also: I have found that this, and other Garmin units, interface well with the MapSource and the TOPO! software for dynamite route and waypoint planning. Great Toy!
 I Love This New Toy September 5, 2001
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I upgraded to this device from a Magellan 310.This device is far superior in its accuracy, its reception and its features. The screen is fantastic, the graphics are crisp and sharp. I have been using the device for GeoCaching, see geocaching.com. It is great for this purpose. I have played with Garmin's maps that are downloadable into the unit. This feature is great, although the cost of these maps is prohibitive. My friend has a Magellan 330 which he is quite happy with. We have used the GPSMAP 76 and the Magellan 330 together. Both of us are happy with the choices we made. I would say that the GPSMAP 76 has a far superior screen, graphics and interface and concede that the Magellan 330 may be a hair more accurate (at least when we used them together). If I could choose again I would still buy the GPSMAP 76.
The best yet... June 29, 2001
15 out of 18 found this review helpful
Having owned over 6 Garmin GPS products, and now having the 76 that provides accuracy beyond belief, makes this product a real winner. Read all of the options, the WAAS is clearly next generation. I have used it on land and sea, in both cases there was no comparison to previous models. It is all here, you need look no longer.
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