Garmin GPSMAP 76 Waterproof Handheld GPS

www.amazon.com The key to success in life is knowing where you are, where you've been, and where you're going. Garmin's full-featured GPSMAP 76 puts all of that information in the palm of your hand, mapping your movements off-road or on--and even afloat. Plus, its extensive features, PC connectivity, and extensive add-on map options make it powerful enough for practically any need. About the size of a small paperback book and weighing less than 8 ounces, the GPSMAP 76 fits comfortable in the palm of your hand, but is a bit big to carry in a shirt pocket. Using the unit requires almost no setup. Just put in two AA batteries, turn it on, go outside, and wait. In about a minute or so it will determine your location. It's accurate to about three meters, thanks to the unit's support of WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System), which augments GPS signals for even greater accuracy. Knowing your longitude, latitude, and altitude doesn't mean much without a little context. That's where GPSMAP 76's backlit LCD display comes in, displaying your location on detailed maps. The unit comes with a built-in basemap that includes major roads, railroads, rivers, and lakes for the US and Canada, as well as a high-level worldwide map. The unit also has 8 MB memory for storing maps from optional CD-ROMS; available maps include topographical maps, BlueChart marine cartography maps, as well as city maps with detailed information on city streets and points of interest. The eight buttons, directional ...

Garmin GPSMAP 76 Waterproof Handheld GPS

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Can anyone recommend a good handheld GPS unit?

I like the Garmin Etrex series. I'm on my second one now too. I broke the screen on my first one as well. I use mine on my ATV and buggy though. They are tough units. I know some swear on the Megellan (SP?) ones too. I personally haven't used one though.Personally I would forget Magellan.I had a few to try out, and they just didn't perform like my Garmin's have in the past. Check out the New Garmin Etrex "Venture" HC Portable model. My other Garmin met an untimely death in my SUV Door frame 2 months ago when my "Puppy" knocked it off the seat and I crushed it closing the truck door....lol I have had the Venture for about a month now and I love it.It wasn't pretty......Anyway, It has all the features you are looking for and if memory serves me I spent around $ 150 for it from Compu-plus.com Check it out if you get a chance......I just got the Garmin 60Csx on recommendations and reviews from others, and have not been disappointed yet. With SiRF and WAAS-enabled technology, this thing locks in locations where others I have had do not. Have not tested it for battery life myself, but the claims say up to 30 hours on two AA batteries. Ratings are 4.5 out of 5 on Basspro.com and 4.7 out of 5 on Cabelas. Good reviews there too!

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