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This is probably my 4th handheld GPS. I also own a bluetooth GPS for the PC. I use the GARMIN in my car sometimes, but mainly on my kayak trips.
Before this I had a Magellan Sportrak color. It was stolen and replaced with this unit after I tried a friend's Garmin.
I use this GPS frequently and it is hands-down my favorite. It doesn't do the same job a GPS meant for a car does, but for the outdoors it is great.
I have downloaded maps onto it (it appears to only like Garmin maps) and everything was easy.
The display is bright and clear even in open sunlight on the water, something I could not say for the Magellan.
I highly recommend this model for hiking, biking, and kayaking.
I got my Garmin 78sc a couple of weeks ago, to use not only on the water (Chesapeake Bay), but for hiking and geocaching. By now I've sailed for 3 days,(about 15 hours total run-time), and the alkaline batteries are about half gone according to the meter, so I'm fairly satisfied with the battery life. I haven't tried NiMH rechargeables yet.
I was concerned the unit was going to be huge (it's intentionally large to give internal air space for water flotation ability), but it's not too big or heavy. It was smaller than I was expecting it to be. Also, having the buttons on top of the screen are a little weird, but it's not a big issue in use. It's very fast in finding the satellites and switching display screens, etc. The built in electronic compass (multi-axis)calibrates quickly, and reacts quickly to movement, but seems very accurate. There is an option to have the map orient to either the compass heading (direction you point the GPS) or from the track (direction you were moving in is oriented "up").
This is my third hand held GPS--before this I had a high end Magellan and a DeLorme with topo maps. I am much more impressed with this unit than the others. Of course, technology marches on, but the famed "ease of use" that Garmin GPS's are known for, along with the raw capabilities of this unit for marine use are there along with the faster speed. So far, I'm very happy.
It has all the marine functions I was hoping for. The included g2 coastal marine charts are good, very readable in bright sunlight. It has a "Man Overboard Button" where when pressed and held, not only marks the position, but immediately give you the option to navigate back to that position. It also has "Anchor Drag" alarms, as well as low water depth and high water depth alarms (that key off the chart depth readings from low tide). All these alarms are adjustable by the user. I bought a separate Garmin boat mount made for this unit. I have not mounted it on the boat (3 screw holes required), but it seems to hold the unit well, with some adjustability for viewing angle.
Like all handheld Garmins, the "basemaps" on the 78sc (on land, not on the water)are fairly useless, and optional maps can be expensive. I recently loaded the separately purchased TOPO 100K US maps on DVD. When I loaded as many map regions up to the 78sc's internal memory (1.6GB I think?), about 70% of the continental US would fit, and it took a few hours to convert and upload via USB. I did not try loading up more maps to a separate MicroSD card. I have not used the topo maps yet, or the Geocaching functions of the Garmin unit, but they seem impressive looking at the menu options.
Like I said, so far I'm very impressed, and looking forward to learning all the other capabilities of the unit, as well as checking out the Topo maps and Geocaching functions.
Got the battery pretty quick. Charged it up and works like a charm. Best part was that it is waaayyyyyy cheaper than the Garmin branded battery. When I initially installed the battery on my GPS, it wouldn't lock into place. I worked it a little and it locked into place. Good to go!
Part No. 010-00469-00 The Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx is a refreshing upgrade of the GPSMAP 76CS, one of Garmin's most popular models for outdoor and marine use. This unit features a removable microSD card for detailed mapping memory and a waterproof, rugged housing. The microSD card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment. Users can load map data and transfer routes and waypoints through the unit?s fast USB connection. In addition, this unit features a new, highly sensitive GPS receiver that acquires satellites faster and lets users track their location in challenging conditions, such as heavy foliage or deep canyons. The GPSMAP 76CSx also incorporates a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation data and an electronic compass that displays an accurate heading while standing still. Considered the mainstay among serious sailors, the Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx offers a large color TFT display and turn-by-turn routing capability. The unit also FLOATS when dropped in the water. Unit comes with a blank 128 MB microSD card. Owners of this new x-series handheld can also purchase microSD cards that are pre-loaded with MapSource Topo and inland lake maps, BlueChart marine cartography, and City Navigator street maps. GPSMAP 76CSx Features: New high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF, Built-in quad-helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability, Unit dimensions: 2.7? W x 6.2? H x 1.4? D, Display: 1.5? W x 2.2? H, 2.6?-diagonal, 256-color, transflective TFT (160 x 240 pixels), Weight: 7.6 ounces with batteries, microSD card slot allows for storage of optional MapSource detail (128 MB microSD included) LED back lit display and keypad, Battery