This is my third GPS unit, and it is by far the best. I tried the Garmin eTrex Vista and had problems with sensitivity to tree cover. I live near Sequoia National Park and routinely use the GPS units around "large" trees. I found that the eTrex Vista would lose the signal, or not acquire a signal to begin with, even in fairly large clearings.pIn comparison, the antenna in the GPSMAP 76S is much less affected by tree cover. The unit and its software are also much more sophisticated than the eTrex. Also, the function keys on the face of the 76S are easier to use in the field than the ClickStick on the Vista. The latter works o.k. when you are sitting at home, learning to use the machine. However, I found it frustrating to try to use the ClickStick while hiking: The darn thing often wouldn't "go" where I wanted it to on the screen, and the screen areas are fairly small and hard to see in sunlight.pAgain, the screen and accessibility are much better on the 76S. The memory (24MB) is the same for both units. In summary, the eTrex wins the "cute" award, but the GPSMAP 76S is a much better piece of equipment and it is easily worth the higher initial cost.

I am not the type of person who buys a product without careful considerations. In fact, it took well over a week of comparing prices, technical data, research, and reading several reviews of various GPS units before I finally decided that the Garmin 76S is perhaps the best of the handheld on the market. My decision to buy the 76S was based on three reasons. First, I believe it is the best value for the money. Second, it has the most memory of all the handhelds. Finally, is simply it's durability.pIt was on a Canada fishing trip when I first realized that I had to have one of these units. My friend and I missed a chance to go on a fly in fishing trip with some friends. However, being so determined, using a Garmin Map 76, we drove to Canada, then the Map 76 pointed us to an old logging road which we drove for about an hour. Once we got to the end of the logging road, we had to paddle a canoe for about 45 minutes across a lake. When we got across the lake we had to hike about four miles over a mountainous ridge to reach the edge of another lake where our friends radioed us and picked us up. The fishing was ever so great! But we really could have never done the trip without a GPS.pAnyway, back to the review. I narrowed it down to three units to purchase: the Garmin Map 76, the Garmin V, and the Garmin Map 76S. Consider the price. True, the Map 76 is cheaper but it does not have all the features of the 76S (the "S" stands for sensors like electronic compass and barometric pressure I think). Not to say these extra features are much greater than the MAP 76, but it is nice to have them just for the extra "fluff".pSecondly, the MAP 76 is only capable of downloading 8MB of information compared to the whopping 24MB of of the MAP 76S. This means that it would take three MAP 76 to equal the memory of one MAP 76S. To give you an idea of how much 8MB of information is, my friend could only load half the state of Colorado onto his MAP 76. As far as the GPS V goes, it holds 19 MB of information. If your are planning a trip by auto and you have only one destination, then the MAP 76 should suffice. But if you are planning a trip and have several destinations, you may find the extra memory in the MAP 76S to be helpful.pFinally, consider the durability. The MAP 76 and 76S are very durable. They both float! The GPS V is waterproof but only up to about 3.3 feet of water. This is fine if you just plan on wading. But mostly what I did not like about the GPS V was the crazy looking antenna that sticks out perpendicular to the unit. I just knew in my clumsy and reckless ways that the antenna would only last so long before I would break it off somehow on a mountain bike flip or something else.pSo take into consideration the best value for your money, available memory, and durability and just plain common sense and purchase a MAP 76S. I hope this review will help you "find" the right choice!

I labored long and hard over a piece of gear that I use on my boat, in my truck, and on the trail. This unit isn't perfect for each one, but its the best if you do all 3. pThe somewhat small display compared to other marine units is not a problem. If you need a huge color display to look cool that's up to you. The fact that it floats is a huge safety feature incase the unthinkable happens. I don't think your hard mounted 5 lbs chart plotter that needs 12volt power is going to be joining you on the life raft if it comes to that. The bluechart software is incredible and a great buy considering what it would cost to buy all the paper charts. The screen resolution is much crisper than older units though it is BW so don't expect too much. However some of the color units you can't see at all in sunlight so I think BW is just fine. One of my concerns was switching between road maps and charts. I was glad to find out that it took only a few menu choices to do this. In other words you can load all kinds of information in and just select which one you want to see. You don't have to look at every road in the US while on the boat and you won't have depth contours while driving. Other good boating features are the anchor alarm and Tide charts!pIn the car this unit will not auto route to an address however they are releasing software soon that will let you easily route on the computer and download to the GPS. You will also be able to search for an address on the GPS. Right now I own a previous version from an old GPS and have to select the turns myself. I really wanted auto routing , but the units that do offer this had real problems on the boat or trail or both and they cost even more than this one. I also had to be realistic. How lost can you be if you can see every road and know exactly where you are.pOn the trail this thing is great. Its light, has a compass, altitude measurement (Alt is better than with normal altimeter because it uses GPS to calibrate itself) and you can get topo maps if you think you need them. It's a little bigger than other trail models but try looking at one of those units while driving 80mph...I mean 65. Remember to bring extra batteries for the trail if you plan to leave it on all the time. pOver all the killer features are its easy to use, will hold every map, chart or trail you can think of and it works everywhere well. The only thing I can say bad about it is with all the software, mounting bracket, and power cord its expensive, but its a lot cheaper than buying 4 different GPS for the car, boat, lifeboat, and trail. If your thinking about just getting the MAP 76 and saving [money] you'll regret not having the memory for all the maps your going to want to load into it.

.This is Garmin's latest GPS unit. A friend got the Garmin eTrex Vista at the same time I purchased the 76S. The main differences between the two: the 76S has a larger screen, has buttons on the front where they're easy to see and use, and has proximity alarms (to let you know audibly when you're offcourse or arriving at your destination). The eTrex Vista has buttons hidden along the edges of the unit and it has a smaller screen; it also has a calendar and a calculator.I used to think that GPS's were nothing but expensive toys. However, when I had to use it to find a trailhead at night, it proved itself to me. This unit is great. Get the best...get the Garmin GPSMAP 76S.While you're at it, buy the Garmin MapSource Topo software and a carrying case. Be sure to go to the Garmin website for software updates for the 76S as well as MapSource....

In late July of 2001 I attempted to do the classic mountain bike ride known as the Reno Divide-Bear Creek-Flag Creek route, located near Crested Butte, Colo. The route ascends to about 11,300 feet above sea level, and it's isolated and challenging. Unfortunately, although equipped with a map, I became lost in a valley while descending from a ridge. At 10,880 feet I was at an unmarked intersection in a bowl and could not see or discern the way out. Nor could I turn around, because an ominous-looking electrical storm was approaching from the west and to return to the high ridge with a metal mountain bike was too dangerous. It took several false starts, but I did eventually find my way out with an altimeter and the map. I got back down to my car, miles away at about the 9,500-foot level, just as the storm rolled in. It turned cold and rained all that night and into the next day, possibly snowing where I had been lost.pThat scary situation persuaded me to buy a Garmin GPSMap 76S last month as I prepare to return to Colorado this summer. Last weekend I used it to navigate an obscure mountain bike route in Henry Willard Coe State Park near Gilroy, Calif. It performed excellently. It made easier a long, difficult ride in remote and rugged terrain by accurately showing where we were and alerting me to the approach of tiny overgrown trails that were barely visible by the side of wider fire roads. Without the Garmin, following the route would have been much harder, even though I had a high-quality map and an odometer.pI have a few comments and quibbles. (1) The alkaline batteries I've used have lasted only a few hours even on battery saver mode. (2) It would be nice to be able to download the route altitude profile from the plot page. Currently this cannot be done. And (3) be sure the software installed in your unit is the latest version -- visit the Garmin website to ensure that it is.pAnd be prepared to spend hours familiarizing yourself with the unit. There are so many menus, submenus, and possible data fields that it takes a long time to become well acquainted with the unit's functions. If you shirk this task, you won't get full use of it.pI also purchased Garmin's Mapsource topographical mapping software and have reviewed it on Amazon.pI had a couple of technical questions and Garmin's technical support department responded to them promptly and helpfully.pIn sum, highly recommended.

From a slightly different perspective, I use the 76S primarily for interstate driving, where it has thus largely been versatile, rugged (or as rugged as the road can be), and quite usable. pI have only used the preloaded 'basemap' that Garmin provides, reluctantly moving to the MapSource Software because of the price and the limited nature in which I use my GPS unit (which is usually on the highway). The 'basemap' is reliable, providing most major roadways in the U.S., and I find the information accompanying the general road info to be satisfactory (exits, rest areas, airports). pAs a novice to the uses of GPS, I decided to splurge and get the best GPS unit on the market (at the time), and dive into the GPS 76S. I found the basic functions, such as Speed, Elevation, Accuracy, Coordinates, Date and Time to be very useful. With the speed and waypoints (a collection of thousands of cities), the 76S can tell you the estimated time of arrival at your predetermined, city destination. I've found the elevation useful while hiking in Colorado, although I have no real use for it otherwise -- and consider it merely a novelty for my novice tastes. The accuracy is good to know for error correction/possibility purposes. The coordinates speak for themselves - and the date and time are super-accurate, although the unit fails to adjust for different time zones (you must manually adjust it in the setup menu). The compass is handy, as well.pI do have a few issues, however. I find the 76S taking between 2 and 3 minutes to find a 3 satellite, 2D GPS signal and 4 minutes to find a 4+, 3D GPS Signal with elevation. Because the 76S eats batteries faster than the machines in "The Matrix" - I must turn the unit off and then 'reboot' it when I need information - which usually takes time, as described above - and when you're driving, you want/need the information as fast as you can get it, especially when navigating turns, intersections, etc... The 'zoom redraw' on the unit is slow, making it dangerous to drive and navigate at the same time without the proper car adapter/dock (which I don't have). Once locked on the satellites, however, the unit works flawlessly. The quad-helix antenna is powerful, and for the most part, the unit will stay locked onto a signal from well inside the car (to get a satellite connection quicker, I usually initially place the unit on my dash, though). I find the typical accuracy is between 30 and 150 feet, and I usually do not get a WAAS or differential signal (which makes the accuracy gravitate towards the 30 feet radius). The tide information is rarely used - and the celestial information is handy, but not static unless your location does not change (i.e. while driving, the sunset time must be adjusted for your current location, which changes as you travel, thus changing the time of the sunset). pThere are also many features that I did not discuss, which are native to the fishing/boating/hunting industry. I cannot comment on these personally, but friends who have used my unit who fish and hunt find the celestial information, barometric pressure, and 'best hunting/fishing times' to be very useful. They also mentioned that the NAV AID function being useful, but I can't elaborate for lack of, again, personal knowledge.pOverall, I feel completely confident with the 76S while driving and hiking as far as accuracy of information. The timeliness of the information might be the 76S' only mildly problematic pitfall. Still, for someone who HATES getting lost, the 76S is perfect - if not a little overkill. I also wish I could get better use of the WAAS system, but this has little to do with Garmin. All-in-all, the 76S is great. Timing in getting a signal, redraw, and battery life are the only issues at this point. Again, I am a novice - so my inherent knowledge of the system and its full attributes is limited.

After 2-weeks of research I picked the Map 76S. I have had a Lowrance 100plus for about a year and was ready to move up. What a great move. The Map 76S is a very nice unit. With so many bells and whistles you don't know which to ring or blow first. I have had the unit for 2-weeks now and am getting to know it very well. Because of the amount of things the unit will do there is a learning curve. The documentation is very good and the quick start booklet had me operational in less than 5 mins. While I am a some what experienced GPS user, I think a novice could be operational in under 10 mins. I fully expect this unit to live up to its name.

I've used this unit for well over a year now. I do a lot of mountaineering, sea kayaking, and sailing, and the GPS 76S seemed ideal for my needs. I invested $399 in the unit, about a hundred dollars on a the US Topo MapSource CD, and over a hundred dollars on a single set of marine charts. So I've sunk a ton of dollars into the unit. I would have to say I am definitely not satisfied with the unit, mostly because the display is unreadable under most lighting conditions.pSome specific comments:p- MapSource software, for interfacing with Garming topo and marine data, is extremely primitivep- Very difficult to tailor the display to show relevant marine datap- Magnetic compass is not usable, first because it is almost impossible to hold it "level" to its standard, second because its directions are always wildly offp- Screen is very hard to see due to low contrast, partly because Garmin insists on adding a grey background to the images in the displayp- Screen is very reflective, in many lighting situations all you can see is your nose and sunglasses!p- Screen surface is very soft and very sratchablepOverall impression: In demanding outdoor use, with real lighting conditions and the need to get a real answer fast (mountaineering, or looking for a navigation buoy at sunset in high winds) this unit is worthless. I'm really sorry I bought it. I've owned four other Garmin GPS units, as well as a Lowrance, and this is the least usable in my experience.

I like this GPS and bought mine from Amazon. As with all GPS, the unit has to be able to "see" the satellites - e.g. GPS cannot see the satellites through the metal roof of your car. We get so use to AM/FM radio, we take this for granted. The GA 27 C Garmin antenna works with the GPS 76s and comes with an included suction mount that can be attached to the inside of your windshield in car or aircraft. This is my first GPS - the Garmin controls are intuitive to me. Construction is high quality, great ergonomics -- and great vibes, if you consider that : )
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br /GPS units use batteries fast. I dont know how you could use this on a backpacking trip, unless you had a solar charger. You would need a pack mule just to haul your AA batteries. Maybe get a position and turn if off immediately? I used a set of new Duracells on an ~10-hour trip with some backlight use. Im getting the 12V car adapter for use in my car.
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br /Despite that typical GPS stuff that you will find with any/all GPS units, I love the 76s. 4 stars - make it more power efficient it will be 5, Garmin. Highly recommended!
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I work as an archaeologist outside the united states, where WAAS technology and most of the hi-res map CD's don't apply. Even so, right out of the box, this GPS unit filled nearly all of my needs.pThe antenna/receiver was clearly more than adequate. Accuracy was within 3 to 7 meters (enough to plot the locations of relatively small archaeological features, or generally map the outlines of larger features such as major structures), even under dense tree cover and without WAAS. [Use of this unit in the United States should be even more accurate than this, due to WAAS coverage]. I was occasionally surprised when it would temporarily loose satellite reception when my shirt-tails covered the unit (which I stored on my belt with an optional neoprene case w/belt clip). But the audible alarm would alert me to this, and reception was always restored within seconds after I tucked in my shirt.pSearching for archaeological sites in areas without trails, I relied upon the GPS unit to bring me back to my vehicle at the end of the day. The mapping screen was simply amazing in this respect: large, hi-res, easy to read in bright or dark conditions, the ability to "overzoom" to sub-meter scales (great if you are only five steps off your trail but can't find it in all the thorns), and with the built-in electronic compass you are always pointing in the right direction.pSome have complained about the positioning of the buttons, and I was skeptical myself. But after an entire season of use, I've found that it is actually more ergonomic than previous units I've owned. By placing the buttons on top, you grab the entire GPS unit in you palm, rather than precariously grabbing just the bottom.pThe instruction manuals are almost worthless, which is fine since the keys and menus of the unit itself are so intuitive that most users will be able to setup and use the 76-S within minutes of unpacking it, with or without the manuals.

I highly recommend the 76s for anyone who is spending time in the remote, trackless outdoors. I've become lost a few times in southern Utah, perhaps the most difficult backcountry region in the world. I bought the 76s to record routes in case I need to backtrack to extricate myself from the canyon country, and I've been very impressed with how easy this system is to use. I only have two complaints: I have not been able to get near the 16 hours of battery life that Garmin advertises, even with the backlight off; and I can't get an accurate reading inside my truck, which at times has been more than a headache. Inside my truck the compass tends to freewheel and my route readings become useless. I have attempted to get information from Garmin, but they respond with more questions, and haven't been of much help so far. There are rooftop antenas available for other models, but I don't know of one for the 76s, and Garmin has yet to respond to that query. Overall, I'm happy with what is obviously a well-designed and usable receiver, and just wish that I could get some answers to my technical questions. Another note to drivers: the compass works only when the unit is held almost dead level. Try to find a place in your vehicle to mount the unit so that it is simultaneously level and visable from the driver's seat. I haven't found a good spot yet.pThe unit is very solidly built, durable, and has survived two falls already. Garmin says it's waterproof, but Utah isn't a good test for this feature. pI would appreciate any accurate feedback on whether or not a rooftop antena will imrove the compass function...is the compass magnetic, or does it use sattelite data to get oriented? Garmin hasn't answered this question.

For years I used a Garmin 48 GPS on my boat, but, as it happens it was stolen and I needed to replace it. While the 48 did not have soundings or coast lines it did have all aids to navigation with full descriptions. You could tell which blinking light was which. Place the cursor on the mark and it would tell you it was a FL R 10s (flashing red every 10 seconds). And this data was part of the base unit. Beware the "basemap" that comes with all Garmin units has almost no aids to navigation at all. And the "Blue Charts", while providing so much data as too make using a 20 mile view almost useless, DOES NOT CONTAIN LIGHT DESCIPTIONS AT ALL. A channel marker is only "2" or "3". So, buyer beware, the new Garmin products have less practical navigation value than the older units have.

I've owned this for about two years now. I don't drive, but I still have the same "navigational issues" that everyone else has. I just wanted a convenient electronic replacement for a bulky paper map and magnetic compass.
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br /The 76s isn't the most sensitive GPS I've used by a longshot, and it frequently loses lock in areas with tall buildings. It also takes a long time to get initially locked up (2-3 minutes). This can be very frustrating at times, because I keep having to find large open areas and that can be tough in a downtown area...
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br /My biggest gripe is that it's painfully slow. Entering addresses and street names takes forever; while the lack of a real keyboard doesn't help, and using maps for a dense urban area (SF Bay area) is a contributing factor, the overall slowness of the unit is as least as much to blame. Screen redraws are excruciatingly slow as well; in some cases it can take up to ten seconds to completely redraw. Sometimes it's faster to just get out an old-fashioned paper map instead of trying to struggle with this receiver.
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br /The user interface is awkward, and despite having used it for two years I still have trouble remembering how to do certain things such as creating new named waypoints. The unit uses multiple nested sets of menus and modes, and it can be a challenge keeping track of which modes do what.
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br /The magnetic compass is inaccurate. Each time I use the unit I have to recalibrate it, and even then it seems as if it slowly drifts during use.
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br /It seems to use battery power even when it's turned off. I just plan on replacing the batteries (I use rechargeables) each time I want to use it.
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br /Maybe it's OK for rural use, I can't say. But I'd never recommend this one for use in an urban area; you're much better off getting a paper map instead. Fortunately there are faster units on the market, though I'm surprised at how high the price still is on this one.

I bought this unit to do some Geocaching with my daughter. When I opened the box, I was surprised by how large this unit was. I didn't pay attention to the size specifications listed on the purchase page. The graphics used to advertise made this unit appear to be about the size of the smaller eTrex Navigator units and their ilk. If you don't mind carrying around something about the size of a Fluke digital multimeter, this would suit your purposes. As for ease-of, the interface for the computer is 9-pin serial which is incovenient. The internal software doesn't allow you to save or show much text for Geocaching. (Some receivers allow you to put in comments and hints.) This unit is very solid, does what it does very well, but lacks a few things that would make it an excellent system for Geocaching. On the positive side, the screen is large and easy to read. The internal altimeter gives you vertical profile capabilities.

I use the instrument primarily for bareboat sailing. Previously I used a Garmin 76, but went to the 76S for more memory. The 76 couldn't store enough track points for more than several days sailing. The 76S memory and its flexibility to program distance between track points allowd me to easily record track points for a two week cruise, all within the device itself. The 76S has added features such as compass, altimeter, and maps which I don't use, but some might. Good product.

Very nice unit. I bought it for use in a snowcat and it has worked great for over a year, even being subject to constant shock and vibration, and extreme temperatures. I use an external antenna and the unit locks very quickly to the satellites but it works fine with the internal antenna, too.
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br /The screen is a little hard to read when you load topo maps into it, mostly because it's monochrome and there can be a lot of lines and data on the screen at once.
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br /I wouldn't use it for high-speed navigation (ie: in a car), but for walking, hiking, or even snowmobiling it is perfect. The trip computer and Tracks are a must-have for those who venture off the beaten path.
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br /All in all, I'd recommend this unit for it's price and features.

Very pleased. Still learning how to operate. I've bought a couple of the Garmin software programs and have been pleasantly surprised how easy it is to download. Took on fishing trip last week and it was a lifesaver by showing me the river channel (with Fishing Hot Spots software). I still need to get a boat mount because a little cumbersome to hold and drive. Definely need to get rechargeable batteries - goes through them quickly.brOverall product does what it is supposed to do -in style.

I recently became a yaker and needed a GPS. Not only to know where I was going but to provide the ability to return to the place I started. A friend recommended Garmin and after reviewing the different products I decided on the GPAMAP 76S. The unit is everything that Garmin says it is. My next purchase will be mappng software so that I can plot Yak trips easily and more effectively.

Need additional map software for anything but MAIN highways. Lots of software available, but a bit of a disappointment. Replacing an older Garmin, expected better map built in.

I'm sure there is a reason for doing this, but why are the buttons on top? It makes it difficult to push buttons and see the screen at the same time. That alone would keep me from buying it for myself.pOther than that, this is a really great GPS unit. I use one at work. It gets intialized REALLY quick and the map functions quite well. I used to have a '97 Magellan, and this really shows how well these types of GPS units have improved in 5 years.pI use them boating often, and I would be interested to see how a magellan with similar features stacks up. I couldn't find one screen that showed everything that I wanted for boating.pWhy are the buttons on top again?

I really like the map 76s, but if i Knew the 76CSX was going on sale within a few days I would hav opted for the latter.

Lo gradisco molto. È molto esatto e durevole. Recomend I esso a tutti i climbers della montagna

I've had my Garmin GPSMAP 76S for about a week, and I've owned an eTrex Vista for over a year. These units have several features in common: barometric altimeter, digital compass, and 24 MB of memory for storing detailed map data (which must be downloaded from optional MapSource CD ROMS). Both units have backlighted displays and come with serial PC interface cables.pThe software is well organized on both units, although somewhat different. Navigating through the 76S pages and menus is similar to other Garmin receivers like the GPS III. Both the Vista and the 76S can look up sun/moon rise/set time data for any date and location, as well as indications of fair, good or best times for hunting and fishing. Admittedly, the Vista has a few software features not found on the 76S. However, Garmin periodically issues software updates for their GPS recievers, which you can download for free from the Garmin web site. I'm hoping that a couple of my favorite features of the Vista may yet appear in a future software release for the 76S.pThe Vista is certainly smaller and a bit lighter than the 76S. However, in all other respects I would have to say that the 76S is a better unit. The larger display is easier to see and use. Also, the illuminated buttons on the front of the unit are easier to operate than the side-mounted buttons and 'click-stick' of the Vista. The map display is more customizable. Unlike the Vista, the 76S has an audible alarm, which I use to alert me to approaching turns along my route of travel (a useful feature on long, boring Interstate trips).pWhat really impressed me about the 76S is its speed of operation. Satellite acquisition seems faster (it has a different kind of antenna than the Vista). Looking up data (waypoints, routes, points of interest, etc.) seems quicker, and generally navigating through the software (pages, menus, etc.) works almost as quickly as you can press the buttons. In particular, screen redraws are much quicker. You may still have to wait a few seconds for a highly detailed map to redraw, but it seems to be 2 or 3 times quicker then the Vista. Generally, I have found that mid- to low-detail maps redraw in 2 seconds or less, making the 76S a pleasure to use!pIf you operate a boat, you may be pleased to know that the 76S comes preloaded with Navaid information (optional MapSource data can be obtained for fishing hot spots and 'BlueChart' detailed Navaid info - see the Garmin web site for more details). Audible alarms can also be set for anchor drag, approach and arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint, shallow water and deep water. There are also tide tables for the U.S., western Canada and the Caribbean, and the unit floats in water (like the Vista, it will withstand submersion to a depth of one meter). There's also an interface for connecting a separate differential receiver, although you may not need the extra accuracy since the Dept. of Defense has turned off 'selective availability' for the GPS satellites (which allows civilian GPS receivers to be more accurate).pI use my Vista while bicycling, and I think that it has suffered some damage from vibration. I'll probably continue to use it on my bike, since smaller and lighter requires less effort. My new 76S, however, will accompany my other travels, and will ride proudly on top of my dashboard (with optional auto mount, and for long trips with optional power adapter plugged in). The Vista is excellent, but as far as I'm concerned, the GPSMAP 76S is better!

Very attentive service... There was a small error in the shipping label and the vendor informed me by phone 3 days before it arrived. Smooth, easy, confident. I am grateful for the product and for the way that the transaction was conducted. This one knows how to do it properly. Thanks.

Garmin gpsmap 76s, bought for my husband. He is loving it. Plenty of memory and very easy to use. he even can look up when deer move and when sun amd moon rises and sets. have not used fishing yet, but he is excited about this item.

I've had my 76s going on 4 years now, and it's been from zero to twenty-two thousand feet above sea-level. It's been in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, California, Arizona, and New Mexico. It's never failed to operate perfectly, aside from rarely being VERY slow to acquire satellites on a rainy day. I've dropped it from a twenty foot cliff, and it still operates fine. It's been dropped in water, and still operates fine. It's been accidentally sat on by a three-hundred pound man, and still operates fine. I used it for field work during my thesis to store hundreds of sample localities. I am glad I had this little puppy during my field work, otherwise I would have had to carry a whole box of topographic maps along with me. I even used it for photographic scale, and to demonstrate the geographic orientation of ripple marks in limestone. It's even been used to save a person's life, and a notify a rancher of a herd of escaped cattle!

I purchased this product primarily for use in my work. I wanted a unit with an electronic compass, altimeter capabilities, and the ability to measure area. After much research, I found that the 76S provides all of those capabilities at a very reasonable cost. Although other units have more bells and whistles, such as color display and memory cards, they are much more expensive. The 76S provides excellent capabilities for my uses at a mid-range cost. The user manual could be somewhat more user-friendly, but this is a minor problem, since the unit is fairly intuitive to use.

I live in Israel. I ordered the unit from Amazon with some fear that it may not work properly here. However the unit is great and it works excellent. You can set up the unit to view your position in Israeli coordinates -new or old. Just look on the internet for the Israel Datum, and enter the data in the Datum screens. The car power-cable is a must, and so is the dispenser. It does not work in house, but I get a good reception in the car (without an antenna). Although this is my first GPS I can tell it is a very good one with many options. When you on the move (for example you drive from one town to another)it draws a line in the map screen, showing your trails. Then when you drive back, it draws parallel lines keeping a clearance between the lanes and showing points of intersections. The unit does not come with any map for Israel. I do not recommend to buy the MapSource as it is not accurate. I give it 4 stars just because I never rate anything as 100%...

They handed in time, the product came in good condition, met the time promised, Price mint