GPS 76

Pros: Rugged, full of features, great value

Cons: 8 MB memory is sufficient but could be more

The Bottom Line: For now under $200 you will be hard-pressed to find a unit of this quality with so many features. Definitely recommended

Review: I have had my GPSMAP 76 for about a year and a half now and used it in any possible situation, i.e. on a boat, in the car and while hiking. Since I had previous experience with Garmin GPS products, I knew the quality was hard to beat and this unit was ...

Pros: WAAS enabled accuracy, excellent screen resolution, rugged case, easy computer interface, plenty of GPS capacity

Cons: somewhat limited uploading capability, somewhat bulky, waypoint labels limited to 8 characters

The Bottom Line: An outstanding value for the money, this super-well designed GPS can find your way and help you find fish, but it is also great for collecting electronic mapping data.

Review: Admittedly I love mapping and maps, but the Garmin 76 is probably my all-time favorite electronic device. It is engineered and built extremely well -- very rugged and with an excellent user interface. Although I haven't used Magellens and other ...

Pros: Accurate. Reliable. Reasonably priced.

Cons: None, really.

The Bottom Line: Excellent choice as a backup to a larger GPS Chartplotter, or as your primary GPS on a small boat. Accurate. Rugged. Reliable.

Review: I own one of each of these models, the second purchased as an upgrade so I could use the older 76 as a backup. The 76 itself replaced a Garmin 48 (another lovable little unit) on my boat. Both were available on-sale for around $200 at the time of ...

Review: Great GPS, very easy to operate. Accuracy equal to or better than many larger more costly units. M...

Pros: Waterproof, can hold 8 mg memory. 500 waypoints and 50 routes

Cons: Not for the Technically disadvantaged, that would be me.

The Bottom Line: This will do a great job for fishermen, hikers, etc. Lightweight and it floats if you are technical minded then this is for you.

Review: I received the Garmin GPSMAP 76 Versatile navigator for Christmas, what a surprise, since I am technological dummy. Out of the Box The Garmin Receiver The hand strap The hookup for the computer Quick reference pamphlet Owners ...

Pros: Good accuracy even without WAAS signal, WAAS signal reception, easy to navigate menus

Cons: slightly too large to hold comfortably in hand

The Bottom Line: The GPS 76 is reasonable choice for any outdoor enthusiast who is looking for a GPS that offers plenty of useful features in an easy to use package

Review: Are you looking for a GPS receiver that combines an easy to use menu system, high accuracy, WAAS augmentation and rugged construction? If that’s it, then you should check out Garmin’s GPS 76 unit. It offers plenty of features in a waterproof ...

Pros: The Garmin 76 GPS is an great GPS w/ Blue Charts(optional)

Cons: The small metal negative battery tab broke off and requires a $175 Garmin repair.

Review: Garmin 76 is a great little GPS Unit, however, one battery is held in place on the (-) side with a small metal tab vs a spring like the other battery. The tab is subject to fatigue and will break off yielding the unit ...

Pros: intuitive to use, link to PC is great

Cons: Buttons stick out, get pressed accidentally when in a pocket, break off

Review: It's a powerful tool for sailboat racing, as well as safety (I've used it twice to return safely in the fog). Being able to load GPS points into it is great, as well as reading out the tracks (series of time/lat/long points where you were). ...