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Garmin eTrex Vista CX Color Handheld GPS

Handheld GPS devices were not the professionals’ choice years ago, because of its minimal features. Today, navigation technology has tremendously evolved and handheld devices such as the Garmin eTrex Vista CX Color Handheld GPS is creating a new standard.

The Garmin eTrex Vista CX Color Handheld GPS is smaller, but far better than its predecessors. The monochromatic display is replaced with a full-color TFT monitor, which makes it so much easier to read even on sunlight. Inside its small form factor lays features that are found only in high-end models. It has a powerful navigation chip for performance and accuracy combined with an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter, making it the ultimate handheld navigation gadget. It also comes with a preloaded Americas autoroute basemap, for wider map coverage and reference. If you want to store more map details, this handheld device also carries a 64MB MicroSD memory card, which adds up to the user’s advantage.

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The Mini Goliath Garmin GPSMAP 496 GPS Receiver

Flying without the right equipment puts anyone’s life in danger. GPS devices should be on top of the list of equipments that you should bring when you plan to have the safest air trip. One of the newer models of GPS gadgets out there is the Garmin GPSMAP 496 GPS Receiver. This is a new concept that will eventually replace the bulkier models in the near future. If you want a GPS receiver that is compact yet powerful, this model is the one to look out for. For any pilot, the Garmin GPSMAP 496 GPS Receiver should do more than what it is expected.

The Garmin GPSMAP 496 GPS Receiver is dubbed as the “know-it-all” mini GPS device for so many reasons. This mini-MFD beats the top competitors when it comes to handheld GPS power. In the aviation industry there have been many portable and handheld devices such as this, but nothing comes close what it really offers. This small fascinating GPS gadget has more tricks up its sleeves than any other handheld aviation GPS gadget.

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Garmin GPS 76CSX Handheld GPS, Compact and Powerful

The Garmin GPS 76CSX Handheld GPS is another high-sensitivity GPS receiver from one of the World’s most trusted GPS manufacturing Company. The idea was to build a GPS device that does not carry that bulky design and can fit into a pocket, which resulted into this innovative model. Some prefer something smaller over those bulky ones mainly, because of the minimal functions they need and they are more particular on the portability aspect of a device.

Although the Garmin GPS 76CSX Handheld GPS fits the palm comfortably, features were not compromised regardless of the small form factor. It has color TFT monitor that is sunlight readable and allows users to navigate that color mapping even with a small GPS gadget. It also works perfectly on both outdoor and marine navigation, which makes it more useful to carry along wherever you go.

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