Garmin GPSMAP 276C GPS Receiver
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Garmin GPSMAP 276C GPS Receiver
 
Manufacturer: Garmin
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List Price: $746.99
Sale Price: $1,199.99
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Product Description
This WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver provides color chart plotting for both land and sea, making it an excellent addition to any boat or automobile dashboard. Its display-- 3.8-inch, 480 x 320 pixel, 256-color backlit TFT--provides enhanced sunlight-readability, and its adjustable quad helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability delivers superior data reception.

Used with your car, the 276c's auto routing capability lets you select a destination and get turn-by-turn directions. There's even voice prompt guidance; just hook up a 12-volt speaker cable (sold separately) and the GPSMAP 276C will audibly tell you when you need to turn and how much farther you have to go.

Data provided with the unit includes 3000 user waypoints with an expanded list of waypoint symbols; 50 reversible routes with 1,200 waypoints per route; 10,000 point automatic track log with 15 saved tracks and 700 saved track points each; position formats including Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, User, and more; a large numbers option for easy viewing, and much more.

In addition to its built-in basemap detail (cities, interstates, coastline detail and US tide stations), the GPSMAP 276C accepts data from MapSource CD-ROMs, including BlueChart for offshore detail, Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots for detail of selected inland lakes, and City Select for street-level maps. The package includes the GPSMAP 276c, USB interface cable, power/data cable, marine mount, Trip & Waypoint Manager CD, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, owner’s manual, and a quick reference guide. Manufacturer rating of the battery lists it at up to 15 hours of use depending on backlight setting.

Product Details
  • WAAS-Enabled, 12 Parallel-Channel GPS Receiver
  • All-In-One Versatile, Color Chart Plotter & Vehicle Navigator¿Perfect For Land Or Water
  • 3.8-Inch Diagonal, 480 X 320 Pixel, 256-Color Tft Screen With Adjustable Backlit Led
  • Adjustable Marine Mounting Bracket
  • Stores Up To 3,000 User Waypoints, 50 Reversible Routes (300 Waypoints Per Route)

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Customer Reviews
Garmin 276C - excellent !
 
Review Date: September 9, 2005
Reviewer: F. Smith, SC, USA
I am very pleased. I use the unit on a motorcycle and it has met my expectations so far. Easy to use menus. Easy to see screen. Very satisfied. Only complaint is maps are too expensive. $ 75 for a CD ?
Excelent equipment
 
Review Date: May 16, 2007
Reviewer: Francisco Obispo, Caracas. Venezuela
This GPS covered my expectations and much much more.
It has two modes of operation (Car or Boat) and with
the optional memory module, can load maps and
POIs for a maximum experience
Very best hand held nautical use product!
 
Review Date: February 20, 2008
Reviewer: Rodger Beard, San Juan Capistrano, CA United States
I've been using my 276C since they came out.

I race and cruise sailboats from my home port in Southern California but have used also it many times in Mexico, the East Coast, the UK and The Netherlands. It is a remarkably functional and reliable unit. I've also used it occasionally for land based travel and though this is not my primary interest, I have been quite satisfied.

I have a chip so I can navigate the ports of Baja and Southern Mexico and it works seamlessly and A-OK. I still have paper charts on board but rarely use them other than to see the big picture. (To be fair, I should add that I also have a bigger, fancier RayMarine chartplotter/radar display unit at the helm, but I prefer my 276C for all uses except autohelm.)

Without question it is the best product out there for how I use it.

Oh, about 3 years ago I lost the unit overboard in Catalina in about 20' of water. I could see it down there but it took me several dives to collect it. Naturally it was non functional but I sent it in to Garmin and they sent me a new one for the $250 "repair" fee (including shipping). Took about a week.
Awesome piece of kit
 
Review Date: May 12, 2007
Reviewer: M. King,
This GPS unit is a true asset for marine use. The refresh speed of the mapping page is very fast and the button use is intuitive. Only gripe is the 12v charger lead purchased separatley broke after less than one week.
Garmin 276C GPS Navigator
 
Review Date: February 16, 2008
Reviewer: Grumpy Z, Seattle, WA United States
This is a superb product! I previously owned a Garmin CarPilot; the operational procedures of the 276C are similar and very convenient and easily understood. The voice feature of the 276C can be turned down (or off), however I found it to be preferable, especially for city driving as one does not have to look at the display at all. "Just follow the Lady's directions!"

I bought an additional 256 mb memory card which allows detailed maps for about three Northwest States. I would recommend, instead, a 512 mb memory card (not available when I bought mine) so that more detailed data could be stored.
Outstanding Garmin product...as usual
 
Review Date: August 1, 2008
Reviewer: B. Bates, Santa Fe, NM USA
Garmin has to be the best GPS available. It is the only one I buy, and this is my fifth unit. It is fast to aquire satellite data, and will position you within feet of where you are. I would like to have the option to increase the size of the font, but that is not available to the extent I need for motorcycle use. Rugged and reliable, if just a little over price; but then you are paying for the Garmin name. Software was easy to install on my GPS.
Garmin 276C
 
Review Date: March 28, 2008
Reviewer: S. Amos, Bermuda
Another excellent product from Garmin. I only use it on the water so I cannot speak to its automotive prowess but I am a very satisfied customer.
Great accuracy (to 10 feet without WAAS) in Bermuda and charts are good.
Thanks Garmin.

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