Garmin GPSMAP 276C Reviews
Up for review: Garmin GPSMAP 276C. The all-in-one, versatile, color chart-plotter and automobile navigator – GPSMAP 276C from Garmin is perfectly suited for land and water. The portable GPSMAP 276C features a 256-color TFT displays which allows easy reading in bright lights. You will also find a built-in basemap and color chart-plotter for auto routing to provide you with explicit directions on water.
This unit accepts user programmed as well as pre-programmed data cards with MapSource BlueChart for tracking offshore detail or fishing Hot Spots in inland lakes. For highly accurate tracking the GPSMAP 276C supports external NMEA sources through two serial interfaces for water temperature, water speed and water depth. Another useful addition is the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) that helps indicate when a boat has veered off course.
The GPSMAP 276C’s is equally great on land- Americas or European Auto-route major highways and interstates. Drives can now rest assured by using this very dependable unit which includes an optional automotive kit that includes MapSource City Select software, friction mount, and 12-volt power adapter with speaker data card. Drivers can ease their driving tension on unknown territory by receiving explicit voice-prompted directions to addresses and points of interest throughout the United States Canada and/ or Europe. A fast USB-PC interface facilitates map transfer and software updates. The GPSMAP 276C is backed by a standard 110-volt AC plug along with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
GPSMAP 276C Features and Specifications Review:
Width: 5.7 in
Depth: 1.9 in
Height: 3.2 in
Weight: 13.8 oz
GPS System
SBAS: WAAS
Accuracy: Position – 15 m,
Velocity – 0.05 m/sec,
Position – 3 – 5 m (with DGPS), Position – 3 m (with WAAS)
Connectivity: Serial, USB
GPS Functions / Services: Tide Tab, bearing,
Distance, elevation, CTS (Course to Steer), MOB (Man Overboard), ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival), VMG (Velocity Made Good), speed, ETE (Estimated Time Enroute)
Antenna: External
Maps Included: South America,
Canada, USA, Alaska, Central America, Mexico
Software Included: MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager,
Garmin Americas
Auto route Basemap
Compatible GPS Software: MapSource City Select
Grids: UTM, MGRS,
Lat/Lon, User,
Loran TDs,
Maidenhead
Interface: NMEA 0183,
RTCM SC-104 DGPS
Receiver: 12 channel
DGPS: DGPS ready
Acquisition Times
Cold: 45 sec
Warm: 15 sec
Navigation
Waypoints: 3000
Trip Computer Avoid U-turns, avoid highways, TracBack, average speed, maximum speed, trip timer, trip distance, avoid toll roads, sun/moon positions
Tracks: 15
Routes: 50
Tracklog Points: 10000
Waypoints per route: 300
Built-in Display
Type: LCD
Resolution: 480 x 320
Display Illumination: Yes
Color Support: Color
Connections
Connector Type Antenna: Serial
Slot Provided
Slot Provided Garmin Data Card
Battery
Battery Enclosure Type: Internal
Technology: Lithium ion
Run Time (Up To): 15 hour(s)
Required Qty: 1
Included Qty: 1
Others
Included Accessories: PC cable, mounting
Bracket, AC power adapter
Waterproof: Yes
Waterproof Standard: IPX7
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support : 1 year warranty
Garmin’s new 276C has a hard to miss designed. The compact, handheld waterproof 276C is packed with extensive and multipurpose features for marine and land use; it is incredibly user friendly too. Due to its all round features and utility, this Garmin GPSMAP 276C is relatively expensive at around $520.