[Paddlewise] Garmin 76CSX

I own a 76CSX.

The difference between the CX and CSX models is NOT the compass feature.
It is the "Sensor" feature, which provides altimeter / barometer  
functions.
While the altimeter can be critical in hiking use, the barometer is  
most helpful on the water.

I chose the 76CSX over the 60CSX because I preferred the rectangle  
design w/o the protruding antenna.

The "X" versions offer improved reception and fix functions AND allow  
for use of interchangeable mini-SD memory cards.
You can use the provided software to download and customize your own  
memory cards, or buy some of their pre-programmed
maps on miniSD cards.

This last bit is helpful if you use your device for driving, then want  
to switch to a more area-specific Blue Water Chart or Topo set.

I believe 2GB is the maximum size miniSD supported by Garmin.

And they are slowly getting more Apple / Mac OSX friendly.

-Will


On May 30, 2008, at 1:05 PM, John Fereira wrote:

> Dave Kruger wrote:
>> Evan Dallas wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I usually don't keep it on while paddling (mostly use it to check  
>>> my bearing), although sometimes I'll keep it on while hiking.
>>>
>>> Anyone want to comment on this purchase or suggest an  
>>> alternative?  Anyone think the 76CSx is worth the extra cost and  
>>> size?
>>
>> Maybe a Map60Sx?  Smaller than the 76 series, just as sensitive,  
>> and also submersible.  Down side:  won't float.  I've been using a  
>> Map60C for three years and really love it, but under trees, it has  
>> trouble maintaining contact with satellites.  For hiking, the -x  
>> variants are supposedly much better.
> I've got a 76Cx.  The primary difference between the 76Cx and the  
> 76CSx is that the latter has the electronic compass.  Personally, I  
> don't miss that feature on mine.  When I bought mine (from  
> GPSNOW.com) it was exactly the same price as the 60Cx.  I haven't  
> actually tested mine to see if it floats but that seems to me to be  
> a good feature (and I don't know of any other models which claim to  
> float).
> I don't know how waterproof the HCx is compared to the 60 or 76  
> series but for the price difference you can get a nice waterproof  
> bag for it.  It's also much smaller than the 60/76 series.
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