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Garmin Gpsmap 276cx
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Pros
Cons
8 reviews
Unfortunately, the screen is not touch-sensitive.
Pro
- Stable
- Effective
Contra
- Ageing interface
Old School but very versatile
release the interested party...
Pro
- I believe that
Somewhat anachronistic, but hopefully robust (yet to be seen)
Very capable device, with some performance issues.
An expected "summer 2020" firmware update might cure some of the above shortcomings.
All in all, I would warmly recommend this unit - the pros are by far outweighing the cons in MHO.Pro
- Bright, sunlight readable WVGA display, (5”, 800 x 480 pixels)
- The provided Li-Ion battery delivers up to 16 hours of operation - 3xAA an option
- Open Street Maps compatibility, routable maps can be downloaded for free.
- Very sensitive GPS receiver (GPS + GLONASS with WAAS/EGNOS)
- Tons of functionality normally not found on street navs
- Pushbutton (backlit) control as opposed to touch controls - inherited from the older 276C
- Configurability of Display fields
Contra
- Slow search function when using OSM maps
- Battery/power monitoring functions inconsistent
- Charging of the provided Li-Ion battery is relatively slow - approx. 10%/hr - overnight charging.
- Map redraw when zooming, or panning could be (much) faster, ok during normal driving
- No routable maps included in std package.
- Weight - on the heavy side
The best device of its kind I know, I am very satisfied with it.
I gave it a full five stars because it deserves them. It would take too long to describe the positive aspects, so I'll give a brief critique. In times of touchscreens, operation via buttons takes a lot of getting used to, but can be mastered easily after some time and practice. Depending on the desired level of map detail, the charging process can take a while. Sometimes after the battery has been charged, the device hangs and has to be rebooted.
6 out of 8 reviews
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