Garmin GPSMAP 276Cx
December 22, 2017 - Comment
Versatile GPSMAP 276Cx all-terrain navigator has been renewed with advanced GPS and GLONASS reception to track position in challenging environments. Includes a large, sunlight-readable 5-inch screen plus built-in barometric altimeter and 3-axis compass. Preloaded worldwide basemap and free 1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription. Advanced mapping, connectivity and flexible mounting options are available; water-rated to IPX7. Dual-power options include AA batteries or rechargeable power pack.
Product Features
- GPS AND GLONASS – Internal antenna with GPS and GLONASS satellite reception to track your position in more challenging environments than GPS alone
- OPTIONAL MAPPING – Built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief, and also upports Garmin TOPO maps, BlueChart g2 HD marine charts, Custom Maps, raster maps, and vector maps
- SEE YOUR SURROUNDINGS – Includes a free 1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription for real-life terrain views on your device
- ADVANCED NAVIGATION – Advanced navigation options include automotive mode for street navigation and Curvy Roads routing (with optional mapping)
- WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY – Pairs with your compatible mobile device for automatic uploads, smart notifications, LiveTrack and more; also compatible with Wi-Fi and ANT+ technology
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Nice unit but mine has an issue Mine was intermittently powering off while I was in Map Setup functions. Sometimes the unit will power down while in the Nav options. So I went to Garmin’s web site and did the latest update as of 12/8/2016. I was happy to say that they mentioned a “fix” for this problem. I did the update and the problem remained. So I returned the unit for a touch-screen unit.
Absolutely does not work as advertised. If you need nmea0183 run away from this unit. I have been a garmin user since ~1999 time frame. I have spent literally thousands of dollars on garmin products over the years. I have to say the last several things I have bought have been a bit disappointing. Typical of the last sever items it doesn’t appear that the software is complete on the 276CX. Like many people who have purchased this I bought it to replace my old 276c, but this unit doesn’t have near the capability of the old 276c the NMEA0183 in/out doesn’t work, it won’t read depth…
Large brilliant screen that lacks touch screen and geocaching features. This GPS is larger then I expected but very high resolution display. Being a user of Garmin Oregon 650, the original GPSMap 276 and Nuvi models. I immediately put OSM street maps on here and the large screen really makes these maps pop. I also like the fact that you can put waypoints into categories, I don’t know if this is the first time I came across this in any Garmin GPS, and then you can assign what categories show on the map or are hidden. However in this early realize that was not…