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Waterproof hand held GPS from Garmin

Garmin says its GPSMAP 76C and GPSMAP 76CS introduce many new features into its 76 series of GPS handhelds, including new TFT, 256 - colour display technology, producing one of the brightest, sunlight-readable displays available.

They say these units are completely waterproof with up to 30 hours battery life using two AA batteries. They target the marine and outdoor recreation markets.

The 76C and 76CS are fully compatible with MapSource products like BlueChart and City Select, which provides marine cartography and detailed streets for turn-by-turn guidance (there is no voice output). Both products provide separate serial and USB interfaces.

Detailed maps can be transferred to the unit's 115MB internal memory using the USB interface. Navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port.

Both units include a built-in international basemap with automatic routing capabilities.

The GPSMAP 76CS also includes a built-in electronic compass and barometric altimeter.

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