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Author: Subject: Does the Mexico Atlas GPS map work well on the nuvi's? or whats the best unit?
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[*] posted on 12-18-2007 at 03:04 PM


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Not sure where you are at in buying or own...if you are in the market for a do anything GPS, then I would look at the 276c garmin.
I can see a bigger unit but not a better one. It can be used in any environment...also easy hand held...maybe 10% larger then the 76 series. Works great from a belly pack. 4 ozs of the total 14 ozs of weight is in the 7 hour battery...
I have yet to test the depth sounder...hopefully this year.
The mounting system is great and quick...easy to hide under seat and easy to mount on my quad...2000 miles on Baja off road and mount holds perfect. The dash is flat in both Jeep and Motorhome, so I just use the bean bag mount. Actual screen is 2X3.25 sure seems bigger in use. Hope this may help...


I'm with you Al. Have had my 276c for 4 years at least and it has been all over on my motorcycle, car and truck. It will also serve as a boat GPS with the proper maps. Works in my truck with a overcab camper without an external antenna, and with a full charge you can use it for 10 hours before it needs a new charge. Being that it is an older model you might find it on sale as well.

Regarding LB Maps they don't work seemlessly (like Garmin Maps) when it comes to routing, some of the topo data regarding elevation is wrong. On the whole it is worth having, just not up to other map software.

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[*] posted on 12-18-2007 at 03:20 PM


Pricing on the 276c is running around 450.00 w/o the automotive kit, which is pretty much essential if you use it in a car.



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[*] posted on 12-18-2007 at 03:31 PM


Boy...they have sure come down in price...but that just scratches the surface of the real cost. There is the cost of additional memory...Blue charts...City select v8...Baja expedition and Quad mount...easy another $500...+-
It is a very necessary issue and the price is only the issue if you can not afford it. I am broke now...he who dies with the best toys...WINS:lol::lol::lol::biggrin::cool:




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