The little screen on a handheld is just too
small to be of much value when working
with electronic charts so that's why I
ended up getting the necessary software
for my computer and a handheld for
position input. This is the best of both
worlds IMHO.

The unit is a poor value, feature by feature. Standard didn't build it for any
other reason but to test the market dominated by the superior Garmin line.
The GPS Map76 offers more and has a very usable screen and built in map. All
for under 300.00.
You wasted your money. It doesn't pay not to pay.

RB

Garmin only has a one-year warranty.

I got three times that and for twenty bucks
less with a military spec unit that is totally
waterproof. Plus it came with the
serial cable for attaching it to my computer.

The Garmin 72 is an equivalent unit with
respect to features but price wise and
warranty-wise (one year) it simply
cannot cut the mustard. The screen
has lower resolution, is not readable
in bright sunlight unless head at just
the right angle. Has shorter battery
run time, has a flimsy feel to it, is
slippery being all plastic with no
rubber cushions or pads.

For utility, the Standard Horizon has it
all over the Garmin, but for showing off
to your dock buddies the Garmin is
probably the unit best suited for you.
Those easily impressed by the Garmin
are those easily impressed by a big
advertising budget and name recognition
over true and lasting value.

S.Simon


"Bobsprit" wrote in message ...
The little screen on a handheld is just too
small to be of much value when working
with electronic charts so that's why I
ended up getting the necessary software
for my computer and a handheld for
position input. This is the best of both
worlds IMHO.

The unit is a poor value, feature by feature. Standard didn't build it for any
other reason but to test the market dominated by the superior Garmin line.
The GPS Map76 offers more and has a very usable screen and built in map. All
for under 300.00.
You wasted your money. It doesn't pay not to pay.

RB

Garmin only has a one-year warranty.


Dealers offer replacement warranties and I got a 3 year and for free.
While your crappy featurless unit is off being hammered on by monkeys, I'll
simply be handed a new one!

RB

totally
waterproof. Plus it came with the
serial cable for attaching it to my computer.

Garmin 76 has MAPS, and is WATERPROOF and it FLOATS!
It also came with a cable and 12V power cable.

You wasted your money on a subpar unit with a 1995 feature set. Congrats!

RB

Can you read. I'm comparing my unit to the
Garmin 72 (equivalent price) NOT the 76
which cost over a hundred bucks more.
Get your head out of your ass for once.

I purposely did not buy a unit with maps (sic)
because charts are worthless displayed on
a puny two inch diagonal low resolution
display. You can take your 76 full of maps
and shove it. It will feel right at home there
in company with more of the same.

S.Simon


"Bobsprit" wrote in message ...
totally
waterproof. Plus it came with the
serial cable for attaching it to my computer.

Garmin 76 has MAPS, and is WATERPROOF and it FLOATS!
It also came with a cable and 12V power cable.

You wasted your money on a subpar unit with a 1995 feature set. Congrats!

RB

Can you read. I'm comparing my unit to the
Garmin 72 (equivalent price) NOT the 76
which cost over a hundred bucks more.


Mine was a gift, so it cost WAY less than yours!
That makes it FAR better than yours and it's still a nicer GPS.

RB