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Old 03-01-04 | 08:51 PM
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The GPSMAP 276C is an all-in-one, versatile, color chartplotter and automobile navigator — perfect for land or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT display that's easy to read in bright sun along with a built-in basemap and auto routing to provide you with turn-by-turn directions to the marina for a day of boating.
Old 03-01-04 | 08:56 PM
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Garmin has raised the bar for portable automotive navigation with two new products: the StreetPilot 2610 and 2650.

Just choose your destination using StreetPilot’s touch screen or remote control to be automatically guided with turn-by-turn directions and voice prompts. Both the 2610 and 2650 feature color displays, built-in maps, and everything needed to download additional map detail and look up points of interest and addresses in seconds. Select maps and transfer data directly to the unit through a USB connection and onto a standard CompactFlash® memory card. These products are powered using the external speaker with 12/24-volt adapter cable or A/C power adapter (both are included in the purchase).
Old 03-01-04 | 09:32 PM
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How much does it cost???? for that go with a pioneer, alpine, or kenwood navi system.....
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I prefer the Magellen Roadmate series to the Garmin's. I picked up the 500 series and a 1GB memory card. The 700 has the hard drive [no memory card needed] but I know between me and the kids that unit is going to take a lot of abuse, so I went with the card. I got a great deal on it at Best Buy over the holidays, I had a 10% off coupon and they had a 10% off sale and I had another $300 in trade in cash from some returned stuff.

Good info can be found here...
http://www.gpscity.com/

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