Garmin 76Csx GPS & Laptop?

jsmoriss

jsmoriss

Explorer
Hi folks,

I have a Garmin 660 (for the road) and a 76Csx (canoe/camping). The 660 doesn't do topo, and the 76Csx is a little (very) small for the road. So, I was looking at an 8" or even 10" Lowrence GPS, but I already have quite a bit invested in the Garmin stuff... I was wondering, is there I way I can use a laptop with the 76Csx? I have a nice little Thinkpad X41 that could do the job...

Thanks,
js.
 
jsmoriss

jsmoriss

Explorer
shane4x4 said:
That should allow you to connect it to your laptop. Whatever software you use needs to support the 76 as well, but I would imagine they all do.
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Thanks for your reply Shane. I'm using Garmin's Map Source, which I can use to download maps onto the 76Csx, but cannot use it interactively on the laptop (to view my current position, track, etc.). So it sounds like I need another application? What do people use on their laptops for off-road expedition style use?

Thanks,
js.
 
JRhetts

JRhetts

Adventurer
I'm afraid this is not going to make you happy- I have two Garmin units, and a MyGig (awful) in our vehicles; I have both WIntel and Mac laptops.

Having used as far as I can tell ALL the available software for both platforms, I now only use MacGPSPro on the Mac platform. It does not use Garmn software or maps; but that is a major plus in my mind despite the "extra" cost. The overall Mac software is $60, and the topos for each state in its entirety are about $39 each. It is a seamless and robust combination. Neither OZI nor Fugawi come even close to matching MacGPSPro in capability nor robustness - we have used the latter in the most rugged and isolated places you can imagine.
 
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