Slyster Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 I am in the market for a GPS (just sold an older B&W handheld unit) and am probably going to get the Garmin Vista... but my question is about b&w vs color. From my past experiences (with laptops etc..) I imagine that b&w gets better with sunlight and color screen would get worse.Does anyone use a color GPS and could you tell me how it looks in FULL sunlight? I would love color.. but NOT if it is harder to see in my boat under the full summer sun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAITOI Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 I had a Garmin GPSMAP 168 sounder which was black and white. I purchased a Garmin 188c last summer and it is definitely easier to see in direct sunlight. I have it mounted on my console and you can see it from the back of the boat even on a sunny day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyster Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 Thanks for the reply... after LOTS of searching.. newgroups.. webpages.. running to Gander a few times.. I settled on the Garmin GPS 76CS. I think that will be ideal for fishing (floats!) as well as camping/traveling. Very slick! Found it for $385 online (after rebate)... not a bad price considering it's $550+ at local outlets and Amazon.com! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korn_fish Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 where did you find it for under 4? I just might have to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyster Posted December 11, 2004 Author Share Posted December 11, 2004 No tax either! (out of state) Since they don't allow links here just E-mail me. pete.2 @ s l y s t e r . com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyster Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 Got it. WOW is all I can say! Great unit. Screen is easier than I thought to see in sunlight and the backlight is really bright too. Very fast operating system too. Electronic compass will be great in boats.. since you can set "track up" and the map rotates with you so I won't get disoriented anymore like with my last unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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