Garmin GPS 72 Handheld GPS
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Manufacturer: Garmin
Model: 010-00309-00
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Garmin
Label: Garmin
Special Features: Speed
Features for Garmin GPS 72 Handheld GPS:
- 12-channel handheld land/marine GPS receiver
- WAAS-enabled for 3-meter accuracy
- 1 MB built-in memory for points of interest storage (not map compatible)
- 500 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol; 50 reversible routes
- Floatable, waterproof to 1 meter; built-in celestial time tables for best time to fish
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Customer Reviews
GARMIN GPS REVIEW BY GENE GUTHAN 
2007-07-27
This is the third gps I have owned since 1990, the first cost north of 700 dollars. It was great but nothing compared to this new Garmin 72.
The model 72 is not for someone who wants to navigate thru cities. It is primarialy for basic navigation using entered waypoints. I live on a large stump filled lake and navigation must be precise. I plot my routes to navigate thru the stumps and trees.It's cheap and very reliable. I would highly recommend it to fisherman especially.
Gene Guthan
JMP 2007-07-25
SEEMS LIKE A GOOD VALUE WILL SEE AS I USE FOR BOATING.
DELIVERY ON TIME AND PRICE WAS FAIR IF I HAD TO DO OVER WOULD HAVE SPENT A LITTLE MORE AND PURCHASED THE GPS WITH MAPPING EASIER TO MAKE SENSE OF PLOTTING.
Good no frills GPS 2007-05-09
I am very happy with this GPS for my needs. Keep in mind it has no maps and no provision for an external antenna. I needed a high quality GPS to use while sailboat racing, and this unit has performed flawlessly.
Great for time & distance, backtracking 
2007-01-10
As electronic-products evolve, older products like this become an economical path to more basic functions. This one is a great "time & distance" GPS, with limited other abilities like backtracking, sunset/sunrise data, and tide tables (I still don't know how they do this one). I use it on a sea kayak, for things like figuring out upstream lines where there's less current (hard to discern by eye) and generally for inland waters this feature-set is quite adequate. (Still learning how to manage rechargeable NiCad batteries... they pretty much have to be charged the night before to last longer than a few minutes - frustrating.) Pros: Large, readable, fairly intuitive interface. Cons: no meaningful maps, finding satellites can take several minutes even with open sky.
bought it as a gift 2007-01-10
and it does everything needed to get the job done....
happy husband 2008-01-02
I bought this for my husband. He hasn't put it down since he opened it and can't wait to get out in the boat. It was exactly what he was looking for.
great stuff 2007-11-22
My boyfriend and I just started with geocaching and this is a great thing to move around with it and help you find your treasure....
Ok, but wouldn't recommend this one to anyone else 
2007-10-10
I got this mainly for boating and fishing. I wanted cheap and didn't have my heart set on a lot of features. That said, I was a little disappointed to see that I couldn't even upload basic geographical data, like lake outlines or major roads. Also, if the batteries get even slightly low, it locks up regularly. It can be very frustrating. Also, I would much rather have a USB or some other interface for transferring data because it can be difficult finding a computer that has a 15-pin serial port on it. I was aware of this when I bought it, but am regretting it now.
On the good side, it works, it's very solid and has a nice interface. For what I use it for it does the job. If you're looking to buy a new one, I would recommend spending a little more and getting the next model up.
Useful Handheld GPS 2007-08-23
The gps offers an simple interface and features for the price. Somewhat difficult to cache points and replay the cache.
Great piece of equipment 2007-08-23
I purchased this GPS to use in the field on paleontological digs. I have found it to be easy to use and accurate. The size is appropriate both for visibility and for ease of carrying.
