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I've had this unit for several years and use it primarily for duck hunting. It's very simple to us...Read more
384 days ago by Mike
LACKING SOME MODERN FUCTION
Demand very low...Read more
542 days ago by UGO CHRIS
Great Value
I've had my GPS72 for a few years now and use it primarily for hiking. For those new to GPS, this li...Read more
1013 days ago by Jim B
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| Product Detail |
| Manufacturer: |
Garmin |
Category: |
GPS Units |
Type: |
Outdoor GPS |
| Model: |
010-00309-00 |
SKU: |
72 |
UPC: |
753759041540 |
| Announced: |
August 5, 2002 |
First Shipped: |
November 12, 2002 |
Weight: |
0.781 lbs. |
| Description |
The mariner-friendly GPS 72 is WAAS-enabled for accuracy to within 3 meters and features a large screen and easy-to-use buttons.
Use on Land or Water
Don't worry about losing this GPS device in the drink. The GPS 72 floats in water, and it's IPX7 waterproof to withstand the accidental dunk or splash in the lake. Whether on water or land, the GPS 72 can save up to 500 of your favorite places in memory and point you to your destination (no street or terrain maps).
Store Important Data
The GPS 72 is preloaded with worldwide cities as well as marine navigation aids, including lights, buoys, sound signals and day beacons. If you're into boating, hunting or fishing, you can use the 72's built-in celestial data, which includes tide information, sunrise/sunset times and a hunting and fishing calendar.
GPS 72: Rugged handheld navigation for your land and sea adventures
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| What's Included In The Box? |
The Garmin GPS 72 ships with the following items included: - Garmin 10.5 inch Lanyard (View this item)
- Garmin 72 Manual English (View this item)
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Garmin GPS 72 Reviews
Average rating: (3.3 based on 3 ratings).
Lowest rating: 2 | Highest rating: 4
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Jim B
November 24, 2007
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GREAT VALUE
I've had my GPS72 for a few years now and use it primarily for hiking. For those new to GPS, this little gizmo will tell you your position usually to within about six meters. That's plenty accurate for those simply not wanting to get lost in the bush. On a good day with a clear view of the southern horizon, the circle of accuracy gets to within 2.1 meters, which is excellent. Reception: You need a view of the sky, preferably the south, as GPS satellites are near the equator. That said, it still works fine on cloudy or rainy days, or with light forest cover. If the signal does cut out, you simply continue to the next clearing or hilltop to get your position again. Navigation: There's simply nothing like the peace of mind in knowing that no matter where you go, this thing will bring you back. You save waypoints by going to your destination and pressing Enter, or you can enter them beforehand from a map. Then, wherever you are, simply point the map page cursor at any given waypoint and you're given the compass heading and distance. No guesswork. Compass: You must keep moving for the internal compass to work properly, which could be a problem if the signal starts cutting out because of tree cover. In any case, you should not rely exclusively on the internal compass because it uses up the batteries (the 16 hour rating is optimistic). Here's a tip: Use a magnetic compass most of the time and turn off the GPS. Only switch on the GPS to confirm the current position and get a new compass heading. This way, the batteries last up to a couple weeks. You don't want to walk around staring at your GPS anyway as you have to watch your footing and you want to be able to see and hear what's happening around you. Durability: Yes, it will float. I dropped mine in a beaver pond once and it kept working fine. I notice the Etrex and Legend models are waterproof but don't float. It wouldn't have been any fun swimming in that murky pond trying to retrieve my GPS. I wish the screen weren't so easily scratched, but I managed to buff out some light scratches. Mapping: Some people may be bothered by the fact that this model does not have an internal map but all you need are the waypoints to find your way. You should carry a paper map in your pocket as a backup anyway, and the models with internal maps (including software) cost hundreds of dollars more. A color display would be nice but is not essential. All in all, I'm very pleased with this item, and would never go into the wilderness without it.
Recommend: YES
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UGO CHRIS
PORT HARCOURT NIGERIA
March 9, 2009
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LACKING SOME MODERN FUCTION
Demand very low
Pros: o
Cons: o
Recommend: YES
136 viewers found this helpful.
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Mike
Little Rock, Arkansas
August 14, 2009
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GPS 72
I've had this unit for several years and use it primarily for duck hunting. It's very simple to use and has withstood some of the most harsh hunting conditions imagineable. Dropped on numerous occassions in flooded timber and never missed a beat. I wouldn't know what to do w/o this device at 4am in the morning and the woods full of fog.
Pros: durable and simple to use
Cons: no color screen
Recommend: YES
92 viewers found this helpful.
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| Garmin GPS 72 Specifications |
| Disclaimer: Specifications shown are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice. Information provided is believed correct and
true to the best of our ability, however, GPS City is not responsible for typographical errors or incorrect data. To report any errors, please use
the feedback form. |
| General |
| 1 |
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: |
2.7 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches (6.9 x 15.7 x 3.0 cm) |
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Display size, WxH: |
1.6 x 2.2 inches (4.1 x 5.6 cm) |
| 3 |
Display resolution, WxH: |
120 x160 Pixels |
| 4 |
Display type: |
4 level gray LCD |
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Weight: |
7.7 oz (218 g) with batteries |
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Battery: |
2 AA batteries (Not included) |
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Battery life: |
16 hours |
| 8 |
Waterproof: |
Yes (IPX7) |
| 9 |
GPS-enabled: |
Yes |
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Floats: |
Yes |
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High-sensitivity receiver: |
No |
| 12 |
PC interface: |
Serial |
| 13 |
RoHS version available: |
Yes |
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Preloaded maps: |
No |
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Ability to add maps: |
No |
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Street Map Compatible: |
No |
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Topographic Map Compatible: |
No |
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Marine Software Compatible: |
No |
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Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: |
No |
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Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible: |
No |
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Accepts data cards: |
No |
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Waypoints/favorites/locations: |
500 |
| Automotive |
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Routes: |
50 |
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Basemap: |
No |
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Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): |
No |
| 26 |
Speaker Location: |
Internal Buzzer |
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Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : |
No |
| 28 |
Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): |
No |
| 29 |
3D map view: |
No |
| 30 |
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): |
No |
| 31 |
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): |
No |
| 32 |
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): |
No |
| 33 |
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): |
No |
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Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): |
No |
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Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): |
No |
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Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: |
No |
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FM traffic compatible: |
No |
| 38 |
XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: |
No |
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MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: |
No |
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Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): |
No |
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Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): |
No |
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MP3 player: |
No |
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Audio book player: |
No |
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Picture viewer: |
No |
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Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): |
No |
| 46 |
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: |
No |
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Touchscreen: |
No |
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Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): |
No |
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Antenna Type: |
Internal |
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External Antenna Jack: |
MCX |
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Remote control: |
No |
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FM transmitter: |
No |
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Headphone jack/audio line-out: |
No |
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Audio/video input/output: |
No |
| 55 |
Dead reckoning: |
No |
| 56 |
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): |
No |
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Automotive-friendly: |
No |
| 58 |
Motorcycle-friendly: |
No |
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Lane Assist |
No |
| Outdoor |
| 60 |
Track log: |
2,048 points, 10 saved tracks |
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Electronic compass: |
No |
| 62 |
Barometric altimeter: |
No |
| 63 |
Hunt/fish calendar: |
Yes |
| 64 |
Sun and moon information: |
Yes |
| 65 |
Tide tables: |
Yes |
| 66 |
Area calculation: |
Yes |
| 67 |
Geocaching mode: |
No |
| 68 |
Outdoor GPS games: |
No |
| 69 |
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): |
No |
| Marine |
| 70 |
Portable |
Yes |
| 71 |
Marine Auto Guidance |
No |
| 72 |
Radar compatible |
No |
| 73 |
Sonar compatible |
No |
| 74 |
CANet® compatible |
No |
| 75 |
Marine Network™ compatible |
No |
| 76 |
Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position) |
No |
| 77 |
Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio) |
No |
| 78 |
Audible alarms |
No |
| 79 |
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible |
No |
| 80 |
NMEA input/output |
No |
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