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Found a source for 2gig Garmin x76 chart plotter sticks. I think.

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#1 · (Edited)
I love my 276c, but my issue has always been with the limited storage on the cards. While the GPS (that is 8 years old) is more accurate, fully waterproof, and basically damage proof, you are limited to 512MB of storage. Well, at least the max that was ever released by Garmin was a 512mb card. Pair that with detailed maps of michigan, plus VVMapping.com 's trail maps, and I end up not being able to include all of the maps I want for snowmobiling, or jeeping trips.

I was doing research on chart plotters, trying to find the equivalent in the new lineup with a SD card, opposed to the large garmin cards, and discovered I would have to pay $1300+ for an equivalent setup. I bailed on that and started researching modifications for the 276, and I found a post from some Russian guy 6 years ago on an ATV forum claiming he had cracked the memory card, and was selling 2gb memory sticks for the garmin x76 lineup.

Even a 512mb card on ebay is $100. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GARMIN-Data...250?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d56807a2

So instead of buying an additional $100 memory card, I think I purchased a 2 gig modified card for $160.

Here is my email communication:

me (sent to some odd .ru email address):
Are you still producing 2gb memory sticks for the x76 series of garmin GPS units? Are these still available shipped to the USA?
Sent from my iPad


reply:
Здравствуйте,
Yes.
Payment you is made.

You have to discover through Paypal.
Write to PayPal email for payment - ***censored out***
Specify comments - for garmin gig gig kard.
Send email address at which you do want delivery the order.
The cost of 1 pieces gig + gig - 160 usd money
ship to europe no fees
Вы писали 7 августа 2013 г., 0:02:22:


me:
Hello, I live in the USA, not Europe, What is the estimated shipping time to Michigan, USA ?
Sent from my iPad


reply:
Здравствуйте, YES
Вы писали 7 августа 2013 г., 21:43:43:


me:
sounds legit, payment made. I sent the funds

reply:
Здравствуйте,
УДК будет поставляться сегодня










So I don't really know what's going on, but wish me luck, and I will report back shortly on how this 2 gig card works (if it shows up)
 
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#19 ·
Personally think it would have been better to invest in a Montana. Screen is just as easy to tap on as the 276 buttons with sledding gloves on (read: I usually pull my gloves off to do any detail work, buttons or touch screen).
The 276 is the old chipset and will wander under heavy canopy, the newer units don't have those issues.
I'm seeing a ton of them on sleds (it's #1 customer unit these days).

Of course if you are happy with that unit, then great and more power to you. We moved my father inlaw from a 276 to a Montana in 2011 and he's been very happy with it (bike, quad and sled).
 
#20 ·
When we go sledding, we use a folding map, compass, and extra gas. I see no need for $1000 in electronics to tell me where I'm at.

Kelly, you should leave your fancy direction thingy at home and come sledding with us sometime, it can be quite an adventure. :sonicjay:
 
#21 ·
I use a sundial and the stars. I'm usually pretty accurate, down the the state... usually. Always 100% right as to what continent I'm on. With this whole sun/solar flip thing, I think I just have to do the same upside down, and i'll be good.
 
#26 ·
hell yes, I think. Even if I don't receive it, the emails were worth the money.





Здравствуйте, jezaBalashiha
Small package of customized, without discharge RUSSIANPOST.RU TRACK IT

http://russianpost.ru/resp_engine.aspx?Path=rp/servise/en/home/postuslug/trackingpo

Please do not worry too much
please be patient for finish of your project,
Delivery time usually takes 5-35 working days, because I made up date.
I think we will enjoy it soon.

When you receive happily, please give us positive feedback once receiving the item,
we will come based on your feedback.
If you have any questions outcome of a transaction or product, please do not contact the negative feedback for we insure happiness.
Вы писали 7 августа 2013 г., 19:59:01:
 
#31 ·
hell yes, I think. Even if I don't receive it, the emails were worth the money.





Здравствуйте, jezaBalashiha
Small package of customized, without discharge RUSSIANPOST.RU TRACK IT

http://russianpost.ru/resp_engine.aspx?Path=rp/servise/en/home/postuslug/trackingpo

Please do not worry too much
please be patient for finish of your project,
Delivery time usually takes 5-35 working days, because I made up date.
I think we will enjoy it soon.

When you receive happily, please give us positive feedback once receiving the item,
we will come based on your feedback.
If you have any questions outcome of a transaction or product, please do not contact the negative feedback for we insure happiness.
Вы писали 7 августа 2013 г., 19:59:01:
I think he's going to rub one out on your memory stick.
 
#36 · (Edited)
I like how they handed it to customs, and customs took 8 minutes to approve it.







edit:

no shit, it made it to the US.

USPS tracking the same package:





Depart USPS Sort Facility


September 23, 2013


BETHPAGE, NY 11714


Registered Mail™




Processed through USPS Sort Facility


September 22, 2013, 2:14 pm


BETHPAGE, NY 11714
 

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