Why 276c not 2610..??

[rocks]

Having read a few ride reports and post on this site.. it seems there is a bit of an atlantic divide regarding GPS..

In the UK the 2610 is really popular.. but I see a lot of US riders pictures showing the 276c. Since the 276c is primarily a marine unit. How come you guys find it so popular..? Whats it got over the 2610, for you guys?

[kirkmoon]

Originally Posted by rocks

Having read a few ride reports and post on this site.. it seems there is a bit of an atlantic divide regarding GPS..

In the UK the 2610 is really popular.. but I see a lot of US riders pictures showing the 276c. Since the 276c is primarily a marine unit. How come you guys find it so popular..? Whats it got over the 2610, for you guys?

Big, beautiful screen which works well in direct sunlight. Very fast redraw. Has all the usual autorouting bells and whistles. Only real downside is the use of the proprietary (read expensive) Garmin memory chip.

[spagthorpe]

Don't forget the 276C has a battery as well, which makes it really handy to use off the bike....even if it's just hooking it up to the computer or messing with routes while having lunch.

[sherpa]

The 2610 comes with power cord which plugs into any building outlet...use it while on the couch, at your computer, in the hotel room, etc....

[BurnieM]

Originally Posted by sherpa

The 2610 comes with power cord which plugs into any building outlet...use it while on the couch, at your computer, in the hotel room, etc....

On the side of the road ?
At a campsite ?
While hiking ?

[edwyun]

Take a look at both screens. While both are color and fairly large, the 276C uses a newer TFT screen, has better resolution, and can be seen in direct light.

[DavidND]

for the cheap memory, touch screen, and software included.

[Too Many Toys]

I love my 276C, haven't used a 2610. Does the 2610 have a touch screen?

The 276C has a great screen, fast redraws, easy-to-use controls, etc. Couldn't ask for much more.

[MuleTrain]

This thread was the question I was afraid to ask; I am trying to decide between the 276 and the 2610/BMW Nav II.....one question; when planning a route can you select to use all back roads on both models?

Thank you,

Chris

[Roamin]

All good questions...is there one unit above the others, if price where not the issue? I want to use it on the bike for GeoCaching...for rallies...and general travel...ie from Alaska to a store downtown.

[patl]

Originally Posted by cstewart77

This thread was the question I was afraid to ask; I am trying to decide between the 276 and the 2610/BMW Nav II.....one question; when planning a route can you select to use all back roads on both models?

Thank you,

Chris

The BMW Nav II has the button controls in addition to the touchscreen that's standard for the 2610, right? Those aren't available in the aftermarket, and they seem to add a huge point in favor of the 2610. The 276c is supposed to be easier to use when moving ont he bike; the 2610's touchscreen is a nicer input when you can use all your attention for it.

I'm personally looking seriously at the 276c, but if the BMW Nav II were the same price, (or I could afford it), I'd buy that one. As it is, the 2610 is very attractive.

[NJ_Bob]

Originally Posted by cstewart77

This thread was the question I was afraid to ask; I am trying to decide between the 276 and the 2610/BMW Nav II.....one question; when planning a route can you select to use all back roads on both models?

Thank you,

Chris

There is no "Back Roads Only" selection. But, you can select shortest distance, which will send you on some less travelled roads which in my case here in North Texas, works pretty well since major roads don't always go directly from pt a to pt b. If you're creative, you can select some intermediate destinations to force it off of the slab too.

Both of these recalculate so fast, that if you know where you can go, rather than where it might be directing you, you can force it to route you any way you want to go.

Effectively using a GPS for a pleasure ride takes some doing, and with experience, I think you can plan ahead and have it direct you wherever you want to ride.

You have to remember that these things are intended to help people get to their destination by either travelling less miles, or taking less time. Sometimes, we don't really want either!

[MuleTrain]

Thank you for the reply; I thought there was a feature on the BMW Nav II that you could select what type of roads to use going from Point A to Point B.....is that true?

Didn't know if that was also a feature with the 276 and/or 2610?

Thank you,

Chris

[HardBall]

Another virtue of the 276C that I appreciate is the fact that it is water resistant. Mine has been through quite a bit of rain with no problem.

[sherpa]

Originally Posted by cstewart77

Thank you for the reply; I thought there was a feature on the BMW Nav II that you could select what type of roads to use going from Point A to Point B.....is that true?

Didn't know if that was also a feature with the 276 and/or 2610?

Thank you,

Chris

Sort of...there is a preferences menu that lets you adjust relative priority between local ,secondary or major roads...