1Gb memory in a 276C?

MiGSel · 06-20-2011, 04:54 AM

I can buy a 1Gb Garmin memory card that originally contained Blue Chart XL mapping.

The seller claims that it will work in a 276C, to load my own maps on.
I thought 512Mb was the limit for a 276 though.

Is there anybody around who has actually tried the same?

Cheers,
Michel

yatman · 06-22-2011, 12:38 PM

I have a GPSMap 76CSx and bought a 2g card for it....the "card" has to fit into the unit...the card I have even comes with a MicroSD adapter to fit ito a camera or similar....should work...good luck

yatman

DRTBYK · 06-22-2011, 01:37 PM

No guarantee that the "hacked" BlueChart Data Card will work in the 276C since those Chart data cards were not available for the 276C. It's simply a matter of memory addressing on the 276C. If the seller says it will "work" in the 276C, I'd ask the seller how large of a map file has been successfully loaded and read on the card by a 276C. If the GPS can read a file larger than 512MB from the card it should be OK.

OPINION: Doesn't seem like the best investment unless it's free.

Cheers,

BlueLghtning · 06-23-2011, 08:59 PM

Man, this would be great if it did work. It really sucks being stuck with a maximum of 512mb's on Garmin's proprietary memory cards that the x76/x78 units use.

You can be the guinea pig!

BlueLghtning · 06-23-2011, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yatman

I have a GPSMap 76CSx and bought a 2g card for it....the "card" has to fit into the unit...the card I have even comes with a MicroSD adapter to fit ito a camera or similar....should work...good luck

yatman

The 60/76 series use micro SD cards. Totally different card.

It would be great if someone came up with a hack to fit/wire a micro SD into the Garmin proprietary card.

DRTBYK · 06-23-2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueLghtning

Man, this would be great if it did work. It really sucks being stuck with a maximum of 512mb's on Garmin's proprietary memory cards that the x76/x78 units use.

You can be the guinea pig!

Only problem is that those BlueChart Data Cards are no longer made and I expect there weren't a lot of them sold.

I still want to see that the 276C can read files larger than 512MB on that Data Card.

GodSilla · 06-24-2011, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiGSel

I can buy a 1Gb Garmin memory card that originally contained Blue Chart XL mapping.

The seller claims that it will work in a 276C, to load my own maps on.
I thought 512Mb was the limit for a 276 though.

Is there anybody around who has actually tried the same?

Cheers,
Michel

No idea if it will work or not.

That must be why this place is called Adventure Rider, go on, have a go, you know you want to....

SKINNY · 06-24-2011, 06:18 AM

When I bought my 276C, it would only handle a 256 meg card...Garmin then released a firmware/op. system update that would allow a 512 meg card...I've never heard of anyone using a 1 gig card...

FLY · 06-24-2011, 06:24 AM

Hi all
Why not 2Gb !? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTospcxgqvQ

GeckoRider · 06-24-2011, 06:40 AM

Not being able to read Russian I could not see in that video how storage that card had. As far as I could tell it was only using the internal memory. Not saying it did not work, just that I could not tell from the video. As long as the device has "address pointers" (bit size) that can use 2Gig or larger I don't see why it would not work. Just because Garmin does not want to make the cards to help "entice" you to by the latest and greatest doesn't mean that it couldn't work. Just trying to avoid wishful thinking and scammers.

FLY · 06-24-2011, 07:03 AM

276c has practically no internal memory

Jeff@TheQuadShop · 06-24-2011, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLY

Hi all
Why not 2Gb !? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTospcxgqvQ

Now that is interesting! I've figured that it could be done for awhile now, that is the first time that I've actually seen it done.

xcmountain80 · 12-05-2011, 06:59 PM

I email them for more info, I'd love to have the US loaded on 1 card.

A

xcmountain80 · 12-06-2011, 06:02 AM

2gb card shipped for $150, add North American Maps for $50.

A

BlueLghtning · 12-06-2011, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcmountain80

I email them for more info, I'd love to have the US loaded on 1 card.

A

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcmountain80

2gb card shipped for $150, add North American Maps for $50.

A

Can you expand more? Do you have a link? What card are you talking about that is 2gb and fits the X76/X78 units? And NA maps for $50?

06-20-2011, 04:54 AM	#1
MiGSel ^OP GaStronaut Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Belgium Oddometer: 389	1Gb memory in a 276C? I can buy a 1Gb Garmin memory card that originally contained Blue Chart XL mapping. The seller claims that it will work in a 276C, to load my own maps on. I thought 512Mb was the limit for a 276 though. Is there anybody around who has actually tried the same? Cheers, Michel __________________ On a steel horse I ride... Accessories are at www.migsel.com

06-22-2011, 12:38 PM	#2
yatman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Awesome-Vancouver Island, British Columbia Oddometer: 187	Memory card I have a GPSMap 76CSx and bought a 2g card for it....the "card" has to fit into the unit...the card I have even comes with a MicroSD adapter to fit ito a camera or similar....should work...good luck yatman

06-22-2011, 01:37 PM	#3
DRTBYK Long Haul Adventurer Joined: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Washington (state) Oddometer: 3,173	No guarantee that the "hacked" BlueChart Data Card will work in the 276C since those Chart data cards were not available for the 276C. It's simply a matter of memory addressing on the 276C. If the seller says it will "work" in the 276C, I'd ask the seller how large of a map file has been successfully loaded and read on the card by a 276C. If the GPS can read a file larger than 512MB from the card it should be OK. OPINION: Doesn't seem like the best investment unless it's free. Cheers, __________________ Cheers, Dan

06-23-2011, 08:59 PM	#4
BlueLghtning Riding is my passion Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Newnan, GA Oddometer: 3,850	Man, this would be great if it did work. It really sucks being stuck with a maximum of 512mb's on Garmin's proprietary memory cards that the x76/x78 units use. You can be the guinea pig! __________________ *BlueLghtning* - Follow me on my SPOT Messenger Mine: 09 DL650, 01 FZ1, 08 WR250R, 98 DR650 Hers: 06 F650GS, 12 Duc 696, 13 CRF250L, 06 XT225 Smugmug Pics - Save $5: Y2l43o9LVBERU

06-24-2011, 06:40 AM	#10
GeckoRider Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Oakland, CA, USA, Thrid Rock from the Star Sol Oddometer: 411	Not being able to read Russian I could not see in that video how storage that card had. As far as I could tell it was only using the internal memory. Not saying it did not work, just that I could not tell from the video. As long as the device has "address pointers" (bit size) that can use 2Gig or larger I don't see why it would not work. Just because Garmin does not want to make the cards to help "entice" you to by the latest and greatest doesn't mean that it couldn't work. Just trying to avoid wishful thinking and scammers. __________________ F800GS Mag/Black 2009 "Faucon GriS" Farkles; Garmin GPSMap478 in a TT cradle, throttle Rocker, Airhawk seatpad, Pivot Pegs, Renthal grips, SW-motech bars, MOD skid plate, Altrider headlight guard, HDB handguards, Maier Mudguard. Wishing for farkles; If/when I can ride offroad better- suspension, rims.

06-24-2011, 06:18 AM	#8
SKINNY Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2001 Location: West Texas Oddometer: 558	When I bought my 276C, it would only handle a 256 meg card...Garmin then released a firmware/op. system update that would allow a 512 meg card...I've never heard of anyone using a 1 gig card...

06-24-2011, 06:24 AM	#9
FLY Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: sLOVEnia Oddometer: 58	Hi all Why not 2Gb !? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTospcxgqvQ

06-24-2011, 07:03 AM	#11
FLY Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: sLOVEnia Oddometer: 58	276c has practically no internal memory

12-05-2011, 06:59 PM	#13
xcmountain80 n00b Joined: Aug 2007 Oddometer: 5	I email them for more info, I'd love to have the US loaded on 1 card. A

12-06-2011, 06:02 AM	#14
xcmountain80 n00b Joined: Aug 2007 Oddometer: 5	2gb card shipped for $150, add North American Maps for $50. A

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