My H2O color will eat batteries faster than he B&W version, but I love my color screen. Check out Lakemaster's site - there should be a list of MN lakes there.

GPSMap76CSX is anything but entry level.

One of the advantages of the Garmin units is that they aren't catered to specific purposes like the Lowrance. That isn't to say that the Lowrance H2O can't be used off the water or the Hunt can't be used on the water. Both are probably just about as useful either way but they are geared for their intended primary use and so may have some specific inconveniences involved.

The Garmin products on the other hand are far more versatile but that versatility comes with a pricetag that may be higher I suppose. Can't say for sure as I've never compared.

There are some extremely powerful Garmin units that aren't quite to the level of the GPSMap76 that aren't quite as spendy. And they are all available with various selectable features like color, altimeter, electronic compass, SD card readers, etc.

What I like is the PC mapping software including Lakemaster that is available giving me the ability to scan the maps, create routes, add waypoints, etc. all from my PC on a 21" screen in the comfort of my living room and then download to my GPS or SD card.

Just some information to hopefully help without confusing.

Bob

H20 is awesome. Get a 12v auto power cord and plug it into your truck or wheeler and you do not have to worry about batteries.

I love using it with the wheeler ice fishing. Just drive to the spot and start fishing.

I have also been looking at the XOG for a cross over GPS but it has fewer channels than the H2O so hypothetically not as accurate. They are cheap thou.

If you're not worried about cost, I'd recommend the Garmin Rino 530HCx. I picked one up over the spring and have gotten plenty of practical use out of it, as it is very versatile.

I haven't picked up the lake maps for it yet, but i'm sure they're just as good or better than the rest. I do have the full US topo maps, they are very detailed and a must have for any garmin user.

It's also got sunrise/sunset, celestial tables, 2 way radio and gps polling for groups. 14-16 hour batt life, It is water proof as well, I believe it is rated to be submerged for up to a half hour and still be functional (I can't speak to whether or not it floats though).

Check it out, I'm confident it wont let you down!