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Handheld GPS recommendation.

I'm considering a new handheld GPS, and looking for recommendations.
Currently have Garmin GPS 76 and Garmin GPSMAP 76, both with the b/w screens. The map unit seems to have a more sensitive receiver, to the point that the non-map unit is almost unusable unless it has an unobstructed view of the sky. Any tree cover gives it real problems. Both units suffer from a slow update of the map when zooming in and out. B/W is OK, but I'll probably go color if I upgrade.
Unfortunately, published info seems to omit such details as receiver sensitivity and map update speed. Also, I don't consider having a built-in 5MP camera to be a plus. Would be a plus, however, if it could both send/receive data to a USB port and receive power from the same port.
Any thoughts? Thanks!

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