Garmin GPSMAP 78s
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Garmin GPSMAP 78s
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Overview
BlueChart marine, City Navigator, EIRE OSI Topo compatible; Electronic Compass and Barometric Altimeter
Features
- Waterproof and it floats!
- Accepts BlueChart, MapSource
- Detailed basemap
- 160 x 240 pixels display
- 2,000 Waypoints & 200 routes
- Electronic compass and barometric altimeter
- Worldwide built-in basemap with shaded relief
- External antenna option
- 1.7 GB internal memory
- 20 Hours use on 2 AA batteries
- Size: 15.2H x 6.6W cm (2.6" diag display)
Product Screen Shots
Package Includes:
- GPSMAP 78s
- Wrist strap
- USB cable
- Owner's Manual & Quick Start Guide
Additional Map Data
Adding more maps is easy with Garmin's wide array of detailed marine, topographic and road maps, available on microSD card. Conveniently plug in BlueChart g2 preloaded cards for a great day on the water or City Navigator NT map data for turn-by-turn routing by road (see maps tab for compatible maps). The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. GPSMAP 78 also supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. In addition, the 78s is compatible with Custom Maps, free Garmin software that transforms your own paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your GPS handheld device.Technical Specification
Garmin GPSMAP 78s | Product Code: 010-00864-01 |
Physical & Performance: |
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Unit dimensions, WxHxD: | 2.6" x 6.0" x 1.2" (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm) |
Display size, WxH: | 1.6" x 2.2" (4.1 x 5.6 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm) |
Display resolution, WxH: | 160 x 240 pixels |
Display type: | transflective, 65-K color TFT |
Weight: | 7.7 oz (218.3 g) with batteries |
Battery: | 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended |
Battery life: | 20 hours |
Waterproof: | yes (IPX7) |
Floats: | yes |
High-sensitivity receiver: | yes |
Interface: | high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
Maps & Memory: |
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Basemap: | yes |
Ability to add maps: | yes |
Built-in memory: | 1.7 GB |
Accepts data cards: | microSD™ card (not included) |
Waypoints/favorites/locations: | 2000 |
Routes: | 200 |
Track log: | 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks |
Features: |
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Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): | yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
Electronic compass: | yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis) |
Touchscreen: | no |
Barometric altimeter: | yes |
Camera: | no |
Geocaching-friendly: | yes (paperless) |
Custom maps compatible: | yes |
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): | yes |
Outdoor GPS games: | no |
Hunt/fish calendar: | yes |
Sun and moon information: | yes |
Tide tables: | yes |
Area calculation: | yes |
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): | yes |
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): | yes |
Picture viewer: | no |
Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): | yes |
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for the Garmin GPSMAP 78s.