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Garmin GPSMAP 78s
For boaters and water sports enthusiasts who want to run with the best, the
rugged Garmin GPSMAP 78s features a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, crisp
color mapping, high-sensitivity receiver, new molded rubber side grips, plus a
microSD™ card slot for loading additional maps. And it floats!
Explore
The Garmin GPSMAP 78s comes with built-in worldwide basemap, so you can
navigate anywhere with ease. And, like the rest of the 78-series, 78s is IPX7
waterproof and even floats in water.
Get Your Bearings
The Garmin GPSMAP 78s has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic
compass, which shows your heading even when you’re standing still, without
holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to
pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric
pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather
conditions.
Share Wirelessly
With the Garmin GPSMAP 78s you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and
geocaches wirelessly other compatible device users. Now you can send the
location of your favorite fishing spot to a friend to find. Sharing data is
easy. Just press “send” to transfer your information to similar units.
Keep Your Fix
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite
prediction, GPSMAP 78s locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains
its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear —
whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can
count on GPSMAP 78s to help you find your way when you need it the most.
Add Maps
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 on roads (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. The Garmin GPSMAP 78s 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 software that transforms paper and electronic
maps into downloadable maps for your device.
Get Connected
You've been busy exploring and now you want to store and analyze your
activities. With a simple connection to your computer and to the Internet, you
can get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor
device using Garmin Connect. This one-stop site offers an activity table and
allows you to view your activities on a map using Google Earth. Explore other
routes uploaded by millions of Garmin Connect users and share your experiences
on Twitter and Facebook. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore, and
share.
Find Fun
The Garmin GPSMAP 78s supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches
and details straight to your unit. By going paperless, you're not only helping
the environment but also improving efficiency. The Garmin GPSMAP 78s stores and
displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and
descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print
outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Slim
and lightweight, 78s is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.
Garmin GPSMAP 78s: Colorful maps, durable design and buoyant – everything a
mariner needs.
Physical & Performance:
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| Unit dimensions, WxHxD:
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2.6" x 6.0" x 1.2" (6.6 x
15.2 x 3.0 cm) |
| Display size, WxH:
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1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5
cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm) |
| Display resolution, WxH:
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160 x 240 pixels
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| 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:
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yes |
| Interface: |
high-speed USB and NMEA 0183
compatible |
Maps & Memory:
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| Basemap: |
yes |
| Preloaded maps: |
no |
| Ability to add maps:
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yes |
| Built-in memory:
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1.7 GB |
| Accepts data cards:
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microSD card (not included)
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Waypoints/favorites/locations: |
2000 |
| Routes: |
200 |
| Track log: |
10,000 points, 200 saved
tracks |
Features & Benefits:
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| Automatic routing (turn by
turn routing on roads): |
yes (with optional mapping
for detailed roads) |
| Electronic compass:
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yes (tilt-compensated,
3-axis) |
| Touchscreen: |
no |
| Barometric altimeter:
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yes |
| Camera: |
no |
| Geocaching-friendly:
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yes (paperless) |
| Custom maps compatible:
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yes |
| Photo navigation (navigate
to geotagged photos): |
yes |
| Outdoor GPS games:
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no |
| Hunt/fish calendar:
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yes |
| Sun and moon information:
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yes |
| Tide tables: |
yes |
| Area calculation:
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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):
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yes |
What's In The Box:
- Garmin GPSMAP 78s
- Wrist strap
- USB cable
- Manual
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