Garmin GPSMAP 78 Handheld Marine GPS

Description

The Garmin GPSMAP 78 Handheld Marine GPS features crisp colour mapping, high-sensitivity receiver, new moulded rubber side grips, plus a microSD card slot for loading additional maps. And it floats!

It comes with built-in worldwide base map, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. It's water-resistant (IPX7) and even floats in water. With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, GPSMAP 78 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 78 to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Adding more maps is easy with our 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 water-resistant battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.

GPSMAP 78 also supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required), which lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. In addition, the 78 is compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device. You've been busy exploring, and now you want to store and analyse 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.

GPSMAP 78 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. GPSMAP 78 stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper printouts. Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Slim and lightweight, 78 is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

Features

• Waterproof, floating design
• 6.6cm Outdoor screen that works superbly in the sun.
• WAAS-enabled receiver
• Hotfix satellite prediction
• Takes 2 readily available AA batteries. Up to 20 hours
• Geocache ready, load the GPX cache file. Head out

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