Garmin GPS Map 78

Garmin GPS MAP 78 

For boaters and watersports enthusiasts who want to run with the best, the rugged Garmin GPSMAP 78 features crisp colour mapping, high-sensitivity receiver, new moulded rubber side grips, plus a microSD™ card slot for loading additional maps. And it floats!

 

Explore 

Garmin GPSMAP 78 comes with built-in worldwide basemap, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. And, like the rest of the 78-series, the Garmin GPS MAP 78 is IPX7 waterproof and even floats in water.

 

Keep Your Fix 

With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, Garmin GPS MAP 78 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and built-up areas. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in dense woodland or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Garmin GPS MAP 78 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 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.

 

Get Connected 

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 other Garmin Connect users and share your experiences on Twitter® and Facebook®. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore, and share.

 

Find Fun 

Garmin GPS MAP 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. Garmin GPS MAP 78 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, Garmin GPS MAP 78 is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

Garmin GPS MAP 78: Colourful maps, durable design and buoyant — everything a mariner needs.

Specs:

 

Physical & Performance:

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 colour 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: USB and NMEA 0183 compatible

 

Maps & Memory:

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:

Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)

Electronic compass: no

Touchscreen: no

Barometric altimeter: no

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): no

Picture viewer: no

Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): yes