Garmin GPSMAP 78S

Garmin Australasia is pleased to announce the next generation in marine handhelds: the GPSMAP 78 series. Incorporating a sleek, new design and must-have features, these rugged units are a great fit in Garmin’s best-selling lineup of colour marine handhelds and they float!

Featuring a bright 2.6-inch LCD colour display with built-in basemap and high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix®, the GPSMAP 78 series takes recreational navigation to a new level. Both models are waterproof, include a built-in microSD™ card slot for loading additional maps and have a dedicated MOB (man over board) button. In addition to the standard feature set on the GPSMAP 78, the 78s version adds a 3-axis compass, a barometric altimeter and a world wide shaded relief basemap. Sensor versions (78s) also offer wireless route and waypoint sharing with other compatible units.

Both units support Garmin Custom Maps and BirdsEye™ Satellite Imagery. Garmin Custom Maps is a free and simple process that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your compatible Garmin GPS. BirdsEye Satellite Imagery is a subscription-based service that allows you to see aerial views of your destination. If you’re looking for the ultimate high-performance marine handheld, take your pick from the GPSMAP 78 series.

Product Features and Specifications •

High-sensitivity, high sensitivity GPS receiver and HotFix •

Floats •

Rugged, waterproof (IEC 60529 IPX7) •

Worldwide built-in basemap with shaded relief •

1.7 GB of internal memory, plus microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage •

Wirelessly share thumbnails, routes, tracks, waypoints and geocaches between compatible units (78s) •

Bright 2.6” LCD sunlight readable colour display (160 x 240 pixels) •

3-axis compass, provides accurate heading even when the unit is not held level (78s) •

Barometric altimeter tracks pressure changes to pinpoint your precise altitude and to help monitor weather (78s) •

High-speed USB interface(78s), Full-speed USB (78) and NMEA 0183 (GPSMAP 78 series) •

Up to 20 hours of battery life, battery type: 2 AA (not included) NiMH or lithium recommended •

Weight: 218 g with batteries