Garmin GPSMAP 378 & Garmin GPSMAP 478 GPS
As long as we're on the topic of Garmin and boats, we'd like to introduce you to couple of portable GPS devices that come preloaded with sea cartography: the Garmin GPSMAP 378 and Garmin GPSMAP 478.
The sea cartography data is especially useful since it includes Marine Detail Charts of the US coastline (including Alaska and Hawaii). With Garmin's BlueChart g2 technology, these charts provide rich detail and features shaded depth contours, wrecks, restricted areas among other things.
Both the Garmin GPSMAP 378 and Garmin GPSMAP 478 devices are waterproof, and offer a 256-color TFT display. Map data can be downloaded via a hi-speed USB interface from the PC, and store them on the unit's data card slot.
If you're out on an angling trip or just boating inland, the GPSMAP 378 offers you a 10m resolution for over 3,200 lakes including depth contours. If that's not enough, how about 50m shoreline resolution across continental US?
Or, if road trippin' is your thing, both 'Garmin 378 and 'Garmin 478 are pre-loaded with MapSource City Navigator, that boast detailed street maps of US, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Expect the the Garmin GPSMAP 378 and Garmin GPSMAP 478 in late May at a suggested price of US $1,199.99. Details are available from Garmin's website.
XM WX Satellite Weather data and audio is provided by XM Satellite Radio. Please see http://www.xmradio.com/weather/marine.html for pricing and other details.
"Our customers want GPS navigators that come pre-loaded with the cartography that they need, and the Garmin GPSMAP 378 and 478 fit the bill. These two units are the ideal companions whether you're sailing coastal waterways, boating on inland lakes, or driving across North America," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's vice president of marketing. "With optional XM WX Weather capabilities, the GPSMAP 378 and 478 are the only portable units on the market that can also let mariners and motorists know what kind of weather to expect during their trip."
Stumble It! | Posted by Paul on March 27, 2006 9:08 AM
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