Additional Details
For boaters and watersports enthusiasts who want to run with the best, the rugged GPS map 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!
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 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:
yes
Interface:
high-speed 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:
2,000
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:
yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)
Touchscreen:
no
Barometric altimeter:
yes
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):
yes
Picture viewer:
no
Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data):
yes
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