Garmin GPSMAP 78s Handheld GPS Unit

For boaters and watersports enthusiasts who want to run with the best, the streamlined but rugged Garmin GPSMAP 78s Handheld GPS Unit features a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, crisp colour mapping, high-sensitivity receiver, moulded rubber side grips plus a microSD card slot for loading additional maps.

Explore

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

Get Your Bearings

The GPSMAP 78s has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you’re standing still without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude and you can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time to keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Share Wirelessly

With the GPSMAP 78s, you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible device users. Now you can send the location of your favourite fishing spot for a friend to find. Sharing data is easy. Just press 'Send' to transfer your information to similar units.

Keep Your Fix

With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, the GPSMAP 78s 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 woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the GPSMAP 78s 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 Garmin BlueChart g2 pre-loaded cards for a great day on the water or City Navigator NT map data for turn-by-turn routing by road. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.

The GPSMAP 78s also supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required) that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps.

In addition, the GPSMAP 78s is compatible with Custom Maps, free Garmin software that transforms your own paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your GPS handheld device.

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 why not get out there, explore and share.

Find Fun

The GPSMAP 78s 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 your efficiency.

The GPSMAP 78s 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, the GPSMAP 78s is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

GPSMAP 78s: Colourful maps, durable design and buoyant — everything a mariner needs.

Physical & Performance

• Unit dimensions (W x H x D): 2.6 x 6.0 x 1.2 inches (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm)
• Display size (W x H): 1.6 x 2.2 inches (4.1 x 5.6 cm); 2.6-inch (6.6-cm) diagonal
• Display resolution (W x H): 160 x 240 pixels
• Display type: Transflective, 65-K colour TFT
• Weight: 7.7 oz (218.3 g) with batteries
• Battery: 2 x 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 GB
• Accepts data cards: microSD card (not included)
• Waypoints/favourites/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: 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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